Reincarnated at Level Two Million - Chapter 87

Zell sighed and snapped his fingers creating a shockwave that knocked all of the guards away from him. They flew approximately ten feet before landing on their posteriors and dropping their tridents. They looked up at Zell with surprise and horror. “What are you?!” One of them shouted.

“Just a human.” Zell replied. “Look I do not intend on hurting your emperor, but if they know about the white dragons it is imperative that I speak with them. How about you drop the idea I am a villain and accept the fact I am a friend.”

“Then why do you lie to us so?” The guard answered. “Humans cannot fly, and humans do not have the power to disable men with a snap.”

“Then consider me a hero.” Zell said.

“If he was a hero that would make sense.” The guards said to each other. “Alright you have convinced us for now. We will accompany you to the palace, but you must find entry yourself.”

“That’s fine.” Zell replied. The guards stood back up and started walking down the sandy path. Zell followed them and looked at the people as he passed by. They all cowered and stared at him from behind cover, but he could get a good look at a number of them as he walked. Not all of the people were human, some had gills behind their ears. He did not know what race they were, but knew their amphibious nature meant they were not human.

It was a short walk of half an hour before they reached a large building crafted with coral as the other buildings were, but this one was also adorned with treasures from the sea. Shells, pearls, and gems decorated the front of the building so much that the entire thing shone brightly in the sun.

“Our emperor is inside.” The guard said. “We are not permitted to enter, as we are unworthy to be in his presence. Enter and the sages of old will determine your worth.”

Zell nodded and walked inside. There was a small chamber as he first entered. It had doors on each wall and three robed men stood in the center. They wore hoods that hid their faces from view and every bit of their skin was covered by their blue and gold robes. The center one looked up to see Zell standing in front of them.

“Who are you?” The hooded man asked. “Why have you come to this sacred place? The home of the divine emperor.”

“I am Zell Neuval, and I have come to find a dragon.” He replied.

“It is true our emperor is the descendant of dragons; you are wise to have sought him out.” The hooded man replied. “However, we must first know the purpose of your quest.”

“I need to take a white dragon back with me to dragon isle.” Zell explained. “If you decide my worth or not, I will be going into the throne room. I do not have time to play games.”

“Are threats the way you always achieve your goals?” The hooded man asked. “Do you always resort to violence when there is any type of obstacle in your way?”

“I use violence when necessary.” Zell said. “In the past I would have never hurt a soul, but now I have fought, and I have killed. I will do what I must to achieve my goals.”

The door behind the men in the back of the room opened slowly revealing the throne room behind it.

“It would seem the emperor wishes to meet you.” The hooded man said as he moved aside. “Enter that room and stand in the vast glory of our emperor. Bask in his radiance and receive his blessing.”

“Right…” Zell said as he started to walk away. He entered the throne room to find a man sitting upon a throne with a long white beard and holding a golden trident etched in all manner of arcane runes. Zell focused his mana into his mark of truth to see if the emperor was the dragon he sought. He only saw the outline of an old man, no dragon hiding.

Zell sighed as he looked around the room at the servants lined up to either side of the emperor. One of them glowed white in his eyes, he could tell there was more to this one. The servant was a tall slender man with long black hair that was wrapped into a bun on top of his head.

“Welcome stranger.” The emperor said as Zell entered.

Zell ignored the emperor and walked straight to the servant he identified.

“You dare ignore me, the god king emperor?!” The emperor yelled.

Zell continued to ignore the old man on the throne and walked over to the servant. “Hello dragon.” Zell said smiling. “I am so happy I found you.”

The servant was shocked by Zell knowing his true identity. “I-I don’t know what you are talking about!” He said, trying to hide his true nature. “The dragon emperor is up there, why are you ignoring him for me?”

“I know the truth.” Zell said. “You are one of the white dragons. The elder black dragon sent me to find you.”

“No-no you are mistaken!” The servant said.

“Drop the act.” Zell said. “I know the truth.” He showed the emblem on the back of his hand. “This is the mark of truth granted to me by the lady of the multiverse. You cannot fool me.”

The servant just started to laugh as he undid his hair bun and let this hair drop freely. “To be found out so easily, that mark is truly cheating.” The servant said. “I am the true dragon emperor; my name is Luo. And yes, I am one of the descendants of the white dragons. That old man is simply one of my oldest and most loyal servants.”

“I figured as much.” Zell said.. “I need you to come back with me to dragon isle, it is a matter of utmost importance.”