Chapter 113 Valerian
Under Adam's stunned gaze, the young dragon's wings slowly receded into its back. However, it seemed that the little fellow was in too much pain as a result.
Next, its little horns retracted and disappeared from its forehead. Finally, the scales on the dragon's body transformed into soft, gray fur. Now, the little fellow looked just like any other newborn kitten!
As soon as the transformation was complete, it listlessly lay down on Adam's chest, gasping for air. With great difficulty, it raised its head to look at Adam and sent a mental transmission.
O-Okay?
Adam's eyes reddened as he bit his lower lip. He dotingly stroked the little fellow's furry head. "Yes, you did well. I'm proud of you."
Hearing Adam's praise, the young dragon purred just like a kitten and then lowered his head and rested for a while. It seemed that the little fellow had expended quite a lot of energy just now.
As the two shared a warm moment, Adam gently stroked the little dragon's back and thought to himself, That magic just now should fall under the School of Alteration. To think that the little fellow can already perform such a feat after just hatching…
The youth was inwardly shocked. But on second thought, it absolutely made sense. After all, dragons were indeed creatures with the greatest talent for magic!
After resting for a few moments, the little fellow once again raised its head and looked at Adam with pleading eyes.
Food!
"Hah?" The youth was momentarily dazed. "You… wanna eat?"
"Myu~" The young dragon nodded its head.
"Hahaha!" Adam burst into laughter. "Very well, let's go down."
On his way down, Adam instructed his butler, "Barry, get my food to the living room instead. And prepare another plate!"
"Yes, my lord!" Barry, who was instructing the servants in the kitchen, replied immediately.
Adam took a seat on the couch in the living room and placed the young dragon on his lap. He scrutinized the little fellow and nodded his head. "Very impressive! The transformation was very thorough."
"Myu~" the young dragon felt very happy being praised by Adam. It crawled up his shirt and hugged his neck. Then, he began to lick his cheeks with adoration.
"Hehe, stop it, it feels ticklish!" Adam played with the little fellow for some time. Then, he grabbed it by the armpits and raised it to his eye level.
His expression turned serious and he mentally communicated, You must never show your true form, okay? Or else bad people will take you away from me. You don't want that, do you?
The young dragon seemed to understand the gravity of the situation. It clenched its tiny paws and nodded solemnly. "Myu!"
Adam smiled brightly and then kissed the little fellow on the forehead. "Good boy!"
Suddenly, he recalled something and mumbled, "Speaking of, are you a boy or a girl?"
"Myu?" The young dragon tilted its head.
Adam ignored it and raised it a little higher. After some observation, the youth laughed. "Haha, you're a boy! That's great, I've always wanted a little brother!"
"Myu~" The little fellow didn't understand what was happening, but seeing Adam happy, he felt happy too.
"Hmm…" Adam rubbed his chin and went into deep thought. "Now, what should we name you?"
The dragon imitated Adam and started rubbing his furry chin with his little paw as well. "Myu…"
After thinking for a long while, Adam finally decided on a suitable name. He raised the young dragon and spoke with a gentle smile, "From this day forth, you shall be called…
"Valerian."
For some reason, the young dragon could deeply feel the importance of this moment. Adam had just named him, and he had gratefully accepted it.
Valerian looked at the black-haired youth in front of him and smiled as he sent a mental transmission.
Thank… you…
Adam hugged him and gently stroked his head. He added with a warm smile,
"Val, one day you will grow up to be valiant and strong, just like your name implies. And till that day comes, I will protect you. I will treat you like my own. And when we're both strong enough, we will go on countless adventures in the vast universe!"
Valerian couldn't understand most of the words Adam was saying. But from the youth, he felt a sense of warmth and love that he'd never felt before. Involuntarily, his little paws around the youth's neck tightened a little. Not intending to ever let go.
However!
He instantly let go when the fragrant aroma of food drifted into his nose. "Myu?"
Valerian turned around and saw Barry bringing two plates of food. His eyes shone with anticipation and he started to drool. He jumped on the table and eagerly waited for the human to bring food.
Seeing a gray kitten appear out of nowhere, Barry was taken aback. But seeing as how his lord, Adam, didn't react much to it, he didn't think of asking any questions.
Barry was someone who used to work at the Turner Manor. And thus, he'd received great training since he was young. He was responsible and carried out his duties with utmost diligence.
He looked at Adam and asked respectfully, "My lord, is this second plate for another guest? Or is it…" he glanced at the kitten staring at the plate of food.
Adam chuckled. "Hehe, you're right, Barry. The food is for Valerian right here."
Barry simply nodded, not finding it strange. He knew that his new lord was also a Magus, and it was not uncommon for a Magus to have a magic beast or familiar in their company.
"Yes, my lord." Barry set the plates on the table. One in front of Adam, and the other in front of Valerian.
As soon as the food was kept in front of him, Valerian jumped on the plate and gobbled everything down in mere seconds. Then, he voraciously stared at Adam's food. Without hesitating, he jumped on Adam's plate and ate everything down as well.
Barry: "…"
Adam: "…"
Valerian: "Myu?"
Barry's eyebrows twitched. But soon, he composed himself and respectfully bowed before going back to the kitchen. "I shall bring more food, my lord. Please wait a moment."
"Thanks, Barry." Adam helplessly sighed.
He then looked at Valerian and smiled dotingly. "Don't worry, Val. You can eat as much food as you want."
"Myu~" Valerian beamed as it started jumping around on the table.
Adam looked at his excited little familiar and smiled. Then, he thought to himself, I hope your alteration magic is as effective as I think it is. We'll have to confirm it tomorrow.
The youth wanted to keep Valerian's identity a secret. However, there was one person whom he was okay sharing this secret with.
But that depends, he thought, let's see if you can see through Val's magic.
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