Chapter 19: Myths
"So, what’s your name?"
"Chester... Chester Orlando."
Ryu asked as he looked at the young man’s new appearance with awe.
The young man had jet-black hair and a scarred face. At first glance, he appeared to be just another human boy. But if one looked closely, his eyes now had serpent-like pupils. His gaze was long and dark. Though his skin was fair, there was subtle serpent scales sheen covering it, invisible to ordinary eyes.
He had successfully fused the Nightmare Hydra’s bloodline within him, suppressing most of the mutations.
However, he could summon them whenever needed. Like four dark and eerie wings, claws etc.
He had gained all the traits of the Nightmare Hydra. All that remained was to explore his new powers and grow stronger.
"Chester Orlando..." Ryu repeated, his deep voice echoing slightly in the small cave. "That’s quite the name. Sounds like someone who survived worse than just death."
Chester chuckled, a dry sound that turned into a cough. "I guess I did. But I’m not sure what I’ve become now. I still feel human, but... there’s something else inside me."
"Yes, I have given you another bloodline called Nightmare Hydra. One of my creations," Yuki explained. "The pain you felt was your body accepting something far beyond what you were born with. But you survived."
Chester’s expression turned serious. "Why did you help me? You didn’t have to. You’re not my guardian angel."