Vol. 5 Ch. 55

Rosvisser’s cheeks flushed as she quickly removed the bunny ears from Noa’s head.

“This… this isn’t a toy. Don’t wear things like this randomly,” she said, flustered.

“Okay, Mom. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now,” Noa replied, stepping out of the wardrobe with an air of nonchalance.

Her posture was straight, her steps calm and steady, as if being caught hiding in her parents’ wardrobe was as routine as having breakfast.

She made it only a couple of steps before her feet left the ground.

Her little tail twitched as she turned her head—only to see her father holding her up effortlessly with one hand.

“Good evening, Dad,” she greeted, completely deadpan.

“Noa, you know you’re not very good at bluffing, right? That’s more Moon’s specialty,” Leon said with a raised eyebrow.

“…”

Noa sighed and stopped resisting. “Fine, Dad. Since you caught me, can you finally tell me why you’ve been looking for me all over the place?”

As she spoke, her gaze flicked toward her father’s pocket.

Having spent so much time with the ancestor, Noa had developed a faint sensitivity to the Primordial Force.

With the ancestor’s earlier warning still fresh in her mind, Noa could sense that something imbued with the Primordial Force was hidden in her father’s pocket.

Leon gently set her back on the ground.

Now that they were all together, it was time to address the serious issue at hand.

Leon glanced at Rosvisser, who gave him a subtle nod, signaling that he could handle the conversation in his own way.

He nodded back, then crouched down to meet Noa at eye level.

“Noa, let me ask you something. After you came back from the ruins in the extreme north, did you notice anything unusual about your body?”

Leon’s direct question left no room for pleasantries.

Noa didn’t flinch. She knew her parents well enough to realize they must already have some understanding of the situation.

They were here to confirm their suspicions, and there was no point in hiding the truth any longer.

In her mental space, the ancestor’s voice was calm but serious.

“Noa, answering their questions honestly will lead to them discovering my presence. Your father has a crystal that resonates with my energy—I don’t know who gave it to him, but its purpose is clear.”

The ancestor paused, her tone growing heavier.

“Still, I trust your father’s intentions. He opposes the Ultimate Fear, just as I do. But before revealing everything, I wanted to ensure that he wouldn’t interfere with my restoration, which is critical for the final confrontation against the Ultimate Fear.”

The ancestor continued, “That time is near, Noa. Your father is trustworthy, and his strength is undeniable. Sharing the truth with your parents now is the right choice.”

Taking a deep breath, Noa nodded internally.

She met her father’s gaze and replied, “Yes, Dad. When I first came back, I kept having the same dream—about the ancient civil war among dragons.”

“I felt a strange power inside me, which I later realized was the Primordial Force. Luckily, Mom helped me channel and release it.”

“After that, my body returned to normal.”

Leon listened intently, his expression thoughtful. After a moment, he asked,

“And are you familiar with the Primordial Dragon King, Noah—the one you’re named after?”

“Yes, Dad. The Primordial Dragon King Noah was an ancient hero who ended the dragon civil war.”

“That’s right. When you went to the ruins in the extreme north, you stumbled into her domain. There, you tried to stop Konstantin from taking the power sealed in the statue, didn’t you?”

“Yes, Dad.”

“Good,” Leon said, his voice firm. “What I’m about to tell you might sound frightening, but I need you to stay calm.”

“I will, Dad,” Noa said, taking a deep breath.

Leon’s expression grew serious. “The statue you encountered didn’t just contain Noah’s power—it also held her… soul.”

“Soul?” Noa tilted her head.

“Yes. Her spirit.”

“Wait… like an energy form?”

“No, not energy. A true soul,” Leon explained, miming a floaty motion with his hands. “It’s… uh… ethereal, weightless, here one moment and gone the next!”

“Oh… so like a balloon?”

“…”

Rosvisser stifled a laugh beside him. Leon glanced at her, his expression exasperated.

“What’s so funny?” he asked.

“Nothing,” she replied with a smile. “I just remembered something happy.”

“What happy thing?”

“That I have the Primordial Force.”

“Pfft—” Noa couldn’t help but laugh.

Leon turned his attention back to his eldest daughter, confused. “What are you laughing at now?”

Noa regained her composure. “Nothing, Dad. It’s just… I have the Primordial Force too.”

Leon blinked, stunned. “Wait, what? You have the Primordial Force?!”

“Yes, Dad,” Noa said, her tone steady now. “But unlike the magic Mom taught me to refine, my Primordial Force comes from… the soul you just mentioned.”

Leon inhaled sharply, visibly taken aback.

“It happened at the ruins,” Noa continued. “I tried to stop Konstantin from absorbing the statue’s power, but somehow, the Primordial Dragon King’s soul ended up inhabiting my consciousness.”

“The dreams I’ve been having? They’re her memories.”

“I even suggested going to Sky City for that interactive game to acquire the reward crystal—it helps her gather strength more efficiently.”

Noa paused, glancing between her stunned parents.

“And during the battle in the Moonlit Forest, when I protected Helena and bought time for your arrival, Dad… it was all thanks to her help.”

Leon and Rosvisser were silent, processing everything she had just said.

“My body hasn’t shown any negative signs,” Noa assured them. “In fact, I’ve learned so much from her. She was supposed to awaken years from now to face a great enemy. But because of what happened with Konstantin, her soul now relies on my body to recover.”

Leon finally spoke, his voice steady but soft.

“Why didn’t you tell us earlier?”

“At first, I didn’t know what to do. She warned me that her enemy’s followers are everywhere. If they discovered her presence, they’d stop at nothing to destroy her,” Noa explained, her gaze lowering. “I didn’t want to put you or Mom in danger.”

Leon nodded solemnly. “I understand. Protecting your family is a brave thing to do.”

Noa’s eyes lit up. “You really mean that, Dad?”

“Of course. You’ve been cautious and thoughtful. I’m proud of you, Noa.”

“Thank you, Dad.”

Leon patted her shoulder and smiled. “No matter what happens, you’ll always be our pride and joy.”

Noa blushed, feeling a little embarrassed. “I don’t want to be a big deal, Dad. I just want to surpass you.”

Leon: “…”

Rosvisser chuckled. “You’ve taught her well, dear.”

Noa suddenly perked up. “Oh, Mom, Dad.”

Rosvisser knelt down beside her. “What is it, sweetheart?”

Noa pointed to her temple. “She… has something she wants to say to you.”