The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 2: Chapter 83

How much longer until we reach the phoenix nest? Vur asked a dwarf who was riding in a carriage beside him. He was lying down on Lulus forehead with his head turned to the side. A day had passed since the phoenix matriarch was beaten back, but his mana still hadnt recovered. When he inspected why his recovery was so slow, Sheryl had apologized and said she needed a lot for her evolution.

About three days at the pace were going, Your Gloriousness, the dwarf said. Since Vur had transformed into a dragon and defeated the phoenix matriarch by himself, the dwarves accompanying him stopped referring to him as a substitute. Some even chose to believe he was actually a dwarf who enjoyed polymorphing himself into a human.

Vur grunted, causing Lulu to cross her eyes and look towards her forehead. Will you recover by then? she asked.

Yes, Vur said. I only need a few more hours. My mana shouldve came back after sleeping yesterday, but it was borrowed.

Sorry! Sheryl said from the yellow runes on his shoulder. They were brighter than before with hints of feather-like patterns inside the sun. But your mana capacity will definitely increase when I become a volcano elemental. Your fire and heat resistance will increase too!

Oh, Lulu said and sighed. Then whyd it take you two weeks to wake up last time you became a dragon?

That was a regular nap, Vur said.

Oh, Lulu said again. Makes sense. Darn. I made this potion that recovers mana, but I have no idea how itll affect someone if they drink it. I was hoping youd be desperate enough to test it out.

Huh? Stella asked from where she was sitting on Vurs chest. You made a potion that recovers mana, but you dont know what itll do? How do you know it recovers mana?

Well, Lulu said scratched her ear. I put in ingredients that recover mana and mixed them together, and the cauldron didnt explode. If the individual parts all recover mana, then the final product should too, right? But sadly, thats not how the real world works, and things can change when mixed with other things. Which is why I want a test subject.

Have you considered drinking it yourself? Stella asked with a snort. Dumb lizard.

Lulu blinked. Someones in a bad mood, she said. Woke up on the wrong side of Vurs chest, did you?

Stella snorted again, but she closed her eyes and didnt respond, crossing her arms over her chest. Vur frowned at the fairy queen and poked the back of her head, causing her to yelp and fall over face first. Whats wrong? Vur asked. Hungry?

A womans anger is not always due to hunger, Stella said and shook her fist at Vur before sitting up and fixing her hair that had fallen over her face. She sighed and lowered her head, biting her lower lip. Im just upset. Memories of my previous self keep coming back, but theres something missingsomething very, very big that explains why Im so angry all the time. She raised her head, meeting Vurs eyes. What happened to me, Vur?

You nearly destroyed the world, Vur said as he sat up, catching Stella with his palm before she could fall off his body.

Stella blinked. She squinted at Vurs face before tilting her head. I didnt know you knew how to make a joke, she said. Doesnt that count as a lie?

Dragons dont lie, Vur said with a nod.

We dont? Lulu asked from under him. Are you sure about that? Luke deceives Mom all the time when he runs off to see his girlfriend.

Vur acted as if he hadnt heard her, keeping his gaze on Stella. The fairy queen scratched her cheek. I was that amazing? she asked, raising an eyebrow. Whyd I give up the memory then?

Vur rubbed his chin. You gave up the memory? he asked. What do you mean?

The price for reviving is some of your memories, Stella said. Fairies get to pick and choose which ones. No one else does.

Elementals too, Sheryl said. I think its because were frequent visitors to the Wisty.

Diamant grunted in agreement.

Vur nodded. Then your previous self gave up those memories for a reason, he said. Isnt it better to make new ones than try to remember what happened before? The past is the past; its meant to be forgotten.

Uh, no its not? Lulu asked, raising an eyebrow. People keep historical records to help the people in the future remember the past.

Vur ignored the silver dragon again, smiling at the fairy in his palm. Stella glanced at Lulu before meeting Vurs eyes. She nodded and hugged his thumb, curling up into the fetal position around it. Then Ill trust you, Vur, she said. If you think its better for me to not know, then I wont try to find out. But do you know why my children are here? I sensed their traces on the phoenix. And Im very upset about that.

Really? Vur asked. I didnt notice.

Thats because you fainted, Stella said, drawing circles with her finger on the back of Vurs thumb. It was faint, but I knew a fairy had come into contact with the phoenix. And fairies are not fire-retardant!

Isnt that weird? Vur asked, tilting his head. Why would your children cross the ocean to come here? Maybe Auntie would know.

Right! Stella said, sitting up straight. Is there anything going on between me and Lindyss? She bit her lip and lowered her head. Sorry. I told you I wouldnt ask about my past, but I just did.

You used to be good friends with her, Vur said.

Stella blinked. But it seems like she hates me?

Vur grunted. Stuff happens.

Oh, Stella said and scratched her head. She nodded before lying down again, snuggling against his thumb and closing her eyes.

Vur lowered his palm and lied down on Lulus head again. The clouds passed by as Lulu continued plodding along, matching the pace of the dwarves who were systematically capturing the elves. A hint of red light appeared on the horizon, causing Vur to furrow his brow. Forest fire ahead?

Lulu stood on her hind legs, peering over some tree tops. She shrugged. Maybe.