Naga returned to his human form, but what happened next... well, let's just say it was definitely a curveball.
Without any warning, he wrapped his arms around me in a bear hug that lifted me off the ground.
"From now on, you're my little brother!" he declared, a booming laugh escaping him that made everyone else freeze.
I froze too, not out of fear but sheer bewilderment. It wasn't every day that one of Mythica's most powerful and intimidating gods suddenly became... affectionate? "W-what?" was all I could muster, my arms flailing helplessly as he squeezed me like I was some sort of divine stress ball.
Jiuge, who had been watching in complete shock, leaned over to Agnos, whispering loudly, "I preferred the cold, aloof Naga. This... this version is terrifying. He looks like he's about to eat Carl."
