"Captain, I saw Dongdong. She's with Dylan, riding a flying carpet... It looks like they'll be here soon!"
After returning to Jiang Yu's side, Hermione handed over the thin silver chain in her hand while quietly reporting what she had just noticed.
"Don't worry. By the time they get here, things on this side should be over."
Jiang Yu's eyes remained fixed on the Small Dragon without blinking. Her voice was even softer than before, though she spoke a little faster. Clearly, maintaining her current state was not easy. "...I can't move right now... Miss Wesley, go tie this chain around that Small Dragon's neck. Remember, the bell must hang directly beneath its chin."
This sounded important.
Hermione did not ask why Jiang Yu had not assigned the task to Xiao Xiao, who was also a Registered Wizard.
She simply did as she was told.
Taking a deep breath, she walked straight ahead and approached the illusory Dragon Nest wreathed in clouds and mist.
Perhaps sensing the witch's approach, the newborn Small Dragon let out a threatening growl. It drew its wings in tighter and even curled up its tail. Several black bone spurs atop it trembled slightly, though it was impossible to tell whether they shook in fear or from tensing up to attack.
Yet under Jiang Yu's invisible suppression, it ultimately offered no resistance, allowing Hermione, who was holding her breath, to loop the thin silver chain around its slender neck.
Its Scale Armor felt slightly cool to the touch, truly displaying the cold-blooded traits of Dragonkind. As Hermione fastened the clasp on the chain, this thought flashed through her mind for no reason.
Only after coming back to herself did she notice that the little bell was slightly crooked.
She carefully adjusted it, making sure it hung