He is fine

In the forest, Karayan and Alessa were knocked to the ground by the impact. Looking back, Alessa started to laugh, while Karayan looked astonished at the cold prickly thing behind them.

– T-this boy… – Karayan stammered a little.

Alessa laughed even more openly – Incredible! This is amazing!

Karayan swallowed hard. Before he could say anything, he jumped to his feet, pulling Alessa to hide.

Alessa tried to ask what he was doing, but his mouth had been covered by the other's hand just as he was about to say something.

Karayan motioned him to silence, and soon they saw a beautiful golden dragon passing over them.

Alessa's eyes widened, his expression as if to say: Shit!

As Rairin walked past them, Karayan frowned, whispering – He personally came...

Bavellis passed right after, scared, they threw themselves on the ground, realizing right away the shameful action that had taken place. They looked at each other and left quickly without saying anything.

Rairin looked at the large ice structure, its appearance reflected in the surface. He narrowed his eyes, seeing a large number of creatures pouring out of a specific spot, he signaled to Bavellis.

The big red dragon quickly flew towards them. Landing brusquely and suddenly, his intention was precisely to scare them.

Many, in fear, threw themselves to the ground as they pleaded for their lives, others just stared at him.

Rairin landed, staring at each of them.

– He's not here, your majesty... – Bavellis hissed, further startling those below him.

Before Rairin could respond, a creature with a slender body quickly crawled toward them. Seeing the sudden movement, a light in the general's body seemed to come on little by little, Rairin stopped him before he set fire to the small snake-man that approached.

The creature looked scared at Bavellis, Rairin caught his attention, the poor creature was almost without scales and a little bloody. The crimson liquid oozed from its mouth, and you could see very clearly that this was not its own blood – Why does a snake without scales approach?

The creature gulped, bowing – His Highness saved us. We, little servants, bow before the greatness of your lineage. We will forever be loyal to Your Highness.

Rairin frowned – Where is he?

The snake looked at him and then looked at the hole where everyone could escape.

Rairin looked at Bavellis and they both reverted to their human form. Rairin then nodded at the small snake, who looked at him in awe.

Seeing themselves free from the presence of the great golden dragon and the red dragon, the creatures dispersed as quickly as they could.

Bavellis looked at the tunnel – Your majesty, it's better that we send someone before... – He stopped talking when Rairin pushed him away slightly and then entered the tunnel.

Bavellis pursed his lips as Jiaohui arrived at that moment – What happened?

Bowing slightly, Bavellis replied – We've been informed that the little prince is inside this tunnel... – He stopped again, watching Jiaohui hurriedly enter the tunnel.

The other soldiers who arrived looked confused at the situation, Bavellis waved – Look for his highness in every corner of this place.

Nodding to Bavellis's order, the soldiers rushed into the tunnel, following their majesties' trail.

Inside, Jiaohui saw Rairin a little far away, it was a gigantic cave, but now some parts had been buried inside it.

Rairin felt a familiar power, but it wasn't what he was looking for.

They searched for a while, scared by the size of this place, the soldiers were a bit afraid, not only them, but Rairin was also apprehensive.

Passing through a narrow part, Rairin and Jiaohui followed in pursuit of Long. Circumstances were difficult, as there were a lot of smells and tracks, which didn't help so much.

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After the scare he had taken, Izrun looked at the creature with a mouth full of sharp teeth just inches away from him.

Izrun shielded Long with his own body, and as soon as his gaze met the creature's, he fell backward, pulling Long with him.

Still feeling the imminent threat that the creature emanated, he tried to get up, with great difficulty due to fear and fatigue, and after a few minutes Izrun managed to get to his feet, trying his best to put Long under his back.

Noticing something strange, he looked again at the thing watching them. His pupils shrank rapidly, swallowing hard as he struggled even harder to support Long, getting up and running from that place as fast as he could.

The creature suddenly smiled as he watched them, oh, it was so much fun. And in that moment that Izrun looked again, it smiled even wider. That was the act that scared the boy.

This thing thawed the ice around him, making his movements no longer impeded.

Its shape seemed to disappear as it pushed out, digging through the thick ice that trapped it.

And then, in the distance, Rairin could see a small white-haired boy running hurriedly while carrying something on his back.

Rairin took a deep breath – Izrun!

Izrun looked in the direction he heard being called, his eyes filled with tears at the sight of someone else here.

With that move, Rairin was able to see what Izrun was carrying, and startled he hurried to catch up with them.

Jiaohui heard Rairin's scream and ran towards the sound, seeing the same as him, she sighed in relief, and just as she was going to do the same as Rairin, she saw the creature coming out of a crack in the wall, from the same direction as Izrun ran.

Rairin saw the same as her, the creature flew towards the boys, then he shouted – Jiaohui!

Even without that warning, Jiaohui had already transformed, managing to control how much he grew. She, like a dragon, was much more agile, managing to reach the children more quickly and wrapping her body around them, like a snake.

And while she was protecting them, Rairin, with a movement of his hands, threw something at the creature, a red and very bright gust hit it, exploding and throwing it far away.

Then, Jiaohui returned to human form and took Long from Izrun's back, carrying him in her lap and holding Izrun's hand to make them run faster.

As she approached Rairin, she asked – What was that thing?

Rairin pursed his lips, looks like the creature had disappeared – Go, I'll come right away.

Jiaohui wanted to say something, but thinking of Long, she left. Hearing the commotion, several guards had already arrived at the scene, Bavellis saw the queen leading the two children outside, relieved that Long appeared to be all right.

Bavellis approached the king — Your Majesty?

Rairin looked around once more, narrowing his eyes – Burn everything, I want the existence of this place to be erased from our territory.

Bavellis nodded, signaling to the others, who then shifted.

Dragons of so many colors, their throats turned red, and then jets of fire and lava were released.

Rairin watched for a while, and when finally satisfied, he left. Bavellis remained to carry out the King's order.

Hearing the news, many healers were waiting at the scene, and the moment they saw the queen leave, they approached, checking both boys.

A beautiful silver dragon suddenly landed, and soon a beautiful woman with golden hair was running toward Izrun.

Jiaohui frowned, a little worried – Alba.

Alba looked at her with a pained expression, Jiaohui then relented, allowing Alba to do what she came to do.

Alba approached Izrun, bending down, she hugged him – Are you okay?

Izrun was completely still as she hugged him, replying in a low voice – I'm fine.

Alba released him, giving Izrun a good look. Tears were streaked on the boy's dirty face, his hair that was so white was now gray, and the clothes he definitely received in this place were also dirty and torn.

Looking at the other boy receiving assistance from the side, she sighed – And him? Your Majesty, how is the prince?

Jiaohui looked at the healers, who responded quickly – The little prince is fine, he has reached his limit and just needs to rest.

Alba nodded, looking at Izrun. He was looking at Long with a worried and tired look, an expression uncharacteristic of a child, and you could also see a little distress in his eyes. Izrun growled suddenly – He tried to help me... and ended up getting hurt...

Jiaohui, like Alba, listened attentively to the boy, she bent down like her friend, putting her hand on Izrun's shoulder – I think that, although you haven't seen each other so many times, you know how reckless and carefree he is, it wasn't your fault, you saved him back, I'm glad you two are safe.

Alba smiled – I'm proud of you Izrun, you were great.

Izrun looked at her, lowering his head shortly thereafter. Alba got up – I'll take you back...

– He's not going with you, at least not now.