Chapter 124.

Why has it been so long?

Seon-Hyeok had much to say to the dragon after an extended period of time without any contact.

He blurted out question after question.

Why isnt the fairy dragon waking up? How much more do I have to grow before I meet you?

[All things will come with time, and your questions will be answered then.]

As always, the dragons responses were vague.

Youre the same as always.

It was frustrating, but Seon-Hyeok was reassured by the unwavering voice.

On the other hand, Ive changed quite a bit.

So many things had happened, and so many people had died.

Among them, countless had died at his own hands. These deaths had changed him, and he could no longer return to the days of his blissful ignorance.

Perhaps this was why he was so happy to hear the dragons unchanging voice.

[You have become stronger and more complex than before. Your changes are admirable.]

Wow. Thats a surprise. To think that youd actually compliment me.

This was his first time receiving praise from the aloof dragon.

Then can we meet now?

Seon-Hyeok asked expectantly, but it seemed it was not yet time. The dragon once again delayed their meeting, saying that Seon-Hyeok was still unworthy.

Wow. You really are playing hard to get.

Seon-Hyeok sighed.

[You will continue to move forward as you have done until now. When the promised date arrives, you will be rewarded with great glory.]

The dragon pretended not to hear what he said.

[Until that date, you must bring under your control all of the dragon subspecies and prove your worth. Doing so will allow you to grow once more.]

Ah. Youre giving me even more work.

Seon-Hyeok was grumpy. All the dragon ever did during their communications was notify him of his next task.

Even if he never met the real dragon, his strength was already at a point where he could take care of himself. He did not need to struggle to prove his worth.

Nonetheless, he was greedy. He wanted to see for himself how great this dragon was that he could be ordered around to this extent.

Fine. Ill do it. After all, I want to tame all them anyway.

Seon-Hyeok hid his innermost thoughts and readily accepted the dragons offer.

But.

However, there was a condition.

Shouldnt you show some appreciation that Im going through all this trouble? Its