Chapter 324: Chapter 175: Making Shiayar the Happiest Dragon Knight (Double Chapter)
But looking back now, it seems the origin of the Beastmaster must have stemmed from the Calamity of Light brought by the Fallen Sun.
Which led those extraordinary creatures that once held dominion over the Western Continent to form pacts with humans to combat the madness and chaos brought by the Fallen Sun.
The feedback from the Soul Pact also gave humans, who neither had sharp fangs nor long lifespans, the capital to resist those powerful races.
As the influence of the Fallen Sun gradually diminished, the pet beasts also realized the benefits of using the Soul Pact to advance, and with the rise in human status, the system of the Beastmaster was passed down.
Neigh——
The ancient dragon egg suddenly quivered slightly.
Thin starlight fell, emitting a faint resonant sound.
At the same time, Shiayar also sensed that in the Spirit Realm, the path of black mist and night was suddenly opened.
The blood-red balance mirrored into his eyes.
An equal pact was established.
Soon after, all the strange sounds and brilliance dimmed, restoring the previous calm.
Shiayar once again cast his gaze upon the ancient dragon egg.
However, unlike before when his view was obscured by the night and he couldn’t clearly see the true appearance of the ancient dragon egg.
This time, aided by the already established Soul Pact, Shiayar could clearly perceive the heartbeat of the ancient dragon amid the deep night and starlight.
Initially, it was just a faint drumming sound.
But soon, the sound grew louder, causing even the dazzling starlight to tremble.
In the next instant——
Crack.
A distinct crack appeared on the ancient dragon egg.
Immediately, the crack spread rapidly.
The thin night shattered.
A slender and elegant black dragon bathed in starlight and shadow, curiously opened its crimson gold dragon eyes, observing the human before it.
Although merely a newly born hatchling, with the bloodline talent of the ancient dragon race, this hatchling already possessed intelligence comparable to an ordinary human.
Thanks to the Soul Pact, this black-haired human before it evoked a sense of connection, instinctively generating a feeling of closeness.
It whimpered softly and affectionately rubbed Shiayar’s palm.
Meanwhile, a pale blue light screen slowly emerged in Shiayar’s mind.
[Nickname: Unnamed]
[Race Name: Dragon of the Night]
[Soul Pact Status: Fourth Soul Pact (Equal Pact: Shiayar Egutt)]
[Combat Level: 63 (Sixth Order)]
[Species Rank: Fabled Species]
[Pet Beast Skills: Eternal Night, Shadow Sovereign, Crown of Secrecy, World Tree’s Blessing, Eternal Slumber, Calamity Curse]
"Truly a genuine mythical species, just hatching with a combat level of the sixth order, equivalent to those Emperor Rank pet beasts."
Looking at that extravagant panel, Shiayar couldn’t help but express his sincere admiration.
Beast to beast, it truly is infuriating.
No comparison, no harm.
Achoo——
A certain fifth-level Snakey sneezed inside the Soul Pact Space, puzzledly flicking its tail.
...
"This feels amazing."
Shiayar extended his hand.
Then, amidst the Dragon of the Night’s puzzled gaze, he picked it up.
Watching as it curiously gazed around from within his embrace, the thin darkness and shadow undulated with its crimson gold dragon eyes yet there wasn’t the slightest resistance from the hatchling.
Shiayar couldn’t help but feel a sense of dreamlike fulfillment in his heart.
As a genuine and loyal Beastmaster, who hasn’t fantasized about contracting a giant dragon?
He had previously coveted the Black Scales Drake unique to the Empire’s Breeding Institute.
Thinking of asking his second wife Isadella for one, as a dowry from Her Majesty the Empress to the Imperial Crown Prince.
But now, Shiayar naturally no longer needed to covet a Black Scales Drake.
After all, no matter how strong the Black Scales Drake was, it was still just a drake species and couldn’t compare to the pureblood ancient dragon.
"To be honest, I’ve always had a dream, Shiayar has."
"That one day——"
"To become a glorious Dragon Knight."
Shiayar looked at the slender and elegant Dragon of the Night in his arms, speaking earnestly.
Or rather, this could be said to be every man’s dream.
Of course, since what they signed was an equal pact, not a master-servant pact.
So, theoretically, Shiayar couldn’t force the Dragon of the Night to do anything.
However, Shiayar had naturally already thought of a solution.
Isn’t it just about building goodwill?
It’s just a newly hatched dragonling, though possessing intelligence comparable to humans, ultimately still naive.
Or rather, he was its father and mother.
Once he nurtured it with various delicacies and benefits until the Dragon of the Night’s goodwill was maxed out...
Then casually asking if he could ride it, wouldn’t that be as easy as pie?
"So, little dragon, you have to grow quickly."
"You currently can’t bear my weight with your small body, if I were to ride you, wouldn’t you be crushed?"
Shiayar caressed the small Dragon of the Night in his arms, his voice carrying a tinge of profound care.
To speak of it, this was the biggest challenge in his plan to become a Dragon Knight.
The lifespan and growth cycle of ancient dragons were entirely on a different scale from humans.
According to the giant gold dragon’s account, this small Dragon of the Night had been an egg for nearly a millennium.
From the fall of the Throne of Heaven in the early years of the Cataclysm Era, to the collapse of the Ancient Dragon Royal Court, only now had the Dragon of the Night completed the nurturing stage and hatched.
Who knows how long it will take for it to progress from the infancy stage to mature and then become an adult.
Estimating by the dragon egg’s cycle, it might take two or three entire eras at the very least.
Even if pet beasts can accelerate their growth cycle by consuming various extraordinary materials, based on the mythical status of the Dragon of the Night, the extraordinary material capable of working on it must be as rare as the ancient dragons.
"Sigh——"
Shiayar sighed, patting the small Dragon of the Night’s head.
"Who knows if I’ll ever have the chance to be your Dragon Knight in my lifetime."
"If longevity turns around against me, wouldn’t that be all too regrettable?"
"Right, I haven’t named you yet."
Shiayar watched the thin night surrounding the hatchling in his arms, his words turned a bit softer.
"Looking at your skills panel, it seems they’re all authorities related to the night..."
"Are these authorities inherited from your mother?"
He recalled the time reflection on the Wheel of Destiny, where the calm and gentle ruler of the Ancient Dragon Royal Court sat quietly on her throne.
"Then I’ll call you..."
"Ye (Night)."
...
"The master actually named normally this time? Am I still not awake?"
"Hmph, when did you get the illusion I haven’t used Moon Reading?"
"Unbelievable, I suspect the master has been possessed by some ancient monster."
"Whoever you are, please linger on our master a while longer!"
Inside the Soul Pact Space, Silver, Shiny, Crimson, and Jayee wore expressions of shock.
This time the master named without going berserk!
Could it be that the pollution from the Fallen Sun has also affected the master, driving him partially insane?
Meanwhile, the slender little black dragon wasn’t much bothered by the clamor transmitted through the Soul Pact.
It just quietly curled in Shiayar’s embrace, savoring the faint warmth transmitted through.
Night... huh?
And——
"Dragon Knight."
Although it did not know the precise meaning of this term, the little black dragon clearly sensed from Shiayar’s words his hope of becoming a Dragon Knight.
If so——
Then I must make Shiayar the happiest and most perfect Dragon Knight in the world!
Night secretly etched its life creed in the depths of its soul.