A blinding light assaulted me as I gradually opened my eyes. It's unusually bright today; did the Dragon adjust the lighting in the room? I tried to cover my eyes with my palm, but my arms were heavy and I couldn't lift it, so I waited. I waited to allow my eyes to adjust to the blinding light.The image that met me took me by surprise.I was lying on a hard surface, surrounded by tall trees whose leaves were whirling in the wind, the sun shining through every time the leaves stirred. I looked around me at the leaves, trees, grass, and flowers.My heart was racing, and I couldn't believe my eyes.Despite my aching body, which is so unfamiliar to me, I tried my hardest to sit up. I'm truly experiencing something I haven't experienced in a long time. I brushed against the ground, the rocks, the grass, and even the mushrooms nearby."Ha ha ha," I laughed, elated and amused. I was able to break free from the seal!! After a very long time!"Hahahahahaha" I cannot help myself from laughing out loud, if anybody saw me, they might think I'm crazy. I checked my hand and my body, I even pinched myself to check if it was real.As I looked around, I noticed a piece of paper rolled up beside me like a royal letter. I opened it and read the contents[Caden's Last willTo my Junior,If you're reading this, it means you've successfully freed the White Dragon, and I'm grateful for that. It also means you're from Earth, like me, and somehow ended up here. I'm sure you have a lot of questions, and I'll do my best to answer them in this will.So, 25 years ago, I was just a regular gym instructor back on Earth. Something happened, though—I'm not really sure what—but I ended up reincarnated in this new world. I decided to move on from Earth and live as Caden here, with my new parents. But unlike Earth, this world is dangerous. My parents were killed by a rogue Dragon that attacked our village. It burned everything down, and I barely escaped by hiding in a cave.I stayed hidden in that cave, terrified of the monsters in the forest, and nearly starved to death. Just when I thought I couldn't survive anymore, a group of mercenaries showed up and hid in the cave one night. One of them found me and helped me out. They became like a second family to me, and I trained with them, going on missions together.Then, while on a mission, we found a boy in the forest. He was so skinny, he looked like he'd died already. I couldn't ignore him, so I helped him, just like my mercenary family had helped me. Turns out, he was from Earth too. His name was William Shnyder, a 15-year-old boy who'd been unexpectedly transported to this world with his original body.I helped William adjust to this new world and taught him how to survive. The kid was something else—within a year, he was already amazing with a spear and even learned some magic. When I asked how he did it, he told me about the system.As time went on, we became a team. For some reason, I gained access to the system too, and we both learned new skills. Everything was going fine until one day, we met two Dragons who offered to take us as disciples.I was hesitant, especially after my bad experience with Dragons, but when I saw the rage in William's eyes, I knew something about Dragons made him angry. Despite that, he accepted the offer. I didn't fully understand why, but I trusted him and followed his lead.I trained with the White Dragon, and William trained with the Black Dragon, the so-called king of Dragons. I'll admit, I was a little jealous, but I figured William deserved it more since he was so talented. The White Dragon turned out to be a great teacher, strict but kind, and we got along better than I expected.Then one night, William told me to meet him outside the Dragon territory. We ended up in a dark bar in a Dragon-protected village, where he revealed something that completely shocked me. The people in the bar were all Dragon disciples, and they were plotting to wipe out all Dragons. I didn't know why, but I knew I couldn't just sit by and let it happen.Fortunately, they weren't starting the plan right away, so I had time to prepare. Along the way, I met some other anti-conspiracy Dragon disciples, including Mirlene, the only woman I've ever loved in both of my lives. She was also a reincarnator like me but she doesn't have a magic core, but her Dragon master who adopted her since she was a child, a Blue Dragon, still cared for her. I didn't understand everything about the Dragons adopting humans, but I knew they didn't do it with malicious intent, so I couldn't support William's plan.Then, I heard some unsettling news: the Dragon King had passed away. That meant the plan to wipe out all Dragons had started, but the Dragons didn't seem worried at all. Instead, they started electing representatives to fight in a battle royal to choose a new king. They were more excited than anything else.My White Dragon master was one of the candidates, and I knew I had to save him. So, I came up with a plan—something called the Dragon seal. I was hoping Mirlene would be the one to break it, so I could give her my mana core as a reward, along with the contract I had with my master. This way, I'd ensure her protection.If you're not Mirlene, that's fine. If you defeat my master, he'll become your master too. But here's the thing: our contract isn't like the others. It was made on equal terms. I have the option to leave or break it anytime, but he doesn't. That was his way of showing me I could trust him, especially after I told him about how my parents were attacked by his kind. I hope you understand the contract. It's something we made when I was still weak. It binds my life to him, meaning he'll always show up when I'm in danger or if I call for him. It's like a familiar contract—you can communicate with him telepathically, but whether he responds is up to him.I'm leaving this behind not just to explain things, but to tell my master why I did what I did. I know he might hate me for it, but all I wanted was to protect him. If William is still alive, please keep your distance from him. Protect my master. Thanks for granting my final wish. ]So, wait—there are more reincarnators and transmigrators around here?I squinted and focused really hard, trying to find some sort of link. Sure enough, I felt it—like a little string connecting me straight to the White Dragon. Alright, here goes nothing. I concentrated even harder and sent a message down that invisible thread."Have you read the will?"I waited. And waited. And... waited some more.Nothing. Absolutely nothing.I was starting to feel like this Dragon was giving me the cold shoulder."Hey! After all I did to free you, you're just gonna leave me stranded in the middle of a forest? What kind of gratitude is that?!"Still nothing.sighI rolled my eyes, stood up, and dusted myself off. Guess I'm on my own with this one.I read it... double-check your spatial dimension.When I finally got a response through the string, my heart almost jumped out of my chest.Is it because of the distance? Maybe that's why it took him so long to reply? Is this like when your Wi-Fi just refuses to cooperate?I didn't bother overthinking it and just followed the Dragon's instructions, only to realize that my spatial dimension was completely full.I peeked inside and saw a bunch of bags. I pulled one out, and it was filled to the brim with gold and gems!Wow, this Dragon really knows what he's doing. He packed everything into bags first to save space in my dimension. Clever.After silently giving a little praise to the totally unsentimental Dragon, I stuffed the bag back into my spatial dimension.-Dragon's POV back inside the seal before they sparI listened intently as the human spoke, intrigued by her story. Her life on this place she calls Earth, her confusion about being reincarnated, and the way she had fallen asleep while writing a story only to wake up in this world—all of it was a strange puzzle. I had seen many things in my long life, but her tale was something unique.When she revealed that she had no memory of how she ended up here and asked, "Why me? What's my purpose?" I found myself contemplating the nature of existence. Humans, with their fleeting lives, were always questioning their purpose. It was a cycle I had witnessed countless times."Purpose..." I began, reflecting on the complexity of it all. "We all find it eventually, though some of us take longer than others to realize it. Even dragons don't always know what they're meant to do. We're all just trying to figure it out as we go."Her eyes softened at my words, and I could sense a small bit of comfort in her, though she still carried the weight of confusion. It was not an easy thing to be thrust into a new world without understanding why or how.We continued our training, the human now adjusting to her new abilities. The magic core she lacked when I first encountered her seemed to have been replaced by a strange resilience and power. I watched her wield the whip sword that appeared in her hand with a mixture of skill and frustration. Her mana was replenished through my breath, which she had learned to channel, but her attacks remained weak in comparison to mine."Let's spar," she said, her voice filled with determination. The fire of challenge in her eyes reminded me of the resolve humans often displayed, even when facing overwhelming odds.I didn't hesitate, raising my own weapon, watching as she attempted to strike. But it was clear from the start that I was far more experienced. I raised a barrier without even breaking a sweat, and her attacks were effortlessly blocked.She tried again, this time with more force, but it still wasn't enough. The barrier held firm, and her frustration grew. I could feel the weight of her growing self-doubt, the sting of not being able to surpass her limitations."Humans tend to rely on weapons to compensate for their weaknesses," I said, watching her movements carefully. I saw her frustration and knew that I had to challenge her in other ways. My words were an attempt to make her see that her current approach was misguided. The weapon could only be as effective as the person wielding it, and without experience, it was just a tool.When she mentioned her master, I couldn't help but express my surprise. "Really? My bad, ladies in my time were only used to produce male heirs; if a woman is unable to have a male child, she is condemned or wasted."She seemed taken aback. "Wait, hold up, You're telling me that in your time, women were only good for making male heirs? And if they couldn't do that, they were 'condemned or wasted'?!"I nodded solemnly, knowing that this was how things had been in my age. "Yeah, that's how it went. The strong ones had to make sure there were future generations to take over,"Her shock was palpable, her expression twisting into one of disbelief. "You... really think that's okay?"I was surprised by her reaction. To me, it had always been a simple truth, a natural order. But I could see that her perspective was different, perhaps more enlightened than my own.She continued, voice firm. "I get that your culture is different, but, like... that's messed up, even for dragons. People—especially women—are so much more than just their ability to have kids, right?"I paused, processing her words. "Hmm... That's true. But the legacy, the future of our kind, that's important. I mean... I don't think anyone would just throw away a person for being a person... just for not doing one thing."There was a long pause, and I felt something shift between us. She wasn't just a confused, lost soul in this world—she was beginning to challenge my beliefs as well. It was... unexpected, but oddly refreshing.To lighten the mood, I smirked, a teasing glint in my eyes. "But you know... if you ever have a kid, no pressure or anything, but I do hope it's a future ruler of the dragons. Could use some strong heirs around here."The words were meant as a joke, but she froze, blinking at me with wide eyes. Before I could clarify or retract, I didn't know what to do, and my body just did what it thought was right—instantly, I slashed her neck with the sword I held.Her eyes widened in shock, and the next thing I knew, she collapsed.When she awoke, her voice was sharp, full of indignation. "Really? You just slashed me and act like it's no big deal?"She shook her head, exasperated, and I could see the flicker of annoyance in her eyes. But beneath that frustration, there was a spark of determination. I knew that this moment, though harsh, would push her forward. Sometimes, a person needed to be jolted out of their comfort zone, even if the method was... unconventional.And as I watched her, still rubbing her neck in mild annoyance, I couldn't deny that there was something about her that stirred a softness within me. Something that made me want to see her succeed. It was strange, but in a way that felt... right. I was drawn to her in ways I hadn't expected, feelings I couldn't fully understand. I'd never had such thoughts about anyone, let alone a human, but with her, it felt different.I would watch her grow, whether she liked it or not. And, in my own way, I would be there to guide her—though she might not always appreciate it.-During the fightThe moment the barrier lifted, I sensed her movement—her presence sharp and focused. A surge of mana emanated from her, and before I could fully prepare, she released the swords. They rained down on me, sharp and deadly. Some failed to penetrate my thick scales, but others sank deep into my flesh, impaling me. The pain was unbearable, and I staggered, my breath faltering. The force of the swords interrupted my ability to recharge my breath, and I cursed under my breath. I could feel the storm's lightning coursing through me, amplified by the swords lodged in my body. My muscles locked with each strike.I had never been in such a vulnerable position before. The storm raged on, relentless and unforgiving, and I felt my strength waning. Every bolt of lightning intensified the damage, every strike from the storm feeling like it might be my last. My body was battered, and I lay there, gasping, groaning with each blow, my once sturdy form now weakened.But then, through the haze of pain, I felt her—felt her heartache. I felt the hesitation in her actions, the weight of the moment pressing down on her. Her heart raced, and I knew it wasn't just me suffering now; it was her too. I knew I had to do something, She worked hard to get here, and I know she can defeat me.What exactly are you up to? The storm is almost over; all that's left is for you to deliver the final blow.I closed my eyes when I saw her walk towards me, I couldn't look. I braced myself, preparing for the end. Then, I felt the blade sank into me. I didn't know what to think at first. The pain was unimaginable, but as it pierced my heart, I felt something else, something foreign. The bond that had formed between us, something I had been too afraid to name, grew stronger. In that moment, I realized something I had never understood before.She cared. She cared for me, despite everything. She might not know it yet, but she did. Her emotions, her resolve, her hesitation—she wasn't just fulfilling a task. I knew something had changed. And as the world faded, I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever understand the feelings that had begun to stir within me.