First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184: Distress Nyss

At another part of the Royal Capital, within the beautiful and subtly imposing Blackwell Estate, Nyss sat quietly in her elegantly decorated room.

Gentle moonlight streamed softly through the intricate lace curtains, bathing the room in tranquil silver hues.

Yet Nyss herself, seated at her desk by the window, seemed disconnected from her serene surroundings. Her normally composed obsidian eyes flickered restlessly, reflecting deep internal turmoil.

She gazed absently toward the star-strewn night sky, yet her thoughts remained fixed on a single troubling event—Orion’s sudden collapse at the academy.

Her heart clenched uncomfortably as she recalled Elias’s solemn report earlier. The news had deeply shaken her, awakening old fears she’d long tried to suppress.

“Is it happening again…?” Nyss whispered softly, her voice trembling faintly with dread. Her delicate fingers clenched into tight fists atop her lap, knuckles whitening subtly. “Is my curse really affecting those around me again?”

Just then, a gentle knock echoed quietly against her chamber’s ornate wooden door, breaking Nyss from her troubled reverie.

Quickly sitting up and smoothing out her soft, silken robes, she called out in her calm, composed voice, despite the lingering anxiety she felt. “Come in.”

The door opened softly, and the gentle figure of Ysara Blackwell—the Duchess herself—stepped gracefully into the room. Her dignified bearing and refined elegance contrasted starkly with the deep, maternal warmth that filled her eyes upon seeing Nyss.

Ysara smiled warmly, her gaze gentle yet deeply perceptive as she carefully approached her niece. “Nyss, my dear, are you alright? You’ve seemed troubled since returning from the academy today.”

Nyss hesitated momentarily, struggling briefly with the intense emotions swirling within her. Yet seeing the genuine concern in Ysara’s gaze, Nyss felt her resistance slowly crumble, replaced by an instinctive trust and vulnerability.

“I… I’m worried about Orion,” Nyss admitted quietly, her voice soft yet carrying a faint tremor of distress. “Today, Elias saw Instructor Viren carrying Orion unconscious from the academy. They say he overexerted himself at the Origin Mana Pool, but… I fear it may be my fault.”

Ysara’s expression instantly softened further, compassion and understanding filling her gaze as she gently took a seat beside Nyss.

She reached out, tenderly grasping Nyss’s hands, her warm touch offering immediate comfort. “Why would you think something like that, my dear?”

Nyss lowered her gaze, her voice barely audible, heavy with quiet pain. “Because… of what happened to my big sister. It was my curse back then, wasn’t it? Everyone close to me always ends up suffering. What if Orion is suffering because of me now?”

Ysara’s expression immediately turned serious yet deeply affectionate. She shook her head firmly yet gently, her voice filled with unshakable conviction. “No, Nyss. You must never think like that. Your sister’s fate was tragic, but it was never your fault—no matter what anyone else might have said.”

She gently lifted Nyss’s chin, guiding her to meet her reassuring gaze directly. “You are not unlucky or cursed, my dear niece. Orion’s circumstances have nothing to do with you or your past. You must believe in yourself and understand that everyone has their own path and destiny.”

“Orion is strong and incredibly resilient. Believe in him just as you should believe in yourself. He’ll undoubtedly recover swiftly.”

Nyss gazed silently into her aunt’s sincere eyes, feeling the heavy burden in her heart slowly begin to ease under Ysara’s warm reassurance. Gradually, a quiet determination stirred within her—a faint, fragile hope replacing her previous dread.

“Do you… truly think so?” Nyss asked hesitantly, her voice softly vulnerable yet hopeful.

Ysara smiled warmly, gently squeezing Nyss’s hands reassuringly. “Absolutely, my dear. We have already talked about Orion and how extraordinary he is. And he’s also one of the few who didn’t fear talking with you. So as his friend, you must remain strong as well—strong enough to trust in his resilience and your own inner strength.”

Nyss exhaled softly, finally allowing herself to believe Ysara’s comforting words fully. She nodded gently, determination shining faintly in her obsidian eyes as the earlier anxiety gradually dissipated.

“You’re right, aunt,” Nyss said softly, a faint yet genuine smile touching her lips for the first time since the troubling news reached her ears. “The Origin Mana Pool wouldn’t be enough to hurt him seriously. I should just patiently wait to hear from him.”

Ysara’s gaze brightened warmly, pride and affection clearly visible as she gently embraced Nyss. “Exactly, my dear. Now rest and clear your heart of worries. Tomorrow will surely bring better news.”

Nyss relaxed softly into her comforting embrace, feeling her earlier anxiety steadily fade under Ysara’s gentle reassurance.

Eventually, Ysara stood quietly, gently patting Nyss’s shoulder as she moved toward the door. “Remember, Nyss—never lose faith in yourself or your friends. Everything will become clear in time.”