"Oh! Do you want this flame I possess?" Adrian asked with a smile. "If you're willing to submit to me, I can teach you how to wield it."The Fire Unicorn's large eyes flickered with uncertainty, and its fiery body trembled slightly. It seemed to consider Adrian's offer. Submission sounded simple enough, but the creature didn’t realize there was more to it than just surrendering.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were momentarily stunned. They sensed that Adrian was baiting the Fire Unicorn with promises that seemed too good to be true. It was as though he was dangling an irresistible offer, and the two onlookers couldn’t help but be surprised. Why was the Fire Unicorn so captivated by Adrian’s flame? They couldn’t quite understand.Adrian, still composed, continued, "It’s time to decide. Refuse, and I’ll have no choice but to roast you with this flame. By then, it’ll be too late for regrets."The Fire Unicorn’s pupils flashed with fear as it listened. Realizing it had no other option,
After all, it would be a significant loss if Adrian failed to tame the Fire Unicorn. Gaining control over it would make him even more formidable.Time passed slowly, and the creature became fully enveloped in Adrian's power. The latter’s gaze turned colder as he felt his grip on the Fire Unicorn steadily tightened.As Adrian’s control increased, the Fire Unicorn began to sense that something was wrong. The surge of power startled it, but by the time it realized what was happening, it was too late. Struggling and roaring, the creature fought back, but its efforts were futile.Adrian smiled faintly. "Do you still want this flame? If not, it’ll soon be too late to claim it."His words stirred the Fire Unicorn’s hesitant heart, and it finally surrendered, allowing Adrian to seize full control. In moments, the creature was completely subdued, leaving everyone awestruck.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird stood by, their curiosity and astonishment evident. They hadn’t expected Adrian to cap
Seeing the Fire Unicorn's curious expression, Adrian smiled. The creature was undeniably innocent. To Adrian, the small flame was insignificant, but to the Fire Unicorn, it seemed to mean everything.With a soft smile, Adrian said, "Little one, stick with me, and you'll be able to play with flames all you want."Excited, the Fire Unicorn jumped onto Adrian's shoulder. The latter chuckled and said, "Not bad. Let's keep moving. And you, make sure to hide your presence."To Adrian’s surprise, the Fire Unicorn seemed to understand. In an instant, it concealed its aura completely, leaving Adrian impressed."I didn’t expect you to have this kind of ability. Impressive. If only you could talk, that would be perfect," Adrian remarked.The Fire Unicorn chirped and chattered as if trying to speak but couldn’t manage it. In its juvenile stage, it hadn’t developed that ability yet.Through their connection, Adrian sensed that, despite its small appearance, the creature was over a hundred yea
"Don't worry, there's no one else around. Go ahead and transform. We won’t laugh at you, even if you end up looking silly," Adrian said.His teasing seemed to provoke the Fire Unicorn, causing its eyes to widen in frustration. Roaring defiantly, it floated in mid-air, clearly offended by the suggestion that it might look ugly. In an instant, its small form vanished from Adrian's shoulder, and a massive figure took its place.Adrian's eyes widened in surprise at the transformation. The once small Fire Unicorn had morphed into an enormous, imposing beast resembling a legendary gluttonous creature.The Violet Rain Bird stared in disbelief. "How...How is this possible? Could it be a hybrid? Is that why its two forms are so different? But that doesn’t make sense either!"As soon as the Violet Rain Bird voiced this theory, the Fire Unicorn glared at it with giant eyes, clearly displeased.Meanwhile, Adrian fell silent. He hadn’t expected this at all. While the Violet Rain Bird’s theory
"Alright, enough talk," Adrian said, fixing his sharp gaze on the Fire Unicorn. "Why don’t you shrink your form a bit? That huge body of yours draws too much attention."After all, there were always greedy ones eager to steal what didn’t belong to them. He didn’t want anyone setting their sights on the Fire Unicorn.The Fire Unicorn blinked its large eyes, unsure why Adrian was asking this, but obediently complied. In an instant, its enormous form shrank down, returning to a smaller, more mischievous version. Though it still looked somewhat fierce, there was a playful and gentle side to its new appearance. It was an odd yet charming combination.Perched on Adrian’s shoulder, the Fire Unicorn clutched the flame the former had given it earlier. It felt comforted by the flame’s warmth. This connection was why it had chosen to submit to Adrian. Without it, the unicorn would have fought to the bitter end rather than follow him willingly.As the group pressed forward, they passed through
Adrian looked at the small creature before him and smiled. The Fire Unicorn was quite endearing in its current state, especially with its eagerness to prove him wrong. "Alright then! I believe you. Which direction should we go?"Both Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were taken aback by Adrian’s trust in the newly tamed Fire Unicorn. While it was unlikely that the creature would lie, its small and fragile appearance made them skeptical.“‘Is this little guy just trying to stir up some excitement?” they said.Adrian’s sharp gaze cut through their doubts. "I’ll trust him this time. I don’t think this little one would lie easily. After all, it’s been here for over a hundred years."A hundred years?Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were shocked. They hadn’t expected the Fire Unicorn to have been in this place for a century.Finally recovering from its surprise, the Violet Rain Bird nodded in understanding. "A hundred years isn’t unusual for unicorns. To them, a century passes in the blin
The Fire Unicorn appeared a bit anxious, making soft, eager sounds as if trying to reassure Adrian that it could indeed lead the way.Adrian smiled affectionately and said, “It's okay, little one. Even if we don’t find it, it’s not your fault. Just keep going."The tiny Fire Unicorn nodded and continued to guide them.Before they realized it, the group had covered a significant distance and found themselves deep within the forest. As they pressed on, they sensed the increasing strength of the beasts in the area. One wrong step could easily lead them into grave danger.Adrian surveyed the surroundings cautiously and felt a strange, pulsating energy in the distance. Excitedly, the Fire Unicorn waved its little hoof toward the far end of the forest, seemingly pointing to the location of the Prism Stone.Adrian was taken aback. “Are you saying the stone is up ahead?”The Fire Unicorn nodded eagerly.Adrian paused for a moment, surprised. Beside him, the Violet Rain Bird looked equal
Adrian stood firm. “Since we’ve come this far, we have to bring it back. Otherwise, what’s the point of coming here?”Giving up wasn’t an option for him. His entire mission hinged on acquiring the Prism Stone and the Phoenix Tree. With the stone now within reach, he wasn’t backing down.Seeing his resolve, the Violet Rain Bird and the others knew there was no changing his mind.The Fire Unicorn, watching Adrian, sensed something profound in the latter. It lifted a tiny hoof, as if encouraging Adrian to return safely.Adrian chuckled. “Haha, little one, you’ve just joined us. Stay here and wait for me. You’re strong, but that beast ahead is more than you can handle.”Tyron asked calmly, “Adrian, how confident are you?”He trusted Adrian, but without a solid plan, charging forward would be reckless.Adrian’s gaze was cold yet determined. “I’m not completely sure, but with the right strategy, I should be fine.”His response left the group stunned, unsure of what he had in mind. Se