Phantom Beasts were very intelligent, and Phantom Beasts like the Pseudo-Nightmare Beast Dragon, whose intelligence rivaled that of humans, were actually not difficult to approach.
He simply needed to win it over.
There was no doubt that Russell's aura, his ability to enter the Dark Dreamscape, and his promise of helping it advance into a Pseudo-Dragon had successfully moved the Pseudo-Nightmare Beast Dragon.
A moment later.
Man and horse were already walking side by side through the snowy forest. Soon after, Russell had successfully mounted the Pseudo-Nightmare Beast Dragon.
"Polly, I know you really hate its aura, but it is very important to Snowflake..." Russell said apologetically through their mental connection.
"I understand. Although I dislike it, I welcome it into the Dark Dreamscape family, as long as it can help Snowflake." Unicorn Polly replied calmly. As a member of the Dark Dreamscape family, she was so sensible that it made Russell's heart ache.
"Thank you, Polly. You know that, in my heart, you will always be my most important partner. No one can replace you."
"I know. In any case, Russell, do your best. Let us grow stronger and stronger."
"Alright, we will definitely grow stronger and stronger. Dragon Domain Lord will not be our endpoint. We will forge a brand-new path and, above the pinnacle of the Knight's Path, open up another summit beyond all reach!"
After soothing Polly through their mental connection.
Russell rode the Pseudo-Nightmare Beast Dragon as they wandered casually through the snowy forest. "Since you do not have a name yet, I will give you one. You shall be called... Sembra. From now on, you will walk the snowfields under the name Sembra!"
With My Little Pony, there naturally had to be King Sombra.
It was Russell's mischievous sense of humor.
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