People might have wondered how Socris, the prince of the Draconia Empire, was able to locate Drakar despite the water dragon's efforts to remain hidden. The answer lay not only in his royal authority or his ability to sense mana but also in a priceless antique that had once belonged to Drakar himself,
the Cup of Prosperity.
The artifact had been in the imperial family's possession for centuries but contrary to popular belief, it was never given as a symbol of friendship or alliance.
The truth was far less grand.
Hundreds of years ago, during the reign of one of Draconia's earliest kings, Drakar had visited the empire on a whim. At the time, the water dragon had been in an exceptionally good mood. The king, despite being nothing more than a mortal in Drakar's eyes, had managed to amuse him with his bold personality and entertaining antics.
Finding the human surprisingly interesting, Drakar spent several days observing him and occasionally engaging in conversation.
