Two weeks after the war at Sarga...
Nobuharu sat deep in the cave of dragons, now occupied by only one dragon—the one that he had tamed earlier.
He sat in a meditating posture with his eyes closed, meditating with specified breathing patterns and techniques.
Then he heard footsteps approaching, but did not worry about whom it was, as he sensed no threat from the person, even with his eyes closed, deep in the dark cave.
"Congratulations, Nobuharu," came a familiar voice from the entrance of the cave. "You are ready," he said.
Though Nobuharu didn't have to, he opened his eyes to see who it was, and it was none other than King Ino.
The Druid King widened his eyes in shock as he saw Nobuharu's now red-glowing eyes pop open in the darkness of the deep cave.
"I learned from the best," said Nobuharu as he came forth, coming towards the entrance of the cave.