Dragon Master: The SSS-Ranked School Belle Asked Me To Contract Her - Chapter 211

Chapter 211: Sikander’s Goal
Veer was surprised to hear about Sikander’s past, but when he thought about it, it wasn’t surprising at all.

In fact, he was sure there were hundreds of thousands of Sikander produced by that war. It was said that the population of the world before the Doom War was tens of times the current world population.

As the current population of the world was in trillions, one could just imagine how the world looked back then.

Yet, everything was destroyed and Sikander was just one of many who suffered that fate.

When the Gods fight, it’s the mortals who suffer.

The quote really suited the situation.

He sighed and said, “You went on a revenge trip?”

“Pretty much! I wanted to annihilate all of those bastards who did that to me, and the war that caused all of this. But as I progressed in ranks, I found out many things and honestly, I had forgotten about the revenge by then,” Sikander chuckled and said.

“That’s what normally happens, or at least I read in the novels I’ve read,” Veer said with a sigh. “You have my condolences because I can see myself going that route too.”

“As I said, we’re similar in many things,” Sikander said. “We both came from a peaceful life to a world we didn’t want to be a part of, but still adapted to it and grew in both power and mentality.”

“The difference is you’re alive and I’m going to die,” Veer laughed at that and stood up. “Alright, we’re good, Old man. I don’t think there’s anything I can give to you, but I promise I’ll fulfill if you ask.”

“You sure?” Sikander raised an eyebrow and asked.

“You old bastard did all of this so just come clean,” Veer shook his head and said. “You knew I’m an emotional man so you made this plan. It’s a good plan, but you’re a bad actor.”

“Haha! Then, I won’t beat around the bush and be straightforward,” Sikander also laughed and stood up.

He turned around and looked down at Veer, who was still smaller than him, “I want you to promise to save this world at any cost.”

Veer stared into his dark eyes for a while and then said in a flat tone, “I’m sorry, Old man but I’ll have to refuse. I’m not the hero you’re looking for. While I do go around saying I’m a protagonist and all, I’m actually not.”

“You are the hero this world needs. Without you, the world is gone,” Sikander said, placing his hand on his shoulder.

“I know, I know. Why do you think I’m working hard to defeat that lizard?” Veer shook his head and asked.

“I’m not talking about that lizard,” Sikander scoffed in disdain and said. “I can just go there and kill that little bastard, but why do you think I’m not doing that?”

Veer stayed silent and just looked at him for answers.

Sighing to himself, Sikander went to sit on his bed and said, “There are many things I wish to tell you but I can’t. But know this, I mean it when I say it that without you the world doesn’t survive. You are the world!”

“Look, old man, I know it’s probably related to some fated shit or something. But try to understand, I am Veer with my loved ones and I will not sacrifice them for the world,” Veer went to stand before him.

Looking directly into his eyes, Veer said, “My goals have changed long ago and I’m aiming to be the strongest being there is. Do you know why is that?”

Sikander chuckled seeing Veer using wording similar to his, so he asked, “What is it?”

“My loved ones. Without them Veer Ainsworth isn’t Veer Ainsworth at all,” Veer said, still looking into his eyes. “Listen well, I will sacrifice the world if it is for my loved ones.”

“I was going to persuade you more but I’ll stop. The future is going to break your heart anyways so I’ll spare the efforts. There will be times where you will have to choose and if you hesitate there…” Sikander left his words unfinished and just shook his head.

The two turned silent, making the room’s atmosphere grim and tense.

In the end, it was Veer who broke the silence as he sighed and said, “You know, my goal is to become the strongest being there is and that means I’ll have to fight off many powerful things, including the world-ending calamities.”

He smiled and continued, “I never said I won’t save the world, Old man. I just have a limit to the things I can push to. Also, if there is no world then where will I live with them?”

Sikander stared at his smile and chuckled, “Whatever! You’ll understand your responsibilities once you become as strong as me and learn the things the world is hiding from you. I know you’ll make the right choice then.”

“Why do you say that?” Veer asked in amusement.

“I am a good judge of characters,” Sikander said.

“Bullshit!” Veer chuckled and said. “Anyways, when I mean saving the world, I mean the world itself and not some random people. I’m not turning into a fucking superman.”

“Who cares about them? As long as there is the world, there will be more people to populate. There are many races who fuck like rabbits and reproduce as if the world is ending,” Sikander shrugged.

Veer had guessed that much actually. After all, how could someone like Sikander care for lives? But he at least understood something from this conversation.

Sikander cared about the world or at least there was something that he cared about more than anything. It showed in his eyes and words.

“Now, I’m really going,” Veer said, turning towards the exit. “If I don’t even survive this floating island, how am I supposed to save the world?”

“Give me that Runic slate,” Sikander demanded, as he stretched his hand.

“What?” Veer was confused.

“Just give me the damned Runic slate,” Sikander said, glaring at him. “You want to win or not?”

“Of course, I do,” Veer smiled and took out a dark metal slate on which a rune was carved out.

It was one of the most complex Runes Veer had seen, as it not only mixed various weird symbols, it also formed images of three animals.

Sikander took the Runic slate and looked at it for a moment. Then, he bit his thumb hard enough to make his obsidian skin bleed out a golden blood.

Veer flinched, feeling a terrifying power from the blood. The wound healed up in an instant, leaving a single drop of golden blood.

That single drop carried so much power that Veer felt overwhelmed and the feeling of submission grew inside him. He had never felt such a feeling except from his father.

He watched as the blood dripped on the slate and got absorbed in it. Right after that, the pressure vanished as if it was never there.

Veer gave a long glance at the slate and then Sikander, who looked exhausted, as if he hadn’t slept for days. Of course, that wouldn’t do anything to him as he had practically never slept for a thousand years.

Sikander tossed the slate to him and scoffed, “Now be grateful and fuck off. This slate would work the same as your usual ones.”

“Wait! Really! Damn, thanks a lot, old man,” Veer exclaimed in surprise and said. “You’re a big tsundere!”

“The hell is that supposed to mean? Anyways, just get out of here! I need rest because your survival cost me a lot,” Sikander said, waving his hand.

He then watched as Veer winked at him and left the room. When he confirmed that Veer had left the room, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Sikander wiped it away and muttered, “That will never leave me alone, huh.”

On the other hand, Veer was walking towards Elizabeth’s room with a solemn look on his face.

How could he not see that Sikander paid a price for giving them a chance to survive this floating island?

And it was definitely something huge. Veer would have refused his help, but his friends’ lives were at stake.

“Old man! You’re the best ancestor one could ask for, I’ll do my everything to save what you cherish,” Veer swore in his heart.

Then, he entered the room and found everyone sitting as they were before. Perhaps, they were discussing their project so they didn’t even notice he was there.

Veer set his mood again and smiled. Then, he cleared his throat and shouted, “I brought some good news!”

Turning towards him, Elara asked, “What is it?”

“We’re going to survive this shit,” Veer grinned and said. “Old man Sikander helped this time so you all better be grateful to him.”

“He’s just a big softie,” Aurora said, rolling her eyes. “He had helped us a lot already and is still doing it. And what did he do again?”

“You don’t need to worry about small things,” Veer then ignored her and said. “Call everyone! We will start exploding this island the moment Rain returns.”