Silence swallowed the battlefield.The blue tattoos covering the mysterious young man's body glowed faintly as he stood alone between the hunters and the mountain house.No fear.No hesitation.Only absolute confidence.Raya slowly blinked."...Wow."She leaned toward Jessica without taking her eyes off him."Who is that?"Jessica shook her head."No idea."Raya's eyes sparkled."He's... kinda cute.""I really hope he's on our side."Daniel looked at her in disbelief."...Seriously?""What?""We're surrounded by hunters.""A mysterious monster just dropped from the sky.""And you're rating his face?"Raya shrugged shamelessly."I can multitask."Jessica sighed."You always do this.""I do not.""You absolutely do."Jessica began counting on her fingers."You admired Scott when he summoned White.""You admired that knight in Dreadmoor.""You even called the bakery owner handsome."Raya frowned."He had beautiful hair."Daniel laughed."And now you've upgraded to mysterious dragon men."

The palace kitchen buzzed with quiet conversations as some maids carried trays, some washed dishes, and others prepared meals for the royal family. All hands were busy with one thing or the other.Several younger maids gathered near one corner, speaking in hushed voices."That new girl who replaced Lyria..."One of them glanced toward the doorway before lowering her voice."...don't you think she's strange?"Another maid nodded immediately."I've noticed it too.""Yesterday I saw her talking to one of the palace nobles."The third frowned."And the way she walks...""...it's like she doesn't even see herself as a maid.""Exactly.""She carries herself like she's above everyone else."One of the older maids sighed."Be careful.""If Lady Sylvene hears you gossiping during work...""...all of you will regret it."The younger maids immediately lowered their voices.At that moment...Footsteps echoed through the kitchen.Elena calmly walked inside.The conversation died instantly.Everyo

The guard hesitated before speaking."My Lady...""If... if you don't mind..."Elena looked at him.He immediately straightened."You can remove the parasite from my body and place it inside hers instead."He pointed at the terrified maid."I swear on my life I'll keep your secret.""I don't need it anymore."Elena slowly turned toward him.Her icy gaze landed on his face.The guard instantly lowered his head."...I said something stupid.""You did."Elena replied without emotion.She ignored him and walked toward the bound maid instead.The maid shrank back as far as the ropes allowed."N-No...""P-Please...""I won't tell anyone.""I swear!""I'll leave the palace if you want!""I'll even pretend I never met you!"Elena stopped in front of her."You worry too much."The maid blinked.Elena gently placed one hand behind her neck."I already have something for you."Something cold suddenly wriggled beneath Elena's palm.The maid's eyes widened."W-What..."A tiny black creature crawle

Some time later...Through the carriage curtains, the towering gates of Valoria finally came into view.The carriage rolled through the entrance without incident.After entering the city, the two brothers climbed down.Kael stretched his arms with a grin."Now this...""...is a proper city."His eyes wandered across the bustling streets."Beautiful buildings.""Clean roads.""And people who actually bathe."He nodded approvingly."I already like this place."A moment later...The blazing afternoon sun shone directly onto them.Kael squinted.His smile disappeared."...Never mind."He looked up at the sky."Why is the sun so angry today?""It feels personal."He fanned himself dramatically."I swear it's trying to roast me alive."Lucien continued walking."Then stop complaining.""I can't."Kael answered immediately."I'm melting."He wiped imaginary sweat from his forehead."My handsome face is suffering.""Father will be devastated if I return home sunburnt."Lucien didn't even look

The next morning...As Kael strolled through the halls of Valoria Palace, murmurs echoed from every direction.It seemed every guard in the palace was discussing the same topic."I heard the mysterious summoner is a General-Rank God-Tier Beast Summoner.""Impossible.""I'm telling you what the hunters reported."Another guard leaned closer."One survivor even swore that his Commander-Rank God-Tier Dragon Flame couldn't even scratch the man.""What?""Not a single mark.""They said the flames disappeared before they could even touch him."A third guard shook his head."I also heard he wiped out half the Hunters Guild by himself.""No army.""No companions.""Just one man."Someone swallowed nervously."So... who is he?""No one knows.""They say he suddenly appeared from the sky.""And started protecting Mr. Zen's family."Another guard lowered his voice."First Prince Cassian takes control of Azure Maw Port.""Now this mysterious monster appears.""It feels like something huge is happ