Chapter 96: Awakening the Forgotten Warship

Chapter 96: Awakening the Forgotten Warship

The air inside the hangar vibrated as the massive flagship activated for the first time in centuries. Glowing golden runes spread along the ship's hull, illuminating its intricate Draconic etchings. The once dormant engines roared to life, shaking the very foundation of the shipyard.

Liana's scanners beeped wildly. "This… this is beyond anything I've ever seen. The ship is self-repairing! Its core systems are regenerating as if they were never damaged."

Kain took a step back, hand hovering over his weapon. "You're saying this thing's alive?"

Before anyone could respond, the deep, resonating voice echoed again, stronger this time.

"Raizen Izumoto, Heir of the Draconic Throne, your arrival has been foreseen. This vessel is bound to your bloodline. It shall serve only you."

Raizen felt a surge of power pulse through his veins, as if the ship itself was recognizing his authority. His Draconic Aura flared, momentarily bathing the entire hangar in a golden glow.

Joran let out a low whistle. "Well, that settles it. Guess this thing really was waiting for you."

Raizen stepped forward, placing his palm against the ship's hull once more. A holographic interface manifested before him, shimmering with unknown symbols that he somehow understood instinctively.

Liana's eyes widened. "Raizen, those symbols match your artifact. This ship… it's part of your legacy."

The hologram shifted, displaying a list of systems coming online:

Stealth Cloaking: OperationalAdvanced Weapons Systems: LockedDraconic Core Energy Reserves: 22% CapacityNanite Repair Systems: OnlineHyperlight Travel: Disabled (Requires Core Stabilization)

Raizen's expression hardened. "It's still incomplete. We need to stabilize its core before we can take full control."

The ship's AI responded immediately. "The core was damaged in battle long ago. Repairs require rare Draconic Alloy and an energy source of celestial grade."

Kain frowned. "Let me guess… those aren't easy to find."

Liana sighed. "That kind of material doesn't exist on standard-tier planets. We'll need to search the upper-tier worlds or… salvage from wrecked Draconic vessels."

Raizen smirked. "Then we start hunting."

A new quest appeared on his system interface.

[Quest: Restore the Draconic Flagship]

Obtain Draconic Alloy (0/5)Secure a Celestial Energy Core (0/1)Unlock Advanced Weapons Systems

Joran chuckled. "Looks like we've got our next mission."

Raizen turned to face his team, his golden eyes burning with determination. This ship was more than just a vessel—it was the key to unlocking his past, his legacy.

And he would do whatever it took to claim its full power.