Wang Yu, Diana, and Thalassos continued toward the merfolk dominion. In time, Sieg and Noelle also stepped forth from the Seed of Eden's pocket dimension, joining the conversation as the ever-talkative Diana spoke of the Endless Sea while their vessel cut steadily toward its destination.0

They had agreed beforehand that, unless it were absolutely necessary, Sieg and Noelle would refrain from fighting or revealing their true might. Ordinary threats were to be handled by Wang Yu and Avia, lest the Dragon God take notice and descend with divine retribution.0

Only against legends would Sieg be forced to intervene. After all, their very confidence in daring to set foot upon the Isle of Dragons rested upon him.0

Now clad in living dragon armor and reinforced by formidable magitech armaments, Sieg possessed power far beyond the ken of ordinary legends. What lay above that threshold was uncertain, yet even a lord of flame—an Elemental Lord of legend—had fallen swiftly before him.0

So long as Sieg did not unveil the full breadth of his draconic strength, the Dragon God could not...0