Rayleigh had never seen someone drawing parallels between a draconic essence and a dragon’s core, but after giving it some thought, Rayleigh knew that Jared's guess was right. Draconic essences were found within a dragon's body, and dragons were a kind of a beast, even though it was divine. Technically, it would be counted as a beast core as well.
“Draco, I thought I was supposed to depart for the Nameless Island on July 15th? So why am I seeing you guys here today?” Jared asked Draco curiously.
Draco opened his mouth, but he couldn't say anything. Rayleigh stepped in and explained, “There's been a change of plans. We came back from the Nameless Island in order to stop you from going.”
“Change of plans? What kind of change?" Jared frowned.
“Let me explain. Mr. Draco wanted you to travel to Nameless Island on July 15th because that place is supposed to be a transit station of sorts. You were supposed to infiltrate Dragon Island and take the draconic essence, but the Deragons managed to piece the puzzle together and make out that plan of ours, so they made an announcement. On July 15th, the Deragons will open Dragon Island to everyone. Because of that, there are bound to be a lot of people on the island that day, and your plan to take the draconic essence in secret will fail. After all, someone's bound to notice you.” Rayleigh seemed solemn.
Jared was quiet as well. No wonder Dante said a disaster is going to befall me on July 15th. I see now. Taking the essence sounds simple enough, but the execution's going to be a b*tch. After all, someone else would have taken it if it was that simple.
Draco looked at Jared and let out a sigh. “You don't have to worry too much, Mr. Jared. The Deragons do this precisely because they have no idea who you are. You can go to Dragon Island tomorrow with everyone else. I've come up with another plan to take the essence. I have a map of the island here, and I've marked the most possible hiding place of the Twin Dragons.”
Draco took out a map from a pocket and handed it to Jared with trembling hands.
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