Talent Awakening: Draconic Overlord Of The Apocalypse - Chapter 179

Chapter 179: Event End: Those In Search Of The Overlord
‘What the hell is this?’ Alister wondered. The intensity of the murderous aura he felt from Yuuto easily rivaled his own when he was in his dragon combat form with his Berserk skill activated.

Yet, at the same time, it didn’t seem like his aura was present. If it were, the people behind him would show signs of unease or fear. Perhaps it was something only those with enhanced senses could perceive.

As Yuuto made his way toward them, Alister and his dragons tensed up. With each of Yuuto’s steps, Alister’s heart beat even faster.

He could practically hear only his heartbeat as his eyes focused intensely on each step Yuuto took.

Terra and the others exchanged glances, each assuming a battle stance, ready to unleash an attack on Yuuto if he did anything to Alister.

But then, Yuuto walked past Alister, making him release a massive sigh of relief as he grasped his chest where his heart was.

Following closely behind Yuuto was Lady Aiko. She also walked past Alister, heading straight for Ren and the others.

‘I-I thought I was going to die…’ Alister thought, barely catching his breath.

Yuuto paused before the unconscious bodies of Ren and his team, taking a look at each of them. He then let out a sigh, a small smile on his lips as he turned to Aiko. “They’re alive.”

Aiko yelled out, calling for the healers. “Healers, come and tend to them!”

Healers quickly emerged from the aircraft, rushing to Ren and the others to provide the necessary treatment. Alister watched, feeling a touch of relief and gratitude. As the healers worked, he took a moment to gather his thoughts and steady his breathing.

Yuuto turned back to Alister, his intense aura now softened. “You did well, Alister. Thank you for saving them.”

Alister nodded, still slightly on edge but relieved that the immediate danger seemed to have passed. “You’re welcome, sir.”

Terra, Cinder, and Draven relaxed their stances. As the healers continued their work, the tension in the air eased, and they all relaxed fully.

Suddenly, a voice called out, “Alister!” breaking through his thoughts.

He turned his head to see a woman running toward him from the aircraft. She was among the group of healers, with a concerned expression on her face as she approached.

It was Lila, closing the distance between them. She reached him and immediately began assessing his condition with her eyes, her hands hovering as if ready to start healing at any moment.

“Are you okay? What happened? Are you hurt?”

Alister managed a reassuring smile, though he could see the anxiety in her eyes.

“I’m fine, Lila. Just a bit tired from the battle. But it’s over now.”

She looked him over, her healer’s instincts kicking in. “You don’t look fine. You’re covered in dust, and there’s damage to your armor. Let me take a look.”

Alister raised a hand to stop her. “Really, Lila, I’m okay. There are others who need your help more than I do.” He pointed to the unconscious bodies of Ren and his team. “They need immediate attention.”

Lila’s eyes followed his finger, and her expression softened with understanding. “You’re right. I’ll start with them. But promise me you’ll let me check you over once we’re back in the city.”

Alister nodded. “I promise. Thank you, Lila.”

She gave him a small smile before hurrying over to Ren and the others, her hands already glowing with her healing talent. Alister watched her for a moment, appreciating her dedication and the care she showed for everyone.

Yuuto watched the exchange between Alister and Lila with a knowing smile. “Ah, to be young again.”

Alister, puzzled, looked at Yuuto. “What does that mean?”

Yuuto simply shook his head, saying nothing more. The healers had finished their work, and the unconscious bodies of Ren and the others were carefully carried into the aircraft. Yuuto turned to Alister and said, “We’ll be returning now.”

He paused, then added with a smile, “However, we don’t have room for your dragons in here. You’ll need to unsummon them.”

Alister smiled in return. “Understood.” He raised his hand, and with a gentle motion, the dragons broke into particles of light, disappearing from sight. As the last of the particles faded, Alister stepped into the aircraft with the others.

The interior of the aircraft was spacious, filled with various pieces of technology and equipment. Alister found a seat and settled in, the hum of the engines a comforting reminder that they were heading back to the city.

He glanced around at the team, noticing Lila was seated beside him, though for some reason she couldn’t look at his face, her cheeks flushed.

Alister felt a bit awkward about how she was acting but decided not to focus on it.

Just then, the system’s voice echoed in his head as a yellow holographic window materialized.

[Ding!! Congrats to the player for completing the quest: Pride of an Overlord!]

[Reward: ‘Dark Quartz Summoning Conduit’ has been placed in your inventory.]

Alister was slightly shocked when the notification popped up before him, blinking in surprise. For a moment, he stared at the glowing yellow window, then sighed in realization.

‘It does make sense,’ he thought. ‘The wasteland display event is over, after all. It was around this time we left on the first day.’

A smile crept onto his face as he muttered to himself, “With this, tonight I’ll be summoning two dragon generals.”

Lila, who was seated beside him, overheard him speaking but couldn’t quite make out what he said. Her curiosity got the better of her, and she leaned in slightly. “What did you just say, Alister?”

Alister glanced at her, then shrugged casually. “Oh, it’s nothing.”

Lila blinked, slightly taken by surprise. “O-Okay,” she stuttered, before sitting back, her cheeks slightly flushed as she tried to compose herself.

And with that, the wasteland display event came to a close, with out young Summoner eagerly looking forward to expanding his forces, as well as telling his sister all about it when he got back.

….

Somewhere, far far away in the heart of the wastelands, hidden deep within a dense forest teeming with mutated wildlife, a secret village thrived.

The thick canopy above cast shadows across the settlement, where gray-skinned people with tails, pointy ears, small horns, and striking silver hair moved about their daily routines.

Their piercing yellow eyes gleamed under the muted light as they worked, hunted, and tended to their community.

At the center of the massive village stood a large hut, its walls covered with ancient symbols and talismans.

Inside, an elderly woman sat cross-legged before a shimmering orb, her hand moving in slow circles over its surface. Her glowing yellow eyes flickered as if gazing beyond the present moment, searching for something only she could see.

Behind her stood a younger woman, tall and powerfully built, her skin marked with tribal patterns that symbolized her strength and position.

She shifted restlessly, her gaze fixed on the old woman as she urged her on. “Elder Nari, have you seen anything yet?”

Her voice was filled with impatience but there was a touch of respect, the weight of hope heavy in her tone.

The elder continued her ritual in silence, her focus never wavering. Moments passed, the tension in the room thickening with each second. Then, finally, the old woman stopped, her eyes losing their intense glow as she turned to face the warrior. A slow smile crept across her weathered face as she called out the younger woman’s name.

“Sarai,” Elder Nari said, her voice soft but filled with certainty. “I have found it… the aura of the Overlord.”

“An Overlord lives in these lands my child!”

Sarai’s breath caught in her throat, her golden eyes widening in shock before they sparkled with excitement.

“The Dragonkin shall not be doomed to extinction!” she exclaimed. “If we have our great ruler and protector by our side, we can reclaim our future!”

Elder Nari nodded solemnly. “Yes, Sarai. Our protector walks the earth once more. But finding him is only the beginning. The path ahead is treacherous. You must be ready.”

Sarai’s heart raced, but her expression suddenly steeled. “I will not fail. For the Dragonkin, for our survival, I will find him and bring him home.”