"Discover a shattered heart atop the highest peak, forged by the depths of the deepest valley... ah," the Dragon Emperor murmured. He paused, After a long, weighted moment, he nodded slowly and turned his gaze to the students. "I'm not entirely certain about this shattered heart, but... I do recall a place—the highest peak, forged by the death"
The Chosen Ones' faces brightened with eager anticipation. "Can we see it now?" Aqualina asked, her voice laced with a mix of excitement and impatience, her eyes wide with curiosity.
The Dragon Emperor's gaze landed on Aqualina, 'This girl... she's that filthy lowborn's daughter, isn't she?' His thoughts dripped with disdain as he sized her up. Yet, outwardly, he nodded with a cold, indifferent air. "Before that," he began, "why don't you all take some time to explore the city? I'll need to make some preparations first."
