[Fire Dragon Bloodline Detected]
[Skill can be used.]
[Would you like to use on the selected target?]
Once again, he saw a familiar screen, and this time, he didn't stop.
The moment he willed it, allowing the System to use the Skill, he felt a rush of power surge through him, pooling in his hand. A faint golden light began to emit from his palm, tendrils of energy snaking their way across the egg's surface.
The egg reacted instantly.
Its red surface brightened, as if absorbing the golden energy Kael poured into it. Crimson streaks of light flared up, resembling veins of molten lava moving across its surface, forming complex patterns.
The air in the room grew heavier, and the temperature rose. The egg's red hue deepened; it was as if it was getting rid of all the impurities it had before. The glowing veins intensified, their light pulsating with a rhythm that felt alive.
Kael could feel more of his energy being drawn in, the heat radiating from the egg's surface growing increasingly intense. It was so scorching that it should have burned his hand, yet…
Instead, Kael felt a comforting sensation that brought a light smile to his face.
Kael then heard a heartbeat. It wasn't his; it belonged to the egg.
Suddenly, a bright, blinding light spread all over his room, and,
In front of Kael, lay an egg that didn't resemble what he had selected before.
[Draconic Awakening completed]
The egg no longer belonged to a Firefang Wyvern; it was now a Fire Dragon's Egg.
[Skill can be used.]
[Would you like to use on the target?]
Suddenly, another screen appeared in front of him, and Kael nodded again,
[To activate the Skill , drop your blood on the egg.]
Kael frowned. Soon, however, he nodded in understanding.
'I guess it makes sense; it wouldn't be a Blood Pact if there was no blood.'
But then another question appeared in his head.
'Am I supposed to bite my finger and let the blood drop?'
The moment that thought appeared, it was rejected.
What sane man would bite his finger to the point it starts bleeding?
Kael looked around, wanting to find an alternate method, and soon, his eyes fell on a wooden table with a bowl of fresh fruits on it. Right next to the fruit bowl, there was a knife.
Kael picked the knife and returned in front of the egg.
Hesitation was clear in his eyes.
Sure, he had gotten hurt and even bled quite a few times in his life, but he wasn't a fan of self-harm.
'I have no clue how those protagonists do it without thinking…'
He thought inwardly. Soon, however, he steeled his mind, and with an awkward movement, he lightly cut his finger and let the blood drop on the crimson egg.
His blood was instantly absorbed.
The egg hummed, reacting to Kael's blood.
[Blood Pact Formed Successfully.]
The System informed again.
And as if reacting to the System's message, a crack appeared on the egg.
Kael's breathing halted as the crack on the egg widened, its small fragments began falling away, each glowing with residual heat, and finally, a small snout peeked through.
Then, with a tiny, triumphant squeak, the little creature within pushed against the shell, breaking it apart piece by piece.
Kael leaned closer, for some reason, his heart started racing. When the last fragment of the egg fell and the little creature inside was finally visible, Kael's jaw dropped, and his eyes widened.
The little dragon that emerged from the egg was nothing short of enchanting.
His scales glistened in hues of fiery orange and deep crimson, casting a warm glow in the dim room. The spines along its back were darker than its scales.
Dragons were known for their ferociousness and strength, but the little dragon radiated an aura of playful innocence that melted Kael's heart.
His oversized, expressive ember eyes blinked up at Kael, full of curiosity and trust. They sparkled like gems, holding an intelligence and warmth that felt almost human.
His small, rounded snout curled into what Kael could only describe as a grin, revealing tiny, sharp teeth that were far more adorable than intimidating.
The dragon wobbled slightly as it took its first steps out of the egg, its short, sturdy limbs ending in tiny claws.
It stumbled forward on unsteady legs, but before it fell, Kael picked it up.
The little dragon laughed.
The sight was so adorable that Kael couldn't stop himself from chuckling softly.
"This thing is a dragon?"
He questioned out loud.
"Are they supposed to be this cute?"
He couldn't help but be surprised.
The dragon let out a soft, high-pitched "Guu~" before tilting his head, his ember eyes locked on Kael.
Kael murmured, his voice extremely soft and gentle.
The baby dragon snuggled against him, its plush belly pressing against Kael's chest. A soft purr-like sound escaped the dragon as Kael's hand reached its soft belly.
Kael chuckled as he gently rubbed its belly.
The dragon's purring intensified, and he let out a delighted "Nyuu~," squirming in Kael's arms.
"Ah~ Why are you so adorable~"
Kael questioned. With every passing second, his heart was taking damage.
Kael always thought that, unlike others, he wasn't a sucker for cute things, but only now did he realize how wrong he was.
'Fuck, I am a sucker…'
He had no choice but to admit, the little thing staring at him with his big ember eyes was simply too adorable for him to not fall on his knees.
Suddenly, the dragon let out a playful "Kyuu" and licked Kael's cheek with its small, warm tongue.
It was a critical hit!
Instinctively, he placed his forehead on the dragon's forehead, the two closed their eyes, embracing each other.
Kael heard a growl that came from the little dragon's stomach.