Journey of the Dragon

Chapter four : The knight

 Dragon who was making a long journey to the Kingdom of Nexus, found a knight nicknamed "Melinda the Rain Dagger" who was trapped in the form of a golden plate. After hearing the poor story of Melinda, Dragon finally decided to take Melinda away with him, one of the reasons Dragon did that, because he wanted Melinda to be able to see the outside world again, after 25 years her gold plates trapped in a dark room.

 Meanwhile in other places, or rather in Stellan Flaur's castle. The cunning sorcerrer was sitting on her throne while watching a crystal ball in his hand. The crystal ball displays the figure of Dragon and every movement he is doing. Flaur looked at it very seriously, he saw the Dragon talking with a gold plate, then used the gold plate on his shoulder. That made Flaur confused, raising questions in his mind.

 "What really happened? He entered a large tree, then chatted with a gold plate, and finally he took the gold plate out with him ... Too bad I couldn't hear what they were talking about. Because this crystal ball can only display images, and can't make any sound ... Unless I throw it like this !! "

 "Praaang !!" The sound of the crystal ball that Flaur threw onto the floor, until it broke and scattered. Looks like Flaur was angry because he couldn't find out what Dragon was talking about with that golden plate.

 Then Flaur snapped his fingers at one of the servants who were there, so the servant immediately approached him while bringing back a new crystal ball, so that Flaur could return to watch every Dragon's movements. then he looked again at the figure of the Dragon in the crystal ball, to ensure that everything was still fine, and it was true. Dragon is still on its way to the Kingdom of Nexus, and does not turn or go in any direction.

 After that Flaur immediately calmed himself down while saying. "Despite whatever happened, he still continued on his way to complete his mission. Looks like I don't need to worry about the existence of the golden plate, and maybe that thing can help him in carrying out the mission, after all, if he even mentions my name, then he will feel pain ... My plan might not fail. The spell stone in his body will react by itself if he tells others about everything about me or about the mission he has to go through. Then I should have calmed down, and don't worry about anything else ... Hmm, I will continue to watch over him. " Said Flaur who convinced himself that his plan would definitely go smoothly.

 Shortly thereafter, Dragon had walked quite far from the tree where he met Melinda. He was still on the path to the Kingdom of Nexus, but this time he was not only accompanied by his magic rope and sword, But also with a golden plate stuck to his shoulder. Melinda accompanied Dragon while continuing to talk throughout their journey.

 Melinda asked Dragon. "Oh yeah, by the way, where are we going now?"

 "We will go to the Kingdom of Nexus." Replied Dragon.

 "Waah ... Very good. I really really want to go there, what should that kingdom be like now huh? ”

 "It seems that there are many things I must tell you about what has happened in the Land of Azhuloth, over the past few years." Said Dragon.

 "Of course, can you tell me everything now?" Ask Melinda to Dragon.

 "I'm confused about, where do i have to start?" Said Dragon.

 "Slow down, let's start with something light, huh?"

 "Okay, okay." Dragon replied curtly.

 After that Melinda gave Dragon the question again. "I don't know much about you, about who you are, about your job, or maybe about your goals. There are so many things I want to ask you. First of all about the sword on your back, it seems I have seen it somewhere, but I forgot it. "

 "Oh, this is my teacher's sword. Maybe you met my teacher when you were young, so this sword looks familiar to you. "

 "It's possible, but I feel like I have a very strong feeling towards this sword. I will continue to try to remember it. "

 "Yes, I hope you can remember that soon." Said Dragon.

 "Now tell me about yourself." Ask Melinda again to Dragon.

 "I am only a former soldier who has lost the war, then I continue my life as a student of an old blacksmith who lives in the forest. Until finally my teacher, died after being killed by someone, and now I am trying to find the person who killed my teacher. " Dragon explained briefly.

 "Oh, how unfortunate you are. I want to cry. "

 "Do not Cry." Said Dragon, to prevent Melinda's crying sound.

 "Well then, I'll help to avenge your teacher's death." Melinda was determined.

 "Wow, that's really strange."

 "Why?" Melinda wondered.

 "Most people will definitely prevent me and say that revenge is not good. But you support me instead. "

 "That's because ... so you don't throw me out halfway." Said Melinda.

 "Geez, you're so honest, so what can you do to help me?" Dragon asked while laughing a little.

 "I am not only a golden plate that can talk alone, I can also be useful for other things ... Like for example, I can emit light to illuminate your path, even I can also take out many daggers that you can use in battle, and those knives can disappear on their own if you no longer use them ... Besides, there are many other things I can do, except get out of this plate. " Said Melinda.

 Then suddenly the Dragon stopped walking, and just stood transfixed like a statue that did not move at all, because of that Melinda became confused and immediately tried to revive Dragon so he could move again.

Surprisingly, Dragon immediately held the plate on his shoulder while speaking in a hysterical tone and sparkling eyes, "Huh ?! So you can give me a lot of daggers? Great! If that's the case, then I no longer need to seize weapons belonging to others, when I have to fight against enemies. Why didn't you tell me about it from the beginning. " Dragon really admired the ability that was just mentioned by Melinda.

 "Don't you have the sword that your teacher gave you? Why do you always have to snatch weapons from other people when fighting? " Melinda asked with a little confusion.

 "I have never used this sword in combat, at all." Said Dragon with his innocent expression.

 "What?! So you intend to fight the person who killed your teacher without using the sword from your teacher? Is your target a weak person? Tell me what's his name? " Said Melinda to Dragon.

Then Dragon told the name of the person he was looking for and wanted him to fight, to Melinda.

 "That person named is ... Night Crow." Said Dragon.

 Then Melinda was silent for a moment after hearing the name. Then she spoke again in a tone that was truly shocking. "Whaaaaat ?? !!! You want to deal with Night Crow! "

 Meanwhile, the story goes first to another place.

 In a very large and magnificent Kingdom, with a very tall and sturdy fort around it, there are a lot of large buildings and people's houses which are packed into every area in the fort, with soothing white tones. Right in the middle of the entire kingdom, there is a building that is the biggest and also looks the most striking from other buildings. It is the Royal Palace, which is the center of the entire system of government in the region.

 The whole region is none other than the Kingdom of Nexus, which is currently the only best Kingdom in the Land of Azhuloth, because two other great Kingdoms have been successfully overthrown by the Gold one and friends. The power possessed by the Kingdom of Nexus is the only hope for all residents in the Land of Azhuloth, to be able to fight terror from the power of the Gold one. Because if the Kingdom of Nexus also falls into the power of the Gold one, then the entire Land of Azhuloth will truly be in the grasp of the Gold one.

 Now with all its combat strength, the Kingdom of Nexus is trying to seize every area of Fulcan that has been ruled by the Kingdom of Gold one. The Kingdom of Nexus is also a safe haven for its inhabitants as well as migrants from other regions, who seek for protection after their homes have been occupied by the Gold One.

At present the Kingdom of Nexus is led by an honorable King named Velodrian. Namely the second generation descendant of King Velodros, he was a wise and kind King, it was all thanks to the training of his grandfather. during his 14 years in the throne, he has managed to protect the Kingdom of Nexus and parts of other Kingdoms, so that peace can be maintained. Although there are always people who disturb the peace, and some even have succeeded in destroying it, namely because of the work of Emperors Unity members.

 At present, King Velodrian is focusing on fighting over the former territory of the Fulcan Kingdom, which is now under the authority of the Gold one. Because Gold One has many lowered his troops to try to control and expand his territory. Fighting at each border to fight over various regions, took place quite fierce.

 In the Royal Palace of Nexus, or more precisely in King Velodrian's vast throne room, adorned with all the knick-knacks and luxury paintings on its walls, King Velodrian was seen sitting in his throne accompanied by a general standing with a sturdy body beside him. The two of them were having a small talk, discussing things around the Kingdom.

 Shortly thereafter, the door to the room suddenly opened and someone immediately shouted in a loud voice to announce the arrival of the person who was about to enter the room.

 "The great knight Tomb Hayes has come."

 A middle-aged man who has a fairly high body posture with a sturdy and well-built body, and green hair that is neatly combed back, complete with wearing armor that looks manly and is perfect for his posture. He came and walked into the room to face the King. the man was a great Knight in the Kingdom of Nexus, named Tomb hayes.

 After he walked up to the King, the Knight immediately bowed his head, then knelt to face the most powerful man in the Kingdom of Nexus. After that the King told him to stand up again. It seemed like there was something important that the King wanted to convey to the Knights, so he even summoned him to come and face him directly there.

 First, the King called his name and title. "The great knight Tomb Hayes."

 "Yes, your majesty." Answer the great Knight Tomb hayes.

BThen King Velodrian began to convey his order, "I apologize for disturbing the vacation you deserved, but at this time from the report I have received, the western region is experiencing an emergency, and is threatened to fall into the hands of the enemy forces. Therefore I will send you there to take care of everything. Are you willing to accept this assignment? " Asked the Velodrian King to the Knights of the Tomb.

 "Of course, your majesty, I'm willing to do it. And please, don't apologize to me. It is my duty to carry out any of your orders under any circumstances. " Answered the Knights Tomb.

 The king smiled, then continued to speak, "It's okay ... With your brilliance, you have succeeded in defending the regions in the east and north from enemy attack, so that every area of the now-abandoned Fulcan Kingdom, we can slowly conquer and we restore it. I really admire you. "

 "Thank you for the praise you have given me, Your Honor. But I don't deserve the praise, I only carry out my duties as a Knight of the Kingdom of Nexus. ”

 "But to me, you're more than that. You are my teacher and protector since I was little. My praise is nothing compared to all your services to this kingdom. " Said the King of Velodrian.

 "Please, don't talk like that Your majesty." Said the Knight's Tomb nervously. From the first he was famous for being very nervous.

 For your information. In the past, 25 years ago, Tomb Hayes was also one of the Knights who had assisted King Velodros (the former King in the Kingdom of Nexus) in his fight against and defeated Darkros, after the war was over, he was appointed as the official Knight in the Kingdom of Nexus. And all this time he had lived his life as a Warrior and a mentor to King Velodrian when he was still a teenager, he had also completed many important missions given by the King to himself, so that now he had held the title as a great Knight.

 Then King Velodrian resumed his conversation. "I feel bad because I keep relying on you to solve situations like this, you always have cool actions on the battlefield." Said the King of Velodrian to the Knights of the Tomb.

 "Ehem ..." The general who was next to the King cleared his throat a little, so the King immediately glanced at him.

 Then the General spoke to the King. "Your Majesty, please pay attention to your speaking style."

 "Oh yes, I'm sorry, General Eagle." The king said while laughing a little.

 "This noble does not really like to speak formally." Said General Eagle.

 "It can't be helped. After all, it has become a habit. After all, I learned that from General Eagle, right? ” The king joked a little at the General.

 "Why did you involve me about this?" Said the general.

 "But it's true right?" The king does not want to lose.

 Knight Tomb only smiled while listening to the conversation of the two of them, it felt like a reminiscing past. King Velodrian and General Eagle had always been two best friends, they both grew up together from childhood, so the two had a pretty close relationship, just like you. Even now, they are still often arguing about small things, even though they are around the age of three.

 But even like that, General Eagle really respects King Velodrian, and vice versa. The king is in charge of governing the government throughout the Kingdom, and the General is in charge of all Royal troops who will protect and defend the Kingdom of Nexus from various enemy attacks. Both of them are the most important people in the Kingdom of Nexus. Coupled with the strength of the Knights, especially the great Knights Tomb Hayes.

 Knight Tomb Hayes has accepted the assignment the King has given him. Therefore he immediately ask for leave to the King and General to go on their errands. He would prepare himself to go to the location of the conflict which he had to deal with, but before he would leave the throne room, the King offered him something.

 "Great Knight Tomb, do I need to command 3 Nexus Storm Knights to come with you there?" Asked the king.

 "No, Your Honor, there is no need to involve them. I can solve it myself. Just order them to guard this palace while I'm gone. " The Knights replied, smiling, then he went to carry out his duties.

 Return to Dragon who is still on his way with Melinda.

 Returning to Dragon who was still going on a journey with Melinda, the two of them seemed to have talked at length about everything that had happened in the Land of Azhuloth for the past 25 years. Also about Dragon's past and the tragic story that befell his teacher. Melinda was really surprised after listening to the explanations from Dragon. Although that is not all that Dragon tells, Dragon has not told about his meeting with Flaur and the assignment given by Flaur to him.

 Melinda said, "Are you really serious about fighting Night Crow? He is a man who can s*******r hundreds of people in just one blink of an eye. The strength of the past was also very terrible, especially the strength of the present. "

 "Calm yourself ... It takes time for you to digest all of that, just relax." Said Dragon.

 "And what are you telling me about the Fulcan Kingdom and the Kingdom of Distra? If it's true, does that mean the dragon knight has been unable to stop all their actions? "

 "Dragon knight? The legend? Now his name is rarely heard again. " Said Dragon.

 "I have great faith in him. During this time he must have protected the Land of Azhuloth from every evil plan of the Emperors unity ... There is only one explanation, concerning the destruction of the two Kingdoms of the Distra and the Kingdom of Fulcan. Because Emperors Unity members have Immortality, they will never age, whereas the Dragon Knight does not have immortality, so the longer his life must be getting older, and his strength and physical condition will decrease. That is why he cannot prevent and stop the war between the two great kingdoms. " Said Melinda.

 "Oh yeah, that's right ... Then where is he now?" Dragon asked Melinda innocently.

 "You should know best." Melinda said briefly.

 "Is it true? What do you mean?" Dragon asked with a confused expression on his face.

 "Now I remember and start to realize it. The sword on your back is no stranger to me, because it was a sword worn by the dragon knight. That means the dragon knight is your teacher, and Night crow who is a member of Emperors unity has succeeded in killing him !! "Said Melinda to Dragon.

 After hearing these words from Melinda, Dragon suddenly felt shocked. As if struck by lightning in broad daylight, he was suddenly told that his teacher was the dragon knight.

 Although he could not believe it and could not accept it suddenly, but the sword and all the features that Dragon had told Melinda about his teacher, was very suitable and accurately proved that the Dragon teacher really was the Dragon Knight.

 The Dragon knight who is very old, has decided to choose Former soldier named ‘Dragon' as his successor, and before dragon is really ready, unfortunately the life of the dragon knight was taken away by the Night crow.

 For some time there, Dragon tried to calm himself, and tried to accept the reality of his destiny which was a student of a legendary knight in the land of Azhuloth, also about him who now had to deal with two members of the Emperors unity at once, namely the Night Crow and Stellan Flaur.

 But after that, Dragon regained his heart, then he said. "Now that I have begun to see the common thread ... If this is the destiny that I must live, I will definitely face it no matter what happens. My teacher's determination to eradicate all members of Emperors Unity, I will continue, first starting with the Night Crow." Said Dragon determinedly, but he still hadn't told Melinda about Stellan Flaur.

 "Hmm ... You're right too, even though you're stupid, because you intend to fight Night Crow alone without using your sword." Said Melinda scolding Dragon.

 "Who said that? I have never used this sword, because I will only use it when fighting Night Crow later." Said Dragon.

 "Oh, so it's like that ... Well then, I promised to help you right? If you want to declare war with Emperors unity, of course I will be happy to help you, so let's start with Night crow." Melinda said in earnest.

 Dragon and Melinda have a common goal, which is to eradicate all members of the Emperors unity one by one, starting from the Night Crow.

 Although now he is also dealing with one of them, namely a new member of the Emperors unity, named Stellan Flaur. The Witch from the north cliff had planted a spell stone in Dragon's body, so the Dragon was forced to follow all his order, and could not tell everything about it to others, because the stone would explode if the Dragon did something to the plans of Flaur.

 Now for sure, Dragon's main goal was to go to the Kingdom of Nexus to steal the Aporion ball, according to the orders from Stellan Flaur, which he could not dispute.