Step into a mesmerizing world where dragons soar high into the vast skies and legends become reality. " Dragon Savior: A New Beginning " is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the adventure of Starfania, a young girl destined to find her true p...
Starfania stared at Cantina for a long moment before suddenly grinning.
" So..." she began slowly. " People are really calling me the Savior of the Eclipse."
Her grin widened mischievously afterward. " And some are saying I'm stronger than you?"
Cantina immediately narrowed her eyes. " Oh, don't let your mortal pride get in the way, little girl."
Before Starfania could react — flick! Cantina smacked her forehead with surprising force.
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" Ow!" Starfania grabbed her forehead dramatically while Cantina crossed her arms.
" You still have a long way to go, my pupil," Cantina said sassily. " Just because you were given the blade of the Dragon Savior and awakened GreekCosmo does not suddenly make you a legend."
Her lips curled slightly afterward. " You're a beginner at best."
Starfania raised both hands in playful surrender.
" Okay, okay, granny," she laughed. " I won't let my mortal pride interfere."
Cantina gasped dramatically. " Granny?"
She placed a hand over her chest in mock offense. " I still look incredible for someone who's technically a spirit."
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Starfania burst out laughing again. Things felt light for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. Normal. Even if only for a moment. Eventually, the laughter settled. Starfania looked toward Cantina afterward, curiosity slowly returning to her expression. " What happens next?"
Cantina leaned slightly closer. The playful warmth faded from her face, replaced by seriousness.
" Next," she said softly, " you train. The bond between you and Atlas will continue growing stronger..."
" But only if you invest your heart into it fully." Her silver gaze locked onto Starfania's. " Are you ready for that?"
Starfania didn't hesitate this time. " I am."
And she meant it. More than ever before.
Yet despite the certainty in her answer...something still tugged quietly at the back of her mind. Something about Cantina. Starfania couldn't fully explain it. Cantina still smiled warmly. Still guided her. Still protected her. But behind her eyes...there always seemed to be something hidden. Knowledge she wasn't sharing. Truths carefully kept out of reach. Cantina tilted her head slightly.
" You will awake soon," she whispered gently. Her voice almost sounded melodic now. Dreamlike. She slowly lifted her hand, preparing to snap her fingers. But before she could—
Silence filled the space between them immediately. Cantina's expression darkened slightly for the first time since appearing.
" The Golden Hunter," she said carefully, " serves the hooded figure known as the Castle Keeper."
Instantly, fragmented visions flashed through Starfania's mind. The mysterious figure watching through the orb. The calculating smile. The unsettling calmness. Cantina's voice lowered.
" He is dangerous beyond anything you have faced so far."
" Do not underestimate him."
" The Castle Keeper does not move pieces without purpose."
A chill crept down Starfania's spine. Because somehow...she knew Cantina wasn't exaggerating. Starfania furrowed her brow, preparing to ask another question. " Is there anything else you're not telling me—"
SNAP. Cantina's fingers echoed sharply through the void. Instantly—Starfania jolted upright with a gasp. Air slammed into her lungs like she'd resurfaced from deep underwater. Her chest rose and fell rapidly as awareness flooded back into her body. The dreamlike haze shattered instantly. Sunlight streamed softly through the nearby window. Warm golden streaks stretched across the room.
The faint scent of herbs lingered in the air. Blankets rested across her lap. Everything suddenly felt overwhelming again. Starfania sat frozen for a moment, trying to understand whether she was truly awake this time. Then she realized—she wasn't alone. Aeron stood near the doorway with his arms loosely crossed. Though the second he saw her awake, relief visibly softened his entire posture. Beside him, Lyam leaned casually against the wall. Yet even his usual smirk looked calmer than normal. More thoughtful. Then Starfania looked downward—and froze. Violet was asleep, curled gently against her side, still holding onto part of the blanket. Starfania blinked in surprise. How long had they been sitting here? Slowly, her midnight eyes lifted again. Meeting forest-green ones instantly.
Aeron stepped forward first. His voice remained quiet. But genuine emotion lingered beneath every word.
" Hey," a small smile tugged at his words. " I'm glad to see you're finally awake, Star."
Starfania immediately rolled her eyes. Even half-conscious, she recognized the nickname. Star. His shortened version of princess. Still ridiculous. Still somehow comforting. Yet despite herself—she smiled back anyway. " It's good to see you too."
