Vol. 6 Ch. 13

Deep within the Silver Dragon's forest, Noa’s small figure darted nimbly among the trees.

She was pursuing a B-ranked hazardous creature, the Phantom Crocodile.

For Noa, who had already successfully defeated several A-ranked creatures, this crocodile posed little challenge.

After several bouts of chasing, Noa seized her moment. Planting her foot on a sturdy branch, she used its force to propel herself into the air. Mid-leap, she stretched out her body gracefully, raising both arms above her head. Between her hands, a fang-shaped streak of lightning began to form.

A-rank lightning magic: Thunder Crescent Slash.

Aiming at the fleeing Phantom Crocodile, Noa hurled the crescent-shaped energy forward.

The spell traced an arc through the air, perfectly predicting the crocodile’s escape route. It struck the creature directly, hitting it squarely in its multiple eyes.

“Wow! Big sister, that was amazing!”

From behind the Phantom Crocodile, Aurora and Muse—who had been hiding there—stepped out cautiously, still looking a little dazed.

Noa descended from the tree, landing lightly on the ground with a soft crouch to absorb the impact. She then walked toward her younger sisters.

“Big sister, you’re so cool~”

Moon rushed forward and clung to Noa’s arm, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

As a devoted sister enthusiast, Moon would never miss a chance to get close to her elder sister.

Noa smiled gently and took Moon’s hand, leading her toward a tree hollow nearby.

Aurora had already crouched next to the unconscious Phantom Crocodile. She pulled out a set of custom tools and began carefully scraping the creature’s wings.

Pinkish powder fell away from the wings, which Aurora collected into a small glass vial.

Standing beside her, Muse asked curiously,

“Third Sister, you asked Big Sister to catch this Phantom Crocodile… just so you could scrape its wings?”

Aurora responded while continuing her work,

“Not exactly. This powder comes from the Phantom Crocodile’s body after long-distance flights. It’s a special substance that accumulates over time.”

After collecting enough powder, Aurora checked the crocodile’s condition.

It was still breathing—just unconscious from Noa’s attack.

Satisfied, she stood up and held the vial in her hand, giving it a little shake.

“Thanks to Teacher Mevis, I found out this powder was the last ingredient I needed.”

“What’s it for?” Noa asked as she approached.

Aurora explained with excitement,

“Teacher Mevis has been helping me refine a spell related to mental consciousness over the past few days.”

She continued, “This Phantom Crocodile powder can induce deep sleep in a short time. It’s incredibly stable and doesn’t harm the brain at all. It’s the perfect key to completing the spell.”

After finishing her explanation, Aurora sighed softly. She looked at the small glass vial in her hand, her lips pressing together as her tone turned a little gloomy.

“It’s just a shame that Teacher Mevis left without even saying goodbye. I really wanted to show her how the spell looks when it’s complete.”

Noa blinked thoughtfully before saying in a comforting tone,

“Didn’t Teacher Mevis say we’d see her again when we’re older?”

“Hmm, I guess…” Aurora nodded hesitantly.

“Alright then, let’s go home.”

“Yeah.”

The little dragon girls left the forest and returned to the Silver Dragon Sanctuary.

A few days later, Leon and Rosvisser sat together, watching their daughters gather in the main hall. A strange sense of foreboding welled up within them.

Something felt… off about the way the girls were standing.

Usually, when the four sisters were together, Noa stood at the center while the others positioned themselves slightly behind her.

But this time, Aurora stood in the center.

Whenever that happened, Leon knew for certain—whatever was about to happen would undoubtedly be one of Aurora’s mischievous schemes.

“Dad, Mom.”

Aurora’s voice interrupted their thoughts.

They snapped back to reality and focused on their third daughter.

“Why did you call us here, Aurora?” Leon asked.

Aurora, her pink hair neatly tied, clasped her hands behind her back and smiled mischievously.

“I just finished a new spell and wanted your help testing it.”

Hearing this, Rosvisser raised an eyebrow with interest.

“What kind of spell, Aurora?”

Aurora grinned widely and dramatically revealed her hands, holding two objects resembling frameless glasses. The lenses were covered in intricate, swirling magical inscriptions.

“What’s this?” Leon asked curiously.

“I call this new spell Memory Rewind,” Aurora announced proudly.

She explained,

“By wearing these glasses, one person can enter the other’s memories. As they explore deeper, they can uncover progressively hidden layers of memory.”

“If done properly, you can even interact with the characters within the memories.”

“And the entire process is recorded using this modified Memory Crystal. Those outside can watch everything unfold—like watching a movie.”

Rosvisser tapped her chin thoughtfully.

“Hmm, sounds like a type of illusion magic…”

“Hmm… it wouldn’t be entirely accurate to call it illusion magic,” Aurora explained. “After all, memories are real, and interacting with the people within them doesn’t alter those memories.”

After hearing Aurora’s explanation, Leon and Rosvisser exchanged a glance.

They had always supported and encouraged Aurora’s whimsical ideas and her innovative little spells. In fact, they had participated in her previous experiments and tests without hesitation.

This time, the Memory Rewind spell was no exception.

Besides—

“Entering each other’s memories sounds like a lot of fun!” Leon grinned. “That’s my clever Aurora!”

Aurora smirked. “Originally, I wanted Big Sister Noa, Third Sister Moon, and Muse to help me test it. But since we’re all still young and grew up together, we already know each other’s memories too well. There wouldn’t be much point in looking.”

She added with a knowing tone, “But you and Mom are adults, with rich life experiences. Even though you know each other well now, there are definitely memories you haven’t shared. That makes this spell perfect for you, doesn’t it?”

She grinned mischievously. “Low emotional intelligence version: the older you live, the more fun there is to see, and the more entertaining the memories will be!”

Leon rubbed his chin thoughtfully and turned to Rosvisser. “What do you think? Want to try?”

Rosvisser hesitated. “Well…”

Leon added, teasingly, “Besides, none of the other three daughters know about their dad’s human origins. So obviously, the one whose memories we’ll dive into has to be you, Rosvisser.”

This comment made Rosvisser even more hesitant. Though she didn’t have any particularly embarrassing secrets in her past, there was always the chance that some forgotten memory might resurface, leaving her flustered in front of Leon.

“Oh… this is such a dilemma—”

“What? Don’t tell me you’re… scared?”

“Scared of what?” Rosvisser retorted, her tone a mix of indignation and doubt.

Leon shrugged casually. “I don’t know, maybe you’ve got some little secrets you don’t want me to find out?”

“Hmph! The Silver Dragon Queen has always been open and honest. I have no secrets!”

Despite her bold words, Rosvisser’s protest lacked strength. Leon’s taunt had clearly worked. “Fine, let’s do it!”

Aurora’s eyes widened in amusement. “Dad, Mom, are you really this in sync about diving into Mom’s memories? Aren’t you going to discuss it first?”

“No need,” Rosvisser said coolly. “Your dad’s shallow life before marrying me isn’t worth watching.”

Leon: “?”

“Right, turning the Dragon Kings of the clan into kebabs isn’t shallow at all, is it?”

“Fine, fine, you win this round, Mother Dragon. But if I find anything embarrassing in your memories, you’ll regret it!”

“Okay,” Aurora said cheerfully. “Now put on the devices and lie down.”

The couple obediently donned the memory devices and lay side by side on the bed.

Moon and Muse approached with prepared aromatherapy diffusers, sitting by Leon and Rosvisser’s sides. The diffusers, enhanced with powder extracted from the Phantom Crocodile, quickly induced a deep sleep necessary to activate the memory spell.

“They’re asleep now, Aurora~” Moon announced.

Aurora nodded, bringing her hands together to activate the Memory Rewind spell.

A glowing magic circle appeared beneath the couple, and the custom Memory Crystal began to project an image.

“It’s starting, it’s starting! Big Sister, Aurora, Muse, come and look!” Moon called excitedly.

The little dragon girls gathered around, their eyes fixed intently on the crystal’s projection.

“Hey? This looks familiar,” Moon remarked. “Isn’t this the hallway of the sanctuary?”

Noa nodded. “It’s definitely the sanctuary’s hallway.”

Muse watched the projection with anticipation, eager to see which memory their parents would encounter first. Her excitement grew as the scene unfolded.