The Almighty Dragon General

Observing James and Jacopo's strange behavior, Yianni, Yaretzi, and Youcef exchanged puzzled glances. Only Thea approached slowly, her eyes red with emotion.

James looked directly at Jacopo. "You're the Greater Realms' strongest, right? Now, there is a huge challenge. Do you dare to accept it?"

"I'll accept any challenge as long as you state it," Jacopo replied, each word deliberate and firm.

Thea suddenly rushed forward and shouted, "No! You can't accept it! You're not allowed to accept it."

Her extreme reaction caused both James and Jacopo to frown simultaneously. Yaretzi, Youcef, and Yianni exchanged uneasy glances. James said, "He's a man and should act like one instead of being comfortable with his title as the strongest of the Greater Realms."

"I can't let him...".

James interrupted, "It's non-negotiable. We're the Cadens from the Jademora Empire. The creatures of the world pay homage to us. This is not just respect and admiration, but also a responsibility and commitment."

sharpened and

Realms' expectations, which means we must be

Jacopo immediately knelt

duties as a member of

on Jacopo's head and transferring important information directly into his

the knowledge, then raised

asked, "Do

shook his head and stood up slowly,

sun in my life. I might never be able to repay you, but I am

knelt before Thea, bowing deeply several times. Then, he stood up

from saying

to an eternal separation between them. The journey ahead of him was long and uncertain. Despite that,