Chapter 1498: Chapter 935: Sunrise (Final): Dawn
Leaving the tavern, Ye Ye arrived on the street, with Tony and the others curiously following behind.
The cool night breeze blew, dispersing a bit of their intoxication.
It was already four in the morning, and the streets of Dawn City were no longer as bustling as when evening first descended. The number of Elf Chosen Ones passing by had decreased significantly since they first entered the tavern for a drink.
Ye Ye stood in an open area, raised his head, and put his right hand to his mouth, blowing a whistle.
The whistle pierced the sky, and soon, a loud dragon’s roar came from afar.
Then, in the shocked eyes of Tony and the others, a massive shadow enveloped the sky and slowly descended...
A violent gust whipped up, and Tony, eyes wide, couldn’t help but exclaim:
"It’s a dragon!"
It was a majestic Red Dragon, over twenty meters long.
Seeing the awe in everyone’s eyes, Ye Ye and Nai Nai seemed quite pleased, as they patted the dragon’s lowered head and introduced to everyone:
"Let us introduce, this is our contract partner, the Red Dragon Sibius."
"Rua~!"
The Red Dragon proudly lifted its head and let out a long cry.
After that, Ye Ye and Nai Nai leapt up, jumping onto the dragon’s back and extending a hand to the others:
"Come on, onto the dragon’s back. We’ll take you to the destination."
Tony and Ados exchanged glances, repressed their excitement, and climbed onto the legendary golden creature in the Dawn World...
Once everyone was securely seated, the Red Dragon let out another long cry and spread its massive wings, soaring into the sky.
This was Tony’s first time riding a dragon, and his second time ascending into the sky in the Elf Kingdom.
However, compared to the fright from when he first entered the game, now he felt only novelty and excitement.
The Red Dragon soared higher, and the objects on the ground became smaller and smaller.
The brightly lit Dawn City gradually faded into the distance, and even the fortress became tiny.
The sound of the wind rose, and Tony looked down at the earth, his mindset was now different from when he had just arrived in the game.
Though the sky remained dark, Tony and the others were not ordinary people, so they could still see the surface scene clearly.
A glance showed that the area controlled by Dawn City, long purified by players, no longer bore the desolate ruins Ye Ye saw during his mission, but rather was flourishing.
Ados and the others felt thrilled.
Looking at the lush forest that was vaguely visible in the night, and at the shimmering lakes under the moonlight, their eyes shone brighter than ever before.
"It’s so beautiful..."
Mire couldn’t help but praise.
Her gaze was dreamy, overlooking the city’s nightscape and the forest lakes under the dusk, unable to pull away.
"Hey, the more beautiful view is yet to come!"
Nai Nai said with a smile.
Speaking, she patted the dragon’s neck:
"Sibius, fly faster."
The Red Dragon responded with a long roar.
The group flew higher and farther...
Finally, after about ten minutes of flight, they landed on a mountain peak.
This was an imposing mountain by the ocean, southeast of the Dawn Fortress. Standing on the mountain, they could see the vast sea horizon and the brightly lit Dawn City along the coast.
The waves crashed against the rocks, and the cool sea breeze brought the ocean’s unique scent, completely dispersing their lingering drunkenness.
"It’s the ocean...! I haven’t seen the ocean in so long!"
Bols’s eyes brightened.
Tony also raised an eyebrow, looking at the endless ocean, then at the smiling Ye Ye, suddenly moved in his heart:
"Mr. Ye Ye, what you want us to see isn’t just the ocean, right?"
"Of course."
Ye Ye nodded.
Then, he checked the system’s time, murmuring:
"By my calculation... it should be soon."
Tony paused, preparing to ask something, but suddenly heard Mire cry out:
"Look! To the east!"
Hearing her voice, Tony instinctively looked in the direction she pointed.
On the distant sea horizon, it seemed almost instantly, where it was once pitch-black, now dawned a hint of white...
That white was at first still, then moved, rolling in the clouds where the sea meets the sky, layer upon layer revealing magnificent colors.
White, light red, scarlet, pink, red, deep red, burgundy, deep gold...
The next moment, radiant light refracted, spilling out in vast swathes of color, covering everyone’s vision.
Everyone felt a sense of splendor, then suddenly their eyes brightened, as a burst of golden light appeared.
Pure gold, indescribable, like light penetrating through darkness, sacred and brilliant.
That mass of gold appeared vividly among the myriad colors; at this moment, all magnificence became subordinate.
Suddenly there was a tremor, and a golden-red sun leaped forth, majestically rising from the sea!
In an instant, the clouds withdrew, silently, as millions of golden rays soared like arrows through the sky from the clouds.
The light pierced through the suddenly clear blue sky and sea, casting radiant colors on the shimmering ocean surface.
"The sun! It’s the sun! The sunrise! This is the sunrise!"
Ramsis spoke excitedly, his voice trembling slightly.
Beside him, Ados, Bols, and Mire all showed expressions of both enchantment and excitement.
"The sun... It really is the sun! The unpolluted sky, the brilliant sun!"
The old mage’s voice trembled, and his eyes were slightly moist.
Looking at their moved expressions, Tony’s gaze gradually softened.
He knew that after the catastrophe, they hadn’t seen such a beautiful scene for a long time.
Day after day of fighting in the dark; to them, this sunrise... was the light of hope.
"Isn’t it beautiful? I also love watching the sunrise here. When we first came to this world, the entire sky was dark. However, almost two years have passed, and with our efforts and the church’s, the sky and ocean have finally regained their original colors."
Seeing their entranced gazes, Ye Ye smiled.
And with a solemn expression, he said:
"To bring light to the Dawn World, to let the warm sunrise shine again on every place of the continent, to allow the land to bloom once more with vibrant green, to spread the faith of the Goddess to every corner of the world, this... is the mission of us elf Chosen Ones who have come here!"
"Everyone, are you interested in officially joining us, becoming a member of the Life Church, fighting to dispel the darkness in the Dawn World, to bring hope and light to the desperate souls?"
Looking at Ye Ye’s sincere gaze, Ados and the others froze.
They looked at each other, somewhat hesitantly asking:
"Chosen One... can we mere humans as well?"
"Why not? As long as you are a believer of the Goddess, as long as you strive for a common goal, then... we are comrades." Ye Ye said with a smile.
Hearing his words, Ados and the others were moved.
They took a deep breath, drawing a symbol of the Life Scepter on their chests with devotion:
"Of course, Chosen One, we are willing to officially join the Life Church! To fight for the great Divine Crown of the Goddess, for the future of the Dawn World!"
Ye Ye laughed happily.
Then, he looked toward Tony:
"What about you, Mr. Tony? Have you decided to join us?"
Seeing Ye Ye’s benevolent expression, Tony knew that this time he was not only referring to the Life Church but also the Mengmeng Committee.
His gaze once more looked at the beautiful scenery in the distance, then turned toward the west.
In the depths of his sight, the view in contrast to the bright eastern scenery, remained dark and chaotic.
All the scenes of escorting the energy core flashed through his mind. Seeing the excited expressions of Ados and others, recalling the tragic scenes he saw along the way in the disaster-stricken areas, Tony already had an answer in his heart.
If possible, he hoped more people on the West Continent could see this beautiful scenery.
Even if... they were NPCs.
No, in his view, the people here had long been more than just NPCs.
As a descended player, he was willing and wanted to do something for this world where he had arrived...
He felt this was precisely the mission as a player in this world.
And he also wished to have a goal to strive for in the "Elf Kingdom."
"Of course, I am willing to join you, Mr. Ye Ye."
Tony nodded.
"Haha, welcome, Brother Tony."
Ye Ye laughed heartily.
Tony responded with a friendly smile.
He once again shifted his gaze, looking toward the Dawn City by the shore and the towering Dawn Fortress.
The sun rose, and the grand city and fortress were also bathed in a layer of golden light, as if the entire world was gradually coming back to life.
Dawn had arrived.
Tony knew that his journey in the "Elf Kingdom" had only just begun...
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The Dawn of Sunrise (The End)
