Serafina leaned in close to Alex, her voice barely above a whisper. "You're still going to keep your promise, right? You said you'd give me some power."
Alex smirked, glancing at her from the corner of his eye. "Of course. A promise is a promise."
Hearing that, Serafina's lips curled into a satisfied grin. Without hesitation, she took a deep breath, her body trembling as a surge of energy rippled through her. Golden scales shimmered under the sunlight as her form began to shift, expanding rapidly.
Wings burst from her back, stretching wide, casting a vast shadow over the kneeling crowd. Her tail slammed against the ground, sending dust and wind swirling around her. In mere moments, she stood in her full dragon form—a magnificent, awe-inspiring beast of legend.
Gasps and murmurs spread through the gathered people. Many had never seen a dragon before, and even those who had were left in stunned silence.
"A dragon…" one knight whispered, gripping his sword in awe.
