Elina stood near the pier, her face tense with worry as her eyes searched the surroundings in a mix of panic and confusion.
"What should I do? Where did Young Master go? Is he alright?"
One question after another raced through her mind, intensifying her anxiety.
She trusted Leon's strength and abilities, of course—but the unease refused to fade.
As she stood lost in thought, the surface of the sea suddenly stirred, large bubbles rising to break the stillness.
Moments later, the colossal figure of the Sea Dragon Emperor emerged, letting out a soul-shaking roar.
Elina gasped and instinctively stumbled ten steps back.
Before she could react further, the dragon locked eyes with her, then slowly advanced—its gaze sharp and threatening, as if ready to attack.
Panicked, Elina raised her right hand, preparing to cast a spell—until Leon's voice rang out from above the dragon's head.
"Don't attack!"
Her eyes widened in disbelief. There, standing atop the dragon's head, was Leon.
