Blood Dragon's palm touched the gates. Slowly pushing it open. Sarah and Fojima walked beside him into the library.

  Motaro leaned against the wall, smirking at the sight of Sarah. "Well done, girl. You too, Foji." He walked forward, pulling them both into a tight hug. "Never let me worry about your ass again!" Tears slowly fell from his eyes, though he couldn't hide his smile.

  Sarah hugged him back, laughing as she buried her face in his shoulder. "I won't, Motaro! I won't!"

  "Please, Motaro… You're crushing my neck…" Fojima whispered in pain, though he couldn't hide his own smile.

  After three full seconds, Motaro let go, wiping his tears away as his grip loosened on them. Though it remained on their shoulder. A faint smile on his face. "Don't you want to introduce the new guy?"

  "Blood Dragon. Firstborn Son of True Darkness."

  "Lionye did say you'd be coming," Motaro shrugged. "Don't know how, but the book reader knew you'd be successful."

  "Where is Lionye, then?" Blood Dragon asked.

  "As far as I know… he went to talk to someone. 'Important things,' he said. Vague words from Lionye."

  "Then he's… not here now?" Sarah asked, her voice softening slightly. "Then Blood Dragon is truly our leader…"

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  Blood Dragon slowly walked past them, glancing at the Grand Hall doors. "Been a long time since I've been here…"

  The doors opened on their own. Crimson colors shimmered on the walls as he stepped into the Grand Hall. He raised his hand, shaping the Throne of Blood.

  "Sarah, Fojima." He glanced over his shoulders. "Bring anyone you think is powerful enough to challenge creatures as strong as O'viles. Those beneath are not worth my words. Summon the elemental lords, and once Lionye returns… we will recruit some old friends…"

  A grim smile spread across his face. "Motaro. Bring your brothers. I can already sense their power. Those are worthy creatures."

  "On it, draconian guy. I'll get them here in no time." He paused at the doorway, his voice deepening slightly. "Forgot to mention! Someone named Takhak arrived recently. A crystalian creature. Never seen that kind of monster before. Me and Hebilon kept watch. Want me to call him over too?"

  Blood Dragon's eyes widened at the name for a brief second. Then, a smile tugged at his lips. Glad he's here too… Another wild card in our army. You'll have a rough time, Berenith…

  "Call Takhak over," he whispered. He's probably stronger than all of you.

  "Once all the elemental kings are here, we begin the council."

  Sarah rose both hands, shimmering in white-blue color. The air began to blur against her hand before she started chanting. "Teleportation magic: Earth, Atlantic Ocean."

  A rift manifested in the air. Fojima entered as the portal closed behind him. "Now… Teleportation magic: Palace of Wind."

  A snow-like portal manifested in air. A cold breeze flowed outside of the gate, swaying her hair as she stepped inside.

  "Good luck, Sarah." Blood Dragon whispered, sitting on the throne, eyes fixed on the gateway of the Grand Library as she disappeared into the portal. His grip tightened beneath his chin. Who are you two in the Jungles of Vita now…? Their power is immense… Is the new generation truly stronger than what we called the Prime Era of monsters?

  Silence followed as Blood Dragon's gaze remained unwavering at the gates. Awaiting the two unknown creatures walking toward the library.