Maybe it was his recent encounter with Valor, or his battle against a mana monster like Nytharos, but standing before something so vast and overwhelming didn't make Adrian retreat.
He stood his ground, watching the silver dragon levitate high above, its golden eyes fixed on him. It was clear the creature had sensed something within him. Yet the wariness in its gaze made one thing obvious, this was not a being that would submit blindly.
{What are you?}
The question descended from above, deep and proud.
Hmm… it can talk?
"I am… just me?" Adrian replied, unsure how to phrase it. "Well, what about you? Why are you here?"
{I am here to gauge your strength and then destroy you.}
The statement carried a cold finality, drawing a wry smile from Adrian. "You speak as if you've already decided I'm worthless."
{There is no uncertainty. You are nowhere near strong enough to be regarded as a part of Him. You taint His name.}
