Candaka was still struggling to grasp the meaning of his dream. Yet, the more he pondered it, the more a throbbing ache pulsed through his head, growing into a sharp pain. His decision to enter the Forbidden Forest had not yet shed any light on the visions haunting him. Sleeping within a dream had not proven to be a way back to reality, either; for when the rustling of leaves finally woke him, he found himself still trapped within the dream-realm of the Forbidden Forest.Now awake, Candaka began to move cautiously through the dense, silent woods. "If there are mythical creatures here, I hope they aren't dangerous—and certainly not followers of the Black Dragon. Only then can I safely explore these depths," he thought. The young man moved steadily, leaping over the massive tree roots that served as his path, avoiding the waterlogged peat soil below."This forest is vast. I haven’t found an exit, nor the clearing where I encountered the Black Dragon's followers before." He quickened his

Candaka was just about to leave the Dragon Palm Sect when he saw the beautiful girl named Zhian heading out toward the courtyard. This is my chance to dig for information about that thin-faced man, Drago, and find out how she knew about my dream on the Mysterious Island, he thought, abandoning his plan to head to the Forbidden Forest."Hey... I didn't get to introduce myself properly yesterday," Candaka greeted her as he approached.Zhian looked somewhat displeased to see him. However, her annoyance did not diminish her charm in the slightest."Why are you here? Is it really that important for me to know your name?" she replied curtly. She was a far cry from the talkative Zhian he had encountered before."I just want to know how you knew where I was in that dream on the Mysterious Island. That was just a dream—it wasn't real," Candaka pressed."Oh, that... so you're curious about how I knew?" she asked, tossing the question back at him."Yes. And why were you with that thin-faced man?

Zhu Fei was one of Isyana’s three Personal Bodyguards. He remained fiercely loyal to her safety; even when Isyana was under Asmawati’s magical spell, the three of them continued to watch over her from a distance. To maintain his cover, Fei lived on the slopes of the Three-Finger Mountains, ensuring no warriors—especially those from the Black Dragon organization—would discover him. Fei was a native of Arkandria, just like Zhian, who now never left Isyana’s side.Fei had observed Gayatri and Ki Wicaksono for a long time during their stay in the Forbidden Forest cottage. However, the young man always kept his distance to ensure his presence was not detected by Ki Wicaksono, who was a formidable Dragon Warrior. Over time, Fei found himself falling in love with Gayatri’s beauty and grace. He had been stationed around the Forbidden Forest because Isyana frequently visited Ki Wicaksono. Meanwhile, the area around the Black Mist Village was assigned to Zhian, who secretly followed her Princes

Candaka spun around the moment he heard that familiar voice. He was overjoyed to encounter her within the world of his dreams. "Princess Zhian! Thank you for entering my dream to help me."It was indeed Zhian. As usual, the beautiful girl was dressed in the feminine attire of the era; there was no sign of the warrior who had effortlessly taken down five young fighters at Isyana’s home. She seemed largely indifferent to Candaka’s enthusiastic greeting."Since when did I become a Princess? And besides, who said I was here to help you? I am merely observing. If you cannot unravel the meaning of this dream, you will sleep forever in the waking world. I have no right to interfere with your visions, for this is a destiny that will shadow you always," Zhian said sharply."Don’t be so cynical, Princess... You are a Princess in my heart because you possess the grace of royalty," Candaka flirted. He knew he had to get Zhian on his side to uncover the mystery of this dream. Making her feel flatt

"We have arrived, Brother... I’ll take my leave now. My task is done, and I must report back to Grandfather," Jayanti said after they reached the edge of the Forbidden Forest in the blink of an eye."Wait, Yanti... I actually need your help to take me to Dragon Valley. There is a great secret I must ask your grandfather about, and I have a message to deliver from someone I once knew. But I’ve promised Kumalasari I would escort her to the capital. I'm torn... do you have any suggestions?" Candaka asked, stopping the girl before she could vanish."If you wish, you can bring your friend along to Dragon Valley on the way to the Golden Dragon City. From the Dragon City, you can simply ascend toward the cliffs of the Golden Dragon City. That way, you won't encounter many obstacles on your journey," Jayanti suggested."But Mala is an ordinary human. How could she possibly survive or even enter Dragon Valley?" Candaka asked in bewilderment. He wondered if the girl thought Mala was a Dragon Ch