we dismounted the mech to be introduced to a crimson dragon
"lianna who is this" the dragon said
"the guy that saved me and my squadrons life his knowledge is incredible" the girl known as lianna said as she removed her helmet to reveal a beautiful ash blond hair it looked amazing on her she turned to me and i saw her emerald eyes
"please come" she told me i nodded and followed her and we ran into a woman in her late thirties or early forties and she looked as gorgeous as lianna so i assumed she was the mother
"mother" lianna called confirming my suspicions
"ah my dear who is this" the woman said
"my squad's savior if it wasn't for his advice we would all be dead" lianna said
"being well informed of your enemy is important when you fight them then you know their weaknesses and more importantly their strengths" i said
"that is a wise analogy i am gabriella goldenstein" gabriella said
"it is the biggest pleasure to make your acquaintance" i said
"follow me i'll take you to my husband" gabriella said lianna nodded and i knew i would be dragged along
we arrived at a set of double doors a guard at each side the guard immediately nodded
"mistress gabriella, lady lianna, and a guest are here to see you lord goldenstein" the guard called
"send them in" a voice called and they entered to see a bearded man in his forties
"ah welcome please come in" the man said wearing a charming and genuine smile
"rey has told me what has occurred and i am confused but grateful to you for saving my daughter and her squad my name is benjamin von goldenstein current head of the goldenstein family" benjamin said
"it is an honor to meet you lord goldenstein" i said
"please call me ben your a guest here" ben said
"if that is what you wish" i said he nodded
"now as for your reward i am willing to sponsor you and give you everything you need for your gear" benjamin said
"i'd be much appreciated ben" i said he smiled
"excellent" ben said
"he can be my partner that kills to birds with one stone" lianna spoke up before turning towards me
"that is if you want to work with me" she said i smiled
"i'd love to" i said this caused the whole family to smile
"well then as my daughters partner that makes you an honorary part of the family" ben said
"i am thankful for the warm welcome" i said
"then as tradition states it is the male that bonds with the dragon so i will get you to the grounds as soon as possible so you can get to work on the gear itself" ben said
"yes sir" i said
"good luck" gabriella said
little did they know if i failed to gain a dragon ruler i could care less i would just use two cores instead of three i always plan in advance after all