She looks on blankly, a dramatic amalgamation of shattering glass and thunder resounding inside her head. In a daze, she nearly leaves herself on autopilot as she blurts without thinking,“We’re not your buddies.”It sounds rude, but she soon follows up with an exaggerated expression of disgust as she scrunches her nose, thus lessening the potential negative impact on the young Wyrms. After all, they like Arlia enough to want to keep him.—One of the most important lessons of life is to fight a cringe-worthy kid with an equal amount of clownery!Plus, Serein felt the need to keep the facts straight on that matter as this boy seems to love treating people with very friendly manners. However, it seems like Arlia is getting used to this whole 'bark and no bite' situation she's been pulling on him since their meeting on this ship.He doesn’t seem to get fazed anymore.—and instead, he starts to smile, which, in Serein’s view, looks as cheeky as untouched cheese that makes you want to poun
{Ah. Little girl, about this punk. There's something I need to warn yo—} While she was pondering over what could have been the lies, Aiston’s voice appeared in her head once more. ‘Yeah? What is it— hello?’ She’s trying and hoping for the Ancient Spirit to tell her what he’s talking about, but it seems that making his voice heard to Serein drains his power too much. There are even some faint static noises as if he’s trying to say something but could barely be heard. Still, it’s truly disgruntling how he leaves her hanging with too cryptic of a sentence. It was at that moment that Gil returned to them after catching up a bit with Arlia, which, once again, unexpectedly an acquaintance or even, a friend of the MC. ‘Perhaps saving Gil is what made this situation completely unavoidable, how ironic.’ —Not that she regrets doing it, despite the disturbing intrusion of thoughts she had about the knight earlier, Serein never truly regrets her decision up until now. In the meantime, while
The wind isn’t roaring, nor is the sky looking dark. However, the way their ship is shaking so badly feels almost as if they’re facing a raging storm, a battle against mother nature.That being said, the reason behind what’s happening is more than simply a fight with natural elements.Although it feels like the sea itself is raging, the people on board know more than anyone that this isn’t a mere normal occurrence.“What is happening, hey!”Sam's panicked voice could be heard while Pam let out a startled squeak when a particularly strong hit almost tilted the whole ship over and threw them all to the depth of the sea. The ship was clashing against the huge waves, and the sound of the water was almost deafening to everyone on it. Despite that, a voice was able to be heard.“The sea monsters.”It was Arlia who’s been paying attention to what those pirates have been yelling about answered Sam’s puzzled yelp while clutching onto the side of the deck as well, trying to balance himself so h
There are no records of these sea creatures ever communicating with humans, so really, unlike Aidou, Serein had zero thoughts on even trying to talk with this herd to persuade them to spare her.“Hmm? You’re planning to fight them, little girl?” Cevahir asked casually as he glanced at how Serein retrieved her weapon, specifically the other blade which had been used by the half-blood dragon to knock out Aidou.“Well,” she responded to the question, humming while keeping an eye on the sea, “Just in case.” Her tone was firm but tinged with a hint of apprehension. As she spoke, her mind raced through potential scenarios, assessing her options and preparing herself mentally for what may come. She knew that facing a herd of sea monsters was no small feat, and she was bracing herself for the challenge ahead.Neither of the three dragons found any falsehood in her statement. After all, if there was a more peaceful way, she would opt not to fight at all. She had no desire to throw her life awa
“Hey, ease up on the glare, will ya?” Arlia chuckled, meeting the knight's gaze with confidence. Sensing the direction of the knight's thoughts, he preemptively addressed them. “I'm not tangled up in their scheme. I just stumbled upon it in my book.”“A book? What book?” the knight inquired further.“Yeah, my book,” Arlia affirmed simply before turning his attention to the two draconic members, smoothly shifting the conversation. "Don't worry, Sam-min, Pam-min," he reassured the baby Wyrms. "They're not allowed to harm you two." His tone was calming, aimed at easing their fears."But they're so aggressive, are you sure, strange human?" Pam voiced his concern, fear evident in his tone. Meanwhile, Sam, sensing the teen's sincerity, redirected the conversation.“I swear on my life that I’m not deceiving you. In fact, if you don’t believe me, you can ask your Big Brother,” Arlia assured them earnestly, prompting the two hatchlings to seek confirmation from their elder sibling. Cevahir, th
After Cevahir's chilling revelation, the group realized that preparing for battle was imperative. However, with the conflict between the sea monsters and pirates raging on, it seemed wiser to remain low and avoid unnecessary risks. No one was eager to throw their life away in the midst of the chaos."They are angry," Cevahir's assertion echoed in their minds like a solemn bell tolling, underscoring the gravity of the situation with each resonating chime. This wasn't mere random aggression; it was a meticulously planned onslaught, orchestrated with precision and intent that sent shivers down their spines.Yet, Min Suhyun couldn't shake off the feeling of being ensnared in her own narrative web. If only she had paid closer attention to the details beforehand, perhaps then she could have avoided this predicament or known a way to address it before it reached this critical point. But even if she had done all of that, the problem wouldn't have been resolved.Unlike the main characters who
The Selkie's words cut through the chaos with a chilling nonchalance, his comrades continuing their ruthless assault on those aboard the ship. Whether through direct confrontation or mercilessly tossing them into the sea, their fate was sealed in the domain of the sea monsters, where mercy was a foreign concept."The notorious degenerate who stole the sky's eggs in the past has come to steal our future leader. Such an uninspired predicament," the old Selkie remarked with a hint of amusement, his tone dripping with disdain. "To think that you'd pull off such a foolish stunt rather than laying low. What a fool."Despite the insult, the half-blood remained composed, his focus diverted to shielding Pam from harm, even in his invisible state. However, his efforts were in vain as the young wyrm, unable to bear the insults hurled at his brother, erupted in defiance."Ceva-chi is not a fool!" he shouted, his voice filled with indignation and loyalty.Summoning his courage and determined to pr
— Ooooong!With a soft hum, a gentle pink glow began to radiate from the center of the trio, casting a soft, ethereal light that danced across their figures. As the glow intensified, it enveloped them in a warm embrace, suffusing their bodies with a tingling sensation of rejuvenation. The light seemed to seep into every pore, filling them with a sense of buoyancy and vitality. It was as though a gentle breeze had swept through, lifting their spirits and infusing them with renewed energy. The glow shimmered and pulsed, creating an aura of serenity and empowerment around them. It was a moment of transcendence, as if they were bathed in the light of hope itself, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.As one of the three who received the boost, Serein felt a surge of energy coursing through her veins, enhancing her agility and speed as she seamlessly transitioned from defense to offense. With swift and precise movements, she launched a counterattack against the soldier before her. T