First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System-Chapter 281: Fiora

[Indeed, your form was surprisingly solid despite months of inactivity,]

Asteraxa replied lightly, clear appreciation in her melodic voice.

[These dual-wielding techniques you’ve hypothesized certainly have potential.]

Orion chuckled softly, appreciating her praise yet humbly acknowledging the long road still ahead. ’There’s still plenty of room for improvement. But I’m satisfied with this start. Though the worst part is that I can’t use the Sword Auras due to my damaged Mana channels, I need to do something about them soon.’

Asteraxa’s voice echoed gently once more, tinged with subtle amusement and approval.

[Well, your Mana channels are certainly baked. It would be better if you just waited for Selene to come back and see what she can get for you.]

Orion inwardly exhaled a sigh, ’Looks like that is my only option.’

[Hopefully the kitten can wake up soon. It’s about time for my beauty sleep.]

He felt his lips twitch at her words, ’Why does a sword need beauty sleep?’

[Oh my, such a heartless young one. Listen carefully, what matters is inner beauty, and you have already seen the soul of this sword.]

Orion could already envision her smirking at him while pointing at her own face. Shaking his head slightly in amused exasperation, he began walking leisurely back toward his room.

The gentle, warm sunlight still bathed the corridor in a soft glow, reflecting off polished wooden floors and intricately carved walls, lending an air of tranquility that soothed Orion’s restless thoughts.

’Honestly, I wonder how Lumi is doing,’ Orion mused internally, his steps steady and unhurried. ’I hope she comes back soon.’

Asteraxa’s voice resonated melodically within his Sea of Consciousness, clearly entertained by his wistful tone.

[Indeed, the kitten does bring a rather cheerful atmosphere. Despite her noisy tendencies, even I admit that her company is enjoyable.]

Orion chuckled quietly, shaking his head. ’Who would have thought the great Blood Dragoness Asteraxa would admit to missing my little system spirit?’

Asteraxa scoffed lightly, yet warmth lingered within her teasing tone.

[That little system spirit of yours far surpasses any treasure I have seen. No need to act humble in front of me. And do not underestimate the boredom that can afflict a spirit like mine. Besides, someone needs to entertain you when I sleep.]

He shook his head slightly with a smile, continuing the leisurely walk back to his room. As he approached, Orion’s attention shifted toward a figure standing anxiously outside his door.

He immediately recognized Fiora, who paced nervously, fidgeting as she glanced repeatedly toward the open doorway as if undecided on entering. Clearly, Rina had informed her of Orion’s awakening, yet Fiora hesitated, torn between eagerness and anxiety.

A gentle warmth filled Orion’s chest as he observed her restless movements, silently touched by her clear concern. Smiling affectionately, he called out gently from a distance, his voice calm and reassuring. "Fiora, long time no see."

Fiora’s figure froze instantly, her curvy body going stiff in surprise. She sharply spun around, her widened amber eyes immediately filling with shimmering tears upon seeing Orion standing there, whole, awake, and warmly smiling.

Her delicate lips parted slightly, words briefly failing her as deep emotions overwhelmed her senses.

Without hesitation, Fiora dashed toward Orion, quickly closing the gap between them in seconds. Her slender arms wrapped tightly around him, her head gently pressing against his chest as tears softly slipped down her flushed cheeks.

"You... woke u-up..." she murmured softly, voice trembling with overwhelming relief and joy.

Orion gently wrapped his strong arms around Fiora’s trembling body, warmly enveloping her. Tenderly patting her back, he smiled affectionately, his voice soft and reassuring. "Yes, sorry for being away from you for so long, Fiora. It seems I’ve worried you quite a bit."

She shook her head lightly against his chest, unable or unwilling to speak immediately as gentle sobs of happiness shook her slender body. Orion patiently held her, waiting quietly until her trembling subsided and her breathing gradually steadied.

After several long, comforting moments wrapped warmly in Orion’s embrace, Fiora slowly drew back, wiping her tear-streaked face gently as a shy blush tinted her pale cheeks.

Orion smiled gently at her bashful expression, guiding her calmly inside the room.

"Come, let’s sit down and talk," Orion encouraged gently, leading Fiora toward the comfortable seating area beside the window.

Once seated, Fiora gathered herself, her breathing steadying as she shyly began speaking. Her voice carried her characteristic hesitant shyness, accompanied by occasional adorable stutters. "Y-you really took a l-long time to wake up, M-Master."

He softly chuckled at her words. "Well, I was expecting a longer slumber, but I somehow woke up early. You tell, how have you been? I heard a few things from Rina about your training."

She nodded her head and took a deep breath. "Y-you know... I-I’ve decided to abandon S-Spirit Arts and focus on my... b-body path and mana path."

Orion nodded calmly, smiling warmly at her earnest confession. "Yes, that’s what Rina mentioned earlier. Honestly, it’s incredible. Even within the kingdom, few people can handle cultivating two paths simultaneously. You should be proud."

Fiora blushed deeper at Orion’s sincere praise, gently biting her lower lip as she nodded shyly, clearly pleased yet too embarrassed to fully respond.

After a quiet pause, she glanced nervously at Orion, hesitating slightly before softly continuing.

"A-actually, Master... there’s... something else," she whispered hesitantly, amber eyes nervously flickering downward. "Since you fell unconscious, I-I’ve been having these... strange dreams."

Orion’s expression grew serious immediately, his dual-colored eyes focusing intently upon her. His tone became gentle yet cautious, encouraging her softly. "What kind of dreams?"

Fiora’s fingers anxiously twisted the hem of her dress, voice shaky yet determined. "I-I keep seeing a village... full of death and d-destruction... b-but each time I’m about to clearly see what’s happening, I-I wake up."

Orion’s heart tightened slightly, recalling Eldric and Selene’s revelations about Fiora’s hidden past, her draconic bloodline, her tragic loss of control, and the sealed memories.

He knew this day would come, yet he was not prepared to meet it as her memories were still sealed by Selene. He gently exhaled a soft breath, voice quiet yet firm.

"Fiora, these dreams... they’re connected to something complicated. We’ll talk about them properly once Grandma returns, alright?"

Fiora blinked uncertainly but nodded, trusting Orion implicitly despite her confusion. She hesitated momentarily, clearly still troubled yet comforted by his calm reassurance. "A-alright, Master."

Seeing her tense expression, Orion softened his voice, shifting their conversation back toward gentler topics, chatting with Fiora casually to ease her lingering anxieties.

Gradually, her nervousness faded, replaced by comfortable warmth as their conversation flowed naturally, laughter and smiles returning to Fiora’s delicate features.

Eventually, Orion rose slowly from his seat, stretching leisurely as he smiled warmly at Fiora. "It’s about time I take a bath. It feels like it’s been far too long."

Fiora immediately stood as well, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment yet determination sparkling within her amber eyes.

She stammered adorably, voice filled with shy earnestness, "I-I’ll get the b-bath ready, Master."

Orion chuckled softly, finding her bashful yet earnest demeanor utterly endearing. He smiled gently, warmly appreciating her thoughtfulness. "Thank you, Fiora. I’ll be counting on you."

Fiora nodded shyly, swiftly hurrying towards the washroom, leaving Orion to quietly shake his head in gentle amusement.

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