A dark shadow split the air. Racing through the thick mist at an extreme speed was Kaisel, the shadow wyvern, carrying three figures on his back—Suho, Haein, and Sirka.0

Below them, the bubbling river of death twisted and churned. But before the river’s searing heat could even reach them, it was already far behind.0

I crossed the river so easily thanks to my mother… I should think about adding a wyvern to my army. They’re way more efficient than the clumsy dragonkin I have right now. Or maybe I should get Ragna to grow somehow…3

[Antares listens closely while pretending to be disinterested.]0

Though the Monarch tried to act indifferent, it was clear he was paying attention to Suho’s musings.0

“Suho,” Haein said, turning around to look at her son, “since we’re already in North Korea, why don’t I just take you directly to Woo Jinchul?”0

Her casual tone made Suho laugh. It sounded as though she was dropping him off at after-school tutoring on her way to do some grocery shopping. Then again, her vehicle—if the...0