I Received System to Become Dragonborn

Chapter 617 Getting Ready

The two strode through the corridors of the Elf Palace, their footsteps echoing softly on the marble floors. The faint hum of Magic energy that now always alive in this place lingered in the air but Erend's mind was far from the splendor around him.

As they walked, Saeldir glanced at Erend with calm expression but his tone grave when he speak.

"I just received a message from Eccar not long ago," he said. "That's why I contacted you immediately."

Erend's chest tightened, his thoughts swirling with unease. "What did he say? Did he mention any kind of plan?"

Saeldir shook his head. "He didn't give much detail. His message was fragmented. Whatever is happening there, it seems dire."

Erend's jaw clenched. He feels more anxious as they continued toward Saeldir's chamber.

When they arrived, Saeldir gestured for Erend to take a seat at the circular table in the center of the room.

"Let's discuss what we know," Saeldir began as he sat across from Erend. "Eccar mentioned beings that he said was possibly gods that want revenge against the Dragonborn. But I've scoured my records and there is no mention of such entities. It's as if this conflict exists solely in that world."

Erend frowned, leaning back in his chair.

"That's concerning. If this is only happened to their world, it could mean those beings hold a grudge for something that happened there specifically. But the problem is..." He paused, running a hand through his hair. "I don't know anything about all of this Dragonborn problem. Not really."

Saeldir raised a brow, prompting him to elaborate.

"When I first got this power, I didn't even know the Dragonborn existed. It wasn't until my System granted it to me and I met Eccar that I started piecing things together. Even now, it feels like I've been thrown into something much bigger than myself without a proper explanation."

Saeldir nodded, his face contemplative. "The Dragonborn's history is shrouded in mystery, even among the scholars of the Elves and other realms. Most of what we know comes from fragmented myths. It's no surprise you feel unprepared."

Erend's frustration boiled over. "And now, because of this power, I'm stuck dealing with problems that aren't even mine. Problems caused by Dragonborn from who-knows-how-long ago." He exhaled sharply, his hands tightening into fists. "It's like I'm cleaning up after them and I don't even know what mess they made."

The room fell into silence for a moment, the weight of Erend's words settling between them.

Just as he was adjusting the armor's collar, the door to Saeldir's chamber swung open. Erend and Saeldir turned, and there stood

Aurdis

. Her silver hair shimmered in the light, and her eyes held a mixture of concern and little bit of anger.

"Erend," she said. "You're leaving again, aren't you? When you barely came back."

Erend sighed, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly at the sight of her. "Aurdis... yes. I have to. There's something serious going on in that other world, and Eccar might be in trouble."

Aurdis strode closer, her gaze flicking to the armor Erend was wearing. Her expression darkened. "That armor... it doesn't suit you."

"It doesn't feel like it suits me either," Erend admitted, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. "But I'll wear it. Its not a problem."

Aurdis stopped a few steps away, her eyes locking with his. "Do you even know what you're walking into now?"

"Not entirely," Erend replied honestly. "But I'll figure it out later."

Aurdis reached out, placing a hand lightly on his arm. "I can't ask you to stay. So be careful," she said softly. "And come back. I won't forgive you if you don't."

Erend's smirk grew into a genuine smile. "I will. I promise."

Saeldir cleared his throat, "The portal won't hold indefinitely. If you're ready, Erend, it's time."

Erend gave Aurdis one last look as if askingg her to understand. Then, he turned to Saeldir and nodded. "Let's do this."

Saeldir began weaving the portal, his hands glowing with Magic energy as the swirling vortex formed in the air before them.

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