[Name: Unnamed]
[Race: Celestial Fox]
[Rank: Eternal]
[Age: 0 Days]
[Level: 1]
[Strength: 6]
[Agility: 21]
[Speed: 25]
[Stamina: 16]
[Defense: 7]
[Mana: 38]
[Intelligence: 33]
[Charisma: 25]
[Strengths: Agile, Rapid Mana Recovery, High Mana Reserves]
[Weaknesses: Inexperience, Weak Defense, Energy Dependency]
…
“What is with these crazy numbers…?”
Kael blinked in surprise as he stared at the screen in front of him. Honestly, he didn’t even wish to recall his own stats when he was at level one, it was nothing short of embarrassing.
Even compared to Igni and Cirri, her stats were stronger, and the two Dragons could sense that.
“She is strong. Her Magic even fooled me.”
Igni commented.
“It is only because it was a type of Magic we did not understand.”
Cirri was quick to counter.
And Kael, who noticed the little Dragon’s jealousy, quickly picked her up and,
“Do you not like your little sister?”
He questioned in a tone as gentle as possible.
“She hurt Father.”
Cirri mumbled lightly, lowering her head.
“She was just playing with us. Do you not play with your brother?”
“But I do not hurt him.”
“That’s because you are a big sister. You are mature—she is a child, your little sister—so you would need to guide her.”
“But…”
Cirri lowered her head and,
“I am the little sister…”
She muttered in a low voice.
“So you wish to be her little sister?
Cirri, the Proud Dragon, will be her little sister’s little sister?”
Kael questioned with a playful look on his face, and in an instant, Cirri’s expression changed.
“Well, if that is what you want, the—”
“No!”
Cirri very quickly shook her head.
“I-I will be the big sister!”
“Good.”
Kael smiled as he patted Cirri’s head.
“And I am sure you will be the best big sister, just like how you are my best daughter, my little princess~”
“Y-Yes!”
Cirri nodded, her eyes brightening as she hugged her father as tightly as her little paws allowed her to.
Kael smiled at that—being hugged by his daughter gave him a different sense of relief.
“Father, we should name her.”
Suddenly, Igni spoke up, looking at Father with his amber eyes shining excitedly. It was clear what he wanted, and Kael, who saw his son looking at him like that, gave in almost instantly.
“Do you have a name in mind?”
“I do, Vitaria.”
“Vitaria, huh?”
“Yes. ‘Vital’ meaning life—I want my sister to have a long, happy life, and I will work hard to make it a reality.”
Igni explained excitedly, even thumping his chest. Kael smiled at that and gently patted Igni’s head.
“That is so thoughtful.”
Kael then turned towards the sleeping Fox and,
“She will be Vitaria from now on, and we will call her Vita.”
“Mmnm~”
As Igni, Cirri, and Kael stared at the little thing, she continued to snore, not caring about whatever was happening. Unconsciously, the three of them smiled—even Cirri.
Maybe her little sister wasn’t… that bad…
“I should place her in the Sanctuary.”
Kael muttered.
Time had passed—he also had to go have dinner with the Stormhold Family—and Vita was fast asleep. Not wanting to disturb her more than necessary, he gently picked her up and opened the Sanctuary.
However, as he willed it, instead of a semi-translucent Space Crack that usually appears, this time, a Portal similar to one that forms whenever he uses Ancient’s Call formed in front of him, making him frown in confusion.
“What is this…?”
He questioned out loud as his eyes turned golden.
[Sanctuary of the Ancients]
[Description:]
[The Sanctuary of the Ancients is a divine realm that ensures your Ancient’s absolute safety, comfort, and preservation, remaining inaccessible to all but its master.]
[Properties:]
[Eternal Soul Binding: The Sanctuary is permanently linked to your soul, accessible only to you and your Bonds. It is indestructible by external forces, but if you perish, the Sanctuary will collapse, releasing all stored beings into the world.]
[Divine Habitat: The Sanctuary automatically manifests the perfect environment for each creature within.]
[Empowered Rejuvenation: Ancients within the Sanctuary slowly regenerate their mana, stamina, and vitality, ensuring they return to battle at peak condition.]
[No Summoning Constraints: The summoned Ancients can return to the Sanctuary anytime they wish, allowing instant swapping during battles.]
[Restrictions:]
[Capacity Limit: The number of Dragons that can be stored depends on the tamer’s level.]
[Additional Features:]
[Sovereign’s Call: If you are in mortal danger, stored Bonds can instantly emerge to protect you.]
…
“Huh…?”
A frown appeared on Kael’s face.
This information was similar to his own Sanctuary, Dragon’s Nest.
Wanting to confirm his doubts, he tried to open the Sanctuary for Igni. This time, the familiar Translucent Space Crack appeared in front of him, and Kael read its information.
[Dragon’s Nest]
[Description:]
[The Dragon’s Nest is a personal, soul-bound pocket dimension for your Dragons. This isolated space adapts to the needs of its inhabitants, ensuring their safety and comfort while remaining inaccessible to anyone but the tamer.]
[Properties:]
[Soul Binding: The dimension is tied to your soul and can only be accessed by your Bonds. If you die, the dimension collapses, releasing all stored Dragons.]
[Adaptive Environment: The space automatically adjusts to match the natural habitat of the Dragons within, ensuring their comfort.]
[Sustained Rest: Dragons inside receive passive nourishment from ambient magical energy but cannot train, grow stronger, or develop new abilities while inside.]
[Restrictions:]
[Capacity Limit: The number of Dragons that can be stored depends on the tamer’s level.]
[Summoning Constraints: Once summoned, a Dragon must wait for 5 minutes before returning to the Sanctuary, preventing instant swapping.]
[Additional Features:]
[Emergency Summon: If you are in mortal danger, your Dragons can exit the Nest on their own to protect you.]
…
“Aren’t they the same…?”
Kael frowned.
“Does this mean that I have… two Sanctuaries now?”
The instant that thought appeared in his head, Kael’s expression changed.
If he has more Sanctuaries, doesn’t that mean…
He can have more Bonds…?
However, just as he thought about it,
Bzzzz
The Portal of the Sanctuary of the Ancients trembled lightly, and the Translucent Space Crack of the Dragon’s Nest trembled back, as if answering its call. And then,
Whoosh
The Dragon’s Nest rushed into the Sanctuary of the Ancients’ Portal and disappeared.
“Huh…?”
Kael blinked in surprise. He tried summoning the Dragon’s Nest again, but he couldn’t.
“Father…”
Igni called out.
Kael turned towards him, and the little Dragon pointed at the Portal in front of them.
“That place is calling me…”
“What…?”
Kael narrowed his eyes. He then started walking towards the Portal, and once he got closer, he carefully extended his hands towards it.
The moment he touched it, his hand passed through.
‘I can go in as well.’
He realized as he then entered the Portal. As he walked in, he saw a vast, empty space—white walls, white floor, and white ceiling. It was completely unremarkable, with no special features to note at all. The only things that stood out here were Kael himself and the Portal he came from.
‘It is different from the Dragon’s Nest.’
Kael muttered. Soon, however, he realized the issue and turned around.
“Cirri, come in.”
He ordered.
“Yes!”
Cirri nodded as she bravely flew towards her father, entering the Portal.
The moment the Sky Dragon stepped in, the vast white space began to change. The solid floor turned into a gentle, green garden. The walls melted away, revealing an endless sky filled with drifting golden clouds. Soft mist curled around little Cirri, carrying the fresh scent of rain while the gentle breeze carried her light body.
Kael blinked at the change. He slowly walked out of the Portal and glanced at Igni.
“Go in.”
He spoke as he himself carried Vita.
Igni walked into the Portal, and Kael, who followed behind him, then saw how the Space had adjusted itself for his Igni.
The Floor had turned similar to how it was in the Crucible. Igni himself had made himself comfortable in the pool of lava, while the temperature around his area had risen to suit him and make himself most comfortable.
And the Magical Transformation hadn’t stopped. Since Vita was now here, the space where Kael stood changed as well.
The floor, the walls, and the ceiling disappeared, turning into what seemed like outer space with countless stars around them. Golden-purple mist formed around them as their bodies floated effortlessly.
Kael, who was now floating in the air, glanced at his Bonds, who seemed a little too comfortable in their own separate environments. Soon, however, both Igni and Cirri flew towards him, wanting to spend more time with their father instead.
Now, all four of them were floating in outer space. The sight of little Dragons unable to control their bodies as they floated in a gravity-less region was nothing short of adorable.
Kael chuckled, but then,
“Father.”
Igni called out as he pointed at the white space that still hadn’t transformed yet.
Yes, the Sanctuary of the Ancients was still not full.
It could store more Bonds.