Proud Dragon-was that this big fellow's name?
Su Ping's eyes remained fixed on the fighter, its interwoven black and dark gold gleaming in the sunlight on the rooftop.
He could sense that it was vividly alive, just like the Cloud Soarer he had ridden before.
However, the Cloud Soarer had given him an ethereal, refreshing feeling.
This Proud Dragon that belonged to him, on the other hand, exuded a domineering sharpness from end to end.
Clearly, since he had not gone inside yet, he still had no idea what its interior was like.
But this was definitely an aerial fighter worthy of its rank.
He could tell from its imposing presence alone.
He withdrew his gaze and looked at Long Er before him.
With her somewhat androgynous short hair, equally resolute features, and wheat-colored skin, it was genuinely difficult to tell her gender at first glance.
She looked around thirty, but he reckoned a Beast Tamer of this rank ought to be older than her appearance suggested.
"Hello, Long... er, Senior. I really didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."
"Breeder Su, there's no need for formalities. The Legend personally instructed me to come as quickly as possible. Please enter the Proud Dragon now so it can complete its programmed owner recognition."
Long Er spoke expressionlessly.
She had worn that same expression throughout, with nothing resembling emotion appearing on her face.
Su Ping, however, paused briefly. "Programmed owner recognition?"
This was his first time hearing the term.
Yao Sage explained from beside him:
"With these higher-end mechanical vehicles, an owner-recognition program is written into their Mechanical Cores. Although it lacks the many effects of a Soul Contract, it can still make these mechanical life-forms prioritize the commands of the owner recognized by their programs.
"My Wavebreaker went through this process