First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 266

Chapter 266: Azure Expanse

He sat slowly, the heavy chair creaking gently beneath his weight, and began carefully mulling over the documents.

Maps filled with markings, reports of sightings, and descriptions of suspicious activities—all spoke clearly of rising tension, a subtle yet definite shift suggesting deeper, hidden threats lurking just beneath the surface.

Eldric’s brows knitted together deeply, his eyes narrowing as he processed each piece of information, the weight of potential danger steadily mounting within him.

He sighed deeply, whispering quietly to himself, "Just what exactly are you planning, damn demons? And why did the Insanity Creed suddenly appear now, of all times?"

As Eldric continued his meticulous examination, elsewhere within the mansion, the atmosphere shifted distinctly.

Seraph’s chamber was peaceful, bathed in gentle sunlight filtering through gauzy curtains. The young girl sat silently on the chair beside the window, wrapped in a simple gown, her green hair cascading softly around her shoulders.

Her expression was quiet, gentle, yet carried deep sadness within her green eyes.

She gazed out the window, the view offering vibrant gardens, blossoming flowers, and peaceful fountains. Yet none of these serene sights penetrated her quiet melancholy.

Her slender fingers gently traced patterns upon the table, her mind heavy with memories too painful and raw to express.

Silence reigned within the chamber, heavy yet comforting. Seraph had slowly grown accustomed to the peace, the safety offered by the Helstorm Estate.

Yet a deeper, hidden part of her soul remained uncertain, fractured by traumas she could not yet voice.

She had been waiting for the one ray of sunshine in her bleak life for the past few days, yet she saw no one coming. Turning her head towards the gate with a hopeful look in her eyes, she softly muttered to herself, "O...r...ion... la...te?"

She had trouble voicing her words, yet she practiced daily so when an opportunity to talk with Orion arrived she wouldn’t miss it.

A vast azure expanse stretched endlessly in every conceivable direction, a boundless realm devoid of any landmarks, filled only with gently swirling azure gas.

The ethereal currents flowed in serene harmony, forming delicate patterns that shimmered with an almost hypnotic rhythm.

This was Orion’s Sea of Consciousness—now strangely unfamiliar, transformed into a dreamlike domain without edges or limitations.

Amidst the infinite stillness, a subtle shift occurred. Two eyes—luminous, aware, and filled with confusion—slowly opened, casting faint golden rays through the serene blue mist.

Yet there was no physical body attached to these eyes; Orion found himself floating gently as a flickering golden flame, his form ethereal, delicate, and subtly shimmering with life energy.

For a moment, Orion’s awareness was hazy, fragmented. He blinked, attempting to process the surreal sensation of being reduced to mere consciousness.

"W-what’s happening...?" he thought, his voice echoing softly within his own mind, reverberating gently through the azure void.

Carefully, Orion examined himself—only to realize he was no longer flesh and blood, but merely a fragile, flickering flame.

An understanding dawned slowly, bringing clarity tinged with interest. This gentle flame was the Life Fire he had struggled so long to ignite, now fully formed and burning steadily within his Sea of Consciousness.

"Did I wake up prematurely, before my evolution finished?" Orion wondered, puzzled yet fascinated. "Maybe igniting the Life Fire triggered my awakening sooner than expected."

Attempting to make sense of his strange situation, he tried focusing outward, attempting to sense the world beyond his Sea of Consciousness.

Yet no matter how much he strained, there was nothing—no sensations, no external sounds, no control whatsoever over his physical body. Frustration briefly surged through him, only to be quickly replaced by calm acceptance.

"Seems I’m completely disconnected from my physical self," Orion acknowledged silently. "Well, no use worrying about it now."

Deciding to move instead, Orion willed his ethereal flame-form to move through the infinite blue expanse. But his flame merely flickered slightly, stubbornly remaining in place.

Realization dawned quickly. "Right... I’m not even a fully formed soul yet. Just an ignited Life Fire. I suppose movement is still beyond my current state."

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