Chapter 89: The Dragon King’s ConditionsRyan sat stiffly in the chair across from Vivian, sweat still clinging to his back despite the calm air in her office. The faint crackle of Dioki torches on the wall hummed against his skin like faint whispers of thunder. His body still remembered the firestorm of agony from earlier—the searing pain of swallowing that damned mature-class mutant core."So you really endured all that excruciating pain without losing consciousness…" Vivian muttered, her sharp gaze narrowing as though she were dissecting him with her eyes. Her voice carried that mix of disbelief and calculation, the same tone she always used when Ryan pushed past boundaries no sane summoner should dare.She tilted her head, strands of raven-black hair catching the torchlight. "Tell me, Ryan. How long did it take before you passed out?"Ryan rubbed the back of his neck, looking almost sheepish but with that stubborn fire still simmering in his gaze. "I didn’t pass out. I endured it

Chapter 91: The Dragon King's Roar Beneath the Sky Trees---"This is Solerei City…" Chaollete Ashley whispered, her crimson eyes flicking about as if she were trying to drink in every sight at once. Her voice carried awe, but also something quieter—like the tone of someone suddenly realizing the world was larger, stranger, and more alive than she had ever imagined.Ryan followed her gaze. And damn… she was right. The city wasn’t like anything he’d seen before, not even in the patchwork blend of culture and magic around Frexia Academy. Here, nature and civilization weren’t just coexisting—they were fused, knitted together in a living architecture that felt both ancient and forward-thinking.Tall trees dominated the skyline, their trunks so thick that entire neighborhoods had been carved into them. Platforms clung to their sides, linked together by swaying rope bridges and spiraling ladders that seemed to defy logic. Above, dozens of wooden ho

Chapter 93 – The Scam Beneath the Dragon’s CrownThe Dragon King’s gaze was deep and steady, like staring into an endless cavern where flames slumbered. His words rolled out slow and heavy, carrying the kind of weight that made ordinary people buckle at the knees.“Tell me, human,” he rumbled, tilting his colossal head slightly. “Will it put her in any danger?”Ryan didn’t hesitate. He locked eyes with that overwhelming presence, spine straight despite the pressure pressing against his skin like molten steel.“I don’t intend to harm her.” His tone was sharp, unwavering, as if every syllable were carved in stone.For a heartbeat, silence. The Dragon King’s nostrils flared, steaming air curling like smoke through the cold mountain winds. His golden pupils narrowed in thought. Then, with a curt nod, the great beast spoke again.“Very well. If you can persuade her to attend the academy, then I’ll accept your terms. But hear me c

Chapter 95: Echoes in the Shadowed GroveThe morning air hung heavy with a quiet tension as the sun barely filtered through the dense canopy of Retishia’s forest. The academy’s grounds were alive with murmurs, the distant clanging of metal, and the faint rustle of leaves as students practiced drills or whispered rumors. Amid this rhythm of preparation, Mando walked with a careful gait, flanking Ryan and Chaollete Ashley, guiding them toward the main hall.“Your father speaks highly of you both,” Mando said, his tone formal yet slightly strained. He extended his hand, a gesture more ceremonial than warm. “This is Alavenya, daughter of the Dragon King himself.”Alavenya’s gaze swept over the two newcomers like a hawk inspecting fledglings. Her eyebrows furrowed, just slightly, a subtle twitch that spoke volumes of her patience wearing thin. The glint of a badge on their chests caught her attention.“I think we have enough personnel already,” she sai

Chapter 97: Another Attack – Shadows Within the Forest—Duuunnnggggg!A deep, earth-shaking growl ripped through the forest, so loud and heavy it made the air vibrate in everyone’s chest. The sound wasn’t just noise—it was primal authority, a roar that commanded both beasts and men to kneel.Then came the response. Screeches. Alien wails. The guttural roars of monstrous throats answering the call like a hellish choir. The tranquil forest shattered instantly, replaced by chaos.Panic spread through the ranks of soldiers like wildfire. Some tripped on their own boots, others fumbled to draw swords, their faces pale with terror. Even the air thickened—stinking of alien musk, like rotten meat mixed with wet iron.“!!!” Alavenya’s sharp eyes widened. Her usual calm shattered for the briefest moment. “Impossible! The detection radius said that alien was only within fifty meters! This shouldn’t be happening!”“Forget the numbers!”