An Icy Reception, A Fiery Negotiation

 

Kai, the Azure Sky Emperor Roc, sliced through the frigid northern air with breathtaking speed. Alaric, perched securely on its broad back, felt the wind whip at his specially enchanted, cold-resistant cloak, but the Roc's innate command over air currents created a surprisingly calm pocket around him.

 

'Two days, just as I calculated,' Alaric mused, his ruby eyes scanning the snow-swept landscape far below. Kai's peak Sixth Order power, combined with its Azure Sky Dominion bloodline skill that allowed it to effortlessly manipulate localized air currents for optimal flight, made long-distance travel almost trivial. 'This beast is worth every moment of that tedious taming process.'

 

Kai let out a piercing cry, not of aggression, but of pure, exhilarating flight, its sapphire eyes keenly observing the terrain. Its Emperor's Gaze, another bloodline trait, allowed it to spot minute details from incredible altitudes, making it an unparalleled scout.