When Yong Jegun died in PMH, the shamans collected the remains of the Cintamani using their five-colored clouds.

In other words, one of the things that the shamans want is the Cintamani.

Or perhaps just its remnants.

Still, wouldn’t the power of a living Yong Jegun be more useful than his dead remains?

‘Looking at their reactions, they seem to agree.’

The shamans didn’t show any noticeable reaction on the surface.

However, each of them seemed deeply lost in thought.

There would’ve been no need to ponder like that if a wish granted by Yong Jegun meant little to them.

“Only one wish can come true. It will be decided after you guys talk among yourselves. I will grant any wish to the extent of my strength, as long as it’s not unpleasant for me.”

“…Any wish.”

One of the shamans repeated the words in a small voice, almost like a sigh.

Although there’s a condition that the wish must not be unpleasant for Yong Jegun, the phrase ‘any wish’ must’ve stuck to her more.

A safe alternative has been suggested instead of the dangerous path of betraying the Dragon King and the Dragon Clan, so it would be tempting.

Even if their betrayal fails and everything falls apart, they might achieve what they want by wishing to Yong Jegun.

‘But Yong Jegun’s power is not infinite. It’s impossible to fulfill all the wishes of the shamans.’

Hwiii.

The shamans looked back at Yoohwang in unison.

They turned their heads at the same time, their cotton yarn making it feel as if the wind blew in the palace for a second.

The Dragon Palace and Dragon King shamans who turned their heads all stiffened while staring at Yoohwang.

Hwangryong spoke to Yoohwang in a friendly voice.

“You can ask for something larger than the gold and silver treasures that the Dragon Clan can give you, or you can ask for powers equivalent to those of the world’s best players. Ah, or how about perpetual youth and immortality?”

The shamans clenched their fists tightly.

It was a gesture that meant they were trying to stop themselves from screaming right away.

Hwangryong was focused on thinking about a gift for the shamans, doing a good job of feigning ignorance with the shamans’ reactions as he talked to Yong Jegun.

“Is that possible, Yong Jegun?”

“Immortality is a bit difficult. If someone stronger than me were to come after them, I can’t stop it.”

“There aren’t that many people stronger than you. They’ll be close to immortals.”

“I guess so? Ah, on the other hand, perpetual youth is much easier. I can do that.”

Much easier.

It’s not easy to say considering the efforts made by mankind to achieve just that.

Aging may be a very scary thing to say to the shamans who have not aged for quite a while, but it was a very good idea to say it lightly.

Hwangryong nodded as he listened to Yong Jegun and then spoke to Yoohwang.

“It must be a good wish for Yoohwang since she needs to adapt to the human world. She’s been a shaman to the Dragon King for a long time already. What do you think, Yoohwang?”

“I…”

I felt an uncontainable joy from Yoohwang’s voice.

If she’s willing to take the deal here, Yoohwang’s desire will come true.

Even if her will is not to be immortal as we now expect, it will be possible to achieve it with Yong Jegun’s power.

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He had been narrowly waiting until just before Yoohwang revealed her intentions, and he now spoke in a very cheeky voice.

“Wait, Hwangryong. I want to grant the wish of the shamans. Don’t they need time to consult with each other?”

“I see. I was short-sighted. There’s no way Yoohwang would set aside the will of the other shamans.”

There was only one step left until the moment her wish came true, but it collapsed.

I looked forward to seeing Yoohwang falter and how she would react.

“…Yes. It’s a sudden and undeserved offer, so I think I need time to talk with the other shamans.”

— That’s right. Yoohwang-nim, the Dragon Palace shamans have come together and prepared a lot of things for you.

Shaman Nok and the oldest palace shaman indirectly condemned Yoohwang, hiding their inner thoughts.

Don’t even think about falling out alone when we struggled so hard because of you.

But Yoohwang had no intention to be a pushover.

In this case, it was more efficient to attack the opponent than to make excuses and secure one’s faults.

Yoohwang, who had been at the top of the food chain of a long-standing society, immediately attacked her opponents’ weakness.

— I know we have all worked hard. But unlike my thoughts, I feel very uneasy. When we came to the Dragon Palace, I realized that “all the shamans” did not become one.

— Are you doubting the Dragon Palace shamans?

The oldest of the palace shamans glared behind her cotton yarn.

Yoohwang smiled and turned her head.

On the side of the hill, the youngest shaman was looking out the window alone, unable to hear what they were talking about.

— The candidate being watched by the youngest shaman is a friend of the Cintamani’s guest. Eungwang High, the same school where Junyeol, the pride of the Dragon Clan, studies. She is an outstanding child who is going to enter such a school.

The oldest palace shaman couldn’t think of anything to refute.

She assigned the troublesome candidate to the youngest shaman to bully her, but it backfired.

While the oldest palace shaman was muzzled, Yoohwang spoke in a sad voice.

— We know very little about that candidate. Understand why I am anxious.

At this rate, Yoohwang will be the immortalized one.

When such tension was circulating, Byeok (Jade), spoke.

She’s the one who most often heard the Dragon King’s voice.

— We’d better wrap up the succession ceremony safely and then talk about it. We can make our wish before the Cintamani ascends, right?

Byeok emphasized that it was their collective wish.

Yoohwang decided to step back, judging that excessively pushing here would backfire on her.

They’ve prepared for a long time to kill a dragon.

Although Yoohwang could make her wish come faster, she was well aware that killing a dragon would ensure her full safety.

If she loses the support of the shamans, the plans they have set up to kill a dragon will literally become useless.

— That’s right. There’s no need to rush. I hope we can use the Cintamani to fulfill our best wishes.

Yoohwang didn’t give up her wish of being immortal, but she cleverly worded it out to make it seem like she was leaving room for the other shamans.

Yoohwang concluded the conversation and cemented her position with the other shamans.

— She was such a good candidate. Wasn’t she, Hong?

— …!

Hong (Red), who was suddenly called out, shivered.

Yoohwang looked at Shaman Hong and the youngest palace shaman alternately.

— I was shocked when she couldn’t become a formal shaman, and she couldn’t hang out with us at all. If she had become one, we wouldn’t have had to worry about this now.

Shaman Hong trembled.

Hong became a shaman at an unusually very young age.

She was the same age as Yeom Junyeol.

She didn’t know how to counter Yoohwang’s sharp words.

Yoohwang spoke to Hong again, as if she was speaking to a child.

— You shouldn’t forget how you were chosen as a shaman.

The youngest palace shaman might’ve felt her gaze as she looked toward them through the window.

Hong immediately dropped her head, avoiding the youngest’s gaze.

— …Yes, Yoohwang-nim.

Shaman Hong could do nothing but affirm Yoohwang’s words.

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