"Alright, Calystron. Thank you for the dragon's blessing," Merlin said as he slowly stood. "With that, my task is complete."
If only Calystron hadn't attacked him, everything would have been resolved much faster.
But that was fine. Now Calystron feared him, and that fear would work to his advantage later.
If he needed his help down the line, he could use that fear… hehehe… to make him comply.
"[Master, your smile is terrifying. Can you take it off?]" The system's trembling voice echoed in his mind.
Merlin coughed and quickly adjusted his expression.
Calystron remained silent for a moment before asking, "Are you sure you only want my dragon's blessing? Nothing else?"
He still felt guilty for attacking Merlin earlier, so he wanted to make sure no grudge remained between them.
Besides, he wanted to build a closer bond. That way, Merlin could help him grow stronger and push past his limits in the future.
Merlin shook his head. "No, I don't need anything else."
