“Well, I thought if Charlie had hidden it well in the past, maybe I could find it in the future. Though, I'm not entirely sure the Dragon Kingdom was located around here,” Azura replied, not fully convinced his plan had worked.

Suddenly, he felt it—at this very altitude—a signal from a Royal Dragon. A beacon of magic calling him to a precise location, a message meant only for him.

“I think I’ve found it. Hold on tight, we’re going down to investigate.”

Fortunately, this remote, desolate region was uninhabited, so the sight of a massive black dragon descending toward the snowy mountains remained unseen. Azura landed gracefully and shifted back into his human form, with Aysling clinging to his side.

A small magical flame floated in the air, illuminating the area slightly.

“Azura, what exactly are we looking for?” Aysling asked, brushing the snow away with her hands until the rocky mountainside was exposed.

“A trace of magic, a sign… but I’m afraid only I can sense it. Wait! Step back, b