Two days later, Velin finally brought Sarah back to Newly Town.
He eagerly summoned Caroline and Valerius to the Origin Association's laboratory.
Sarah stood quietly in the center of the lab.
Valerius, like a curious child, circled Sarah again and again, sizing her up while muttering incomprehensible exclamations.
Caroline stood at a distance with her arms crossed, coolly observing the completely transformed creature.
Her form was slender and elegant, with mysterious patterns growing on her dark green carapace.
One could even read clear emotions on her face—a mix of nervousness and pride.
The two of them could see that Sarah had transcended the category of an ordinary Magical Beast and entered the realm of "dragons"—a different kind of intelligent lifeform.
The risks taken during her evolution had built a soul-level bridge between Velin and Sarah; they no longer needed potions to communicate.
