First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274: Time Passing

Each rare ingredient acquired or promising alchemical formula discovered deepened her hope, though ultimate success eluded her persistent grasp.

Despite her frequent absences, Selene regularly returned to briefly assess Orion’s condition personally, her expression always calm yet filled with quiet worry and determination.

Each return filled the mansion with brief reassurance, reminding everyone of her unwavering dedication.

In this manner, eight full months passed quietly yet inexorably since the day Orion had fallen unconscious.

The Helstorm estate continued moving forward, sustained by the collective determination, loyalty, and quiet strength of its inhabitants. They remained patiently hopeful, silently preparing themselves for the day Orion finally awakened.

Then, on one seemingly ordinary day, sunlight spilled gently through Orion’s room, bathing the expansive space in comforting warmth.

Birds sang melodiously outside, their cheerful melodies filtering softly through slightly parted curtains.

Within, Orion’s imposing draconic form lay motionless upon the reinforced bed, breathing slow, rhythmic, and steady—an unchanged sight witnessed countless times over the past months.

Yet something subtly shifted in that quiet moment. Orion’s eyelids twitched faintly, barely noticeable at first. Gradually, almost imperceptibly, his eyes slowly fluttered open, golden pupils gleaming softly with gentle awareness and curiosity.

A quiet groan escaped Orion’s throat, deep yet barely audible, as he gradually regained consciousness.

His mind felt clouded and strangely heavy, awareness returning slowly, piece by piece as he felt his Soul fusing with his Body. Confusion briefly dominated his thoughts—he blinked softly, momentarily uncertain of his surroundings.

The familiar furnishings, comforting warmth, and gentle sunlight swiftly dispelled Orion’s initial confusion.

Relief washed softly through him, recognizing the familiar safety of his own room within the Helstorm estate. Yet, his limbs felt strangely heavy and sluggish, as though unused for far too long.

Slowly, carefully, Orion moved his powerful draconic limbs, testing their responsiveness. Muscles creaked softly, stiff and sore from prolonged inactivity, yet he gradually succeeded in regaining control.

Quietly exhaling a deep breath, Orion shifted his massive draconic body into a more comfortable position, gradually easing the lingering stiffness from his muscles.

As he lay there quietly, fragments of memories slowly emerged—vivid flashes of intense combat, powerful enemies, and his risky evolution within the heat of battle.

Orion’s heart tightened briefly, recalling the immense strain he’d willingly placed upon himself to protect everyone he cherished.

Orion quietly examined his body, gently tracing the smooth, reinforced scales with thoughtful contemplation. His awareness shifted inward, first carefully looking at his Sea of Consciousness.

It had become far denser than before, but he could also see visible cracks at its edges. However, his sturdy SoC was holding strong against collapse.

Then he shifted his focus and looked at the rest of his body—mana channels lay there cracked and battered, clearly having been damaged during that battle.

"Seems I’ve finally returned," Orion murmured quietly, voice deep yet faint from prolonged silence. "But... how long have I been asleep?"

He slowly sat upright, each movement careful lest he destroy something. Looking around, he noted the empty room, a gentle smile forming on his lips.

Clearly, everyone had diligently cared for him during his prolonged slumber, yet they currently remained unaware of his awakening.

"Six to eight months, hmm..." Orion guessed thoughtfully, estimating roughly based on the amount of time he had been awake inside the SoC as his Life Fire. "This is much, much sooner than what Asteraxa told me. Was she scaring me?"

[Ara~ You haven’t even woken up properly and are already doubting me? I’m 100% correct in my analysis. Something drastic has happened to you without any of us knowing about it.]

Orion smiled softly, feeling a warmth in his heart at hearing Asteraxa’s teasing voice once again.

Despite her flirtatious and sometimes mischievous attitude, she had become a comforting and familiar presence during his months of isolation within his Sea of Consciousness.

"Something drastic?" Orion mused aloud, gently flexing his draconic claws and watching how the muscles rippled smoothly beneath his glossy scales. "You may be right, Asteraxa. My body certainly feels different—far more resilient than I expected after such prolonged inactivity."

Orion’s lips curled into a wry smile, eyes glinting warmly with amusement. "It seems keeping you entertained is becoming my specialty." freewebnoveℓ.com

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