Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe

Chapter 1565 Pleasant Dream

Dream magic was one of the most esoteric branches of the arcane.

Even in the Greater Universe, almost no one practiced it. The knowledge required to understand that was rare, fragmented, and poorly recorded.

Few scholars could even define its principles, let alone wield it safely.

It did not rely purely on mana. It operated at the intersection of thought, memory, spirit, and subconscious will. It blurred the line between illusion and reality.

A skilled practitioner could enter anotherʼs mind, reshape perception, suppress memory, or construct dreamscapes that felt indistinguishable from the real world.

Its dangers lay in its subtlety. There were no obvious spells or blazing energies, only influence. By the time one realized that they were under its effects, it was often too late.

Mind Dragons, however, were natural masters of this art.

Their physiology and spiritual structure made dream magic intuitive to them. What others considered forbidden or impossible, they treated as a fundamental discipline. ”Whatʼre you doing?!!” Valerian blurted out in shock and fear.

One moment, Endi had been standing before them, speaking to Adam. And the next moment, he had already moved behind Adam, placing him into a deep sleep, and gently lowering his unconscious body to the ground.

Valerian grabbed Endiʼs sleeves and tried to pull him away. ”Get off of him!!”

But he barely managed to budge the dragon. ”Your Highness, please calm yourself,” Endi said in an even voice. ”Iʼve only placed him into sleep. I have not harmed him in any way.”

He glanced down at Adam briefly. ”In fact, I have guided him into a pleasant dream.”

Valerian finally stopped scratching Endiʼs hand. He turned to his big brother and noticed that the latter was breathing calmly and had a peaceful look on his face.

He turned back to Endi and hissed. ”Why would you do that!”

Endi calmly said, ”I apologise, Your Highness. But I must ensure he has not transplanted your blood into his own body. Forming a familiar bond with you is already a serious matter. If heʼs even gone further than that-”

Valerian sharply interrupted him, not bothering about the fact that the dragon was several ranks higher than he was. ”He hasnʼt!” he screamed. ”Heʼs never harmed me! Brother has always protected me! If it hadnʼt been for him, I would have been dead!”

Zagho and the rest of the dragons had awkward looks on their faces. Theyʼd never witnessed a young wyrmling disrespectfully screaming at a Regent before.

Even the young dragons directly descended from other Elders within the clan spoke respectfully to their elders.

But Prince Valerian was a little too... feisty.

Endi remained composed. Of course, he knew that Valerian wasnʼt versed in the traditions of the Somnia Clan. Besides, he respected the young dragonʼs mother far too much to get annoyed over such a small matter. ”I understand, Your Highness.” He displayed a gentle smile. ”But I hope you can also understand my position. I must be absolutely certain that nothing beyond a familiar bond has occurred before I return you to your mother and siblings.”

All the frustration and anger in Valerianʼs heart instantly vanished when he heard Endiʼs last words. His pupils dilated, and his small figure trembled ever so slightly. ”I... have a mother?” He murmured. ”I have siblings?”

Endi secretly heaved a sigh of relief. ”Yes,” he said. ”And they all miss you dearly.”

Valerianʼs eyes teared up. ”They... miss me?” ”Yes.” Endi smiled fondly. ”They never stopped looking for you, especially your mother and your eldest sister. They care for you deeply, and they love you very, very much.”

All this while, Valerian always wondered about his family, his home. He didnʼt even know if he had a family - except Adam. Now, hearing the confirmation from Endi, his heart was overwhelmed by emotion.

Pearls of tears trickled down his furry face. He finally relented a little, but not before asking, ”What are you going to do with Brother?” ”I shall only check his blood,” Endi answered. ”That is all, Your Highness.” ”Mm.” Valerian nodded. As long as Endi didnʼt check Adamʼs spirit sea, it was fine with him.

Endi smiled. ”Thank you for understanding.”

He then reached out with his hand, but suddenly...

Clasp!

A firm grip caught his wrist midair.

Endiʼs eyes widened ever so slightly, his pupils shrinking.

And then, Adamʼs annoyed voice echoed in the silent chamber. ”Donʼt you know itʼs rude to pull someone into a dream without their permission?” he said in a lazy voice. ”Havenʼt you ever heard of privacy?”

Endi glanced at the raven-haired youth with disbelief.

Meanwhile, Zagho and the rest were also stunned.

They were unable to believe that Adam, a mere Mana Core Magus, was able to escape the dream woven by Endi, who was equivalent to a Transcendent

Magus!!

At a loss for words, they simply stared at the groggy raven-haired youth as though they had seen a ghost.

Even Endi was momentarily speechless. As Adam yawned and slowly pushed himself upright, he couldnʼt help but ask: ”How did you... escape the dreamscape?”

Adam snorted. ”I was wondering why everything was going my way. The dream was too perfect. Too good to be real. Hmph!”

Once again, Zagho and the other dragons were left speechless. They could not help but wonder what kind of miserable life Adam had lived to distrust even a pleasant dream.

Of course, Endi was not fooled. He knew Adam was hiding something.

For the first time, there was a flicker of solemnity in his gaze when he looked at the young Magus. ”Brother! Brother!” Valerian jumped atop Adam and excitedly said, ”I have a mother! I also have siblings! This man said they all miss me very much!” Adamʼs gaze shifted between Valerian and Endi several times as he slowly rose to his feet. ”I donʼt doubt it, Val,” he said as he pussed the little guy inside his robes once again.

He deeply looked at Endi, who was staring back at him strangely, and said, ”I hope you werenʼt planning to take me back to your ancestral home while I was asleep.

Endiʼs eyes narrowed as he slowly stood back up. ”Now that we have found the prince, it is our duty to return him to his family,” he said in a low and even voice. ”And since the two of you are bound, youʼll be coming with us as well, Constantine.”

Valerian was thrilled at the thought. He could finally see his family.

But Adam... his heart sank.

His expression hardened. His lips parted, and he firmly said: ”I refuse.”