Chapter 211: Fire Dragon Magic in the Bubble

Volcanic glass is a natural glass formed during volcanic eruptions.

Liszt wasn’t quite sure about the principle behind how glass forms; otherwise, he would have already figured it out. As for the reddish-brown stone in his hand, whether it was volcanic glass was merely his speculation.

Without being an expert, it was hard to make a definitive judgment.

"The Smoke Task says this thing is a Fire Attribute Condensation Nucleus. Marcus sensed traces of magic. I need to examine it carefully to see if there really is Fire Attribute magic."

He immediately activated the Magic Eye.

His pupils spun like whirlpools, and with a deep gaze, he scanned the reddish-brown stone. Instantly, the reddish-brown stone transformed into specks of red light within his vision. The light seemed faint but exuded a luxurious quality distinctly different from ordinary Fire Attribute magic.

"This..."

A thought suddenly popped into Liszt’s mind: "Could this magic be the residual magic left by a Fire Dragon?"

Since he had deduced that Black Horse Island was created by a fallen Fire Dragon, it wouldn’t be surprising if the magic contained within these stones belonged to a Fire Dragon.

He even considered the possibility that the volcano formed by the Fire Dragon should be an active one, erupting frequently.

After all, a dragon’s magic lingers for a long time.

However, if rocks encapsulate the magic, stripping it of its influence, the volcano would surely become dormant. These stones called Fire Attribute Condensation Nuclei, with bubbles containing magic, likely encapsulated the Fire Dragon’s magic, preventing further volcanic eruptions.

"Fire Dragon’s magic!"

Liszt felt like he was about to strike it rich. Anything related to dragons held immense value. Although Fire Dragons were elemental dragons, not metallic or gemstone dragons, let alone holy dragons, they still possessed the miraculous power to infect their surroundings. Therefore, the residual magic they left behind was extraordinary.

Suppressing his excitement,

he casually asked, "Master Marcus, how common is this mineral on Black Horse Island?"

"I’m not entirely sure how much there is on the island, but in the Burial Grounds, there are many such stones scattered among the rock pillars."

"Mine them all. Your intuition is correct; I also see the magic contained within." Since Marcus didn’t know this was a product of a Fire Dragon, Liszt chose to keep it secret. "I believe this will be excellent material for forging equipment or something else."

However, he underestimated Marcus’s intelligence and imagination: "Master, do you think these magic-containing stones resemble dragon gems?"

Raising his eyebrows before relaxing them,

Liszt feigned surprise: "How did you think of dragon gems? These stones don’t look anything like gems."

"Master, perhaps they aren’t gemstone dragon gems or metallic dragon metals, but stones left by elemental dragons. Those five massive bones could only belong to dragons or super dragon species. Plus, with these magic-containing stones, it must be the remains of a dragon!"

As he spoke, Marcus became increasingly convinced that his deduction was correct: "Perhaps many years ago, a dragon-slaying hero killed a wicked dragon right here on Black Horse Island!"

This series of deductions

left Liszt feeling quite conflicted. Having a sharp subordinate should be fortunate, but it significantly diminished his sense of superiority.

Since Marcus had already guessed the answer, Liszt pondered for a moment and decided not to keep it a secret: "Do you truly believe this is an elemental dragon?"

"Yes, Master," Marcus’s eyes sparkled with inspiration. "And I also thought of another point—the black-blooded horses on the island are extraordinary. Everyone assumes they are magical beasts, but why can’t they be dragon breeds? Living on Black Horse Island and in prolonged contact with the elemental dragon’s remains, they might have been infected and turned into dragon breed horses!"

Once his imagination took off, it couldn’t stop, even guessing the secret of the dragon breed horses.

Taking a deep breath, Liszt said solemnly: "Master Marcus, you should understand what this means for us if it’s true."

Marcus thought seriously for two whole minutes before speaking loudly: "Master, this means you are the Honored Son that Gort believes in, forever blessed by the glory of knighthood! As your follower, I am deeply honored and hope to follow in your footsteps to achieve greatness!"

His tone was filled with enthusiasm.

After saying this, he kneeled on one knee and performed the solemn knightly oath of allegiance.

Seeing this reaction, Liszt suddenly felt that he sometimes was overly cautious. In this world, the knight system was deeply rooted, and the brainwashing of knightly glory was no less potent than the ideals of freedom and democracy. The authority of a lord was almost unshakable, especially for someone like Marcus who was passionate about nobility.

Maintaining the lord’s authority meant upholding his ideals and future aspirations as a noble lord.

Therefore, many secrets could actually be shared with subordinates.

However, adhering to the idea that caution never hurt, Liszt still hoped to keep many secrets to himself—like the space gem, the Smoke Task, and how much money he had.

The corner of his mouth curved slightly as he said calmly: "May the glory of knighthood bless both of us."

After the performance, returning to business,

Liszt said solemnly: "I sensed Fire Attribute magic in the stone. Perhaps it is a product of a Fire Dragon. However, given the degree of decay of the bones, the Fire Dragon must have died thousands or tens of thousands of years ago. It’s hard to say how much benefit remains."

"That’s true, but identifying the black-blooded horses as dragon breeds is a significant gain. We haven’t given them enough importance yet!"

"The black-blooded horses indeed need more attention. The breeding work will be entrusted to Master Marcus."

"I am at your service!"

"And these stones, we’ll call them volcanic glass. Their mining needs to be prioritized." Liszt found the term Fire Attribute Condensation Nucleus cumbersome and irresponsibly renamed it. "I will quickly research their uses to determine their value."

Marcus nodded in agreement, then suddenly asked: "Master, wouldn’t it be wasteful to use those dragon bone fragments directly for farming tools?"

"I agree it’s wasteful, but the mages have studied them. They’ve decayed too much, leaving no trace of magic or any special properties except hardness."

"Those five dragon bones should still retain some special qualities."

"Yes, prioritize their protection and leave them for further study later."

"As you wish."

After discussing the Fire Dragon and volcanic glass, Liszt remembered another thought: "Master Marcus, I’ve fought with Rondo and Lasse. Their strength is slightly inferior, so they couldn’t fully test my abilities. In Flower Town, only you can validate my strength."

Marcus was surprised: "Has the Master already perfected his fighting technique?"

"In truth, not only have I mastered the 'Fire Dragon Drill' and the 'Blazing Wave,' I have also successfully cultivated the ultimate mystery of the 'Double Shot' — the Multi-Phantom Arrow!" Liszt boasted proudly, brimming with confidence as he spoke about his cultivation achievements. "How about it, Teacher Marcus, shall we engage in a sparring session?"