When the beast stopped talking I continued to excavate the passageway. I was not in hurry and even the beast whose attention I completely had looked at me surprised.

The reason was simple, even though the hole was big enough for me to pass through. I did not stop and kept to my design to make it the same exact shape as the rest of the tunnel.

This time instead of roaring loudly like before the beast that I could not make heads or tails of. Spoke again, saying: “you intrigued me young human. Especially the fact that you so diligently made to match the rest of the tunnel you dug. I have judged your strength and have to say. There is no way you should be able to dig through this Titanium wall, that I have placed here a long time ago. So how did you do it?”

Zen: Is it not proper manners to introduce someone as your self before you interrogate me? By the way my name is Zen.

Beast: You can call me Kal. Just Kal since you wont be able to say my full name either way.

Zen: As for me digging with my puny strength, I have two items I received from my long gone parents. They helped me get this far. No my turn! What are you?

Kal: To be truthful. I am a dyeing ExDragon King. These 5 mountains are to be used as burial chambers for the other to be Dragon Kings. I am just waiting for my life to end peacefully and have been waiting for my dying breath for nearly 200 years now.

Zen: Why are you dying?

Kal: It’s a long story, but the short version of it is. I have not drank, the Spirit Water in over 3 thousand years. My supply has long disappeared. Thus my position was passed over to the next strongest Dragon who still has his supply of Spirit Water. As it stands once a dragon claims the Spirit Water. No other dragon will be able to drink from it, unless they want a quick and painful death that would last at least 500 years. I roamed this planet for 1000 years until I could no longer move. Thus the King Dragon, who is a close friend of mine, built this place as a burial chamber. They brought me here and left me here, since it is a very bad taboo to kill your own kin. I wont be surprised if you came here to kill me, although I sense no such intention. I would not protest but if the other dragon found out, they would obliterate the entire planet.

Zen: Where is your face?

Kal: Why do you want to see my face?

Zen: Just curious if your as ferocious as I think you are?

The ground began to shake as Kal the ExDragon King began to laugh.

Kal: You do indeed intrigue me. Not even afraid to look at a monster such as myself.

Zen: So where is it?

Kal: It is resting on my wing on top of the mass of rocks that have piled around me.

I then proceeded to climb and he continued to ask.

Kal: Perhaps you want something from me human?

Zen: Its true. Your in the way. You are laying exactly in the middle of this mountain. The only place I can plant a tree to make a garden with a little pool, which will then reflect light on the walls of this place.

Kal: Ho? You came here to build? I though you were just mining Titanium since there was so much of it.

Zen: Really? Would I really put so much effort in to making a perfect tunnel just to mess it up later to get titanium?

Kal: Now that you mention it. It intrigues me even more. Why then?

Zen: It seems fun and I wanted a nice place were I could relax in this world and call home. I was then going to make more rooms for my needs later on, first things first. Can you move off the center even a tad pit so I can plant the plant?

Kall: I wish I could; however I am unable to even open my jaw, barely able to move my lips and tongue at that.

Zen: Very well. Would you risk in trying something for me. I think its Spirit Water although I do not know if it’s claimed or not.

Kall: Ho? You have spirit water?

Zen: Not exactly. Since I can’t extract the mineral water from pool. So I do not know if its claimed or not. So want to try it?

Kall: At this point I would be glad if it were claimed since I am so weak that I would die immediately. How are you going to bring it here though?

Zen: Ill ask the guardian to spit it in to your mouth if you don’t mind?

Kall: A guardian? Are you telling me a Spirit Pool has a Guardian?

Zen: Yes. Something wrong?

Kall: Never heard such a preposterous thing. I know there are Sprits near a pool, however never seen a guardian of a spirit pool.

Zen: Well there is currently no Spirit over this pool and as for the Guardian I trapped it for several days near the pool and it became the guardian of the pool.

Kall: Intriguing Human you are. I too am curious of this development. Sure why not lets try it out.

Zen: The wait for me I grab my companion and tell the guardian to bring you some water.

I quickly ran back and talked with Amelia about the current situation and she was surprised and then both of us approached the bear that was lying near the entrance and chewing on a rabbit. I did not know, what to say and if it will understand us, although I asked it either way.

The bear climbed a tree nearby and placed the unfinished rabbit on a branch to hang down. It went to the pool of water and took a gulp of water in to its mouth and headed through the tunnel. Amelia held on to my shirt as we walked through the dark tunnel. Once we were out, we headed towards the dragon who then spoke.

Kall: Welcome back.

It then spoke in a language I did not understand but as soon as it did the bear started to climb up and like before spited the water at the dragons face. Even though the water did not splatter all over the place instead it became a thin stream and proceeded in between the dragons teeth.

Kall: I feel something happening, however I have never felt this way before. Perhaps this was not the same spirit water I was talking about or perhaps the name has been lost in generations. I can say this though. Hide away run through the tunnel an enemy of mine is approaching. I feel he is blinded by hatred and has not noticed your tiny presence, hurry and run though the tunnel.

We were running as fast as we could. The bear was the first one out of there. We continued to run only to feel a huge earth quake, as if something enormous either landed or crash-landed. We stayed in our little cavern until everything quieted down and then we felt a huge gush of wind coming in through the cavern in to our little oval shaped cave.

We waited quietly for another four hours not making a sound. Hoping whatever it was was as far away as possible. Then I quietly made my way through the tunnel. When I was at the end of the tunnel. The only thing I could say was there was blood everywhere. The so-called enemy was no longer there, however the walls were stained from blood that it looked like crimson red crystal walls. I then approached the dragon. It looked dead to me, not even a breath. I began to cry and whisper that one day I will avenge the Dragon. I was so discouraged in continuing and thus went back via the tunnel. Their Amelia was sitting with a sad face and the bear also had a sad face. It was a big loss to lose a friendly Dragon. My hands were filled with Dragons blood as I stood at the entrance of the tunnel.

Amelia: Wash yourself cuz your scaring me.

Zen: Ok!

That’s the only thing I could say. As I began to wash my self in the pool and was done in roughly 30 seconds, I then joined and sat near the Amelia, all dry and without a spot of blood on me. Seems you really could not take that liquid out the pool unless you’re its guardian or something.

We sat there watching how the blood did not mix with the pool and only twirled around. It was about another hour when we noticed that the blood also got as red as the rocks under or around the pool.

Then it happened, the blood disappeared as if it evaporated. The bear stood up at that moment and placed both of its paws in the water and as soon as he did that. I would say about ¼ of the water that was currently in the pool elevated and formed in to a big ball of water, which then it condensed it self or the bear did that and floated in to the Tunnel.

I being surprised and Amelia as well followed, the bear walking before the condensed water orb, the orb let out small streams that touched the walls floor and the ceiling making it look as if they melted and became as shinny and as flat as a mirror. Once we were out of the tunnel The water orb expanded through the entire cave and examined the cave making the walls, floor, and ceiling also as flat and shiny as a mirror.

I was amazed. I did not know what was happening, so I just waited. The Miracle Water that I now called it again condensed in to a pall let out several stream and lifted up the dragon and moved it to the side of the cave. Before it could say anything else the Miracle Water filled the crater that was exactly in the middle of this place. It was if I had carved it out however I knew it was from that dragon that slammed in to this dragon, which made the crater beneath/ through the dragon.

As soon as the Miracle Water settle at the bottom of the crater. I looked around and could see that there was water seeping through titanium walls and even the rest of the water that floated through the tunnel in to the crater, completely filling the crater. Once it was filled, it reflected the light, which was coming in through top of the mountain down to what seemed like an old lava hole.

The old lava hole was around 35 meters in diameter. The crater was roughly 10 meters in diameter with a depth of 5 meters. The height of the cavern we were now in estimated nearly 40 meters tall. Well those are the dimensions of this burial chamber. Now it was going to be a home to a spirit. I then touch the cavern wall to see how much I still needed in order to make this place at least support a simple spirit.

As I was looking around I did not notice that the lake had turned in to a crystal lake with no rocks that glowed red anymore. Perhaps we have ruined our Miracle Water some how.

Amelia: Zen Look.

I then looked in the direction she was pointing at and could see the dragon being lifted up and floated in to the Crystal Lake. The Miracle Water made sort of a bubble around the dragon, and then nothing happened.

Well I now had hope that perhaps the water will cure and completely heal the Dragon. So I went back to work after watching this cinematic for nearly 2 hours, so did Amelia. It seemed that with Hope it was possible for us to continue.

We had been playing for too long and decided to take a two-day break and logged out.

When I logged out, it seemed everyone also logged out of the game and came out and stretched and some ate. Some began talking that they found out ways to make money. Real money and game money, and so they all decided to go on an adventure to train and gather intelligence that they could sell. There was even a poster board that they referred to. When I opened it through my watch device made me further surprised. It had information people were looking for. Scouting information of areas that they were willing to buy either using game money or real money. Hence my Extended family decided to acquire some information in regard to the northern region that still remained undiscovered or unexplored.

I went around and looked at our surroundings. I was proud of the area we lived in. Around our warehouse, we had probably the most cleared up space from debris in the area. If I can estimate, I would say our property was around 250 meters by 250 meters surrounding us were 4 collapsed buildings. That also housed 2-4 people in each building. Our building/ warehouse was the only repaired one which house a total of 30 of us. In between each bunk there was a foot of space and most of them were sleeping near the walls, with the exception of me. I slept in my little room where one would not have as much space to stretch out as one would of want to although that alone was enough for me.

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I noticed the look our neighbors were giving us, thus I made my way to their lodgings and told them if they too want a watch like ours they can get one. Every one of them agreed. I have to say that every small neighborhood had a fence that separated them apart. So I ended up buying for my entire neighborhood. That was another 150,000 out of my pocket, since there were 150 neighbors that lived near us in the fenced area. The fence it self was crumbling; however it did establish a feeling of a border of sort.

I had around $25,700 left in my account. Thus I decided to leave them for emergencies.

2 days went buy quite quickly, since I had to do so much cleaning around the warehouse. Thus when I was ready again I logged back in as the night had fallen in the real world.

I awoke in the small cavern from where I logged out.  Amelia was no longer there and so I went and ate a few apples and then headed in to the interior of the mountain.

Sitting on the edge of the Crystal Lake, was a wan. His feet in the water and not far from him lay the bear. Amelia was near the fire with a cooking pot over it making something. Once the man saw me he spoke up.

Stranger: It is good to see you again lad.

Zen: Do I know you?

Stranger: Agh. Right I’m in this form. Its me Kal the ExDragon King.

Zen: Your alive?

Kal: Thanks to you I am. It seems that truly was the Spirit Water I was talking about and an extremely rare one at that.

Zen: Rare? How rare?

Kal: Well these type of Spirit Waters, especially of this grade appear random once every 1,000,000 years. If the habitat is not made within a year then it disappears. It also seems that this Spirit Water has roughly 30 days left before it disappears. So we must complete it within that time frame. I am currently regenerating my vital organs and such so it will take me 30 days alone to do that. So lad I would ask a favor of you to finish at least the basic habitat for this spring within that remaining time frame. This small crater will show the time limit left by changing its color from this color of crystal water to Dark Black Water.

Zen: Hmm I wanted to plant a tree or two around the water. So that it would feel like a small lake. Also I want to perhaps find a fish that would be able to live in this water.

Kal: Then I will take that as you accept my request.

Zen: I already accepted the request when I encountered the water. It just never mentioned about a time limit.

Kal: The time limit is there only after a dragon has claimed it. That’s how it is.

Zen: So you were able to claim it then? How?

Kal: There are two stages, one I drink the water and two I put a drop of blood on it. When the guardian gave the drink. I knew it was the right water. However I judged all three of your strengths, to find out that you were not strong enough, even with your special inheritance items, you would not be able to make me bleed. The fact that my enemy came, who had been further weakening me, to a point were I was not a threat to him anymore. Barely left me alive, although unable to speak. So I assume you got blood on you and then decided to wash yourself in pool, which was the second part of a secret pact that needed to be made between me and the Spirit World and me, to take ownership of the pool.

Zen: HMMM. So many steps, It would seem impossible for one just to come up with it somehow.

Kal: It seems you did it. Not knowingly and that my lad is even a greater reward. I will tell you this. Finish this pool and beautification within 30 days and the greater the percentage in each category the greater reward I will give Amelia and you.

Zen: On one condition, any information I ask that will help me in making this garden 100% in all categories you will provide me with, without complaint.

Kal: Sure. Agreed.

Zen: It’s a Deal.

Kal: Any first questions?

Zen: Do you know any tree and flowers which can grow within 30 days and that I could retrieve the seeds from fairly easily?

Kal: That’s an easy one. Yes I know where you can get all of those items and more. However the method is not easy. The tree can grow within a day as well as the flowers. Both of them are quite unique and rare. So you can imagine that they are going to be hard to get to. I will tell you another thing. If your friend there the Alchemist can make strength and agility potions quickly enough to replenish you with a high degree of effect. Then it should take you roughly 25 days to reach the area to obtain what you need.

Zen: 25 days just to reach them?

Kal: Yes, although it will take you another 3 days to run back as fast as you can.

Zen: So where are they and what’s the catch?

Kal: You have to dig from here another two tunnels, each tunnel will need to go to the mountains next to this one.

Zen: Are you insane? Why not just go out side thus avoiding digging through this mountain and just dig a new tunnel in to the other one from the outside? It will save time no?

Kal: There is a barrier that will not let you dig through it or unless you are an extremely strong mage who can bring down a dragon barrier then yes. You can do that.

Zen: Why was there no barrier when I first came to dig at this mountain.

Kal: Because I asked the Dragon King when he made this to leave this one without a barrier since I hoped for some company, even if it would be a rabbit that somehow found its way in here.

Zen: So your pretty much saying there is no barrier in the way if I dig from this mountain in to that one? Correct?

Kal: Yes however the only point of access in to the next mountain is if you dig through the titanium veins that lead you to the center of the next mountain. Those mountains have cavern inside of them however they don’t have a top access like this one. Within these two mountains in the center you will find a chest and in each one there are many rewards, however only take the item that look like crystals. If you take more then the crystals it will alarm the other dragons that the tombs were raided. Even though no one is currently dead or buried in those tombs the treasures are very important to a Dragon Kin. They also have traps set on them that will kill you if you take more then two rewards. In the other mountain you will find a bag full of seeds and you can take that bag and it will count it as a single item.

Zen: So only taking one reward from each chest. However there is one more problem. I don’t have any means of clearing the ever-filling debris that I make.

Kal: Hmmm. Oh right I have already given a reward to Amelia and forgot to give you the same. Come here let me place my hand on your head.

When I did as he instructed I got a notification.

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Notification!!!

An ExDragon King has given you a most precious gift called. “Linked Storage”

It is considered as a talent and will not be displayed in any status information window. It is a secret tool and is directly linked with your mind.

How to use:

1st Pick a place where you want to store excess loot or other materials, by saying Set Storage. This can be a chest or a house or a cave. However you need to touch the area where you would like it to store something.

2nd You can either manually touch the item or just think store the item that is within 1-meter near you. It will disappear and reappear in the storage area.

3rd You are able to set it to active storing anything that hits the ground within meter of you.

4th If you need an Item just think about the item in your storage and it will appear where you will it to appear within one meter of you.

5th You can release a set storage location by also touching the storage place and saying storage release.

Restrictions: Cannot store things that don’t belong to you. Cannot store living things. If there is no space in the storage, it will not store anything more. You can place items physically in to the storage and then summon them to where you are at later. Maximum storage points you can set are set to 5.

(can be further upgraded if you meet the correct beings who can further unlock this talent)

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Zen: I guess this solves one answer. But where should I dump all of the platinum ore, which I will be excavating in the process?

Kal: I am pretty sure outside is just fine. I know it’s a precious ore, however there are none who are outside who will take it. Since they somehow have to get in there and get out.

Zen: Ahh. Yes your right.

Kal: Before you go. I will tell you this I also gave you something special for a gift since it was your actions specifically that helped me. You will have to discover the gift yourself, as it too is a talent, which will have no information window for it.

Zen: Wonder when I will find out.

Kal: Sooner then you think.

Zen: Well thanks but I got to get started.

Kal: Make sure to drink this water since it has more of a potent effect then the earlier form.

Zen: Good idea.

I drank the water and then ran outside and set the 5-storage points close to the entrance so that later I can use them to make something.

Running back in side I set the storage for active storing everything within 1-meter of my self. In no time I was in side and ready to work, I was immediately approached by Amelia.

Amelia: Drink this potion and put 20 of these in your bag, they should further increase you strength and agility. They are rather weak but still good since they add on to your current buffs from the water. That Dragon taught me how to make potions that instead of giving you a number of points extra. Give you a percentage of points that consider also the buff points you get from items. Currently it’s only at 2% but I will work non-stop to make it better. Oh and their affect lasts 5 hours.

Zen: I am grateful for these. To get a potion to be effective for 5 hours you must be advance in your skill or something.

Amelia: I am glad you noticed. It’s actually Advance Lvl 5, in alchemy.

Zen: Wow, that’s great. Well I should get started. Now which way should I dig in order to make it a straight-line?

As soon as I said that out loud I saw a glowing line in the air pointing in one direction and the other one pointing in another direction.

Zen: So these lines must mean that is the way towards the other mountains center.

Amelia: Lines? What Lines?

Zen: Oh you can’t see them? There are just above your head. Oh look I can even set the height I want to see them at. Guess this must be the other talent that Dragon guy gave me.

Amelia: Sounds useless though. I have the storage one and that one is unbelievably useful. Well then get digging. In the mean time I will gather herbs make more potions as well as haul in some dirt to plant these plants with. Since it seems that the entire floor is also made out of platinum.

Zen: You should as the bear to help dig the dirt and then just use the storage transfer thing.

Amelia & Zen: GOOD LUCK!!! YAA

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