First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123: Arriving at the Academy

The steam from the warm bathwater filled the spacious bathing chamber, softening the outlines of the luxurious marble walls and intricate runic carvings that lined them.

Orion eased beneath the shower, releasing a contented sigh as the water soothed his tired muscles and revitalized his aching joints.

"Ah... this feels wonderful," Orion murmured, eyes half-closing in satisfaction as the heat seeped into him, loosening the fatigue that had built up from his intense rune practice session last night.

Rina gently laughed from beside him, her blonde hair cascading gracefully down her shoulders into the water.

Her playful gaze flashed with amusement as she reached for the soap, filling her hands delicately. "Master really overdid it last night, didn’t he? That mountain of parchment—it looked like an entire group of mages had created runic papers in your room."

Orion chuckled lightly, enjoying the gentle sensation of her hands drifting softly across his back, washing away his exhaustion along with the accumulated sweat from last night’s intense practice.

"Perhaps a bit," Orion admitted laughingly, glancing back with a faint smile. "But learning those runes... it was addictive. I couldn’t help myself."

Fiora shyly joined them, her curvy figure made the atmosphere slightly shift as she rolled her sleeves back and joined Rina, cleaning Orion’s chest.

Her timid eyes peeked up at Orion with admiration, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. "I-I thought... Master’s runes looked very impressive. Even the mistakes were... extraordinary."

He chuckled, reaching out to gently pat Fiora’s head, eliciting a bashful smile from her. "Thank you, Fiora. Though I’m sure I can do much better next time."

They continued bathing comfortably, the atmosphere filled with casual conversation and soft laughter. The pleasant scent of lavender soap mixed gently with the warm steam, creating an environment of serene tranquility.

Finishing the bath, Orion stepped into the bathtub—or rather a small pond—before enjoying himself for a bit there. Fiora and Rina respectfully stood at the side, letting him rest.

Afterward, Orion stepped out first, wrapping a luxurious towel around his waist as he moved toward the dressing chamber. Rina and Fiora diligently assisted him, selecting the academy uniform, their delicate fingers expertly arranging every detail.

Fully dressed in his clean academy attire, Orion felt refreshed, feeling as if yesterday’s fatigue was merely an illusion.

"Thanks for your help," Orion said warmly, smiling at both of them. "You two should relax today—don’t work too hard."

Rina giggled softly, bowing playfully. "Thank you, Master. We’ll rest properly."

Fiora shyly nodded, her quiet determination shining through her gentle demeanor. "W-We’ll be waiting for you to return."

With one final smile, Orion left his room, heading directly to Seraph’s quarters, eager to check on her progress.

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Arriving at the familiar door, Orion knocked gently before stepping inside, his gaze immediately softening as he found Seraph seated by the window again, the morning sunlight gently highlighting her porcelain-like features.

Her soft green hair glistened faintly, catching his eyes as she turned to him with a quiet, yet more attentive look than the previous days.

"Good morning, Seraph," Orion greeted gently, approaching slowly to avoid startling her. "How are you feeling today?"

Seraph’s gaze settled quietly upon him, the subtle shift in her usually distant eyes indicating growing awareness and recognition. While she remained silent, there was unmistakable acknowledgment in her gentle nod.

Orion smiled warmly, pulling out a plate filled with Moonberries from his inventory and setting it down beside her. "Eat up. You need your strength."

He paused, noticing how her fingers twitched slightly toward the plate. This small gesture gave him great comfort.

Gently, he sat across from her, quietly chatting about his experiences yesterday, sharing his excitement about rune creation and his plans for the day at the academy.

"You know," Orion continued softly, "perhaps once you’re feeling better, you can come outside and see the mansion grounds at the other end. There’s a beautiful garden—Rina and Fiora often go there to relax. I’m sure you’d like it."