The city of Buelion, it was already afternoon, the sun was beginning to hide behind the horizon and Lana Wina, standing in the harbor, stared at the Gan-Ju forest, wondering what and when she would return, whether the enemy actually left their valley or is there something else, the golden-haired princess in a green dress smiled innocent believe that their problems are over until someone shouts pointing to the sky.
- attention, something is flying, look. One of the soldiers shouted as he saw a man fly with a huge twenty-meter fang on his right side.
Everyone, seeing something amazing, terrible, incomprehensible, started to retreat back expecting it to be another trick of the empress, but Lana Wina, seeing the approaching man, knew that he was not an enemy, quite the opposite.
- don't be afraid, it's not an enemy, take it easy. Lana Wina said as she ran after the landing stranger.
As soon as Lucas landed Lana Wina saw not only that Lucas was not the enemy and never was, Raya, Lao Bin and the millipede and armadillo Krun Win and Tuk Tuk came down from the log, all four ran to the chief's daughter with the important information he gave im sam Ran Hon.
- Lana, the Empress has not retreated, she is still here gathering her forces and wants to provoke you to action. Lao Bin said, waving his arms nervously.
- Lana, tell me where they are. She asked Raya but was quickly interrupted by a terrified Lana Wina.
- they are gone, your friends have left town, but does that mean. Lana Win asked.
- what's going on here, come here!. Szan-Ka-Ran shouted, drawing his bow, when the bearded chief saw the newcomer and his strange take from the blue shirt to black pants from the human world, he was unable to react otherwise but his own daughter stopped everything.
- Dad, please, he's not the enemy, he wants to help us. Lana Win said.
- Sure, if you say so, so be it. Szan-Ka-Ran said, hiding his bow behind his shining lamellar armor.
- wait, Raya, Lao Bin and your comrades, he brought you here?. Szan-Ka-Ran asked his question and both Raya and Lao Bin confirmed the chief's question.
- yes, he helped us and saved our lives when the enemy let us into a trap. Raya said.
- so the enemy did not let go.
- it's worse, Ran Hon threatened that this is just the beginning, that he wants to provoke you. Lao Bin said, shocking the hearts of the chief and his daughter.
- no!, it's impossible!, are we so naive, again Irhabar deceived us!, all of us!. Szan-Ka-Ran shouted.
- The traitor was here!. Lao Bin asked furiously.
- yes, and what's worse, he probably deceived your friends, he said something about a sunken temple in the swamps of Ulain, supposedly there is a part of the nameless blade there. Lana Wina said this, shocking everyone except the newcomer, because only Lucas showed neither fear nor fury.
- no!, it's impossible, nameless, the evil with which the two dragons of life and knowledge fought at the beginning of the world!, the one who killed the white Dragoness of life, no! friends. Said Raya, knowing perfectly well the history of the nameless man and the threats he carried.
- what's worse, Irhabar said that what was set in motion today is because of you, because after the defeat of the Golden Dragon and breaking its power today, what was bound by its power has been released, it's all because of you, because of you the enemy wants to renew the broken blade of the greatest threat whole world!. Szan-Ka-Ran shouted, directing all the gold towards Lucas.
- Dad, it's not his fault, he would have broken the Golden Dragon's power anyway. Lana Wina said defending the newcomer.
- if so, why didn't the Golden Dragon use his power only for this, and apart from controlling the future over the blade, he used his power to rule the world!, this is not someone enlightened with knowledge, but a blind fool. Said Lucas accusing the Golden Dragon of everything wrong.
- Lucas, is it important now, something needs to be done, our friends are in danger, Szan-Ka-Ran, tell me when they left the city. she asked Raya hastily.
- they sailed down the Nolan River a day ago, they must be here today, you can't catch up with them. Szan-Ka-Ran said.
- you don't, but I do. Lucas said, wanting to fly up into the sky until Raya's hand on his hand stopped him.
- please wait, take us with you. Said Raya, looking deep into the blue eyes of the newcomer, which of course did not go unnoticed by the samurai and the newcomer himself, Lucas also noticed some jealousy and then smiled widely at a certain matter escaping in silence and uncertainty.
- why, don't you understand, it will be faster this way. Lucas said, holding his left hand as his feet were now losing contact with the ground.
- these are our friends, relatives, family, we will not leave them, not me. Raya said.
- neither I. Said Lao Bin and grunting Tuk Tuk and Krun Win.
- all right, get on the log and go, and most importantly, you, miss, stay here. Lucas said, addressing his last words to the chief's daughter.
- I'm for, stay here, I don't want to worry about you. Shan-Ka-Ran said.
- but dad. Lana Wina said, wanting to say anything to convince her father.
- decided. Said Szan-Ka-Ran using his authority and confidence in every word, to which his daughter only bowed her head and could only watch as Lucas lifts a twenty-meter log with four passengers and then soars high into the sky.
Disappointed, Lana Wina stared at the afternoon sky, believing that her new friends would return safe and sound, since their friend is Lucas, a man from another world with indescribable powers, she could only hope strongly.
Meanwhile, in front of the Nolan River Lagoon, where a great channel spilled out over the swampy swamps of Ulain, it was here that the boat with set sail stopped and slid sideways, and on the swampy ground and the larger hills jutting out of the swamps stood the Dragoon Scout, Sisu, Pengu, Amba, Flamus, Verana, and Gronus, accompanied by their human friends Boun, Little Noi, Nitor Hazin, Tong, and Namaari, led by Irhabar, who secretly works with the Empress.
The three water dragons, blue Sisu, crimson blue Amba, and green Pengu stared across the marsh looking for a sure waypoint, the only one that turned out to be a great perpendicular peak called the Peak of Ages in the farthest north, and of granite color Gronus and blue-white Verana stared at the marshes looking not for a temple but for enemies, and the last of the dragons, red Flamus, trembled slightly when the water touched his limbs and the whole environment was soaked with mist and water, which definitely weakened the fire dragon.
- you really want to come with us, you should probably stay on the boat. Tong said looking at the area with one eye.
- actually, it's not sure if it would be better for him here, today enough to tear our team apart. Said Namaari with her hands close to the two swords hanging from the waist of her brown waistcoat, staring at the swamps, and probably the only one waiting to meet the opponents and the leading assassin.
- you know that water is normally not dangerous for me, unless I fall into deep water, I can't swim in water that limits me, me and my abilities. Flamus said, even though he felt weak that day, he went with everyone, wanting to personally look after everyone and, above all, one dragoness.
- Flamus, it really would be better if you stayed on the boat. Amba said, giving the fire dragon her left paw to help him on his journey, and perhaps for the first time her brother Pengu did nothing and said nothing, yet he watched his sister carefully for the red dragon with the yellow mane, even more so than Gronus and Verana.
- since Flamus wants to come with us, we shouldn't force him to change his mind, we'd better go while we're alone here. Little Noi said, not expecting what was coming.
- right, the enemy may be close. Said Boun, staring into the depths of the marshes.
- you don't have to worry about that, the enemy is slow and I doubt he can quickly cut through the marshes with this iron armadillo, just take the pliers and we can go on. Irhabar said, pretending to be concerned as always, letting everyone into the trap.
You know it's not that hard. Gronus said as he personally removed the pincers as big as he was.
- because it is a light alloy, covered with chubby wood, so it will be minimally loaded in the water. Says Nitor Hazin, proud of his work, helping the granite earth dragon to carry the claws from the boat to the ground.
- then it's time to go, quickly, because we don't have much time. Pemgu said while helping Gronus and carrying the tongs with him.
- so where are we going. Namaari asked.
- certainly there. Said Irhabar, pointing to the northeast direction.
- yes, you say it right, once I saw the ruins when I was flying to perform my duties, three towers emerge from a deep lake, there we will find the ruins. Said Verana, soaring into the sky so high that everything that was once hidden behind low trees and thick fog was perfectly visible from a bird's eye view.
- Yes, I see it, down there, I'll guide you. Verana said as she landed ahead of the team, dragons and humans, leading everyone far to the northwest.
Dragons and men walked over larger hills and wetlands up to a meter deep, where water penetrated everything, armor and fur, as the water got deeper, Tonu lifted both Boun and Little Noi on both arms and Namaari, walking through the swamps, constantly looked back themselves without being afraid of an attack and even waiting for it.
The walking water dragons had no trouble crossing deeper wet areas, for the water dragons swimming and wading through the waterlogged ground was one of the easiest things they had to do, as was the following earth dragon, Gronus, for him muddy areas and wet places not a problem. Gronus was crazy enough to even dive under water and emerge from the other side, surprising everyone, especially Irhabar and Nitor Hazik who was marching next to him, who was quite surprised at the efficiency with which Gronus overcame difficult areas.
The easiest journey was of course Verana who flew across the sky slowly flying on a gentle breeze but even then she felt the water dripping from her white feathers of her mane and with every meter of water there was more with the thickening mist, nevertheless Verana brushed herself off a second time and ran across the sky staring at the trees she passed, strange fauna and flora, escaping fish and flying intrusive insects, however, mosquitoes were only obtrusive to humans, dragon scales did not give mosquitoes a chance to be a nuisance for them.
Only one dragon had big problems that day, it could be said that the conditions around Flamus were more oppressive than normal for any dragon, the seeping mist water, deep water pits, and all-encompassing water made Flamus walk heavily through the swamps of Ulain, alone coughing as if he were sick for a while, seeing the difficulties and problems Flamus was having, Amba each time helped the red dragon by holding his right paw and leading him over the water to more highlands and small hills above the water. - Flamus really, you should let it go today. Amba said looking straight into the orange eyes and the quivering fire dragon.
- no way, I won't leave you today, it's our common mission, and I want to do everything to help you. Flamus said as they gathered their strength and jumped up a small hill.
- I know, but please be careful, water is not your environment, remember. Said Amba as she swam past the hill and the fire dragon walking with her.
- besides, remember, you won't be able to help us there in the sunken temple, that's why I want you to give me your word that you won't follow me. Amba added.
- I know, I wouldn't stand a chance there, I'll try to stay, but if something happened there, I don't know what I'd do. Flamus said,
In the meantime, Pengu, listening to the conversation, shook his head because he knew that his sister Amba already got too close to Flamus and he to her and it was too advanced, Pengu was planning an honest and hard conversation with his sister about the fire dragon because he wanted them finally persuade, convince, force them to remain faithful to the principles.
- Pengu, don't treat it so critically, when I look at it, I know one thing, you won't separate them anymore. Gronus whispered to Pengu walking beside him, holding earthen claws that floated easily on the reins through the built-in wooden handles.
- Gronus, don't tell me, it's heresy, I won't allow it, you hear, you can't repeat the same mistake. Pengu said as he suddenly bit his tongue and fell silent for good.
How to repeat it?. Gronus asked in shock, looking into the water dragon's green eyes.
- Be silent, please, let's not talk about this anymore. Pengu said, and Gronus listening to him, seeing both the plea and the threat, fell silent for good.
It wasn't long before the sun announced the end of the day to everyone, when it began to set and the first star shone in the sky, everyone stopped in front of a large transparent lake, although the water around was rather muddy and muddy, the one that went into the lake became extremely clear, and the eyes of the gathered saw three collapsed towers built of white marble and hundreds of marble bricks.
- it's here, I remember this place but up close it's even more amazing. Verana said, looking at the faith in the crystal clear water.
- look what's down there, it's amazing, you can see almost everything there. Said Little Noi looking at the water.
They all looked down into the bottom of the water and what was at the very bottom was a big hole in what could be defined as a vault or a great dome, but what was below was completely unknown and unidentified because there was only darkness.
- this is amazing, the temple, I didn't think I'd see something so amazing, an underground temple currently flooded with water. Said Nitor Hazin, taking the binoculars out of his bag, but he couldn't see what lay deeper than what everyone else saw.
- and to think that something as terrible as the relic of the Nameless rests in this place, how could the Golden Dragon let it happen. Amba asked, staring at the bottom of the lake.
- Lucas was right, the Golden Dragon is confused, he knows what he should do and yet he is silent and waits, what are you waiting for stupid!. Flamus shouted loudly, standing close to the edge, constantly being dragged away by the purple-blue dragoness.
- There are many questions that we will probably never find an answer to. Tong said as he considered the many possibilities.
- today, however, we cannot deal with questions over which we have no influence, but yes, we need to act on them, and quickly. Said Boun pointing to Pengu and Gronus Lake.
- Boun, that was supposed to be my line. Said Namaari herself, wanting to urge everyone to act.
- you're right, even though we have a decisive advantage, it's not worth wasting time on unnecessary questions today, we need to act and quickly. Said Irhabar giving also a terrified as his forehead was sweating profusely and his black hair was very wet.
- today you have a chance to change everything, all you have to do is get a part of the blade from the bottom of an unknown place, what the Golden Dragon didn't fix will be fixed with your effort. Verana said as she landed in front of three water dragons.
- so as we go, unless one of you has something else to say. Said Sisu, swimming first into the water, dragging the pincers with a wooden casing behind her.
- Flamus, me. Amba said, trying to say more than simple words.
- I know, I'll wait here patiently, but if you don't come back for a long time.
- no Flamus, you know how it will end for you and I don't want it, Gronus, Verana, Namaari, Tong, I can count on you. Amba asked with big eyes at everyone.
- of course. Gronus said to the water dragoness.
- Anyway, don't let Flamus follow me, please. Amba said.
- but me!. Flamus shouted as Amba entered the water as always under the watchful eye of her brother, at the same moment Gronus, Verana and even Namaari and Tong grabbed the fire dragon by its front paws and golden mane.
- Please, I'll manage, you have my word Flamus. Amba said.
- You have my word that I won't risk it, but you have to promise me that you'll come back, that you'll manage there. Flamus said, stopping struggling and giving up, wanting Amba to promise him one thing.
- I promise, you have my word, I promise my multiple savior. Amba said in a truly flirtatious style as she winked at the red dragon now suddenly pink on both cheeks.
- enough of these sweets, Amba, let's get to work, time is pressing. Said Pengu practically pushing their sister into the water.
Amba looked back for the last time and swam under the water, swimming together with Sisu and Pengu, leading the pincers into Dul of the unknown with a wooden casing, which facilitated transport in water even more than on land, in water the pincers themselves weighed practically nothing, their transport was much easier.
The three dragons led by the green Pengu swallowed their saliva and swam into the depths of the unknown entering through the dome into the sunken temple as the three dragons swam into the depths of the temple at first the gloomy darkness was quickly replaced by crystal lights appearing in the way, the crystals ignited automatically and the boulders and the road it showed what was once inside, it was a large chamber with three painted frescoes that have survived to this day despite the ubiquitous water.
The three dragons trembled at what greeted them, for the three frescoes showed what was part of their history, [the first of the drawings was a drawing of the two primordial dragons of the Golden Dragon of Knowledge and Time and the white Dragoness of Life, fighting together against a two-horned bat-winged furnace .
Both Amba and Sisu pointed to the first drawing very similar to what was written in the stars, but the next ones were as strange as they were scary as he stopped to admire the frescoes he saw in the second one of them a defeated and crushed White Dragoness and an image of a broken blade and the falling Nameless, Flamus showed his sisters a second image of how the Golden Dragon, supported by the power of the White Dragoness and the strength of all the tribes, defeats the Nameless One forever.
The last of the frescoes turned out to be probably the most strange because it showed only the image of a man without a face, a man reaching out for everything and everyone, who was the mysterious man nobody knew but it was known that the third last fresco was a prophecy of the coming of the Empress and the arrival of a newcomer from another world.
Sisu, seeing the last picture, suddenly woke up and nudged her brother and sister, showing them another chamber, more precisely, leading into an unknown deep hole.
- we should keep sailing, go ahead, I think we're close. Said Sisu leading her brother and sister down another tunnel.
The next tunnel turned out to be a very twisted road into the unknown where there were only stairs everywhere, both at the bottom and even the ceiling, and the road itself seemed to go on forever, at some point the three dragons began to feel something called increased pressure. it was not known how deep the strange tunnel was, but what was known was that the twisting tunnel was constantly going down, on and on.
At one point, the swimming primate Pedgu stopped, feeling the pressure starting to become unbearable. staring into the unknown at the black road illuminated only by crystals where they themselves were, Amba, swimming with her brother, nudged him violently, holding her tongs.
- Well, it's not far away, I know it. said Amba leading her brother sister into the further depths of the unknown.
When the darkness and the corridor led further into the unknown and the depths seemed to have no end, the flowing Amba, most likely, gave the strongest resistance to the increasing pressure of the water until suddenly everyone stopped in front of something that seemed to be pulling them into even greater depths.
- What is it!. screamed Sisu but before she could do anything suddenly everything was sucked in by the shock and as it turned out the collapse of a fragile wall,
Three dragons and tons of water fell into the last chamber similar to the first, the last chamber turned out to look like a big ball and at the very bottom was what everyone was looking for, a central piece of a pale nameless blade that emitted a strange power at a distance of a meter, but did not you had to swim so close to feel the strange power on you.
A strange power immediately reacted to the three dragons, making their manes stand up like a frightened cat, and their fear was the same as the fear in everyone's heart.
- that's it, part of the cursed blade. Pengu said trembling all over.
- what we do. Sisu asked.
- what is our duty, we take it upstairs, quickly. Pengu, Pengu, brother!. Amba screamed loudly, snapping her brother out of his state of shock and terror.
- can you hear me. Amba asked to which her brother merely nodded.
- Okay, then get ready, we'll take that cursed blade and then sink it deep in the middle of the ocean, and that will be the end of the empress's plans. Amba added, grabbing the first of the pincer levers with her front paws.
Pengu silently nodded his head again and did the same, the forceps were easily jammed by the built-in spring but it took quite a lot of force to open them, when Pengu and Amba did their best, Sisu seeing the problems of her siblings grabbed both levers and with a grimace at The face pulled with all her strength so that, cooperating with her brother and sisters, she managed to part the forceps and slowly introduce them to the blade shining with dark power.
The pincers finally landed in place and as the three dragons let go of the lever the pincers quickly closed on the blade, the four crossed teeth gripping firmly and effectively on the dangerous blade whose power would surely change any living being if they touched the blade itself, or worse would make turn into a monster or even worse.
Seeing their success, Sisu, Amba and Pengu took a deep breath knowing that it would be over now, the siblings smiled at each other and nodded their heads as they proceeded to the next phase of the plans.
Together, the three dragons grabbed one of the two levers and pulled the pincers with the pale blade closed, the three dragons, believing that it was over, that everything was coming to a happy end, began to flow with greater speed, verve believing that the end of the Empress's evil plans was coming, but the flowing Sisu was a bit unsatisfied, you could even say that she was sad, because in her heart she expected that she would meet someone else here, someone who would surely help them.
Finally, as the three dragons left the corridor and the great dome, their eyes saw the first of the lazy flashes of the setting sun, but as the three dragons emerged from the water, their eyes saw a sight from nightmares.
- no, what's going on here!. Screamed Pengu as his eyes saw over four hundred legionnaires who were now pinning his friends to the ground, as it turned out, the attackers came from nowhere and the fight between them and the dragons was doomed to failure from the very beginning when the treacherous Irhabar took under his blade Little Noi and the weakened surroundings of Flamus.
This time, the enemy surprised everyone again, and the leading attack, Pelona, stationed on the last experimental one, proudly stared at the defeated and crushed prisoners, knowing that today she had a great bargaining chip against the three water dragons.
- Lucas, where are you?. whispered Sisu, still believing in the newcomer, believing that even now, today Lucas will save them all again, despite what she had before her eyes, her friends, people and dragons lying on the ground.
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It was approaching the impossible in every way.