A certain disturbance was occurring in the easternmost point of the northern continent, in the port city of Ribenda in Meltor. In fact, though it was a port city, the northern sea currents were so rough that it was difficult for ships to make it to them. It was common for boats and large passenger ships to go down in stormy weather off the coast, so this port was usually empty.

However, today was an exception, as a special guest had arrived. Everyone wanted to see the sea serpent of legend, despite the tight security. The residents were in awe. Dragons were entirely unlike the petty monsters of land.

“Back off! This is the army!”

“Anyone who approaches any further will be arrested!”

Beyond the guard’s perimeter, Theo sighed in relief as he finally set foot on his homeland for the first time in ages.

“This is why I wanted a discreet entrance.”

Sea dragons might be half the size of other dragons, but they were far from discreet. Aquilo’s sinuous form had created twenty meter tall waves as she carried Theo to shore. But unlike tsunamis, she let them dissipate harmlessly before they could crash into the port. However, the spectacle was inev...