"Seems like you really enjoyed my work, sir",

The person who claims to be the artist of the painting approached Calix Ender Waller, who was staring at the painting for quite a long time.

KAO by Artist McLaren

No doubt that the painting was breathtaking it was a beautiful painting of the elf man and his beauty was beyond reality.

Even Calix forgot to breathe after seeing this picture. He was totally submerged in that beautiful man's beauty.

"So this is your work, can you tell me who this man is?", Calix asked politely.

The artist grin proudly, "It's my own imagination."

"Really? I'm amazed. I really want to appreciate your work, why don't you come to my place and I would like to buy this piece KAO", Calix handed him his work card.

After that Calix walked away.

The artist was reading his card and was amazed, "He's a rich guy, I won't miss this opportunity to escape my poverty. Thank you KAO. You are my saver."

Now, the painting was already bought by Calix who always found himself staring at that person who is in painting.

As expected, that artist arrived at his place and Calix personally welcomed him, his secretary and guards were surprised to see his generosity towards a mere Human.

Calix Ender Waller, the tyrannical black dragon, and ruler of all dragons giving his precious time to a mere unknown human just to know some clues about the person who is in the painting.

"Mr. McLaren, so who's this person in the painting?", Calix asked once again.

"Come on sir, I told you multiple times that this is my own imagination", the artist boasts again.

The guards and secretary who are fully aware about his temper, knew that this foolish human is about to die in his hands as Calix is really controlling his temper.

Calix massaged his forehead muscles and tried to calm his nerves.

He took a deep breath and asked again about the person who is in the picture.

The foolish artist again boasted, "As I told you"

He didn't complete his sentence yet, and Calix lost his temper and ended up giving him a good beating.

Now, the artist was sitting frightened in front of Calix, trembling like a leaf.

Calix cleaned his hands with sanitizer, and then cleaned them with tissues.

"So who's he?" Calix inquired furiously.

The artist seems nervous, Calix frowned at him.

The artist is finally at its limits, "Actually it's not my work, someone sold me this masterpiece, I don't know anything about him."

Calix groans angrily, and the frightened artist continues, "but I know how to contact him, don't worry."

The artist tried to assure him, as he was afraid, he would receive another round of beating.

And his idea worked, and Calix's expressions were now relaxed.

"That's very great Mr. McLaren, you are my guest now, until that ghost painter contacts you again, you will live in my guest house", Calix said with a smiley face.

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After a few days the artist started to call the guards while lunatically saying, "he wants to meet me, he wants to meet me, I want to meet your master and I want to tell him that the artist contacted me."

Calix and his guards, and the artist visited the specific destination which was an auction hall, and the auction had already started.

None of the things were attracting his attention, Calix was bored, finally the host announced, "Ladies and gentlemen! Hold your breath, this is the final item of today's auction, a painting from an elvish painter."

The host dramatically removed the silk cloth which was covering the painting.

Calix found himself mesmerized in that painting again, it was a different painting, but the person in the painting was the same.

KIARA by an unknown elvish painter

The host energetically called the audience, "So, who's going to take KIARA at home, bidding starts from 100 mana stones."

Murmurs appeared in the auction hall,

"Whose going to take it?"

"But, why mana stones?"

"Mana stones?"

Meanwhile, Calix raised his card and ended up purchasing the printing for 1000 mana stones.

Although, no one was willing to bid for 100 mana stones alone, but Calix bid 1000 mana stones and purchased the painting.

After the auction, the host approached him, "Dear guest, how was your experience?"

Calix cut straight to the point, ignoring his question, "who's the artist?"

"Who sold you this painting?", he inquired.

The host nervously replied, "we can't disclose our customer's identity."

Calix growled, he gave a hand signal to his guard as he didn't want to beat the host.

The artist McLaren was looking at the host with pity, "Poor soul, fall in this obsessive beast's trap."

Calix was literally going crazy for the beauty in the picture, every one who knows him well was surprised with his obsession. He's the king of Dragons and his harem was filled with beauties of every possible race, there were humans, demons, fairies, phoenix, but he was obsessing for an Elf Man. This was new, although his harem has many male concubines, but he doesn't have any interest in them. But now he's obsessing for a man.

But his advisors can't say anything to him, indeed he is a tyrant, they don't want early death.

But on Calix side things were different, he Actually saw him once, but he couldn't find him again.

Perhaps their encounter was heaven's wish that's why Calix met him in a jungle, it was the time when he was returning towards his palace after claiming another victory. They were passing through the jungle.

This jungle was filled with strange energy and magic, Calix feels troubled, as magic was of high level.

He peeked out the royal transport and was stunned for a while after seeing the scenery in front of him.

He saw the elf man under the full moon, his hair was blowing with air. It was a breathtaking moment for him.

Calix ordered to stop the carriage, and almost flew towards that person.

They both stared at each other for a while blankly, then Calix asked,"who are you?"

The other person smiled charmingly and replied, "Prince of the woods."

In another moment, he disappeared in those moon rays, leaving a strong impression on Calix's heart.

Meanwhile, his men came here. Calix tried his best to find him but failed.

He was searching for him for almost two years and now his paintings are appearing in public, this was making him more anxious.

Prince of the woods

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"Indeed, you are blessed, no one can beat you in archery", Valyun Stonevater, prince of snow elves admired his childhood friend Alaric Desmond also titled as Prince of the woods.

Alaric gets shy easily whenever someone admires him.

He's the only Prince of the woods who was blessed by the Goddess of the moon, so especially in the full moon his magical powers arise exponentially. On full moons he usually pays tribute to the Goddess of the moon.

Meanwhile, a panicked guard approached him, "Your highness! Queen of the woods called for your presence."

Queen of the woods, Hollis Desmond's chambers were filled with purple flowers which represent her magical powers.

Queen of the Wood-Hollis Desmond

"You called my presence, your Majesty", Alaric respectfully said.

" Prince Alaric, I want to assign you a top secret mission of magic smuggling", Queen's tone was commanding.

"This would be your first mission outside the elvish world, so make sure you won't become eye-catching, use disguise spell the one I teach you, remember."

Her tone was not only commanding but there was also a mother's affection in it who was worried about her kid.

Alaric gently smiled and interrupted her, "Queen mother! I understand your worries please have some faith in me."

Meanwhile, a guard centers in the queen's chamber, "Pardon my intrusion, Your majesty, we are ambushed by the enemies."

"They are dragons, rampant in our territory and killing our people. Seems like they know our secret basements."

"They attacked us, without any reason", the soldier nervously spoke.

"Queen mother, I'll lead my army to protect the holy tree", Alaric said and leave her chambers.

Prince Alaric stood vigilant, sworn to defend the sacred tree that harbored the souls of his ancestors. For generations, the elves had revered this tree, offering themselves in sacrifice to ensure its survival.

Yet, despite his valiant efforts, the prince's military strategies faltered, and the dragons ravaged the land, laying waste to the cherished garden and trees.

The elves' weaponry and army, once thought superior, proved no match for the dragons' fury.

As the days passed, the dragons continued their relentless assault, ultimately subjugating the Elven land. The prince's people were vanquished, their sacred tree on the brink of destruction.

The future of the elven race hung in the balance, as Prince Alaric faced the bleak reality of his defeat.

In a desperate bid to end the bloodshed and safeguard the future of the elven monarchy, Prince Alaric made the painful decision to surrender to the dragons.

The dragons, taken aback by the sudden surrender, paused their assault. Their chief, a majestic dragon named Tharros, approached the royal family, his eyes fixed on Prince Alaric.

Alaric stood tall, his hands bound by chains, and declared, "We yield to your power, great Tharros. Spare our people, and we will submit to your rule."

Tharros regarded the prince's words, then nod. "Your bravery is admirable, Prince Alaric. I accept your surrender. But know this, your people's fate will be decided by our dragon king Calix Ender Waller."

"They are innocent", Prince Alaric replied.

Tharros said, "I can't decide at my will, our King will decide your fate."

Prince Alaric glanced at his people who were weak, frail, old and kids. They were commoners, don't know magic than he glanced at the soldiers who died in this battle.

At that time, he was so helpless and hopeless for his people.

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