Archer turned around to see a delicate-looking boy around his age looking at him. He raised his hand with a smile. ''My name is Aeris Redcliffe. It's good to meet the boy behind all the rumors.''
Looking at the boy's outstretched hand, Archer carefully scrutinized him. Jet-black short hair framed his face, and he had an innocent smile. However, what truly captivated his gaze were the boy's striking red eyes.
They were a deep crimson shade and sparkled with an unusual intensity. He blinked, momentarily taken aback, but then extended his hand, initiating the introduction: "Archer Wyldheart."
''Yes, I know your name. I'm from a kingdom in the far south called Dunespire. My Grandmother sent me to the Starlight Academy to make friends. So here I am.''
''So you decided to approach the dragon minding his own business?'' Archer asked with a raised eyebrow.
