The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

[Sylph: !!! It takes a hundred years to reach adulthood?! Oh no, am I going to end up like a real green dragon cub, only able to leave the clan after reaching adulthood?!]

The little green dragon rolled around on the pile of gold coins, desperately clawing at the glittering gems. The descriptions of the long growth period of dragons in her inherited memories made her vision go black.

The thought of possibly spending hundreds of years in this magnificent but empty nest made her feel hopeless about her future as a dragon.

[Moran: It might be more than that… The world level of Seran is too high. An adult dragon's dragon language magic is at most comparable to that of a mid-level transcendental professional. Combined with their powerful physique, they can roughly contend with ordinary high-level professionals. At least at the ancient dragon stage, dragon language magic can reliably suppress high-level professionals or even contend with demigods. Dragons are treasures from head to toe; if their strength is insufficient, leaving their territory or safe haven is extremely dangerous in the outside world.]

"Ugh..." Sylph was completely deflated, the dragon slumped helplessly in the gold coin nest, its small green wings drooping, its jade-like vertical pupils filled with utter despair.

She has to wait until the time of Gu Long? That would take hundreds of years! What about her precious plants? What about her plant research?
[Moran: Don't rush, Sylph. While the growth cycle for dragons is long, time might pass quickly for you. Prepare enough food, take a few naps, and you might wake up significantly larger. The knowledge from your inherited memories will also be naturally digested during your sleep. Furthermore, the green dragon bloodline is very compatible with you; after experiencing this world, your future physical abilities will definitely undergo a qualitative leap! By the way, what level is your green dragon bloodline?]

[Sylph: Ancient Dragon.]

[Moran: That bloodline level is quite high! Make good use of this growth period to lay the most solid foundation! If you want to cultivate magical plants from this world, you don't need to wait until adulthood. Your inherited memories should contain the method of transformation, right? That can usually be learned before adulthood, but the duration and effect are limited by your own strength. You can learn it first, and then find a suitable place around the dragon's nest to try cultivating plants. I will make cards from the unique magical plant seeds of this world that I have collected for you.]

[Moran: Besides, green dragons generally prefer to live in forests. You can go out of the dragon's nest and take a look; there should be plenty of plants around, enough for you to study for many years.]

"The art of transformation?!" Sylph's eyes lit up instantly, like two lit emerald lamps.

She immediately began searching through the chaotic memories of her inheritance.

She quickly found the relevant information—it was true that one could begin learning and experimenting during the fledgling stage. Although the effects might only last for a very short time initially and the changes might not be complete, it should be enough for meticulous breeding work!
[Sylph: I found it! Even a fledgling dragon can learn shapeshifting! That's fantastic!]

She excitedly slapped the gold coins with her tail, making a clattering sound.

As long as she can continue her research on plants, whether she leaves her tribe or not doesn't really matter to her!

[Moran: Do you know your exact location in the world of Thranan? What's the environment like in the Dragon's Nest? Are you protected by powerful tribes?]

Sylph rummaged through the inherited memories again. [Sylph: Based on the terrain features in the inherited memories, I should be in the 'Green Dragon Forest' area within the 'Dragon Realm'. My lair is very deep. Besides myself and a few lifeless dragon eggs, I haven't found any other living creatures, nor have any other beings entered. Inside the lair… there are mountains of glittering gold coins and sparkling gems everywhere. I quite like them… sleeping on them is quite comfortable.]

[Moran: The Dragon Realm is a closed, secret realm controlled by the dragons, extremely difficult for other races to enter. You are basically safe there. From your description, the lair you are in is likely a place used by the green dragons to store dragon eggs that have failed to hatch or entered a long period of dormancy. Dragons have long lifespans and long dormancy periods, so the adult dragons responsible for looking after them may only check on them once in a long while, which is why they don't know that you have successfully hatched.]

[Moran: You can first adapt to the body of a hatchling. Once you're stronger, try climbing out of the nest to explore the outside world. There are definitely active green dragon colonies in the Green Dragon Forest. As long as you can find other green dragons, your ancient dragon bloodline will be the best proof of your identity. As a cub of the same race, you'll definitely receive care and protection! This is safer than staying alone in the empty nest, and you'll also learn about dragon society and acquire more resources faster.]

Climb out? Find other green dragons?
Sylph looked at her still somewhat slender limbs and small wings, and then at the steep and high entrance to her nest.

It's a bit challenging, but... it's worth a try! It's better than waiting passively here.

[Sylph: Okay! Let's do it this way! I'll try to explore it when I'm a bit older! Moran, how are things over there? How did you spend those hundred years...? What are you doing now?]

Moran's reply was calm yet powerful:
[Moran: I'm doing well. I started out in the natural elf tribe of Emerald Forest, where life was quite peaceful, and I learned a lot. After reaching adulthood, I left the tribe and began traveling. Now I'm an instructor at the Starlight Magic Academy in Quellariel, the star and magic capital of the Central Continent. While teaching, I'm also systematically learning the most cutting-edge arcane and magical knowledge of this world, digesting the inherited memories of various elven branches. Once I've mastered this knowledge and my strength has reached a sufficient level, I will travel to the elven holy land of Suramaran to attempt the 'Bloodline Reversion Ritual' to obtain the complete inherited memories of the high elves. By then, I should have a fairly good grasp of the mainstream magic system of the Seran world.]

[Sylph: That sounds great! I'll come find you once I leave my territory! Hmm, I'm a little sleepy and want to take a nap. Remember to collect magical plant seeds for me!]

Moran: Sleep soundly, Sylph, leave the seed to me!

Seeing Moran's reply, Sylph put away the communication card with relief. She rubbed her little head against the large, warm, smooth, and faintly glowing gem in her arms, yawned with sparks, and her eyelids drooped heavily.

The next moment, soft snoring could be heard in the nest filled with gold coins and jewels.

Moran in the mirror space also put away the {communication card} and turned the magical plant seeds he had collected over the years into cards, which he then put into Sylph's card album.

Sylph transformed into a fledgling dragon, and thinking of the remaining invitations to befriend the world of Thran, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation. (End of Chapter)