Chapter 107

I was startled by Kazen's sudden, unexpected movement, but aside from ending up nearly thrown into the Duke's arms, nothing serious had happened. That much, at least, was a relief.

"Focus, Kazen."

I shortened my grip on the reins and gave him a warning. Kazen gave a low growl, then let out a long, drawn-out roar.

The sound was loud enough and deep enough to make a listener's knees go weak on reflex, and the trees around us trembled faintly from it.

Birds startled into flight in flocks, and I caught sight of small animals fleeing. Naturally, a presence like that affected the other dragons as well.

The large dragons that had come out to the training grounds for their walk visibly tensed. Melissa, Rick, and the apprentice trainers, Bruce included, gripped their dragons' reins and watched the situation closely.

The difference in power was already clear. What Kazen was…