Reincarnated as the Weakest Magical Beast

After swearing the Oath with Lord Siamelumis, the time finally came.

Emilia was given a few precious minutes to say goodbye to her parents.

Needless to say, Ariana was the most sentimental. She fussed endlessly, reminding Emilia to eat well, sleep early, stay out of danger, and even to be cautious of suspicious men who might approach her because of her unrivaled beauty. Tears welled in her eyes as she clung to Emilia, her body trembling, unwilling to let go.

At last, Draco had to step in and gently separate them, though his own reluctance was plain on his face. He leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to his daughter's forehead.

"Wherever you go, may the light of the Silvervein Clan be with you," he whispered.

"Thank you… Father…" Emilia replied, her voice quivering.

"Emilia… take care," Draco said, his deep voice carrying both pride and sorrow.

Then, turning to Lord Siamelumis, he bowed deeply.

"Please, Lord Guardian Deity, I entrust my daughter to your care."

Siamelumis inclined her massive head in solemn acknowledgment.

And with a wave of divine light, Draco and Ariana were teleported away, leaving Emilia standing alone before the Guardian of her clan.

***

Now, it was just Emilia, Mimi, and Siamelumis.

"Come here, Emilia. I will grant you a new disguise," the Divine Dragon said.

"Yes, Lord Siamelumis," Emilia replied softly. She stepped forward and knelt before the radiant being.

Siamelumis raised one massive claw, her talon glowing. The moment it brushed against Emilia's head, the Silvervein girl's body began to shine. White glyphs of ancient letters swirled around her like a living stream of light, wrapping her in their radiance.

And then, when the glow finally faded, Emilia's appearance had completely changed.

She glanced back at Mimi with a small, knowing smile.

And Mimi… froze.

"WOOOOOAAAHHHH!" she squealed.

Because now—even she could hardly recognize her master!

Emilia's snowy-white hair had turned into a shimmering light blue, her long flowing hair style replaced by a short, confident cut. Her sapphire eyes had darkened into a deep shade, sharp and striking, and there was even a black crescent-moon earring glinted from one ear, giving her an edgy, daring look!

With this, no one would ever think she was a Silvervein anymore!

Yet, despite the changes, Emilia's beauty hadn't dimmed. If anything, it had grown even more radiant! There was a fresh kind of charm to her now. So confident, so strong, and untamed.

Mimi's heart skipped.

"Meow!"

She loved this! After all, she had always adored bold, powerful heroines in the games and anime she played and watched! And now, Emilia looked like she had stepped straight out of that dream.

Mimi gave the dragon a big thumbs-up!

"Lord Siamelumis, omega good job!"

Siamelumis chuckled softly at the little Noctifelis's enthusiasm.

"So, Emilia, how do you like it? Mimi clearly seems to be enjoying your new look as well," she said.

As her words faded, a mirror of shimmering light materialized before Emilia.

And even she was stunned.

"Ah! I love it!" Emilia gasped, leaning closer to inspect her reflection from every possible angle. Her fingers brushed her new hair, her eyes sparkling. "And wow! This hairstyle… it's perfect for combat too!"

Lord Siamelumis's lips curved into a satisfied smile.

"I'm glad it pleases you."

"Nn!" Emilia nodded eagerly.

With a gentle tap of her claw, Siamelumis dissolved the mirror into particles of light.

"Now then, let us move on," she said, her tone turning more serious. "I will list the possible cities where you may undergo your rite. Listen carefully, both of you, and then give me your final decision."

"Ah, yes!" Emilia replied quickly.

"Very good," Siamelumis answered with a nod.

And with that, the Divine Dragon began her explanation.

Though Emilia already had a destination in mind, she still listened with full focus. To interrupt or appear careless before Lord Siamelumis would have been nothing short of disrespectful.

***

There were, once again, six choices.

Martonia and Verdelun were both large, prosperous cities. They were safe, stable, and well-suited for those who just want to pass the trial without any risk.

Then there was Port Azure. Though its dungeons were not much harder than those in Martonia or Verdelun, the city itself was steeped in chaos. Illegal markets thrived there, slave trading ran rampant, and danger lurked in every corner.

Next came Silvanya, a border city near the Elven Kingdom, and Aquilonia, a settlement buried deep in a frozen northern valley. Both were known for their difficult dungeons, but the rewards were equally great.

And finally… there was Duskwald—the most dangerous place of all.

Alexander had warned her very clearly: no matter what happens, never choose Port Azure or Duskwald. The risk was simply too great.

Emilia had thought this through as well.

Yes, she still wanted a place in Luminaris Academy. Yes, she wanted to stand among the top participants of the Rite of the Dragon Vein, simply because she carried the burden of being the Silvervein Clan Head's daughter.

But she also knew her situation. Fame and glory didn't matter right now. What mattered was safety—for herself and for Mimi.

There was no point in walking into unnecessary danger.

"Lord Siamelumis, I choose Verdelun," Emilia declared at last.

"Ah, an excellent choice," Siamelumis replied, and a visible relief softened her divine face. "It is safe, beautiful, and full of opportunities. To be honest, I was worried you might recklessly choose Duskwald, haha…"

"Well, I can be reckless sometimes…" Emilia admitted with a small exhale. "But I'm not foolish enough to walk straight into my own grave. Right?"

"True." Siamelumis nodded. "So just take your time. Enjoy Verdelun. Try all kinds of food there, will you? And if you can, visit some of the nearby towns as well. Treat this not as a trial, but as a chance to explore the world and enjoy all the wonders it can offer."

"Yes, I will do that, Lord Siamelumis." Emilia nodded with a bright smile.

But before she could say more—

Meow!

MEOW!

It was Mimi!

"Eh? What's wrong?" Emilia turned in surprise, watching her tiny companion stomp her paws and meow furiously, her tail standing straight up.

Siamelumis blinked, taken aback. "Huh? Are you certain, Mimi? Verdelun is safe and full of blessings. There's no need to insist on that other place!"

But Mimi was having none of it. She had also made her choice.

Not Verdelun.

"Duskwald! Lord Siamelumis, I want to go to Duskwald!"