It was finally the day for Muen to awaken her innate elemental power.
The couple had been eagerly awaiting this day for a long time.
High EQ interpretation: This day would determine Muen's future growth path.
Low EQ interpretation: Will she take after Dad or Mom? It all comes down to today!
Knowing it was awakening day, the couple started competing the moment they met in the morning.
"Good morning, the weather is really nice," Leon greeted warmly.
Rossweise glanced at him teasingly. "You're actually taking the initiative to greet me. You seem to be in a good mood."
"Of course, because Muen is about to awaken the same magical element as her old man. I'm naturally in a good mood."
Rossweise crossed her arms and snorted. "Muen will definitely awaken the fire element. Dragon genes are much stronger than you think."
Leon shrugged indifferently. "Well, if your dragon genes are so powerful, why is Noah a lightning element?"
"It's a matter of probability."
"Hmph, when you see the lightning element symbol light up in Muen's awakening array later, let's see if your mouth is still as tough as it is now."
"We'll see."
The couple walked side by side through the corridor, one with hands in pockets, the other with arms crossed. They seemed intimate, but in reality, they just didn't want others to hear them arguing.
Leon firmly believed Muen would awaken the lightning element like Noah.
If that happened, both daughters taking after him would undoubtedly be the most heartbreaking scene for the Mother Dragon.
You see, your powerful dragon genes are nothing compared to me, the strongest dragon slayer! How could mere humans possibly surpass the dragon bloodline?
Rossweise believed that relying on the mighty dragon genes, their youngest daughter would inevitably awaken the most classic element—fire.
It's just luck for now, Leon Cosmodeous. You can't always be lucky.
The couple continued arguing as they made their way to the practice field in the backyard. Anna and others were preparing the awakening array to be used later.
The awakening array was used to detect Muen's innate element. It contained various elements of this magical continent. Once Muen awakened one of them, the corresponding elemental symbol would appear above the array.
Today's little protagonist was nervously and excitedly awaiting her turn.
"Muen, over here!" Leon waved to his precious daughter.
Hearing his voice, the young dragon girl immediately looked in their direction, then jumped off the bench and ran over.
"Mom, Dad~" She stood in front of the couple. "Muen is about to awaken her innate element~"
Leon crouched down, encouragingly and dotingly patting her little head. "Don't be nervous, just relax and do as Daddy taught you."
"Yeah, I know, Daddy."
Muen then looked up at Rossweise. "Mom, you and Dad will keep watching me later, right?"
Rossweise also crouched down, holding Muen's small hand. "Of course, Mom and Dad will be with you every step of the way."
Although they both hoped their daughter would awaken the same element as themselves, and they argued stubbornly about it, more than anything, it was out of parental concern and care. They were both happy that Muen was awakening her innate element at just over a year old.
You see, normal young dragons wouldn't achieve this until they were two or three years old. It could only be said that Muen truly lived up to being the little sister of the genius Noah C. Melkvey.
When it was time to be cute and playful, she could do it; when it was time to get serious, she was naturally gifted. Every member of the Melkvey family was talented!
After chatting for a while, Anna walked over. "Your Majesty, Your Highness, Princess Muen's awakening array is ready. We can start at any time."
Rossweise responded, then looked at Muen. "Go ahead, Muen. Mom and Dad will be here the whole time."
"Yeah." Muen nodded vigorously.
"Good luck." Leon gently patted his daughter's cheek in encouragement.
Muen nodded again, then, holding Anna's hand, walked into the awakening array.
Leon and Rossweise stood up as well. The couple looked at each other, then chuckled in unison with great understanding.
Leon: "Muen's awakening—"
Rossweise: "Will definitely be—"
"Lightning/Fire element!"
This crucial family standoff, which had lasted half a month, was finally about to reach its ultimate conclusion.
Leon and Rossweise turned their heads away, focusing all their attention on Muen in the awakening array. The maids formed a semicircle around, ready at any moment.
Although the process of awakening her innate element posed little danger, after all, it was Princess Muen's first time using magic, so there was no harm in watching over her.
"Your Highness, let's begin when you're ready," Anna said from outside the array.
"Okay."
Muen took two deep breaths to relax herself. Then, she closed her eyes and, following what her father had taught her, slowly merged her physical and mental strength to generate magic.
An invisible wave of energy emanated from her, gently lifting her clothes and hair as it swirled around. The awakening array beneath her began to resonate, its intricate patterns glowing with golden light.
"The process of magic condensation is going smoothly," Leon remarked as he watched Muen gradually enveloped by the light of the array. "Usually, it takes several attempts to successfully condense magic for the first time, but Muen managed to do it in just one try."
Rossweise murmured in agreement with Leon's assessment.
Next was the second step: releasing the condensed magic naturally through the body's magical circuits.
Muen quietly felt the surge of magic, which felt like flowing water, pervasive and relentless. She had to guide it through her magical circuits to release it outward.
The techniques her father had taught her were very detailed and effective, making the process of guiding the magic flow smoothly for Muen.
Then, as the awakening array accepted Muen's magic, it would immediately reveal the corresponding elemental symbol.
Everyone, including Leon, Rossweise, and Anna, held their breath in anticipation, eager to see what elemental power Princess Muen would awaken.
As Muen's magic surged, faint arcs of red light traced across her arms, and several flames flickered around her.
Rossweise's eyes lit up; this was the sign of the manifestation of the fire element!
Sure enough, the next moment, the symbol representing the fire element appeared above the awakening array.
Anna applauded, and the maids expressed their congratulations one after another. If it weren't for maintaining her image as the queen, Rossweise would have undoubtedly run over excitedly to hug her beloved daughter and shower her with kisses.
Normally, the awakening of the fire element among dragons is quite common, but Muen's awakening this time was very significant.
The Silver Dragon Queen turned slowly to look at Leon beside her. "Why aren't you smiling, Leon? Come on, smile! Our daughter has successfully awakened. Aren't you happy?"
Leon remained silent. The silence at this moment was deafening.
Although he was happy for his daughter's successful awakening, he still had to endure Rossweise's "happiness" beforehand.
Happiness in this world is always balanced—if someone laughs, someone else cries. Isn't that right, Dragon Slayer?
Rossweise, seizing the opportunity, leaned her arm on Leon's shoulder, wearing a smug smile.
"I understand you. After all, you've won so many times, even with our eldest daughter. But, there's nothing you can do. This time, I win."
She withdrew her arm and patted Leon's cheek. "Alright, adjust your mood. There's nothing we can't overcome. Now, come with me to congratulate our daughter."
"…Wait a minute."
"What's wrong? Don't you recognize such a big fire elemental symbol?"
Leon slowly raised his hand, pointing his index finger towards Muen at the center of the array. A surprised and joyful smile appeared on his face.
"The awakening… isn't over yet."
Upon hearing this, Rossweise immediately looked towards the array. Indeed, as Leon said, Muen's awakening… was still ongoing.
They saw the flames around her gradually dissipate, replaced by… flickering and unpredictable azure lightning!
Rossweise's pupils slightly widened, the light reflecting in her eyes becoming even brighter.
To everyone's surprise, the fire elemental symbol above the array gradually merged into… the lightning element!
Whether human or dragon, this was a scene only seen in books and ancient texts—
"Dual awakening…"