"And if by some miracle we did, then it was still impossible for Namari to absorb mana from mana stone while giving birth, and if she somehow was able to then,
It would have been the birth of the second 'Dragon progenitor',"
"Although, it's unfortunate that our grandson couldn't become the second dragon progenitor he still achieved seventy percent of the dragon progenitor potential which is already amazing compared to me,
And Namari, so don't feel down, Belinda," Ruston tries to cheer Belinda up, seeing her getting all quiet, thinking that she feels bad that her grandson was not able to achieve his true potential.
Belinda who heard him just shook her head and said, "It's not because of that although it is still sad that our grandson could not become the progenitor, it is still better than letting Namari die,
"I'm just thinking if you were not here, our only daughter would have died in the process of giving birth, and that just...just," Before Belinda could complete her word, a hand wrapped around her shoulder, hugging her.
"Indeed, life is truly unpredictable. We don't know what can happen when and how, but don't worry, as long as I'm alive, I will protect my family with my life," Ruston, who was expecting Belinda to hug back or nod, didn't receive anything like that.
"Of course, you should; after all, you are the strongest in the family," Belinda said while getting out of Ruston's arms.
Ruston just shook his head and thought inwardly, "What a tsundere she is. Can't even say something like 'I know you would, my love.'" Before Ruston could continue with his complaint, he noticed movement in the direction of Namari cave.
"Ah, it looks like Gracen is taking grandson home while Namari is recovering," Ruston observed.
Belinda nodded and said, "It does. We should also go back now. After all, there are many, people who are dying to ask questions back in the castle."
"You go back. I'll stay here until Namari recovers," Ruston said.
'He has become too much overprotective since that day,' Belinda thought to herself.
Belinda just sighed and disappeared while saying, "It is not your fault that father-in-law died, so don't blame yourself."
The surroundings of Ruston turn deadly silent, and suddenly, the day, which was as bright as it could be, turned as dark as it could ever be.
Just as instantly, the surroundings of Ruston change also turn normal as fast as they change.
Ruston brought his hand close to the scar on his face and said while feeling its familiar texture,
"I'm not."
**Ryan POV**
"Huh, where am I now?" Ryan murmured as he stirred awake, shaking off the remnants of grogginess
"Was I not in some kind of cave with my new fox father and dragon mother? Did they bring me here when I fell asleep?"
Ryan surveyed his surroundings and realized he was lying in a luxurious bed that comfortably accommodated 2 to 4 people. The room, adorned in striking black and red hues, exuded a sharp, clinical vibe that was unmistakably medieval.
"Wow, am I in some kind of 5-star hotel," Ryan remarked while trying to stand on his feet.
"Ah, right, I am not in my human body anymore," he reminded himself.
"Hmm, it feels like I'm some kind of dog rather than a dragon,"
"I wonder what I looked like," Ryan looked around, trying to find if there was a mirror in the room somewhere.
"There is it," Ryan spotted a full-body mirror in the corners of the room; he made his way to the edge of the bed and carefully climbed down.
After reaching in front of the mirror, he looked at his reflection.
A baby dragon stood in front of the mirror, measuring about 2 feet tall. Its scales were a bright, sunny white, shimmering softly, while its red eyes, featuring delicate slits, gave it an adorable, inquisitive look. A small horn sat atop its head, and tiny wings unfurled gracefully on its back. Adding to its charm was a little tail that wagged gently, making the entire sight utterly cute and enchanting.
"Hmm,"
"Not bad I say," Ryan said while posing in front of the mirror.
CREEK
Just as Ryan was posing in front of the mirror, the door opened behind him, and a man walked into the room.
Ryan stopped posing and looked back to see who it was, 'oh, it's that man from the cave. Who is my father, What was his name again,' Ryan mused inwardly.
"You are awake," Gracen said with a smile and started walking toward him.
'Ohh right his name was Gracen,'
Gracen approached Ryan and bent down to scoop him up into his arms.
"You looked confused," Gracen said after observing Ryan.
'Of course, I do you idiot,' Ryan thought inwardly.
"Well, I want to explain it to you, but Namari would be mad that I did it without her, and naming you is also out of option," Gracen said while walking toward the bed with Ryan in his arms.
'And what am I supposed to do with that information or do I need to tell him what to do I mean I can talk but can dragons who are just born do, I can also walk after just being born and he might have also seen me or would have thought that I walked down from bed and he didn't make a big deal out of it so maybe I can also talk,' Ryan thought.
Gracen, who reached the bed, sat on the edge of it and placed Ryan in front of him.
"There is nothing much we can do since Namari isn't here,
Why don't you try and call me Dad in the meantime?