A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 527 Vanished

[Ellaʼs, Halime and Leiraʼs POV]

All three girls nodded when they heard her question, which caused Ophelia to nod as she took out a device.

Ophelia spoke into it with a hurried voice. ʼʼGirls, can you come to my office please?ʼʼ

After a few seconds of silence, three voices agreed with her request. Once that was done, she put it away.

Ella noticed that she looked concerned and asked in a curious voice, ʼʼWhat is troubling you, headmistress?ʼʼ

Ophelia looked at the half-elf, who had a caring look on her face, which caused her to smile before answering. ʼʼTo tell you the truth, girls, I was thinking of heading back to The Arcadia Kingdom because the dragons are making things hard for my family.ʼʼ

When Leira heard this, she got a confused look, but she shook her head and asked. ʼʼDragons?ʼʼ

Ophelia hesitated momentarily, her eyes revealing the weight of the secrets she was about to unveil.

”My mother,” she began, ”is the Queen of the Witches. Weʼve been locked in a long-standing war with the dragons dominating the Aetheria continentʼs other half. Itʼs a war that has spanned generations.”

Her gaze drifted, recalling the struggles her people faced. ”Recently, thereʼs been a change. Weʼve found an unexpected ally in the form of the Phoenix Empress, Bella Flameheart. She rules a strong empire not far of the coast of Aetheria.”

Ophelia continued, ”But thatʼs not all. Thereʼs another force on our side – a kingdom of giants. Theyʼve joined our cause, bringing their strength and might to the battlefield. The balance of power is delicate, but with these newfound allies, we fight for the future of our land and its people but recently something changed.”

As the older woman spoke, Ella found herself lost in her thoughts. ʼWhy is she telling us this?ʼ

Unbeknownst to her, the two other girls, too, were quietly pondering the same question, though none of them voiced their curiosity, choosing to listen to Opheliaʼs words.

Ophelia took a deep breath, her eyes solemn as she shared the unsettling news. ”I must warn you,” she began, ”the dragons we face are not ordinary. They have enlisted the aid of three formidable dragon empires: Draconith, Stormwing, and Plaguewyrm. Each of these empires has unique abilities, making them a force to be reckoned with.”

She gestured solemnly and continued, ”The Chaos dragons wield the powerful chaos magic. They can manipulate mana to devastating effect, creating unpredictable and destructive forces on the battlefield.”

”Stormwing dragons, from the Thunder empire, harness the power of storms. Their control over lightning and thunder is unmatched, making them formidable adversaries in the skies and on the ground.”

”Lastly, the Plague dragons, belonging to the Poison empire, are masters of toxic forces. Their breath can unleash deadly poisons that not only harm physically but corrode the very essence of life.”

After Ophelia finished her explanation, the three girls exchanged glances, their eyes fixed on her expectantly.

It was Halime who voiced the question that lingered in the air. She inquired, her tone filled with genuine curiosity. ”Why are you telling us this?”

Ophelia took a moment before responding, her expression sincere as she pleaded. ”Because Archer will get involved when he hears how wealthy all the kingdoms are. He will steal from us all, and I want you girls to talk him out of it.ʼʼ

The unexpected request left Ella and Halime momentarily silent, processing the unusual proposition.

Leira broke the silence with a sigh, her voice revealing resignation. ”Headmistress, heʼs a greedy dragon. We canʼt tell him anything. He does what he wants when he wants, and heʼs a free spirit. Maybe you need to bribe him.”

When Ophelia heard this, she sighed before nodding her head. She was about to reply, but there was a knock on the door.

ʼʼCome in!ʼʼ She shouted out.

Ella observed as three young women entered the room, though her skepticism made her doubt their true age.

The first among them caught her attention, a brown-skinned woman with long, flowing blonde hair and radiant violet eyes.

The womanʼs large boobs didnʼt escape Ellaʼs notice, eliciting a subtle hint of jealousy. Leira, the cat girl, seemed to sense her thoughts and playfully poked her.

Ella turned to Leira, who whispered, ”Witches are always beautiful. Itʼs a trait of their race.”

Nodding in understanding, Ella redirected her attention to the second woman.

The second arrival had pearl-white skin and vibrant pink hair, and it reminded the three girls of Nefertitiʼs distinctive appearance.

She possessed a slimmer figure than the first woman, and a big smile appeared as Ella shifted her focus to the final newcomer.

This woman bore a striking resemblance to Ophelia but sported short black hair that went past her ears.

Ella noticed the woman was muscular and looked serious. All three wore battle-witch armor, which gave them the perfect protection.

However, a hush enveloped the room as the door closed behind them. Breaking the silence, the blonde witch gazed at Ella and the others before redirecting her attention to Ophelia.

She spoke with a grin. ʼʼCousin. Itʼs finally nice to see you, but what do you need from us?ʼʼ

Ophelia smiled before answering. ʼʼAmaryllis, can you search for someone for me? Heʼs gone missing and needs to be located before it causes chaos again.ʼʼ

Amaryllis couldnʼt contain her laughter as she playfully poked fun at the older woman. ”Ophelia, darling, is there a secret love affair weʼre unaware of? Or are you thinking about a romantic kidnapping for marriage? Werenʼt you all about the ʼall-natural birthʼ concept, doing your best to avoid the egg methods our moms applied to some of us?”

Upon hearing this, Ella and the other two burst into giggles, but their laughter was short-lived as a sudden weight settled over them.

Glancing at the source, they found the headmistress looking at them sternly before shifting her attention to Amaryllis.

With a grave tone, Ophelia clarified, ”Heʼs not my love, and weʼre certainly not getting married. Itʼs about Archer Wyldheart. According to these three young ladies, the silly dragon decided to explore the Western Wilds and, well, vanished.”

Upon hearing this, Amaryllisʼs expression shifted to one of concern, but at that moment, the somber-looking woman took a step forward.

Her voice carried a gravitas as she inquired, ”Where exactly is that? And what additional details can you provide, Ophelia?”

”Donʼt call me princess, Valencia. Weʼre family,” Ophelia replied, sounding a bit annoyed.

Ignoring the comment, the short-haired woman pressed on. ”Tell us where to go, princess, and weʼll leave to rescue the boy.”

Ophelia sighed, retrieving a map. She pointed to the massive jungle in the Summerfield Duchy. ”Heʼs here. Grandmother once told me itʼs full of abandoned cities from the past, so he may have stumbled upon on of them. Sheʼs studying some on the southern continent, so Iʼll contact her and ask for her opinion.”

Thatʼs when Ella noticed the pink-haired girl speaking up. ”Cousin, you must take this seriously if youʼre sending us out there.”

”Yes, Scarlett. Heʼs important to the empire, even if he doesnʼt care, but he needs to return as the tournaments are approaching fast, and the Church of Light has been making moves.”

The three women nodded, and Amaryllis was the one to speak. ”Okay, Ophie, we will rescue your companion, but we must return to the kingdom after that. Auntie needs our help.”

Ophelia agreed. ”Mother told me the fire dragons have become bolder and attacked Witchgate Stronghold on the western border but were held at bay when Atunieʼs Pandora and Eulalia paid them a visit.”

Ella watched this and was glad that the battle witches would be helping. Amaryllis turned to them and spoke. ʼʼDid the handsome dragon say anything before he vanished?ʼʼ

The half-elf was about to reply, but Leira spoke up. ʼʼArch said heʼd found an old city, but thatʼs all. Itʼs been quiet since then.ʼʼ

ʼʼOkay, we can start by looking for any cities in the jungle. We have the perfect team to tackle it, so weʼll be off.ʼʼ Amaryllis commented.

Ophelia nodded with a smile. ʼʼThank you, girls. Iʼm sure Archer will be happy to see you three.ʼʼ

Thatʼs when Valencia asked in her usual serious voice. ʼʼWhy would he be happy? He should be thankful.ʼʼ

When Ella, Leira, and Halime heard this, they started laughing, which caught everyoneʼs attention.

Ophelia asked with a curious voice. ʼʼWhy are you three laughing?ʼʼ

Halime stopped laughing as she answered. ʼʼHe will thank you and owe you a favor, but donʼt take advantage of him.ʼʼ

The others agreed with the snake girl, but Amaryllis spoke. ʼʼWe will see when we bring him back.ʼʼ

After speaking, the battle witches left Ophelia and the three in the room. She turned to them with a smile. ʼʼThey will find him.ʼʼ

ʼʼThank you, headmistress. We will go to classes now.ʼʼ Ella spoke as they stood up.

Ophelia smiled at them and waved her hand to open the door. She spoke as they left. ʼʼBe careful girls. Someone will make a move when heʼs not here.ʼʼ

[If there are any mistakes, point them out, and Iʼll edit it. Thanks]