"Snowy's temper is getting worse and worse. She's not as cute as she was when she was little... Looks like she still lacks proper education. Next time we enter the Dark Dreamscape, I can't keep indulging Snowy... A knight and a dragon need to negotiate with each other too."
He woke up in the morning feeling refreshed.
As he gathered firewood and cooked, Russell continued pondering the events in the Dark Dreamscape.
Clearly, Little Dream Dragon had grown considerably, its single horn now branching into three prongs—while in its spirit form, size could not be used as a measure.
Little Dream Dragon used to only squawk foolishly; now, it had clearly gotten a taste for Hail Beads and Ice Soul Beads and was demanding them like crazy. Although its growing intelligence had improved communication somewhat, it had also become far more independent in attitude.
"I won't manipulate Snowy, but mutual respect is the foundation of a partnership... I need to discipline Snowy more harshly!"
As the old saying went, a young tree would not grow straight without pruning, and a person would grow unruly without correction.
Dragons and humans were the same—or rather, all intelligent creatures were basically the same. Without education, they would be ruled by their desires.
Little Dream Dragon was now a blank sheet of paper. If Russell allowed it to do as it pleased, it would definitely grow into an evil dragon someday.
"Raising a baby dragon is a huge responsibility!" Russell sighed. At the same time, he silently formulated a "Dragon Growth Plan." "Education starts young. It's time for me to spend time with Snowy as her first teacher."
Breakfast was still roasted meat, though this time it was a whole litter of rabbits.
"Phantom Beast, come over for breakfast?" Russell called toward the large