While munching boiled giant crab claws, we made our way across the jungles of the shores of Muspelheim. There was a beautiful mix between many different types of plants here. There were the green palm trees, but there were also weird iron-bark trees with blazing leaves. Some trees had incredibly hot fruits which, when bitten, would let out a hot, lava-like substance.
There were several rivers made of flowing lava, and to the distance we spotted at least over ten volcanoes scattered everywhere. This place was insane, the amount of volcanic activity was nuts, and I was surprised plant life still evolved and managed to prosper in such a world.
"Geez! I can't believe you're just using me as your boiler!" Aegir said while she had transformed into a bubble of water, constantly boiling the crab claws for us. "I am the Goddess of the Sea!"
"Hahaha, come on, it is a little and convenient aid." I said. "Also you owe me a lot of things, who was the one that gave you all of that tasty Divine Power and Divine Treasures to feed you all this time?"
"G-Guh… Okay, fine…" She sighed, crossing her arms as her big bubble-like body continued boiling our crab treats.
"See? It is not bad to be nice." I shrugged.
Aegir is a special type of being, as a "true goddess" eating normal food won't feed her, so I've had to give her my own Divine Power to keep her active and healthy, and dozens of Divine Materials and Treasures that grew in my Divine Realm.
It honestly costs a lot to just feed her, the bare minimum she could do is help us out in this at the very least, isn't it?
"Ugh… Here's another done." She handled me a pipping hot, huge two-meter-large claw, which I swiftly cracked open.
CRACK!
The delicious, tender, white meat greeted our sight alongside tons of steam. I quickly poured some soy sauce over it, and some mayo too, and gave it to Miranda.
"Hmm, finally my turn?!" She said happily, giving it a big bite and filling her cheeks with it. "Hmmm~ Divine Monster's meat is so good, and these crabs are surprisingly good!"
"They do have a spicy kick to them." Said Benladann with a giggle.
"Hmm! Yummy!" Benladra was even eating the shell, crunching it like cookies. "I like that they're crunchy."
"Nn. Though, I prefer ice cream." Kate nodded, as she had finished her small crab meal, and was now enjoying a giant cup of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream, cookies, and chocolate sauce.
For wandering around a literal hellscape, we are eating rather fancily. I guess this is the benefit of being a God, we can bring whatever we want and enjoy literally any trip.
"So where exactly are we going now?" Yuki asked. "We've been just walking straight since we arrived here… We are literally lost! Aren't we?!" She sighed, eating a large crab leg.
"I am sure Drake knows where we are going." Fuyu nodded. "After all, we've come with an idea on mind!"
"T-That's right." Charlotte said. "Didn't he said we were going to go meet a certain Fire Dragon… To save him or something?"
"Yeah." I nodded. "Certain forces of darkness that could or not be related to Oberon might be aiming for that boy, so we've gotta find him and protect him. Aside from that, there's another few tasks, such as collecting the Fire Orb Fragments, and also, if possible, finding the place where the Fire Giant Venerable's inheritance is located. Aegir, do you know something?"
"Me?" She asked. "I know that Yggdrasil was the one that told you about the Fire Dragon boy, I think… But I have no idea myself. Look, I just woke up a month ago! The only thing I know is that my brother's fragments are scattered around the continent… The closest one is straight from here. Then there's another to the mountains to the west, another to the north, and the last one is… To the southeast?"
Not even she was completely sure, but at least we knew where they were… mostly. We'll have to pick them up one after the other if possible.
"I feel like some are moving too, probably in the possession of monsters or someone already." She sighed. "Can't tell more than that…" She sighed, munching on salad made out of Divine Plants grown in my Divine Realm's farm.
"Wow for being a goddess you're quite useless." Yuki sighed.
"She reminds me of that one girl from the anime you talked about." Benladann giggled.
"Oh, Aqua?" I laughed.
"Huh? W-Who are you me comparing me to?! And I am not useless! Oi, do you want to get covered in boiling water now?!" She began threatening us.
"Wow, threatening us already? Rude." Ruby sighed. "…Anyways, Drake, do you know where the dragon boy is?"
"I am not too sure, but Yggdrasil is currently talking to me mentally." I said.
"So you've arrived there." Yggdrasil said. "I am glad you have Aegir with you. She might be a bit… childish, but she's a good girl deep down. The boy you're seeking must be within the confines of Muspel's Bone Mountain Range, to the very center of the continent. This is a special mountain are that grew out of Muspel's own bones, which are enormous. Several tribes of Fire Giants live there too."
"I see, got it." I nodded. "But can you be more specific?"
"How about this? A map should do you fine." She said, suddenly materializing a small red crystal.
Ding!
[Yggdrasil] has gifted you the [World Map Crystal (??? Rank)]!]
[The [World Map Crystal] will immediately show you your current location, and where to go next!]
FLAAASH!
The crystal floated in midair, quickly materializing a whole map of the continent, showing us where we were, and even showing where the dragon was, and even the fragments of the Red Orb.
"Amazing… Now this is convenient!" I smiled.
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Meanwhile, in the farther Central Lands of the Muspelheim Continent, a red-skinned Fire Giant tyrant with sharp, black horns sat down over a throne made of volcanic stone and flames, slowly moving over a gigantic, blazing turtle-like beast. An army of millions of Divine Monsters was following him very closely.
"So the Dragon King has arrived in my domain… Interesting."
