Lucius rubbed Argentis' back, feeling the beast shudder, a clear sign of lingering pain. "As I said, don't worry. This is only the beginning."
Lucius then smirked. "So let's start with another hack, shall we?"
Argentis's silver eyes widened in sheer disbelief. Another one?!
Argentis instinctively growled, shifting uncomfortably. Its new wings, still unfamiliar, twitched as if trying to prepare for another wave of agony.
Lucius scoffed at the reaction. "Oh, don't give me that look. It's for your own good."
Argentis let out a guttural sound, part protest, part exhausted acceptance.
Lucius clicked his tongue, unimpressed. "Come on, you're acting like I'm torturing you. You should be thanking me for this."
Argentis's breath hitched. Thanking him?!
Lucius ignored the look of disbelief in the beast's eyes and paced around it, observing.
