Chapter 263: Leaving the Forest
He turned slowly, casting a final cold glance upon the pitiful remains of his interrogation. Without another word, Eldric dissolved into a bolt of lightning, streaking back toward Orion, Selene, and the others.
His heart now heavier, filled with determination to protect his grandson at all costs—especially from enemies as twisted and dangerous as the Insanity Creed.
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Selene stood quietly near the carriage, her eyes sharp and attentive, occasionally glancing toward Orion’s unconscious draconic body sprawled awkwardly inside.
The carriage groaned under the strain of Orion’s massive three-meter frame, clearly not designed to accommodate such a large and imposing form.
The wood creaked audibly, and its sides bulged outward slightly—a testament to Orion’s transformed size and weight.
Fiora and Rina hovered anxiously by the carriage’s side, Fiora’s usually composed demeanor now shaken visibly. Her draconic hands trembled slightly as she gently touched Orion’s scales, her eyes filled with deep, tender worry.
Rina stood close by, her quiet presence a source of silent reassurance, though her gaze remained distant, haunted by the intensity of recent events.
Magi, meanwhile, sat quietly off to one side, his breathing steadying as the tension gradually eased. The small bunny nestled atop his shoulder, its fur finally settling after the chaos.
Lucan and Edgar exchanged quiet, wary glances as they sensed the sudden resurgence of familiar mana signatures deep within the forest—the very signatures of the two kidnappers Selene had clearly incinerated.
However, they both chose to stay put, guided by Selene’s silent command to remain vigilant beside Orion.