The next day.
Russell had risen early, even foregoing his knight's morning training, and had Black Oil Dragon Ross come to fetch him, carrying him towards the direction of Red Castle.
Pseudo-Harpy Dragon Hape stayed in the manor to recuperate, waiting for new feathers to grow and replace the scorched ones.
Unicorn Polly transformed into a streak of golden lightning, landing on Russell's forehead.
This was the Mark of the Thunder Lord, where tiny bolts of lightning flitted across it, making Russell appear like a true god on earth, elevating his aura immensely.
As they passed Fluorescent Castle, Russell signaled Ross to land.
"Roar!"
"Chirp chirp!"
Ross landed in front of the gates, while Ros the Clay Dragon, perched atop the tower, immediately stared intently at Ross, declaring that this was its territory.
