It was not like a normal fire. The dragon fire was capable of burning everything, any tissue, any material. The power of water was also minimal against that ancient weapon.
Yoichi looked at his companions, standing in their hiding place. Among some broken wooden beams amid the rubble of the last hut destroyed by the Hebigure, Shioko and Enatsu looked at him as if he were a monster.
Kenji approached its tamer, touching his leg with its horned head. Moving like a cat looking for purrs, the baby dragon sensed a strong emotion when it approached Yoichi: unlocking its first dragon skill, it had strengthened its bond with him.
Another crucial piece towards the awakening of his ancient powers had been added to the puzzle of the young tamer's experience. Looking at Kenji with love and admiration, Yoichi walked towards his companions.