CHAPTER 611: CHAPTER 353: THE LITTLE PRINCESS WHO SELLS HER FATHER (PART 2)

"Princess, you are just one step away from becoming an Ancestor Dragon. You can try a few more times, perhaps you’ll complete the final transformation, and I am willing to stay by your side to protect you."

Noticing such a pure smile from the Princess, the old Silver Dragon immediately offered his suggestion.

"Thank you, I will try. But, don’t you want to transform into an Ancestor Dragon?"

Upon hearing the old Silver Dragon’s advice, Scadilo politely expressed gratitude. Then, she suddenly asked a question that caused the old Silver Dragon to pause in his tracks.

After such a noticeable stiffening, the old Dragon finally recovered from the question posed by the Ice Princess and then showed a helpless smile,

"I am already very old, unlike you young dragons. My potential is exhausted. It’s impossible for me to become an Ancestor Dragon."

The tone of the old Dragon revealed endless sighs and laments. At such an age, he saw a chance to perhaps become an Ancestor Dragon and embark on the path of Ancestor Return, but he was already so old, and such an opportunity was no longer useful to him.

"So in other words, you still want to become an Ancestor Dragon?"

Scadilo directly asked.

"Saying I don’t want to become an Ancestor Dragon is, of course, false, but I no longer have the chance."

The old Dragon smiled bitterly. How could an ordinary Dragon not yearn for becoming an Ancestor Dragon? But most dragons remain at yearning; those who can embark on the path of Ancestor Return are one in a hundred.

As for breaking barriers and becoming an Ancestor in the Dragon Clan, the old Silver Dragon has only ever seen the Holy Dragon Noah so far. Of course, he may yet witness a second individual, which would be this Ice Princess before him.

For this reason, the old Silver Dragon was so diligent in his attitude. Although Holy Dragon Noah also belongs to the Metallic Dragon Race, it is an Ancestor of the Golden Dragon, not the Silver Dragon, and there is a difference between the two.

"My father once taught me, there is nothing absolute in this world, and nothing truly impossible. Perhaps you may find it hard to become an Ancestor Dragon, but you can attempt to embark on the path of Ancestor Return."

"I am over a thousand years old, already very old, it’s impossible to..."

"You haven’t even tried, so why say it’s impossible?"

Scadilo rather rudely interrupted the old Silver Dragon’s words, but the old Silver Dragon did not take offense and instead fell silent.

"Only a dragon who has fought once has the right to say it’s impossible. You haven’t, therefore, you have no reason to deny yourself."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your esteem, but I am too old. Such an opportunity should go to young dragons like Your Highness."

The old Silver Dragon continued to decline. A Dragon of age would not be easily provoked by the words of a young one.

"Opportunity? What opportunity? You have not even encountered my father. The amount of negative energy is nearly endless. You can try at any time."

Scadilo relentlessly retorted.

"Scadilo, if Cameron is unwilling, just let it be."

The conversation between the young Silver Dragon and the old Silver Dragon soon caught the attention of two esteemed beings in the hall. Watching his sister attempting to ’lecture’ an Ancient Dragon, Iliad intervened.

At any time, this was an unreasonable breach of etiquette. How could a hatchling under a hundred years old teach a thousand-year-old Ancient Dragon? If this got out, it would be a huge blow to both parties’ reputations.

"No, this cannot be let go. I believe not only Cameron should try, but any Dragon with ambition for the path to Ancestors should try."

In facing her elder brother’s dissuasion, Scadilo not only refused to apologize but went further, presenting more radical words. This statement caused not only the mild-mannered Iliad but even Terramus, who had been silent, to respond,

"How could this be?"

"Scadilo, you’re too presumptuous!"

"Why not?"

Facing scoldings from her two elder brothers, Scadilo remained unyielding, stubbornly explaining her thoughts,

"The negative emotions emanating from father are nearly endless. Shouldn’t letting dragons aspiring to Ancestorhood attempt to utilize them be good? It might even alleviate the pain our father is currently enduring."

"Alleviate pain?"

Iliad showed a thoughtful expression. Even Terramus, who had been ardently opposed, furrowed the scales between his brows.

Although the negative energy escaping their father felt like some kind of waste, even as waste, it was still affecting their father.

If these negative emotions could be depleted, perhaps it could genuinely reduce the pressure on their father.

"These energies are too dangerous for dragons. If not handled properly, it may even destroy one’s soul. The best outcome might be turning into an idiot who knows and understands nothing."

At this moment, the old Dragon slowly spoke. As one of the invited Ancient Dragons, he knew very well just how terrifying the power pouring from Holy Dragon Noah could be—it was enough to instill fear even in Ancient Dragons.

"But father’s consciousness is still active. He can still perceive everything. The first time I tried, I was thrown out by him."

Scadilo wrinkled her little face.

"But only you were thrown out. None of the other dragons received such treatment. Even if father’s consciousness can remain clear, it’s impossible for him to be aware of everything in the outside world at all times.

Doing this would only burden father. How can one interfere at such a crucial moment in his transformation?"

Terramus expressed his clear opposition.

"You can have Ancient Dragons watching over them! They can protect father and also safeguard the dragons who wish to try in a timely manner."

Scadilo continued to elaborate. The thought process in her mind was becoming clearer,

"If father can perceive the external situation and knows there are Ancient Dragons guarding the surroundings, he wouldn’t need to divert his attention any more. He could focus entirely on his transformation, and we could take care of everything outside for him."

"But that’s too troublesome!"

Even though the suggestions his sister proposed were highly constructive, Iliad was still not entirely satisfied. He still did not want too many dragons to bother their father.

Not to mention, the cost of this suggestion was quite high. How many Ancient Dragons could be invited for free? How much money would have to be spent to invite so many Ancient Dragons?

"Therefore, we should charge a suitable fee and sign a waiver contract with the dragons who wish to try and embark on the path of Ancestor Return. No matter what consequences they suffer in the process, they should bear them themselves."

Scquilo revealed her intention. Upon hearing about the residual powers emanating from their father, the Blazing Angel Ophelia relayed that they hold value in assisting the transformation into Ancestors. A plan instantly formed in her mind.

It involved selling slots for transformation opportunities. To their father, this was a pile of remnants that should be cleared as soon as possible. But to those in need, it was a supreme treasure. Despite the immense risks involved, surely there would be dare-devil dragons eager to try for the Ancestor’s sake.

The originally extreme negative feelings, which even the Evil Demons discarded, were given such value under the Ancestor Dragon’s halo. Naturally, they shouldn’t be given away for free; a cost must be imposed, and it should not be cheap.

This is the trial experienced by the Holy Dragon Noah, who has already transformed into an Ancestor Dragon. How glorious is it for common dragons to have the chance to participate in such trials and tests? What’s paying a little money for it? Isn’t it only right?

If impacted by negative emotions, leading to soul damage without gain, there’s no one to blame but oneself. That’s due to the lack of firm will, self-incompetence, and inability to pass the Ancestor test, no one else is at fault.

Not only is there no one to blame, but one should also be thankful for the grace bestowed by His Majesty, the Holy Dragon Noah. This is an opportunity many dragons dream of but cannot attain. How fortunate is it to experience it just by paying?

If one withstands the impact and the Dragon Soul begins to undergo a certain degree of transformation, stimulating a Bloodline Ancestor Return, doesn’t it indicate that the money was well-spent?

Of course, whether it succeeds or not, Scadilo also doesn’t know. But knowing that it was backed by the words of Grandmother Ophelia, the Blazing Angel Commander, was enough.