Disconnected

Chapter 36: Shadows Beneath the Glitters (pt.1)

“Yay! Sadge loves her name!”

Swishing his tail in celebration, Cherry flinched a bit, startled by the movement as the young wyrm finally emerged from his hiding place. Amidst all that had transpired, she barely registered the fact that Pam was using her hair as cover from her ancestor’s... consciousness fragment.

“Well, it seems so. Above all, you've helped us calm her down, Pam-min. Thank you.”

Once Pam returned to his favorite perching spot, Serein's arm, he was instantly rewarded with another head pat from his little human. Enjoying the attention, the greenish-blue hatchling almost let out a purr before catching himself, grinning smugly at them instead, feeling rather accomplished.

“I think I've unlocked my elemental power too! Ceva-chi would be so proud hehe~ Now I’m on par with my brother as well!”

Happily bragging, though someone didn't seem as celebratory. Instead, a gloomy voice emerged.

“Brother…”

The Sage sounded sorrowful this time. The edges of her smile slowly lowered as