Chapter 19 âMillenium Contract
Those inside were oblivious to the situation outside, and those outside were just as oblivious to the situation inside.
Bang! Another forceful collision. Finally, the enormous dragonâs body fell from the air. Its wings looked as though they were merely fluttering.
Yun Wuâs condition was not much better; her clothes were in tatters, and some fresh wounds were dripping with blood. Not to mention, this was her state even with the defensive ability protecting her.
By comparison, in terms of injuries, the dragon was actually in a much more advantageous position, since its scales were on par with a set of invulnerable armor. At most, the impact of slamming against the wall numerous times had left a few red marks.
Ironically, it had knocked itself into confusion, which was the reason for its cessation. Yun Wu gasped for air. Likewise, she had lost the strength to continue punching. Nonetheless, she kept her grip on the dragonâs neck fur and panted, âLetâs take a break, I need to catch my breath.â
âYouâ¦.. Iâve never met a human as difficult as you before.â The Redfire Dragon gnashed its teeth.
She smiled and laughed at its words, âIâll have to thank you for your praise. However, Iâve never met a dragon as ruthless as you before either. I appreciate that.â Actually, in both lives, she had only ever met this one dragon.
The Redfire Dragon snorted, but its mood had improved a bit. âHmph, I donât care for your appreciation. Donât think Iâll let you off just because you said a few flattering words.â
The dragonâs change of self-address from âthis princeâ to âIâ also gave away its change in attitude. Yun Wu didnât mind its haughty response. She asked curiously, âSeriously though, Brother Dragon, why are you locked up in this place? From what I see, youâre mighty and formidable, so how come this little basement is able to confine you?â
Even though the Dragon Ascension Scroll had informed her that the dragon was sealed up by a Summoner belonging to the manor, she didnât quite understand the strength of Summoners. How was the Yun Summoner able to imprison the Redfire Dragon for so long?
At the mention of the Summoner, the beastâs anger rose again, âHmph, if it werenât for that loathsome Yun Tianxiaâs petty schemes, how could I have been tricked into this place? That loathsome Yun Tianxia⦠when I get out of here, heâll be the first one I shred and devour.â
The amount of wrath it felt could practically be heard in the grating of its fangs. Alas, after so long, the Redfire Dragonâs target had probably already died and disintegrated into ashes.
âWhy wait for that day to come, huh? Why not just charge out today?â Yun Wu continued to prob cautiously. The Redfire Dragonâs eyes burned with anger, its words startled her. âYou think I donât want to charge out of here? That Yun Tianxian used a Millennium Contract spell to bind me to this underground palace. Even if I managed to reduce this place to shambles, I would still have to wait out the full thousand years.â
A Millennium Contract?
Was that the strength of a Summoner?
Her acquired memories had told her that Summoners were now figures of legend. This was because hundreds of years had already passed without a single Summoner appearing on the continent. Therefore, quite a few believed that Summoners were only legendary figures now.
Despite that⦠on this day, Yun Wu felt itchy fervor in her heart, along with yearning.
If I can become a Summoner, then⦠Just as that aspiration crossed her mind, an elderly voice spoke, âBrat, itâs not impossible for you to become a Summoner, but the prerequisite is that your bodyâ¦â
âAre you saying that as long as I can revive my body, I can become a Summoner?â She inquired, her heart beating faster as her eyes brightened.
âI didnât say itâs guaranteed; just that thereâs a possibility.â
âIf thereâs a possibility, then itâs possible, and if itâs possible, then itâs guaranteed!â Even if it was impossible, she would make it possible. But first, she needed to get out of the underground palace.
She was struck by a sudden burst of inspiration. She stretched out her hand and knocked the Redfire Dragon on the head. âHey, Brother Dragon. If I manage to get you out of here, how will you repay me?â
âYou can get me out of here?â The dragonâs head lifted, but of course, it was incapable of seeing Yun Wu, as she was seated directly atop its head. The dragon chuckled, âLittle girl, itâs not that Iâm looking down on you, but⦠you arenât even enough to fill the crevices between my teeth, and yet you want to break me out? Donât kid.â
âYou donât need to know if I can do it or not, you just need to answer. Do you want to leave this place?â Yun Wu asked, knocking the dragonâs head again.
The Redfire Dragon turned its head, its voice full of dissatisfaction, âOf course I do, who would want to stay in this hellhole?â She immediately smiled, âThen let me out.â
âLet you out?â The Redfire Dragon widened its eyes. Its gloomy voice rumbled, and Yun Wu raised her hand to once again cuff it on its head. âIâll say, why are you so stubborn? Youâve said it yourself; Iâm not even enough to fill the crevices between your teeth, so why donât you just let me go? If you donât let me go, how will I be able to become a Summoner and come back to rescue you?â
The dragon roared angrily. âYou, human, do you think Iâm stupid? If I let you go, would you still return? You swallowed my Dragonfire Pearl, and you think Iâll let you go?â
Yun Wuâs face sunk, and she forcibly smacked the dragon. âYouâre not a stupid dragon; youâre clearly a slow-witted one. Why do you think I was able to survive after consuming your Dragonfire Pearl? Why do you think Iâm able to use sorcerous magic? Why do you think Iâm able to sit on you and fight you? If I didnât have the ability, why would I be here bantering with you?â She ended her words with yet another smack.