Chapter 34: Choosing Elements âNah, it seems like Human Emperor is already a bigger deal than they could handle. No need to put more pressure on their hearts.â
"Grandpa, Grandma, do you guys know something about the Human Emperor?" he curiously asked. He had received no legacy from the Human Emperor Bloodline like the Dragon Inheritance.
Eldric took a deep breath, "Human Emperor... was a legendary existence. Not only due to his immense strength but mainly due to his inhuman intelligence." He grew silent, speaking up to this point, silently recalling the details.
Orionâs curiosity peaked here. He wanted to know what his Human Emperor heritage entailed.
Selene took a deep breath and continued in his stead, "He led all the myriad races of the Zorathal Realm and negotiated with the Demon Gods and the Holy Gods on our behalf. But that wasnât allâhe also participated in their war as a mercenary, helping whoever offered the most benefits to us Humanoid Races."
"Haaa..." Eldric exhaled a sigh. "He brought true prosperity to our races. Multiple Demigods and uncountable Empyrean-level powerhouses were born in our races under his rule."
Selene and Eldric glanced at each other, their eyes asking if Orion was ready for the next part or not.
"However, one day, the Human Emperor made a contract with a foreign being. No one knows where that being came from... or what it truly desired.
We only know that all hell broke loose as the 72 demons and their Ancestral Gods, along with the Holy Gods, started a hunt so massive that it shattered the entire Zorathal Realm and fragmented it."
Orion waited... and waited... "And? What happened next? Did they find the Human Emperor? Or how did we survive? Wouldnât the Demons and Gods have killed us off by now?"
Eldric helplessly smiled and shook his head, "Thatâs all we know, and itâs only a legend. We are not sure if itâs true or not, or if only some part of it is true. Itâs a really old tale. But somehow, these legends are passed down."
Orion lowered his head, âSo, I just stepped into a huge piece of stinky shit with this heritage. If the Demon Gods or Holy Gods found out about it...â
[You donât have to worry about that, Host!! (â§â¡â¦)]
Orionâs hand twitched, âYou can mask its presence??â
[No!(ã_ã½)]
âMotherfâ Then why are you jumping in the middle?â he nearly cursed out loud, but held it in, considering her being his only true confidant.
[Nuuuu!! You didnât let me finish! (￣︿￣) I was going to say your Dragon Emperor Lineage can mask the presence of your Human Emperor Lineage completely!]
He paused, âOh yeah, they should be at least on the same level if not better than my Human Emperor lineage.â
[I canât be sure about that, Host. From the looks of it, this Human Emperor guy was truly a mythical figure. And he might have even ascended to Godhood on his own.]
Orion took a deep breath and raised his head, "Thanks for telling me about the Human Emperor, Grandpa, Grandma. But... I donât think Iâm related to the Human Emperor."
Eldric raised an eyebrow, "Why do you say so? And in fact, how did you confirm that you are Human Emperor? Just having all affinities is not enough to confirm this."
Orionâs brow furrowed, "I-I just have this feeling, and during my awakening this name came to my mind. I have never even heard about him."
Selene gently placed her hand on top of his. "You donât need to worry, dear. We will figure something out."
Eldricâs gaze turned heavy, "But make sure you donât tell anyone else about this. This is much bigger than you can imagine. Even other races might try to hunt you down to please the higher beings."
Orion helplessly shook his head, understanding Eldricâs worry all too well, "I know that, Grandpa, donât worry."
"With that out of the way, do you guys have any other questions?" Orion changed the subject after realizing he wouldnât be getting more information about the Human Emperor from them.
"Which elements have you decided to focus on?" Eldric took a moment to think before asking. He badly wanted Orion to choose Thunder Element so he could personally teach him some advanced spells later.
Selene looked at Orion with shining eyes, "You should definitely learn my Runesmithing, my dear. You only need Arcane Affinity for it. And Arcane Affinity is just a glorious name for control over raw manaâto change it into runes, patterns, and symbols."
Eldricâs eyes twitched, "Let him make his own decision, you old hag, no need to influence it!"
"Hmph! What do you know? He would be naturally talented in manipulating mana, and his raw talent in it is definitely much higher than mine. Just imagine the heights he can reach in Runesmithing! Even Empires wonât have someone of his caliber, much less this mere kingdom." Seleneâs eyes turned slightly fanatical at the mention of Runesmithing.
Eldric shook his head, "Donât mind her, Orion. She gets... crazy for Runesmithing sometimes."
Orion chuckled, "Well, for now I have decided on Fire and Thunder attributes, I need two more."
"PERFECT!" Selene jumped from her seat and came beside Orion, hugging him tightly.
"Fire Element is great for making treasures with Runesmithing. It will be the perfect combo."
Eldric also couldnât stop grinning ear to ear; he stroked his beard. "Not bad, not bad. Those are good choices. Now as long as you choose good elements to focus on with them, it will be all good. Have you thought of any?"
Orion gently pushed Selene back and sat her down beside him before seriously considering, "I havenât really decided yet. I do want it to be special.
But not special enough that I canât even find spells about it."
Selene also began thinking seriously, "You already have offensive spells covered with Fire and Thunder; you need one for mobility and one for defense. Wind and Wood is a good choice."
"Earth or Metal would be better for defense. And yes, Wind is the best for mobility," Eldric interjected.
"But Wood can also help in healing; it is multipurpose for him." Selene argued.
"Light Element would be better for healing then; nothing can come close to that." Eldric shook his head.
"But then he wonât have anything for defense. And Wood can also help him in Alchemy if he later decides it." Selene continued.
"How many paths do you want him to walk?!" Eldric slammed the table.
"His talent would be wasted if he doesnât use it to its fullest!" Selene also didnât back down.
They continued this back and forth while Orion quietly contemplated which elements to choose.
âFire and Thunder are decided. Wind is good for mobility. Hmm, Light would solidify my position as someone special. And I might also get recognition of the Skyfall Empire later... but I also need something for defense. I canât just flex my draconic physique in front of everyone.â
[Master should just learn more elements. Your Affinity allows you to grasp everything super super quickly. So you can easily handle five elements.]
First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System ï¤Chapter 33: Human Emperor The Mighty Mage ï¤Chapter 178: Black Lotus Rebirth: Leading Families to Survive in the Apocalypse ï¤Chapter 476 D City Base Leader âThatâs what I plan to do. Hmm... letâs see if they can understand me.â
"Cough, Grandpa, Grandma, I have decided what elements I will master."