First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263: Leaving the Forest

He turned slowly, casting a final cold glance upon the pitiful remains of his interrogation. Without another word, Eldric dissolved into a bolt of lightning, streaking back toward Orion, Selene, and the others.

His heart now heavier, filled with determination to protect his grandson at all costs—especially from enemies as twisted and dangerous as the Insanity Creed. frёewebnoѵēl.com

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Selene stood quietly near the carriage, her eyes sharp and attentive, occasionally glancing toward Orion’s unconscious draconic body sprawled awkwardly inside.

The carriage groaned under the strain of Orion’s massive three-meter frame, clearly not designed to accommodate such a large and imposing form.

The wood creaked audibly, and its sides bulged outward slightly—a testament to Orion’s transformed size and weight.

Fiora and Rina hovered anxiously by the carriage’s side, Fiora’s usually composed demeanor now shaken visibly. Her draconic hands trembled slightly as she gently touched Orion’s scales, her eyes filled with deep, tender worry.

Rina stood close by, her quiet presence a source of silent reassurance, though her gaze remained distant, haunted by the intensity of recent events.

Magi, meanwhile, sat quietly off to one side, his breathing steadying as the tension gradually eased. The small bunny nestled atop his shoulder, its fur finally settling after the chaos.

Lucan and Edgar exchanged quiet, wary glances as they sensed the sudden resurgence of familiar mana signatures deep within the forest—the very signatures of the two kidnappers Selene had clearly incinerated.

However, they both chose to stay put, guided by Selene’s silent command to remain vigilant beside Orion.

After a tense silence, a sharp crack of lightning echoed through the air, heralding Eldric’s swift return.

He materialized from the bolt of lightning with a subtle exhale, his expression now markedly calm, carrying an air of satisfaction that slightly alleviated the tension gripping the group.

Selene immediately turned to face him, her brows knitted tightly in confusion. "Old man," she began, her voice edged with bafflement, "I’m absolutely certain I incinerated those two thoroughly. How in the world did they come back to life?"

Eldric shook his head slowly, clearly as perplexed as she was, his voice calm yet tinged with lingering irritation. "I tried to extract that information from them, but even they had no idea. They seemed genuinely baffled by their revival."

Selene’s eyes darkened thoughtfully, her sharp intellect quickly considering possibilities. "Strange," she murmured softly. "This sort of reversal isn’t common. Perhaps another power was involved..."

Eldric nodded quietly, his attention now drifting toward Orion. His brows furrowed slightly in astonishment, noticing Orion’s condition had improved noticeably within the short time since his departure.

Eldric approached the carriage carefully, reaching out to gently probe Orion’s body with a delicate thread of mana.

His eyes widened fractionally, barely hiding his shock as he quietly realized the astonishing rate at which Orion’s body was transforming.

Orion’s internal injuries were healing rapidly, his foundation improving at an unprecedented pace despite the damage it held. Yet Eldric kept his discovery carefully concealed, maintaining a calm exterior as he withdrew his hand quietly.

Turning swiftly, he issued clear, calm instructions. "Lucan, bring Fiora and Rina back to the mansion immediately with Orion. Ensure no one else sees his condition—this information must remain strictly confidential."

Lucan nodded respectfully, quickly stepping forward to secure the carriage, making preparations for their quiet and discreet return.

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