Although Vaan could see countless mana shrapnel and fragments embedded in the elderly dragon's body, which were the remains of magic attacks, they weren't life-threatening.
To begin with, the elderly dragon's chronic pain wasn't a severe issue—at least in regard to health. It just caused extreme discomfort and possibly hindered the elderly dragon from advancing to a higher rank.
That said, the mana shrapnel and fragments also form a layer of magic resistance that could help the elderly dragon resist other magic attacks to some degree.
Even so, it was still better to remove them.
It would improve Senior Jergag's mood and overall quality of life, not to mention the prospect of advancing to a higher rank.
An elderly dragon as advanced in age as he was did not need to be in consistent pain either.
"Mana shrapnel left behind by magic attacks, huh? That's something new," Jergag commented with surprise.
