A storm of rage brewed inside him, hot and suffocating. His fists clenched, his reflection trembling in the mirror.
Cain.
The name burned like fire in his chest. The false "hero" of this world. The cunning villain who hid beneath the mask of righteousness.
Now that he had become Alex Aetherix, he swore he would do everything to crush Cain, shatter his schemes, and rewrite the fate of the boy destined to die.
Just as the oath formed in his heart—
Ding!
A crisp sound echoed in his ears, and a glowing panel appeared before his eyes.
Loding 10...20...60...90...
Ding ....
> [Divine Bonding System Activated]
Name: Alex Aetherix
Age: 12
Race: Dragon
Bloodline: Void Dragon (10%)
Combat Power: C
Affinity: (Locked)
Affiliation: Aetherix Clan
Title(s): Dragon Prince, Charming Prince
Harem: None
Skills: Dragon Transformation (Locked), Semi-Dragon Form (Locked)
Inventory: Beginner's Gift Pack
Alex's eyes widened. His lips curled into a sharp grin for the first time since waking here.
So this world gave me a system, huh?
"System," he whispered eagerly, "what are your functions?"
Ding!
> Host can form divine bonds with women. Through bonding, host gains 100x their skills, talents, and affinities.
"…What?" Alex blinked, stunned. Then a strange expression crept across his face. So basically… I need to form a harem?
Before he could dive deeper into that thought, the sound of soft footsteps reached him.
The door creaked open, and a maid stepped gracefully inside. She bowed slightly, her voice gentle yet respectful.
"You Highness, it's time to rise."
Alex turned toward her, and for the first time, he truly noticed her. She wore the traditional black-and-white attire of the Aetherix household maids, but the fabric clung to her in all the right places. Her figure was enough to make even grown men stutter.
The maid lowered her head gracefully. "Good morning, Your Highness. It's time to prepare for breakfast."
Alex blinked, forcing his expression into calmness. This was Lily—his personal maid. In the novel, he remembered her faintly: loyal, kind, and one of the few people who had truly cared for the "useless" dragon prince until the very end.
For a moment, his eyes softened. She wasn't just a side character anymore. She was real—her presence warm and alive before him.
"Lily," he said gently, testing the sound of his new voice, "you've been here a long time, haven't you?"
She lifted her eyes, surprise flickering there. "Of course, Your Highness. Since you were small, it has been my honor to serve you."
Her tone was sincere, not the hollow courtesy of a servant. That stirred something deep within him.
Alex smiled faintly. "Then you must know me better than anyone."
A faint blush touched her cheeks, and she lowered her gaze again. "Perhaps…"
For a while, he simply let the silence linger. He studied her—the way the morning light from the window painted her soft features, the way her slim fingers folded neatly before her waist. She was beautiful in a quiet, elegant way, though her maid's outfit seemed almost sinful in how it clung to her curves.
"Lily," he said at last, his tone shifting, "go ahead. I'll come down to breakfast after I've freshened up."
She blinked in surprise. "Your Highness, it is my duty to assist you—"
"No need," Alex interrupted, his voice firm but not unkind. "Today… I want to do it myself."
For a moment, her lips parted as if to protest further, but then she lowered her head obediently.
"…As you wish, Your Highness."
With one last graceful bow, she turned and slipped out of the room, the scent of roses trailing faintly after her.
The heavy doors shut behind her with a soft click, leaving Alex alone.
Immediately, his gaze snapped back to the glowing panel hovering before him.
System… open the Gift Pack.
Ding!
> Gift Pack Opened!
You have obtained:
– Void Dragon Bloodline Awakening (100 % increase)
– Skill: Dragon's Breath (Low-tier)
– Item: Chaos sword ( growth type wepon )
Alex's lips curled into a sharp smile. The game had begun.