The Forest of Veils stretched endlessly before Reina eyes . Mist curling between trees and roots that twisted like living serpent .
Every step Reina took , seemed swallowed by the forest itself , yet she felt a strange comfort here .
In the Sky , a massive , gleamed dragon moved with surprising grace , keeping a careful distance.
It's scales shimmered like a burning jewels , eyes golden and proud .
Arya .
" Master " the dragon rumbled voice like molten rock , land in ground in her human form .
Still in maid outfit .
" Master , this Forest is treacherous . One step and --- "
" Relax , Arya. " Reina interrupted , adjusting the strap of her cloth . " Why are you here ? "
" Me , when you were exiled .... I was quiet busy at the time . " Arya hesitated.
" You were in kitchen , serving the food in party in ceremony at Chruch , right ? "
Reina sharp eyes pointed at her .
" Yes ... I was busy . ... --
" In what ? " Reina interrupted.
" In eating meat . " Arya answered .
Reina froze for a second , and sighed , " I should knew it . "
" That's way , I couldn't be there while those filthy , shitty nobles and that fucking bald priest ordered to exiled you . " Arya angered make her eyes turned into red .
" If I were there, I would destory the whole town and Chruch with my powers and killed all the nobles , that disrespected you , Master . "
" Thank you , you didn't do it . " Reina relieved .
" Those people don't know about how you defeated me , Dragon of Eternal Flames . Those shitty people don't know about --
" Arya , Relax . " Reina interrupted again . " It's okay , my goal is not to be noble . My goal is to master the sword in this life and live for me . So don't get upset . "
" You don't have to serve me now , Arya . "
" Shut up !!! " Arya scolded her , " I serve you because I was defeated not because I enjoy it . "
She fixed Reina with a golden gaze that radiated both power and caution .
" Never forget that . You are my master by right of victory , not choice. "
Reina smiled softly, " I know and I wouldn't have it any other way . Come on , we need a home . "
Using her Mystic Art , Reina lifted logs from the forest floor .
" Mystic Art : Wind Control "
Controlling the flow of wind to arrange them into a frame for cabin .
Arya now crouched to assist without destorying the structure with her strength , lifted massive beams effortlessly and placed them in position with precise guidance.
The contrast between Reina's subtle and Arya's raw demonic power was striking .
" Careful " Reina called as Arya dropped a bema slightly too close to her fingers .
" Not all for us are made of dragon scales . "
Arya's tail swished impatiently . " This is why I should be the one building it alone . Human are fragile. "
Reina smirked , " I'm not just any ordinary human , remember ? I'm Ray Thron in past ."
" And now exiled baron daughter who have a dragon maid and no home . " Arya replied flatly .
" I have survived dragons once - I think I can handle a cabin too . "
Arya's ears twitched , a faint purr of approval mixed with annoyance escaping her . She really didn't like being outshone by her small her master , but she would never so .
The cabin slowly took shape , hidden beneath the dense trees and mist .
Reina experiment with wind current --
Lifting planks into place and conjured small flames from our Fire Magic Specialist , Professor Arya .
To lightly cook her first meal .
Arya hovered protectively occasionally letting out low growls whenever the fire threatened to flicker too wildly .
( Fire Magic Specialist afraid of low flames )
When Reina burned the first stew , smoke curling into the forest . Arya bellowed , " By the Goddess , Master , do you intend to feed me ashes ? "
Reina waved her hands defensively . " It was a small mistake !!!. I promise I'm learning. "
Arya narrowed her eyes , twitching .
" Learning ! Human learn for failing..... dangerously. You could have set the forest ablaze . "
Reina laughed, " See , you're worried about me . That's progress . "
Over the following days , they foraged, hunted , and trained together. Arya taught her about controlling energy .
Guiding her ,Mystic Art in tandem with survival skills . Reina manipulated wind magic to dry clothes , fire magic to conjured fire for cooking , and experimented with simple illusions to mark their presence from magical beast .
Hunting with a dragon had its advantage.
Arya could leap to incredible heights , spotting game before it even realized they were being watched .
She would swoop down and corral prey towards Reina's traps , occasionally teasing her , " Don't Miss ,Master . I may have served gods but I don't serve fools . "
By the end of the first week , Reina could control the fire in her hand , the wind around her , and her reflexes had sharpened significantly.
Arya , though proud , maintained her stern dragon demeanor , offering critiques rather than praise .
One evening, as the mist thickened around the cabin , Reina rested by the fire , Arya curled nearby in dragon form , a massive but protective presence .
" Master , grown stronger just few days . "
Arya admitted quietly not taking her eyes off the flickering flames .
Reina smiled her glowing eyes faintly as shw held a small flames in her palm .
" Arya , when I was alone in the forest , I was alone . I visioned some past of the last days as king where I die all alone --
" And then , you appeared Arya . If I have to said , I don't need you . I am fine to be alone . But past couples of days , with you , I feel happy . "
Arya ,smiled , her golden eyes softened slightly though her pride remained .
" Then ,I will serve you , Master. Until the day you no longer need me .... I will follow . And fight for you . "
Reina smile widened , " And I promise , Arya.... We'll do this altogether . With you by my side , we'll become unstoppable. "
The Forest of Veils seemed to respond to them , the mist curling protectively , the trees standing taller as if acknowledging their pact .
Reina Throne , journey of surviving but living, learning and preparing for the challenges ahead .
And with Arya , the dragon who had once been alone to guard the sword ,Wolf , forced by goddess Myril to protect it .
Now ,Arya and Reina had just began their journey .