The First Dragon God

Leo walked into his apartment and the first thing he saw was Tatiana tapping a chair beside her, gesturing for him to come sit.

He smiled when he saw this. He could already guess what she wants to do and since he was in the mood to entertain her, he decided to take his seat.

"I thought I would never see you again," Leo said, as he took his seat.

"Why?" Tatiana asked, smiling.

"Well, considering how we parted ways last time, I thought maybe you're already done." Leo answered, smiling back at her.

Tatiana chuckled when she heard what he said.

"I understand what you mean but you seem to be forgetting something," she smiled, as she looked into his eyes.

"And what might that be?" Leo asked curiously.

"We made a deal, remember? Friends with benefits," she replied, smiling mischievously at him.

Leo couldn't help but laugh when he saw her actions. He was very happy that Tatiana was back as it means that he now have his information well back. Maybe through her, he would be able to the answer to the question he has.

The next moment, the smile on Tatiana's face vanished and was replaced with a very solemn expression. She looked at Leo in the eyes, observing him as she asked:

"Leo, I know you have your own secrets but there's something you need to know about the this new world you find yourself. You can't just go around displaying your strength however you wish."

She paused and continued to look at him. She saw that he was no longer smiling and his expression has also become solemn like hers, and she smiled lightly in satisfaction.

The smile was replaced by the solemn expression again as she continued what she was saying.

"There are a lot of things that you don't know yet and there are very powerful people that even I can't do anything to. If those kind of people targets you because of the ability you displayed today or because of the terrifying presence that came from you today, I will be in a very difficult position.

Just like I said before, Leo. You have to grow strong as fast as possible. I don't need to tell you that your world is now crawling with dangers at every turns. It's not just the mutant beasts, plants or the zombies. You're also in danger from ordinary people."

Tatiana looked at Leo, expecting him to say something but when she saw how silent he was, she knew that she had driven home her point.

She sighed and looked outside the window, watching the raindrops racing the glass of the window.

"There's also something I want to tell you. Remember when I said that your world is about to become a battleground, that time is almost upon us. You will get an announcement very soon and after that, I will explain everything to you," Tatiana said, not taking her eyes off the window.

Leo tapped on the table rhythmically, processing everything that Tatiana said. What she said was just an extension of everything that Ms Ves has been telling him after the world ended.

The truth is that he was aware that him showing off such ability like that wasn't exactly the best but it couldn't be helped, especially with the situation they found themselves in.

If he didn't tame the wolves, then he would have to kill them and killing them would create more problems for them. The carcass ot the Mutant Boar is already too much to deal with, add the carcass of six wolves that are almost the same size as it wasn't exactly the best decision.

Also, with how intelligent the wolves are, they were more valuable alive than dead. Leo had already thought of multiple things he could do with them if they are alive but if they are dead, they are of no value to him.

Their meat? Well, the meat of the mutant Boar is already more than enough and from what Ms Ves told him, it would be able to last them up to a month.

And with the fact that everything he did was on instincts without any assurance that it would actually work, Leo felt that he couldn't exactly be blamed.

But even though his actions had a solid reason behind it, it doesn't change the fact that he shouldn't had been too open with it.

Just like Tatiana said, what if some very powerful people targets him for his ability? Though he has no idea of these people that Tatiana who is a Exalted rank being would be worried about, one thing he knew was that they would be no joke.

"Thanks, Tatiana," he said with a smile, before he stood and started walking to his room.

"Where are you going?" Tatiana asked when she saw Leo standing up.

"To my room, to take my bath. Would you like to join me? I actually don't mind if you want to. Besides, we are friends with benefits, right?" He replied, giving her a mischievous wink.

"Like hell I would like to join you. Go, go wash up, you smell like wet dogs," she said with a grossed out expression on her face.

Leo laughed at her reaction and walked into his room. He kind of found it nice giving Tatiana a taste of her own medicine.

After Leo walked into his room, Elda appeared in the living room and walked towards Tatiana.

"What did the white feathered bug want?" Tatiana asked, with a frown on her face.

"You can already guess," Elda replied, causing Tatiana to sigh.

"Tch. They work so hard when they feel their territory being threatened or encroached on but can do nothing to help the mortals in their domains," Tatiana said with a slightly irritated voice.

"There's also something else you need to know, princess."

"What is it, Elda?"

"As expected, the tournament date has been moved forward. Also, the pigeon said that the presence has a trace of divinity to it."

Tatiana's eyes widened in shock when she heard what Elda said. Her expression of shock was replaced with a smile the next moment.

"I see... So, that's how it is."

Elda saw Tatiana's expression and knew that she was already scheming something in her head. She knew that the princess doesn't like to be cunning most of the times as it's always especially terrifying when she wants to.

"Do you plan to tell him about this, princess?" Elda asked curiously.

"No. We will let him find out about everything himself. Who knows? He might become complacent if we do." Tatiana replied.

"But still, this is some great news. A divine presence. My boring and monotous life is really going to change for the better very soon, it seems." She smiled, and turned to look out the window, with her gaze fixing on Ves.