AMBot | 04/18/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Arthur survives the fall and encounters Sylvia in the forest, a mysterious, intelligent creature who turns out to be a dragon. She tends to his injuries and reveals that his family has survived and traveled onward to Xyrus. During his recovery, Sylvia teaches Arthur to simultaneously gather and utilize mana – an ability rare in humans but natural to mana beasts.

In flashbacks, King Grey’s past is illuminated: As a "king," he merely served as a warlike tool of a parliament that exploited him for wars. This experience shapes his pursuit of control and strength.

Sylvia presents Arthur with a pivotal question: "What do you want to use your power for?" At first, he answers with the desire to destroy his enemies, but Sylvia rejects this. Only when Arthur emphasizes that he wants to "protect the people who matter to him" does she accept his answer and intensifies the training.

Suddenly, the peace is disrupted by Cadel, a pursuer of Sylvia. A battle ensues, during which Sylvia reveals her true draconic form and unleashes immense power – but this accelerates her already weakened state. To save Arthur, she sacrifices herself, opens a portal, and bestows upon him two enigmatic gifts: a feather and an unknown object.

Before their parting, Sylvia imposes a condition on Arthur: to dedicate his life "to light rather than hatred" and emphasizes that he is "the strongest king." Deeply moved, Arthur calls Sylvia "Grandma" for the first time, which touches her profoundly. After Cadel severely wounds Sylvia, she teleports Arthur to safety but remains behind.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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