Efreeti initially refused to leave the Molten Lava Lake, heading alone to Watchtower Port by the Volcanic Island on the Flash Sea, to awaken the volcano there for fear of enemies attempting to stop him.
First, he feared the adventurers; weak adventurers couldn't even beat a goblin, but strong adventurers could slay a dragon without a second thought. Second, he feared the Marid as Celestial Creatures seldom exist on the Material Plane. Lastly, he feared the bronze dragon, who as a Metal Dragon harbors a strong sense of justice, unlike the indifferent Colorful Dragon who remains uninvolved.
Given this situation, it wasn't surprising to Leon that the righteous female knight suddenly transformed into a bronze dragon. Although they barely spoke when they first met and were at a distance without time for a proper observation, he initially didn't see through the true identity of the female knight.
