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Chiaki and Sombrius had their backs to each other.

Sombrius: "... It doesn't make sense... Why the hell would he lose? He wasn't supposed to be able to handle my overwhelming power as DragonLord.... Humph... Hah... HAHAHAHAHA... Just because I'm a dragon... Am I destined to lose?"

Cuiaki looked at his other self "You said so."

The brown-haired boy looked at her confused and depressed "Yeah.... I fooled myself though.... When I unleashed all my power... No, it was too soon... I knew it from the beginning... And I couldn't stand up to him.... Hehe... I guess I'm Sombrius... The Sovereign of Sentience after all... Deny is the easiest thing for my.... Easy... I wanted to be like myself, yet I decided to ignore myself. I made fun of everyone... But the clown was always me... hahaha..... There's no justice in this world, is there?"

Chiaki denied "... Returning to the world as DragonLord.... It's not your fault... You were born from my negative feelings and sad memories.... But you never gave up... Like a dragon would... You are not evil... It's true that I lost my will to go on... But this is not the path we both must follow, I cannot leave you my body.... Not for the moment... I am sorry... You still need me, you all need me. I still have a promise to keep."

The dragon spoke completely scared ".... You know there can't be two consciousnesses at the same time in our body.... You won't be able to breathe for long."

"I know..."

The brown hair continued "You know that the Heavenly Pricipales is still watching over us right? Even if you get your body back... will you be able to resist against it as well?"

"I'll try... But I need your help..."

Sombrius incredulously "You want my help?! Have you lost your mind? Hahaha... I forgot you barely have one. You won and I lost. You're the one and only Chiaki. I'm just a mistake... Sayonara, and you won't see me again."

He tossed the dragon core to him which he caught it "Consider it a parting gift. Use my powers well as the new Sovereign of Sentience and as Dragonlord ."

"Arigatou."

"Damn it... This isn't about you, ghost . Don't nag or hesitate, there's nothing between us anymore! Goodbye!"

Chiaki looked worried "But you..."

Sombrius turned to look at the boy "I've been dead for a while.... I was an idiot to do that to my Vishaps but I think I see someone more worthy in carrying my power so.... I'll leave the fate of the dragons in your hands. Say hello to Lucerium for me and... Tell him from me... I'm sorry."

"Sombrius..." Chiaki saw his copy turn into the same violet smoke "Goodbye.... Chiaki..."

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"Thank you... Sombrius." Chiaki looked up as the Dragon Core entered his body causing his body to mutate and appear a dragon tail behind him and horns of a white color with orange markings.

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Tetora, Shinobu, Kanata and Midrori came back to reality feeling their bodies lying on the ground as Ritsu and Hiiro entered their field of vision.

The two smiled as Midori looked at the two "Hiiro.... Ritsu." The two helped erect the Ryuseitai idols as the Knights boy looked serious "And Chiaki?"

Midori just smiled "It's okay..."

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The sound of those powerful footsteps caught everyone's attention as they looked to the direction where that powerful sound came from.

(Chiaki/DragonLord of Sentience)

The dragon walked to them as Ritsu smiled "Chiaki..." The dragon nodded.

"I'm fine... Ritsu... Hiiro..." At that instant the dragon was enveloped with a light transforming into something smaller as it revealed Chiaki with the dragon tail and horns and the typical Qiupao.

Shinobu rushed to embrace him "Welcome.... Chiaki-dono..." The older one smiled and hugged him while Midori, Kanata and Tetora came closer before hugging their leader in tears.

Chiaki hugged them "I know.... I'm sorry..." Ritsu smiled "Don't say that." The group looked at the Shadow Archon who looked serious "It was Sombrius, not you.... But... Welcome home Chiaki." Hiiro nodded with a smile.

FWEEEMMMM

They all looked up into the sky seeing an Achlyss warship escorted by two escort fighters descending.

Minutes later...

Nito smiled looking at everyone "I see but.... Chiaki is a DragonLord leaves a somewhat complicated issue, one of them is that I am an Archon and I don't know how to help you master your power."

"I think I might be able to help." Lucerium who was the last one to get off the ship walked towards them "I'm a DragonLord. I could help Chiaki with his draconic powers."

Lucerium looked at the blond "If you're willing.... I am aware that DragonLords and Archons have not gotten along well from the beginning but seeing what is going on.... I believe great changes are coming in the history of Teyvat and possibly this entire world."

Nito was silent before nodding "Alright.... I am not a DragonLord so the only thing that can help Chiaki is a being of the same caliber. As long as you don't cause trouble... I'll let you wander around on your own in Luminaris but... Without stirring up trouble. understood?"

The Lux Dragon nodded as Ritsu looked at his warship "Not to mention now I'll have to calm everyone in the capital of Achlyss. They will have been scared to death but..."

Lucerium looked around "Ritsu, you don't mind if I can use this place for a couple of days so I can at least train Chiaki a bit. At least understand her dragon form."

The Shadow Archon looked around as well. The valley was somewhat shattered from the battle of Sombrius but most of the valley was still intact. "... It doesn't matter. After all this valley is a forbidden zone."

Days later...

The sky was bright as a sea of clouds covered white covered below impeding what lay beneath it.

"ROAAARRRR!"

A serpentine dragon emerged from the clouds.

Nito, Ritsu, Lucerium and the rest of Ryuseitai rode on the head between Chiaki's two horns. A couple of days ago he was possessed by this power and now he has inherited it.

The dragon flew above the clouds while Nito looked at the horizon seeing the islands on the horizon. They were already reaching their nation. The lands of the Lux Archon. Nito had informed his army and Ensemble Square so it would save them trouble and hassle, it's not every day you get to see a huge dragon, especially a Sovereign. Even Chiaki was bigger than the three dragons of Achlyss or even Valka.

Ensemble Square.

Everyone was on the helicopter pad watching the sky. Yuta made out a moving dot "There they are." They all looked in the direction where 2Wink's twin was pointing. After a few minutes everyone looked up in amazement at the huge dragon a few minutes later the dragon arrived and flew in a circle around Ensemble Square before heading on top of the building bringing its head close to the landing pad.

Nito and the rest got off the dragon as Tetora smiled "We're back with Chiaki." Mika (Enstar) looked around "But I don't see Morisawa-kun." Shinobu looked uncomfortably "About that..." Ryuseitai idols turned his attention to the dragon while Anzu noticed it "Wait.... This dragon... Chiaki?!"

Everyone looked at her in amazement and then at the dragon who smiled "Yes, it's me." Chiaki replied in her dragon form causing the rest to stare in amazement at how huge she was.

The dragon was enveloped by a red light before revealing Chiaki in his half-dragon form. "I'm so sorry for what happened.... I know I've caused trouble for you all."

Akiomi fixed his glasses "Ridiculous.... That was the work of Sombrius who was forcing your body. You're not to blame..."Chiaki lowered his gaze as he couldn't hold back tears.

"But... I... If I hadn't touched the dragonglass.... This... This wouldn't have happened." The Ryuseitai leader couldn't stop the tears, he had indirectly endangered everyone.

Nito put his hand on his shoulder "Chiaki-chin.... You didn't know. No one would have known, even if you hadn't touched him. Someone could have done it anyway."

Kanata nodded "It's all right now. But, now that you possess this power. You can use it for what you are always good at. Giving justice and hope to all as you always did."

Everyone nodded as Nito smiled "You see? Chiaki. We will stand by you just like what happened with Hiiro."

Hiiro nodded "I know how you feel, Senpai. I felt that way too, but now it's time to keep moving forward."

"Dad! Father!" two voices came from behind everyone as next they they see the two hugging Nito with smiles "I'm home, Ryoto. Nicredo." The two separated as the younger one quickly hugged Chiaki "Welcome home, Uncle Chiaki."

Everyone smiled as Akiomi nodded "Looks like the crisis is over." Ritsu looked serious "I need a rest, I had a lot of work these days because of what happened in Achlyss. It was very hard to calm my people down."

Nito nodded "I need it too.... I also have to repair the light bridge that Sombrius has wrecked so I will have to organize airships for those who want to go to the city."

They all entered the Ensemble Square building. They decided to spend the whole day in the building to spend time with each other and especially to welcome Chiaki as DragonLord.

Aeon walked beside Nito through the halls "Bro.... I can't believe I missed all this. Paperwork for the first time has made me miss something exciting. I would have loved to fight Sombrius."

The blond boy with scarlet eyes just sighed "It happened too fast, to be honest with you."

"But..." The former Atlantian leader looked serious "How are you going to explain it to the other Archons? You know the DragonLords and you Archons don't get along."

"But it's time for a change." Nito looked serious "Tomorrow I will have a communication meeting with the 4 Archons. I'm sure Yae, Xingqiu, Amber and Nilou will have briefed them on this."

Aeon stopped "You should reconsider on opening our borders to the world. The Fatui could take advantage of it and maybe even the Abyss."

Nito sighed "But we need allies. With Atlantia and Achlyss it won't be enough for what lies ahead." The blond in silver, white and blue armor looked grim "Acaso.... Are you thinking that a war might occur in the not distant future?"

The Lux Archon nodded "Yes, we are talking about a war against the Heavenly Principals but there is something that worries me more.... Fontaine, the Hydro Archon nation is just below Celestia. I trust Focalors but the possibility of her and her nation joining against us is high. Focalors follows orders without hesitation as justification for following Celestia's Justice."

Aeon said nothing as they continued walking through the halls of Ensemble Square.

Days later...

Nito was sitting on his throne as Zhongli stood in front of him "I came here because there is something troubling me Nito."

The blond nodded as the former Geo Archon looked serious "Is it wise to trust Lucerium? We're talking about a Primordial Dragon who served the dragon king Nibelung. And not to mention Morisawa, you can't just leave them like that. At least make a plan in case-"

"Watch that mouth Morax." Nito looked serious and cold "If you're suggesting make a plan to kill them both, I won't allow it. Lucerium may be an ancient Primordial Dragon. One of what ruled the ancient Teyvat but.... That you also propose to do it with Chiaki... I remind you that it will happen... I don't want to make you my enemy, I respect you but if you plan something that could endanger Chiaki..."

Zhongli sighed "My apologies, it wasn't my intention Nito." The blond sighed "Morax, I know you've had enough of Celestia. You wouldn't have given Tsaritsa your Gnosis without good reason but you can't look down on him just because their both DragonLords."

"..." The former Geo Archon said nothing, Nito was able to see behind him. After all, Nito was now the strongest Archon in Teyvat after giving the Cryo Archon his Gnosis. "I guess I can't hide anything from you. I will trust your choice."

The man in brown attire turned and walked towards the exit of the throne room and left the place leaving Nito alone "...."