Chapter 1087: Chapter 1084: The Ancient Remnant Clan Chapter 1087: Chapter 1084: The Ancient Remnant Clan The Royal Knight Academy is the largest Knight Academy in the Flame Kingdom, the prefix “Royal” denotes its equal standing with the Royal Arcane Academy.

Not only is it a school, but it is also the supervising institution for all other Knight Academies across the land.

Local Knight Academies generally only provide instruction up to Earth Knight level, at which point students graduate. To further study beyond Earth Knight, one must attend the Royal Knight Academy–this is somewhat akin to pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree.

Consequently, the quantity of promising Knights selected by the Royal Knight Academy is substantial, outnumbering the combined total from all the other Knight Academies across the nation and those recommended by the Feudal Nobles. All of them are youths who have become Earth Knights at a very young age or are hopeful to become Sky Knights.

Liszt’s task was to select the most outstanding few from these candidates to join the Dragon Knight reserve plan.

“It seems there aren’t many promising talents, none that could match Emily, and even fewer that could stand shoulder to shoulder with De Gaulle, Nikola, or Hippolyta… It appears difficult for this batch of Dragon Knight reserve plan members to produce a Dragon Knight. But then again, can Nikola and the others truly become Dragon Knights?”

Shaking his head, he no longer pondered this question.

It would be a joyous occasion if one were to become a Dragon Knight, but if not, one would simply continue training generation after generation, until eventually a new Dragon Knight would emerge.

Besides, it was possible that in a few more years, his own training with Fire Dragon Leo might break through the barrier, achieving the unparalleled status of Bastion Knight.

It wasn’t inconceivable to conquer the entire Legendary Continent, single-handedly with his Dragon.

Hence, the Dragon Knight reserve plan must proceed, and his training with Leo can’t fall by the wayside… Unfortunately, Leo is still not of age, far from the pinnacle of strength, and finding it difficult to truly contend with barriers. I need to find more volcanoes for Leo to absorb the Volcanic Super Magic and hasten his growth!”

He selected ten Knights with exceptional talent, eight males and two females, to join the Dragon Knight reserve plan.

Liszt handed the list to Emily Flame, who had rushed to the Sun Moon Star Palace–he had already entrusted her with managing the Dragon Knight reserve plan.

“Take this list, the care of these little guys is now in your hands.”

“I will, Your Majesty.” Emily took the list, nodded her head, her eyes glowing as she gazed at Liszt, “I’m already seventeen this year.”

“Hmm.”

Liszt returned his attention with a scrutinizing gaze.

The first Female Dragon Knight of the Legendary Continent was no longer the skinny little girl of yesteryears.

Compared to the not yet matured “Flower of the Killing Moon” Hippolyta, the “Flower of Flame” Emily’s demeanor shone more brilliantly, greatly benefited by the halo of a Dragon Knight. While not as voluptuous as the “Gemstone Flower” Paris, Emily’s slightly exotic features exuded a distinctly alluring charm.

Moreover, since Emily was almost single-handedly trained by him, the sense of accomplishment in witnessing her growth gave her a significant place in his heart.

His heated gaze swept over Emily, as if he could see through her clothing and grasp every inch of her.

Feeling the intensity of his gaze, Emily did not shy away but instead met Liszt’s eyes with quickened breath, full of earnest anticipation.

After a moment, Liszt reached out, lifted Emily’s chin, and softly said, “Then, tonight you shall stay and come of age.”

…

At the end of June, good news came from the Royal Arcane Academy–after more than a year of cultivation, the first batch of Bloodline Fruits stimulated from the Tree of Golden Apples had finally ripened.

The first batch consisted of sixteen Bloodline Fruits.

The uses of these Bloodline Fruits were allocated well in advance, with ten designated to evolve Fierce Earth Dogs into Blizzard Beasts, and five to evolve livestock into Magical Beasts.

One of them was left for Rainbow Whale Rose.

“Jiyo!” Rose was raised in Mermaid City, this low-level Dragon Beast was close to humans, and when it was in Black Horse Island, it served as Li Si Te’s (Liszt’s) exclusive ocean mount.

However, with the growth of Ach and the acquisition of the Heart of the Mermaid contract, Rose could no longer provide riding services for Li Si Te (Liszt). Like the Fire Dragon Horse, Blizzard Beast Dousen, King of Black Blood Treasure Horses Lightning, and Landwalker Bird Loki, it had long been unable to keep up with his pace.

It could only be raised.

The Fire Dragon Horse retired early to focus on breeding.

Dousen now commands the increasingly strong group of Blizzard Beasts and has become an important member of the Blizzard Knights within the Burning Legion, still making valuable contributions.

Lightning serves as a ceremonial symbol for Li Si Te (Liszt) when inspecting the Burning Knights Group–to express closeness with the members of the knights group, he needed to choose a Black Blood Treasured Horse as his mount, but of course, only riding it during parades and other ceremonial occasions, it was impossible to ride Lightning into battle again.

Loki was given to Emily by Li Si Te (Liszt), and after Emily succeeded in Dragon Riding, Loki was handed over to Paris.

As for Rose, ever since being brought from Black Horse Island to Flame Island, it had been kept in Mermaid City by Li Si Te (Liszt), well-fed and well-cared for.

Sadly, like Loki, Rose was never able to find another Rainbow Whale and was forced to live a solitary life.

“Rose, eat up. After you’ve eaten, you’ll evolve into a powerful Rainbow Whale.” Li Si Te (Liszt) stood by the water, stuffing a Water Attribute Bloodline Fruit into Rose’s mouth and then stroked its big head, “Evolution won’t free you from loneliness, but at least you’ll live for a few more decades.”

The lifespan of Dragon Beasts is not short. Low-Level Dragon Beasts live for several decades without a problem, and it’s normal for Intermediate Dragon Beasts to live for over a century.

“Jiyo, jiyo!” After eating the Bloodline Fruit, Rose was very happy, quickly reacting and growing excited, swimming around in the water.

“Duke Bluposi, I ask you to look after this Rainbow Whale,” Liszt spoke to the Mermaids who were spectating nearby.

“As you wish, Your Majesty,” Bluposi nodded and then added, “I’ve closely observed this little dolphin, Rose. If my guess is not wrong, during the era of the Moon Empire, there were many such dolphins called Sea Tigers, which were Naga’s favorite mounts… Perhaps there are Devils in the Devil’s Sea that have transformed from Sea Tigers.”

“Sea Tigers, you say? Another remnant of ancient species, no wonder hardly any other Rainbow Whales are found in the vast sea.” Li Si Te (Liszt) believed Bluposi’s speculation.

He soon thought of Landwalker Bird Loki again, wondering if landwalker birds are also an ancient legacy.

Unfortunately, there is a civilization gap between the era of the Moon Empire and the present time, and many species and knowledge have been lost to the sands of history, becoming difficult to ascertain.

Suddenly.

He recalled an almost forgotten reward from the Smoke Mission, “Beneath the Sun Moon Star Palace is a natural node, that is the entrance to the ancient ruins related to the ancestors of the Moon Slayers, i.e., those six Archmages who built the statues… I wonder if the ruins hold secrets of the ancient civilization.”

The stories passed down by the Moon Slayers tell of their ancestors battling the Moon Dragon and slaying it.

The Flame Islands and this part of the ocean indeed contain many ancient bones of dragons, such as the important mining area of the Flame Kingdom–the Dragon Pit Great Mine. This indicates that a world-shaking war surely took place here, and so the ruins might well be hiding secrets from ancient times.

“Unfortunately, the spatial rift blocks the entrance to the ruins, and for now, Ach has not found a way to sort out the spatial rifts, so I can only look at the entrance without being able to go in.”

Li Si Te (Liszt) felt somewhat frustrated.

His two most relied upon dragons, the Formless Dragon Bard and Fire Dragon Leo, were both not yet of age.

Alas!

Time waits for no one!