Alex PovMorning light broke across the horizons. I stepped out of bed and changed into my training attire. 'Good morning,' Tessarion sent a telepathic message into my mind."Good morning to you as well," I replied. The golden dragon was not resting within my shadow as usual. "Where are you currently?"'Outside in the courtyard.'"How did your massive frame even exit this tiny chamber?" I asked, genuinely baffled.'Rouge taught me how to traverse from shadow to shadow.'"That is an extraordinary ability," I mused.Stepping outside into the crisp morning air, I found the training grounds already buzzing with activity as soldiers conducted their daily drills."Young Master Alex!" A familiar voice called out.I turned to see Master Cain approaching. Hurrying over with a warm smile, I greeted him. "It is wonderful to see you, Master Cain.""I should be saying the very same to you," Cain replied, his eyes assessing me approvingly. "Your name has been on everyone's lips lately."I chuckled

I had eradicated all the monsters. Rouge was scouting from above. "My work here is done," I called out. "Corlis, demons are approaching," Rouge warned. I was stunned. "Impossible!! We are at peace with the demons." Rouge swiftly descended, and I mounted his back. "What on earth is going on here?" As Rouge took to the skies, I could see the demons below. "What are they doing here?" I descended rapidly near them. "What business do you have here?" I released my killing intent. Spotting me, the demons tried to retreat, but I caught and cut them down quickly. The remaining demons attacked, but Rouge incinerated them from above while I finished off the rest, leaving only one alive. "What are you doing here?" I demanded. The demon was trembling violently from my killing intent. "Rouge, connect me to Aenys." Rouge landed beside me. "Brother, can you hear me?" I asked. "Yes, is there a problem?" his voice maintained its usual calm tone. "Demons attacked the town, but I don't know why." My br

A atmosphere of celebration had blanketed our estate since yesterday’s announcement. My brother, Baelon, couldn't stop staring at me with a mixture of awe and disbelief—after all, he hadn't received his knighthood until he turned sixteen.Deep within my consciousness, Tessarion’s voice echoed with amused irony: “A knight at twelve years old, riding a golden dragon whose beauty is unmatched across the continent of Idia... I suppose the entire world will be speaking your name from this day forward.”I glanced out the high window toward the outer courtyard, replying silently: “And that isn't something to laugh about. Every eye in the kingdom will be watching us now.”“And what could be better than that?” the dragon teased. “A new legend forged before their very eyes.”“Save the jokes for later, Tessarion,” I muttered under my breath.Below, the courtyard buzzed with frantic preparation. The King himself was scheduled to arrive at any moment. Beyond the iron gates, a sea of onlookers,

My parents' words echoed in my mind, creating an unrelenting storm of confusion. Mother rested a warm, comforting hand on my shoulder, searching my face. “Alex... are you alright?”“I'm just... trying to process all of this. Am I really engaged now?”I stared at Father in disbelief. He replied with his usual composed gravity, unbothered by my shock. “It might feel strange at first, but you will grow accustomed to it with time.”A surge of suppressed frustration boiled within me, and I clenched my fists tightly. “Do I not have any say in this? Did you really think I would ever agree to be with that demon girl? Did you honestly believe I'd allow my lineage to be carried on by a demon?”I knew how sensitive Father was regarding matters of bloodline, but I never expected him to confront me so brutally.Mother stepped closer, her eyes filled with worry. “Sweetheart, are you okay?”“No... I'm still processing it.”“There is no need to overthink it; this is for your ultimate benefit.” Fathe

LAENAIt never crossed my mind that they would duel because of me. Elnor was strong; he was the same age as me, but much stronger than most Elf knights. My father was training him personally. "Alex, you don't have to do this." Alex and Elnor had arrived at the training ground. "Why, are you worried about me?" Alex sneered. "Yes, Elnor is strong, you don't need to fight him," I said. "Are you underestimating me?" Alex said as he tried to put on the protective gear of his training suit. "No, but Elnor is one of the most skilled warriors." Alex smiled: "Then this match will be even better." "Why don't you listen to me!" I snapped. "That guy has been belittling me ever since he saw me. I ignored him, but I can't let him look down on everyone." Alex was right, so I couldn't find anything to say. Alex was still trying to attach the guards. "Wait, let me help." I attached the guards to Alex's elbow. "Thanks," he said. "You're welcome." The golden dragon yawned and lay down on th