More People Join the Group (Final)

That night was the first in a long time that I was able to sleep peacefully. Maybe it was because of the enjoyable time I spent with Valnathur, or simply because, unlike other times, I went to bed much earlier than usual. As always, I slept near the dragon eggs, which I checked and moistened before lying down. It was a ritual that had already become part of me, as if, in some way, my presence could protect them.

The next morning, while Estalyrion had yet to rise, my body reminded me of something essential.

…GROOWWLL…

A deafening growl erupted from my stomach, waking me up abruptly.

— Agh… It's been way too long since my last meal… If this continues, I'll end up looking like a Thalbûren… — I murmured, feeling the weight of hunger settle into my body.