Logan smiled to himself, feeling a step closer to his dream of owning a dragon. Rubina, however, was quick to point out that Drakes were not dragons—they were a weaker subspecies, smaller in size and far less powerful.
Despite her comment, Logan was satisfied with the creature he had acquired. He was confident it would grow into a powerhouse, capable of rivaling even Scorch and Zephyr in strength.
Climbing onto its back, Logan chose to conserve Zephyr's energy to ensure the group could maintain their top speed. The four of them waved to the king and the entourage gathered to see them off.
Two knights on wyverns accompanied them, ready to guide the group through the canyon that would lead them back to Megyeszorosz. From there, they planned to head south, traveling as far as possible until they reached a city where they could finally rest.
