As Luna revealed the dragon's true identity, the mighty creature transformed before their eyes. The large, fearsome dragon shrank in size until it took on a more humanoid form, revealing an elegant woman with emerald-green hair and scales adorning her arms and legs.

"I apologize for the misunderstanding," the dragon-turned-woman spoke, her voice now gentle and melodic. "I am Seraphina, the guardian of this dragon's lair."

Axel and Evelyn stood in awe, their previous battle instincts replaced w