"Someone has broken into our sanctuary!"
"Notify the Dragon Guard at once!"
The boiling pool continued to churn violently, wave after wave, and the Colors of Chaos constantly emerging from it made every guard present shudder, their scalps prickling.
It had all happened far too suddenly.
Or rather, none of them had expected such a sudden turn of events.
The entire cavern was locked down almost immediately. All the black-robed guards stared fixedly at the boiling pool, drawing their weapons and holding their positions.
A deathly silence spread.
Then, in the next instant, amid a swirl of smoke, an armored figure emerged and extended a hand to stop the guards behind her.
"Dragon Guard!"
One guard spoke urgently.
The armored figure said nothing. Beneath her helmet, her eyes remained fixed on the boiling pool. She seemed to sense something vaguely, and even the spear on her back gave off a low hum.
Time ticked by. Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the pool for any threat that might emerge.
At last.
The boiling gradually subsided, and the pool slowly grew still again.
Then, as the water surged, a figure gradually emerged through the mist. Droplets fell from his chin one by one. His head was raised, his hair gray, and he looked like a god walking out of the Deep Sea. The instant everyone saw his face, their pupils contracted and their entire bodies trembled.
In his arms lay the naked woman, droplets clinging to her furry ears. Her body was almost rigid, and she stared blankly at him, clearly having lost all ability to think.
Resting securely on her abdomen was the Dragon Egg.
"Sorry."
Droplets fell from Lynn's lashes. His eyes were gentle and apologetic as he spoke in his rich, resonant voice.
"I didn't mean to