Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 508 Dragon Sorcerer... Male?

"As for me, I do have some kind of elf-like nature, but I might be different from the elves you're talking about."

Lu Ke reached out and held the giant elf, who looked like an adorable kitten, in his palm. He casually teased this true god of internal warfare, who had a low win rate against external enemies but was unbeatable internally, with his index finger extended.

Parker nestled obediently in his palm, eyes closed: "Sounds like, is this guy a mutated half-elf? Some kind of... anomaly?"

"The definitions of the concepts are quite different, and they're complicated to explain, so interpret them however you like," Lu Ke replied nonchalantly.

Emilia paused slightly, unable to resist looking at Luke. A glimmer of light shone in her purplish-blue eyes, and a sense of anticipation arose in her heart.

Like her, an anomaly... half-elf?
Puck, thoroughly enjoying the touch, let out a sigh. It wasn't just the skillful technique; the secret was the massive amount of magic transmitted through the contact. The great elf, barely managing to manifest despite his weariness, felt as if his body was being soaked in a hot spring.

"This guy is really generous, but his technique is a bit too skilled. He seems to have a scumbag vibe about him... Just so you know, I'm male~"

"My XP is all-encompassing, but it does not include furry or homosexual content, so you can rest assured. Rather, the focus is not on that."

Luke snapped his fingers, and Parker, who was enjoying himself, suddenly felt some changes in his body. He tilted his head and conjured an ice crystal mirror to look at himself, only to find that he looked completely unfamiliar in the mirror.

The fire spirit's appearance changed from "cat" to "dog".

"Don't worry about the 'turning cat into a dog' magic; it will dissipate in a while." Luke continued to tease the puppy in his palm, his enthusiasm noticeably increasing.

"...What an interesting prank! Oh, so you're from the dog-loving side, bro."

Parker appeared relaxed as he made witty remarks, but a chill ran through him. The mana within him seemed to freeze, and he had to exert all his strength to control his body so as not to become stiff.

It realized that the man who held it in his grasp was a complete monster.

It was already a miracle that it could so easily alter the body of the Great Spirit, yet it was completely unaware of the process, whether it was the flow of mana, the activation of "Blessing," or the erosion of "Authority"... it noticed nothing at all.

If it harbors aggressive intentions, it would probably be powerless to resist, even if it released its true form and returned to being a "star beast" capable of freezing the world.

So powerful it's like an existence from another dimension, meaning it's an absolute barrier...

With that in mind, Parker obediently adapted to his new body, even barking twice like a puppy before cautiously speaking.

"Hey bro, is our Lia's Royal Selection Badge with you? There was a fierce battle just now, did you help snatch the badge from the thieves?"

Lu Ke rubbed the puppy's ears and said calmly:

"Priscilla is the main fighter. You should thank the magnificent Sun Princess. Otherwise, with only you and Emilia, who are about to fall into a deep sleep, you would have been easily defeated by the enemy."

In its current state, Puck can defeat or kill Elsa, but the Bowel Hunter, who can revive multiple times, can easily hold out until Puck falls asleep.

"Ha, if I had known I would be treated like this, how could I have risked my life to help my rival reclaim his right to be chosen by the king?"

Priscilla snorted coldly, crossed her arms, and deliberately twisted the situation in a way that would make Emilia feel guilty, a hint of pleasure hidden in her eyes.

"What...it's like this?!"

As expected, Emilia looked remorseful and hurriedly bowed to Priscilla in apology.

"I'm very sorry, Your Excellency Priscilla, I misunderstood you..."

Natsuki Subaru, standing nearby, felt particularly sorry for him and wanted to go over and comfort him, but then he remembered that the atmosphere between the two of them was not right, so he could only feel sad and worried.

Noticing this, Sato Kazuma shook his head repeatedly. He had only been here for less than a day and was already fawning over a woman who didn't give him a friendly look. He must have been single for too long and had fallen in love with a beautiful girl after being warmed by her.

It turns out that the younger generation is not only an overly kind person, but also a sycophant.

Ultimately, the purpose of dating is to help you stand up and move forward. Self-indulgent sacrifices are meaningless. If the pursuit is too costly, you should give up early and focus your energy on other women who have better judgment and can appreciate your strengths.

For example, a succubus girl or something!

Sato is described as a master of gal games, a theoretical genius with zero experience, and possessing an extraordinary childlike innocence.

"If my husband hadn't been brave enough, he would have been disemboweled just now, putting me in such a predicament, and yet he's questioning me for no reason... Do you know how big a mistake you've made?"

"I'm so sorry..."

Priscilla watched the clearly wavering half-elf and smiled contemptuously. "She's still just a little girl. She becomes unruly when things get serious. It would be best if she gave up the race for the throne and protected herself, otherwise, her fate will only be..."

"Okay, she'll start crying if I say another word."

Luke glanced at Priscilla and stopped her from speaking. Although what she said was all correct, and theoretically could even be considered well-intentioned advice, it was too direct and seemed aggressive.

And... two more guests have arrived.

Deng Deng Deng!
Two sets of footsteps approached rapidly, one after the other. The footsteps in front were light and silent, unhurried yet surprisingly fast, while the latter were unusually heavy, clearly carrying anxiety.

"Looks like I missed something very important."

The first to arrive was Reinhard, the contemporary swordsman with striking red hair.

The strongest man in the world quickly swept past the scene of the flames gradually dying down, ignoring everyone else and focusing his gaze on Lu Ke, revealing a solemn expression.

For no other reason than that the moment he saw Lu Ke, the "Dragon Sword" that had been gathering dust at his waist could finally be drawn.

The "Dragon Sword," one of the Ten Famous Swords, is a weapon passed down through generations of the Sword Saint family. Legend has it that it possesses the terrifying ability to sever rules, but it has a characteristic that has troubled the Sword Saints of all generations.

Whether due to its chosen function or its own arrogance, the Dragon Sword will only reveal its sharpness when the opponent has sufficient "qualifications." It cannot be drawn against enemies who are not strong enough; it can only be drawn against enemies who possess physical, intellectual, and mental strength.

Aside from the "Dragon Sword" judgment, Reinhard, as a "Sword Saint," also felt a certain oppressive atmosphere.

Although he didn't sense any hostility, his instinct to protect the world kept warning him that the person in front of him had the ability to destroy the world and was an extremely terrifying opponent.

"Sir, I am Reinhard, a knight of the royal city. May I ask your name?"

The Sword Saint's serious and prepared demeanor pleased Lu Ke, who replied leisurely.

"Just call me Lu Ke."

Reinhard nodded seriously, glancing at Subaru Natsuki and Kazuma Sato, who were dressed similarly in bright clothes, not far away:
“Mr. Luke… that’s a very peculiar name. And your attire doesn’t seem to be in the style of the Kingdom of Lugnica. Are you a traveler from Kararaki? Or perhaps from beyond the Great Falls, or even further away…”

Priscilla frowned, closed her folding fan, and stood protectively in front of Luke, looking displeased.

"Are you interrogating my husband, knight?"

"Your...husband?"

Reinhard made no attempt to hide his surprise, lamenting that he had no idea the Sun Princess chosen by the four kings was already married, and quickly apologized.

“I’m very sorry, Your Highness Priscilla. I was just a little concerned about Mr. Luke. I hope you two will forgive my abruptness.”

He adopted a humble posture and spoke with considerable sincerity, clearly intending to convey his apology. "It's alright. As a knight of the royal city, it's only right to inquire about the origins of strangers. However, too much has happened today, and I hope to end this quickly. So let's use a simpler method to verify their identities."

Luke smiled and took out a badge, the one Emilia had lost, used to select the heir to the throne.

At this moment, the gem at the very center of the emblem was shining brightly, radiating a light visible to the naked eye. This light was countless times more powerful than that of the original Lugnica royal family, or the legitimate "Dragon Witches," and it even seemed as if only the divine dragon Polkenica himself could possess such brilliance!

As a "Dragon God" who has broken through the limits of the "Ancient Dragon" and undergone countless sublimations, this device for detecting the Dragon Contract and bloodline can be described as a toy whose brightness Luke can adjust at will.

Of course, such behavior is seen very differently by others.

Reinhard's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend the scene before him, but his innate intuition told him that the light emanating from the badge was genuine.

That means Luke is also the heir to the throne, and the most legitimate one at that. It's almost as if the elders would support him to sit on the throne as soon as they saw him, and he is the heir who is infinitely favored by the dragon Polkenica!
Priscilla was initially surprised, but quickly her expression softened into a radiant smile, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curving upwards.

"No wonder he said I couldn't be the Queen of Lugnica, so it was he who wanted to be? What a hateful man..."

The Sword Saint frowned deeply. He had long heard that the royal family had descendants who had been separated from their families, but the age and gender did not quite match up...

But given the chaos within the royal family, the confusion surrounding bloodlines seems unsurprising.

Luke watched the fascinating changes on Reinhard's face, and seeing the obvious confusion and astonishment on this "strongest man's" face, he felt that this entertainment was quite good.

"So, Reinhard, what do you plan to do now?"

Luke asked softly.

As a knight loyal to his country, Reinhard could only do one thing at this moment: the strongest "Sword Saint" knelt respectfully on one knee, placed his right hand on his heart, performed the most solemn salute, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Your Highness Luke, the Kingdom of Lugnica welcomes your return. I will announce your existence to the council of elders and designate you as the fifth chosen one of the kings."

"Furthermore... please allow me, on behalf of the Astrea family, to offer you our highest respect and loyalty."

Luke nodded nonchalantly and tossed the badge to Emilia, who was equally stunned.

"Keep it safe, otherwise no one will help you find it if you lose it again."

He then nodded slightly to Reinhard:
"I've given my permission, so let's do it that way."

"Yes, Lord Luke."

Reinhardt nodded respectfully. "These matters will be completed within three days. The Astrea family will become a force under your command, acting according to your wishes. If there is anything I can do, please come to the capital and call my name at any time."

After saying this, Reinhard vanished from the spot in the blink of an eye.

And the last visitor of the night arrived at his destination at that moment.

That was Al, whose breath was disordered.

"Your Highness, are you alright?"

The helmeted guards finally arrived. They breathed a long sigh of relief upon seeing Priscilla unharmed, but immediately tensed up again when they noticed Luke was also there.

"You're too late, Al. But as the darling of the world, I'll be fine this time. I'll forgive you."

Priscilla, who had just teased Emilia, seemed to be in a pretty good mood and didn't reprimand the guards for their dereliction of duty.

Al, who had just missed what happened, still looked at Luke warily. "Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness. There are still many things in the territory that need your attention. Today must have been quite thrilling. Shouldn't you be heading back?"

"Do not."

Priscilla refused the request outright, leaning against Luke and saying languidly, "I need to stay by my husband's side to serve him recently. You should go back to your territory and take care of my chores."

"husband?"

Al-Hu's body trembled, and the gaze peeking out from the gap in his skull became unfocused, as if he had suffered a major blow.

"Yes, Lu Ke is now the husband I have chosen, and we will find an opportunity to get married later."

whoosh-

Without warning, Al's sword was already drawn from its sheath, the sharp blade cutting through the air with a high-speed sonic boom, rushing towards Luke with a desperate, suicidal stance.

Before Luke could even make a move, the flames of the "Yang Sword" erupted, engulfing Al on a scale far exceeding his expectations and burning the insubordinate servants to ashes.

[Domain Expansion - Redefining the Matrix!]

…………

At the moment of Al's death, everything around him vanished like bubbles and illusions: the astonished and confused bystanders, the burning flames of the Sun Sword, the Sun Princess dancing with fire...

Everything became hazy and illusory. When it returned to reality, it was already a few seconds earlier. The sudden attack and death just now seemed like an unreal dream.

"Understood, Your Highness, I will go back and manage it well."

Al controlled his emotions remarkably well this time, and left decisively after giving his answer.

While everyone else remained oblivious, Priscilla looked at Luke with a strange expression, as if asking what the oddity had been.

Luke glanced at her: "I thought you knew that your servant has a unique time-reversal ability."

Priscilla's expression remained strange: "I think I've guessed it, but my memory from just now... seems to have been preserved?"

Luke teased Priscilla's face by touching it:
“Those with whom I have deep conversations are considered my partners. I can gain a little bit of mystical ‘status’ and won’t be affected by this weak power.”

Priscilla: ...I never thought being filled up by a rude, wild man would have this benefit.

At that moment, Kazuma Sato walked over with a puzzled look on his face.

"Lu Ke, what just happened? That guard suddenly attacked you, died, and then suddenly returned to the starting point?"

It happened once before at noon; he was in the hotel preparing to hit a home run when he was suddenly pulled back to the apple stand. The current situation is somewhat similar to that time...

So who exactly is the culprit who is preventing him from becoming an official?
Luke: ...

Damn, he forgot that Sato Kazuma, as his "teammate," could also enjoy some mystical protection, and "Return by Death" had no effect on him.

After hearing the exemption conditions, Priscilla silently released her arm from Luke's, her eyes scanning back and forth between Luke and Kazuma Sato, her expression gradually becoming strange.

"you and him……"

"No, I can explain!!!"

(End of this chapter)