[Vol. 7] Chapter 307: Welcome to This World
Taking out the [Eternal Scepter of the World's Heart], the black-haired girl stood up. Like she was performing some kind of sacred ritual, she gently placed the staff’s tip on the shoulder of the blonde dragon girl.
She didn’t bother saying things like “relax” or “don’t resist,” because the two of them were already connected by a deep bond of trust and emotion. They trusted each other completely, enough to entrust their backs without hesitation.
So the priestess wasn’t worried about any problems during the ritual, even though it was extremely high-level and consumed far more energy than a normal tenth-tier forbidden spell. In fact, Violet had to use nearly half of her MP and a huge amount of SP to complete it.
Black and white light flowed between the gem at the tip of the staff. The massive amount of magic poured into it made the [Eternal Scepter of the World's Heart] shine with a brilliant glow, greatly boosting the power of the Reincarnation law to a level never seen before.
Even though this staff was custom-made for Violet to use holy magic, and occasionally for hitting people, that didn’t mean it was only good for that. In truth, the name Heart of the World doesn’t have anything to do with “holy light.” It’s actually a weapon with all-element powers.
The staff’s ability to create life worked perfectly with the [Reincarnation] divine power, helping make the process easier and increasing the chances of success.
Now, the skill Violet was using didn’t have a specific level or ranking. Actually, none of the skills passed down from the Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden Dawn had strict levels. That lazy fox never bothered to organize things into detailed ranks like first-tier, second-tier, and so on. Still, this technique was one of her most powerful abilities, on par with her personal ultimate move, the [Bloodstained Horizon, Reversal of Yin and Yang].
In theory, this was a super-tier spell.
It came from Dawn’s deep understanding of the laws of the universe after she created the “Illusory World”, where she studied how a world evolves. Using that understanding, she had once split the fox god Konghen into two separate beings, Kong and Hen, dividing the power of space into two. In that sense, this was a law of Creation.
This incredible talent was truly one of a kind. Even though Violet didn’t really like that scheming fox who was always tricking her, she had to admit Dawn was extremely skilled.
According to Dawn’s memories, when she first used this technique, it was a rushed and desperate decision. She hadn’t had time to fine-tune it. When she used it on Konghen, some things even went wrong, it almost damaged the divinity. To fix the error and protect her dear friend, Dawn used everything she had, and the intense energy drain from the spell seriously hurt her soul.
That injury was so severe that even Violet now thought it was terrible. Dawn’s wounds hadn’t fully healed even by the time she and Hen left the Ancient Spirit Realm to begin their secret plan. This was one of the main reasons Dawn felt she might never return home alive.
Creating life is one thing, but making a new god from a law of the universe is much harder. Even though it’s not as powerful as creating laws from scratch like the Primordial Light, it’s still more profound and difficult than the reversed-copy methods of the God of Subversion and Paradox.
That’s because this kind of thing isn’t allowed by the rules of the world.
But after trying it once with Konghen, Dawn had gained a lot of experience. All that knowledge, passed on through the divinity, was now in Violet’s hands. And since Violet was even stronger than Dawn had been, she believed she could use this god-creating spell again, this time with better results and less cost.
The black-and-white light at the tip of the staff slowly entered the blonde dragon girl’s body. Following a carefully planned process, the black-haired girl closed her eyes and let her mind flow with the power of [Reincarnation], blending into the body of the Dragon God. She was searching for the golden flame known as the [Primordial Flame], a fire that could burn everything away and give birth to new life.
The dragon girl’s powerful golden energy didn’t resist the magic at all. She quietly sat on the grass, suppressing her overwhelming strength, which was so strong it could even tear through invisible Fate, and guided the black-and-white energy forward like a dancing dragon.
The bond of souls and divine energy was far smoother and more intimate than any physical touch. Their powers danced and flowed together, like two beautiful girls holding hands and walking on waves, performing a magical dance no one could see.
Thanks to Xiao Guang’s full cooperation, Violet soon felt it.
That golden flame, brilliant and unmatched, as if it held the entire universe inside, was the very concept known as the Divinity. And it was quietly burning deep within the great dragon’s body.
This was the form the child now existed in. Her power slowly rose around her.
“Hiss…!”
Even though this golden flame was completely under Xiao Guang’s control and wouldn’t attack the priestess, the true nature of the Primordial Flame, strong enough to burn the entire world to ash, was not something that could be touched directly by outside forces or thoughts.
The moment it was touched, a harsh burning sound rang out like a loud hiss, as if being scorched by fire. The intense feedback from the connection was so strong that Violet, whose eyes were closed, frowned slightly without realizing it.
Souls can feel pain, Violet had just proven that with her own experience.
Trying to interfere with something like a Divinity, a concept tied directly to creation and even beyond cause and effect, would always bring unimaginable backlash. This wasn’t something that could be avoided with strong will. It was a strict rule, a boundary that could not be crossed.
Nothing can appear from nothing. The essence of creation is to give something in return. If you want to gain something, you must pay a price equal to it.
Perhaps feeling the pain, the golden, dragon-shaped stream of light that had guided the black-and-white energy here started spinning anxiously, like it wanted to say something. It only calmed down after Violet sent a message with her thoughts, telling it everything was fine and she was determined to continue.
Since Dawn had already gone through this once before, how could Violet not expect it?
It had just been too long since she last felt real pain, so she was a little unused to it.
Soon, the black-and-white light rose again.
Despite the crackling, burning sound like hot metal pressing against skin, it flowed into the golden flame. It moved like a fine needle threading back and forth, using the golden fire as material, like a master artist creating a great painting.
Violet had done something like this before when she created Snow Wing, but at that time, her understanding of rules and laws was more limited. She relied more on the [Eternal Scepter of the World's Heart]’s life-creation power, mainly as a source of energy.
Each time the black-and-white light passed through the golden fire, it pulled out a small flame. These small flames began floating and wrapping around it, and as the process went on, the fire surrounding it became stronger and brighter. Almost like the golden flame was being used as fuel to transform into something new.
The black-and-white light kept getting smaller because of the burning and the energy needed to nurture the small flames. But at the same time, new energy kept pouring into it from the outside, keeping the balance going.
This is the power of having a deep reserve of strength. If Violet couldn’t keep feeding this process, the separated Primordial Flame might instantly clash with the original one, possibly even resulting in mutual destruction and a tragic disaster..
Dawn had almost failed at this exact step because she had underestimated how much energy this skill would need.
Then, at a certain moment, the black-and-white light suddenly shook. All the small golden flames attached to it fell off and gathered together like rivers flowing into the sea. Until a brand-new Primordial Flame appeared, slightly smaller than the original one, but floating quietly beside it!
All of Violet’s energy returned to her body in an instant.
She opened her silver-blue eyes sharply and lifted her staff from the shoulder of her pet into the air. As if guiding some invisible force, she shouted clearly.
“In the name of the world, I give you life!”
Voom~!
The next moment, the golden flame became real. It flew out from the blonde girl’s body, rapidly expanded in the air, and released a radiant light that shot directly toward its creator!
As the glowing light faded, a small, completely naked golden-haired girl appeared in Violet’s arms. She looked around thirteen or fourteen years old and had cute little dragon horns and a small tail. She had been created from nothing like a miracle.
“Master!”
At the same moment, Xiao Guang also opened her eyes and leapt behind Violet like lightning.
She used her soft, jelly-like body to catch Violet, who had unknowingly leaned back a little.
But before Xiao Guang could say anything, Violet had already stood up again, wiped the sweat (which wasn’t actually there) from her forehead, and took a deep breath.
In just that short moment, the pale look on her face had completely disappeared. Under the worried gaze of her pet, the priestess gently shook her head and soon showed a relaxed smile.
“It’s okay, I’m not hurt. I just used a lot of energy, and that flame burned my soul a little. It hurt quite a bit, and I lost my composure for a second. The Primordial Flame really is powerful…”
“But compared to a certain silly fox, this was barely even a cost. Things actually went pretty smoothly overall.”
As she explained, Violet took out a black dress from her bag, specially made for Light, and gently covered the small girl's pure-white body, which hadn’t fully grown yet.
Then she looked down at the familiar little one in her arms, joined by the "mother," who had also walked over.
When the dragon girl saw the tiny face that looked exactly like her younger self, she couldn't help but let out a soft gasp.
“This is amazing… I can’t believe she and I were actually separated into two different beings. The new power you’ve gained is just as incredible as the Primordial Flame, Master.”
“Not really, I just got lucky… You’re the one who really worked hard. Anyway, let’s not talk about that, how do you feel? Is anything uncomfortable?”
The girl, now a Dragon God who could fully sense her own condition at any time, shook her head without even thinking and smiled.
“No problem at all. Logically speaking, when Master taking such a large portion of power from my divinity, the power I control should also be reduced by a significant amount. However, while there has indeed been some loss, it was only about 10 to 20 percent. Unless I’m in a life-or-death fight with someone at the same level or stronger, no one will even notice the difference.”
“To be honest, this went way better than I expected. And besides, I don’t rely only on that flame to fight. So there’s nothing for Master to worry about.”
“Is that so… I’m glad to hear it.”
Hearing Xiao Guang say this, Violet finally felt at ease.
Back then, Konghen also tried to split into two, but because Dawn’s power wasn’t enough, the technique didn’t work as perfectly as hoped, and there were many limitations.
Of course, Xiao Guang and Xiao Guang’s new form were now much improved, but it still wasn’t a perfect copy of the Divinity.
Violet had done her very best, but she wasn’t truly all-powerful.
Only the legendary Primordial Light, said to have created all things and laws in the world, might be able to make something completely perfect.
“Master, she’s waking up.”
The dragon girl’s reminder brought Violet back from her thoughts. She looked down again, just as the tiny dragon girl in her arms opened her golden eyes at the same moment, eyes exactly like they used to be, and met Violet’s gaze.
“......”
“......”
The two stared at each other, falling into a slightly awkward silence. The mood between them felt a little strange.
Violet once again clearly felt the difference between the one in her arms and the familiar dragon girl she knew so well. Similar, but definitely not the same.
If it had been that one in her arms right now, she would probably have already pounced excitedly like a puppy, wagging her tail and snuggling up nonstop...
“Hey, you little brat! You’re in Master’s arms, a super rare honor, so show some happiness, will you!? If you don’t want it, let me take your place!!!”
See? What did I just say?
Noticing the big dragon girl jumping around furiously nearby, the little one tilted her head and looked at her. Then she turned her gaze back to Violet, this time with a faintly puzzled look in her golden eyes.
“Master? What’s going on? I thought I had already merged back with my original self. So why...?”
She glanced again at the other dragon girl and added, “Even the other me is here. Two beings that were once one now existing at the same time... Even if this were a dream or an illusion, it’s too ridiculous to make sense.”
The priestess simply gave her a soft smile.
“Isn’t being alive a good thing? Don’t forget, we still haven’t fulfilled our pinky promise. And I’m not the kind of person who breaks promises~”
Letting go of the soft and sweet little one in her arms, the blonde girl stepped barefoot onto the grassy ground. A gentle jingling sound came from the anklet that had appeared naturally around her ankle. She caught the small, tailored black dress with one hand, quickly slipped it on with practiced ease, then looked seriously around her before finally turning her gaze to the two girls beside her, a thoughtful look on her face.
This doesn’t feel like a dream… What exactly happened? I should’ve already fused with my main body in that cave and disappeared. Did something go wrong? But even if it did, how can we both exist in the real world at the same time…?
The priestess gave the blonde girl a teasing glance.
“Hey, ‘Mom of the child,’ want to explain it?”
But the Dragon God still had her arms crossed and her lips pouted, clearly still annoyed that her “daughter” didn’t react more excitedly to being in someone else’s arms just now.
“Nope. You explain it, Master. I didn’t do much anyway… Hmph.”
Violet just smiled and shook her head. She was used to this kind of attitude and didn’t mind her little sulk. Instead, in this strange yet peaceful moment, she felt a warm, indescribable happiness. She gave a gentle nod.
“Alright then. Here’s what really happened…”
She took her time explaining everything to the small dragon girl, who listened with confused eyes. As Violet spoke, the girl’s expression shifted from puzzled to shocked, and finally to deep thought. The priestess ended her explanation by giving her a soft pat on the head.
“So starting today, you are truly your own person. Remember to get along well with Xiao Guang, okay? She paid a big price to give you this second chance at life.”
“W-Wait, it’s not like that! Master is the one who did the hard part…”
Seeing the Dragon God turn her head in embarrassment, the black-haired girl chuckled, resting her chin on her hand as she thought.
“Hmm… Saying ‘you,’ ‘me,’ and ‘her’ all the time feels so distant. And calling me ‘Master’ sounds too formal, especially since we don’t have a contract or anything. And ‘daughter’ just makes me feel old… So how about this? From now on, let’s just say Light is our little sister, okay? That’s what we’ve been telling others anyway. Sound good?”
“Eh? I don’t mind, but what about her…”
While the older dragon girl was still feeling awkward, the younger one had already adjusted surprisingly fast. She gave a little nod, parted her lips, and bowed politely.
“Big sisters, please take care of me from now on.”
Xiao Guang blinked in surprise, but then a confident smile slowly appeared on her face. She stepped forward and took the smaller girl’s hand, giving it a firm shake.
“Let me make this clear, being my little sister isn’t easy. You better be ready for it.”
She didn’t avoid the big dragon’s gaze at all. Light met her eyes directly, calm but firm. There seemed to be a faint flame flickering in her red-gold pupils, and she quietly squeezed the small hand in hers just a little tighter.
“I’m ready anytime, big sister.”
…Well, when it came to being competitive, the two of them really were like peas in a pod.
Violet could only shake her head in amusement. She stepped forward and rubbed both the big and little dragon girls’ heads, then took their small hands in hers and started walking toward the Dragon Temple, which still shone brightly in the night.
“Alright, stop being so serious now. We’ve got time, so let’s get moving.”
“Moving? To where, Master?”
“Obviously, the night market! We’ve been planning to go, remember? No need to wait for another day. I think tonight’s perfect!”
Led by the black-haired girl, the two other girls looked at each other, then followed a few steps behind.
But then, just as they were starting to walk, the priestess suddenly stopped and turned around, as if she’d remembered something.
With the lights of the distant city glowing behind her, her face, always pure and gentle, now showed a warm and serious smile for the first time.
“There’s something I never got the chance to say before, so let me say it now.”
“Welcome back… and welcome to this world, my most precious partner~”
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Volume 7: Soar! Wings That Tear Through the Sky! — End