Chapter 352: Wekime Gets Involved
“It’s... breathtaking,” he whispered, barely aware that he was speaking aloud.
Aerthen let out a soft rumble of approval, her eyes fixed on the egg. “It is the birth of something magnificent,” she replied, her voice a low thrum. “A hatching dragon’s first moments are a rare sight, even for a dragon such as myself.”
A crack appeared at the peak of the egg, splintering the hard surface with a delicate web of lines. Max leaned closer, his heart pounding as he watched. Another crack followed, spreading down the length of the egg, and for a moment, silence hung in the air. No other sound entered the protective dome that Aerthen had created.
Then, with a sudden jolt, a tiny shard fell away, revealing a flash of something glistening inside.
It’s moving. I… cannot remember having ever seen something so beautiful.
Max could feel the sensation of awe inside his mind, a weird feeling derived from his skill, which merged with his own emotions. Together, they stood there as one, eyes focused on the movement before them.
Slowly, a silver claw emerged, pushing against the fractured shell, followed by another. The egg seemed to pulse, its occupant struggling against the confines, each movement more determined than the last. Aerthen watched patiently, a gentle smile playing across her lips.
“He will need to break free on his own,” she said softly. “It is his first challenge.”
“A boy? You can tell?”