Zero turned towards the door. He could see thousands of other eggs still unhatched and frozen in time. He hoped one day, all the eggs in the room would hatch and bring the Drezo Regalia population back to its former glory. Everyone followed him enthusiastically as if they were touring the building like students.
"Sir Young Dragon." Bob was next to him like a ghost. This time the Leprechaun was wearing a green butler outfit and was clean-shaven. Everything about the Leprechaun didn't scream Leprechaun at all. Only the green hat and a four-leaf clover pin on his chest was the answer that showed what he was.
Zero was startled by the unexpected encounter. "Bob? What are you doing here?"
"Sir Young Dragon. This is truly a joyous occasion. Your people have been born into this world. We will once again serve the dragon race." Bob gracefully bowed towards Zero.
"Are you sure about this? We don't mind at all."
"No. No. It would be dishonorable if we did not."
"I will not stop you from doing anything. Just choose wisely."
"I am sure of this. We would once again love to serve under your people."
Zero sighed. He did not know what to say anymore. Hundreds of leprechauns were appearing out of thin air. They stepped forward joyfully as they found their new masters to serve. Everyone was explicitly happy that they got a leprechaun butler. The thought of having a mythical creature serving them without the need to catch them was truly a miracle and something that was never seen before.
The Leprechaun's service
The leprechauns are known to be one of the luckiest creatures in the world of Noriene. It is said that whoever catches them will find and receive their luck and gold, but when a Leprechaun decides to serve you, the luck received by the Leprechaun's double. Therefore, the leprechauns choose their masters.
+10% increase in luck inside the lands of Drezo Regalia.
+ 5% increase in luck when outside the grounds of Drezo Regalia.
"No way did you see that?" The new players were excitedly chatting as they read the messages in front of them. Even the NPCs Drezo Regalia stared dreamily at the possibility of being chosen by the Leprechauns. Most of the Leprechauns had found their master as they served the new players, while only a handful picked the newborn NPCs. The rest disappeared back into the hallway without choosing a master.
"Yea. That is some wicked amount of increase in luck."
"Wow."
"Would we be getting more special status like this?"
"I have gotten something like that." A black dragon replied. "Something about being a Black
Dragon."
"Really?" The other dragons were not the same color as the black dragon replied.
"Lucky."
The chats between the dragons intensified as they continued to follow Zero. They walked through the winding hallways, going downstairs to the first floor. There were the large statues that held up the interior of the Library building, the six legendary heroes. Paper crane emails flew around the Library as they were sent to their specified recipient.
"The legendary heroes statues that watch over the Library. How it got in here, I don't quite know. There are more secrets to this Library than the facts I know."
"Is that Lilith?" One of the bronze dragons asked curiously.
"Yes."
"Why is she still here? Didn't she cause devastation to the City?"
"Yes, she did, but that was not her anymore."
"Really? She did something extraordinary, but now that she has become a monster. I don't think she deserves that title of a hero anymore."
"Even if she turns into a demon, she still has a place in this Library. What she had become was done by using black magic and demons' blood. But, as I said, she was no more."
Zero stared at the statue Lilith and felt a hint of sadness towards Lilith. The demon that Zero had seen through the O.M had shown one of the demons that caused the downfall of one of the six heroes. Even the downfall of the Drezo Regalia was because of the war between the demons and humanity.
"I've seen the clip online. Didn't a demon king kill her?"
"Yes."
"Is there anything else about the demon king? Is he still alive?"
"I honestly don't know."
Zero claws clicked on the marble floor as he continued to walk. He then went through the floors as he told a little bit of the history of each room. He felt like a guide guiding his first tourist.
"Chief Librarian." Garrett walks up towards Zero jubilantly. He waved him down with a fist full of papers in hand. "I got paperwork you need to sign and look over."
"Sign?" Zero head tilted in confusion. "They are?"
"It's the paperwork from the new king to set up a new building on your land and an unknown message that we found in a new room that has opened."
Agnis slid off his back and sneaked a peek behind Garrett. Zero shifted into human form. Then, he was back into a thirteen-year-old teen. The players and dragons gasped at his shifting of form. They were surprised that Zero transformed into a human boy, but what got them even more, was how young he looked. The size and stature of his dragon form didn't even compare to how he looked in his human form.
Garrett handed him the papers.
"If you don't mind, can you take over and show the rest around the place?"
"I would be glad to." Garrett proudly stood. He fixed his broken monocles. Then, with giant steps, he walked forward and began to drone off about the history of the Draconis Library.
Zero began to read the paper in hand.
An order from the New King
The contract between the Kingdom of Terra and the Drezo Regalia is void. You are ordered to bring the Royal Library back to its rightful place. If you do not turn in the Royal Library in a week, you are considered an enemy to the Kingdom. You have been warned.
Signed
King Xander
"Are you serious?" Zero could not believe that the new King would be so dead against him having the Draconis Library. Since his arrival, the Kingdom did not take a second glance at the Library for anything more than just a library. Until it became a flying library, it was not seen as anything special.
"Why that bas-" Agnis caught herself before she swore as she clenched her fist. She was looking over his shoulder, reading every word. "The contract cannot just become invalid. The infinity seal officially recognizes both parties. Once given, they cannot just take it back."
"I thought so too, but is there a way to take it?" Zero asked worriedly.
"Not that I know of. As I said, you have to consent to hand it over."
Zero thought it over. Why was the New King asking for the Draconis Library when the contract was sealed? What did he have to gain from taking back what was only supposed to be watched over? Was there something more to the Library that he didn't even know about?
Clearing his mind, he only thought of one thing. This was his. He was not going to roll over and let anybody else take what he had earned. A feral growl escaped his lips.
The question now comes down to what he should do next. The newborns could barely defend themselves against anyone right now. Unfortunately, this City was not the bests place for newbies about to be on the brink of war.
He flipped over towards the next letter in hand.
Hey. Zero,
I would like to set up a general store shop on the Draconis Village land. I'd like to set up an appointment with you on the prices of rent. Please be lenient with me with the prices. I'm just a poor merchant. See you soon.
Your friend,
Alan
Zero was debating on the prices that he would set with Alan. He did not mind if Alan set up shop in the Draconis Village. It would help a lot in the Draconis library's small economy. He pulled out a special paper and replied to Alan's letter allowing him to set up shop in the Draconis Library. When he was done the paper magically folded by itself into a paper crane and flew away from his palm.
"Bob?" Bob was next to Zero the whole time, quietly following behind.
"Have there been any strange problems that you may have seen appearing around the Draconis Library lately?"
"There have been a few problems with the soldiers of the City inside the Draconis village. They have been harassing the citizens of Draconis, stating that the Library is rightfully the Kingdom's historical site."
"Do you mind saying to the new King that he must hold up to the contract? The contract of Infinity is something that should not be looked down upon. Tell Bishop Etran and Sanya about the situation. They will know what to do. I'll take care of the soldiers."
"I understand. If you don't mind, I suggest you take the Draconis Library towards the City of the Elements. The elves are an old ally of the Draconis Library. They will give sanctuary to us."
"I see. I will think about what you have told me."
Bob bowed. "I understand." He turned around and left.