Mandrake Island

In a small market in the royal city, Captain Gwen managed to resolve the conflict between two arguing men. She paid for the stolen apple that caused the problem.

Gwen then noticed that the princess was missing. When questioning passers-by, no one had seen her. Fortunately, a man reported seeing the princess and said:

Passerby: I saw the princess heading towards this alley, it seems to me that she was chasing someone.

Gwen: (Chasing someone!?)

Gwen: Thank you dear sir.

Gwen headed towards the alley indicated by the gentleman. Meanwhile, Keli was facing the girl.

???: You're chasing me, little princess.

Keli: So you're the one who stole that apple!?

???: What does it matter to you, I have nothing to tell you.

Before leaving, she was stopped by Keli.

Kelly: Wait...

She stopped.

Keli: Last time you used dragon magic.

???: I do not know what you're talking about.

Keli: Please come to the palace with me, we need your help.

???: I already told you that I don't know what you're talking about, and even if I were that person, I would never agree to help a member of the royal family.

Keli: In the past, you have indeed been wronged, which is why you despise us so much and I can understand that.

Keli: However, I never stopped believing in the existence of dragons and to this day, I believe in their power. So please... I'm begging you, help us.

The girl remained silent, took the time to think and said.

???: Even if I were who you think and I follow you, I don't think I could be of much help to you.

Keli: I'm convinced so, please come with me, I'll give a feast in your honor.

Hearing about the feast, the girl immediately agreed to accompany him.

???: Okay, I'm with you.

But Keli didn't realize this and continued to beg her.

Keli: Please...

Then she realized it.

Keli: Do you want to come!?

???: I already told you yes.

Keli: Thank you.

???: I will come with you if you respect my conditions.

Kelly: Oh!?

???: I don't want to be searched or questioned by the guards, I don't want to stay inside the palace.

Keli: I give you my word, everything will be done according to your requirements.

A few minutes later, Captain Gwen arrived in the alley and saw a little girl jumping from the roof, she got scared and rushed to the palace even faster. Once there, she found the little girl coming down from the roof safely, she remained stunned and said:

Gwen: Princess Keli, how are you?

Keli: Captain Gwen!

Gwen: Who is this lady?

Keli: Captain Gwen, allow me to introduce...

Asuka: Asuka.

Gwen: Asuka!

Keli: Nice to meet you Asuka, I'm...

Asuka: No need for introduction Keli, I already know who you are, your captain just shouted your name a moment ago.

Keli: Indeed, allow me to introduce to you, Captain Gwen, Asuka, the newest dragon magician.

Gwen: You mean...

Keli: Yes, she was the one who saved my life last time.

The captain was watching the young girl, but she found it hard to believe. Some time later, Asuka was brought back to the palace and installed in the garden room, where she devoured the feast that was served to her.

Keli: Well, you were really hungry, I hope you like it?

Asuka: Don't worry, everything is delicious.

She responded happily.

Keli: Glad you like it.

Gwen wondered: Why did you bring that girl back here, Keli?

Keli replied: Remember the dragon stele in the basement of the palace?

Gwen asked: Are you talking about the one in one of the palace cells?

Keli confirmed: Exactly.

Asuka stopped eating and asked: What is this stele about?

Keli explained: We don't know much about this stele, that's why we need your help.

Asuka: I'd like to point out that I'm not sure I can be of any help to you, but given your insistence...

She got up from the table.

Asuka: Lead me to this stele.

Accompanied by Gwen, Keli leads young Asuka into the palace basement. Curious, she asks:

Asuka: How long has this stele been here?

Gwen: Do you mean...

Asuka: I'm not talking to you, I didn't ask your opinion.

Keli: This stele has existed for 15 years now, and over the past 15 years, the kingdom has undergone profound changes.

Asuka: What do you mean exactly?

Keli: The seedlings have begun to attack the kingdom.

Asuka: Curse of the Dragons.

Keli: Exactly, here we go.

Asuka stood in front of the dragon stele, observing it carefully but remaining perplexed. When her gaze met the stele, she began to tremble with rage and uttered these words.

Asuka: I can't understand what's written.

Keli: What!?

This sentence surprised Keli greatly.

Keli: But... let's see, you probably know that.

Asuka: As I already explained to you, I am not able to help you. Humans have created these scourges, they must assume the consequences.

Keli: I understand your position, but not all of these children are responsible. We must not condemn them for a crime they did not commit.

Keli: You are our only hope, please.

Asuka: The children of my tribe had nothing to do with it, and yet they were all killed.

Kelly: Oh!?

Asuka's anger was intense, but after thinking about it, she told them:

Asuka: But I know someone who could help you.

Keli: Who then?

Asuka: This is my brother.

Hearing this, Keli found hope.

Keli: And where can we find it?

Asuka: I don't know, he disappeared with the dragons a long time ago, I don't know where he could be.

Keli: But then how can we find him?

Asuka: Deal with it, your grandfather or even your father probably knows what happened that year.

With these last words, she left. Keli watched Asuka's retreating figure, wondering how she was going to find Asuka's brother, an unknown man she didn't know existed.

After careful consideration, she entrusted the mission to her best knights, responsible for gathering as much information as possible about the dragon village and its inhabitants.

However, investigating a vanished civilization proves to be a challenge. The search lasted two weeks, then Asuka returned before the princess at the palace.

Asuka: So, did you find it?

Keli: We're still working on it, but I'm sure...

Before she could finish her sentence, a knight burst into the room.

Knight: Princess Keli, we finally got our hands on it.

Keli: Are you sure?

Gwen: Explain yourself.

Knight: We have heard that the fourth dragon has flown to the island by the river.

Gwen: Perfect, have the knight prepare a boat and have some knights prepare to accompany the princess. We leave immediately.

Knight: Very well, captain.

Asuka: (I can't believe they found him. Big brother, I hope you're alive.)

Meanwhile, on the island, a young man was holding a girl in his arms in the rain, heading towards a cave.

This sad day marked the end of a person he loved more than anything. The next morning, at dawn, Princess Keli, Captain Gwen accompanied by Asuka and a few knights boarded the boat heading to the South Island.

Asuka was filled with excitement but also anxiety, as she continued to believe that her brother might be alive. After hours at sea, they finally managed to find the island. They docked and Keli said:

Keli: We are finally here.

Asuka: (There are different smells on this island, including dragons. No doubt, we're in the right place.)

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