章 168: Chapter 164: Getting Used To The Wings
Dragons.
In the eyes of other races and beings, they were seen as rulers, children of mana, and honorable Apex Predators. From the moment they were born, they were thought to be born to dominate other races, and they were. Dragons were truly excellent and dignified creatures.
But deep down they had a lot of strange habits. Dragons were creatures with habits or traits as strange and profound as any other creature.
An example was the deep desire of Female Dragons to be subdued and dominated by a Male Dragon. Their anger was enough to kill those who interrupted their sweet moments with their Male Dragons, which was strong enough to affect even a calm woman like Ryukyu.
For the Male Dragons, conquering these continents, dominating other races, and their insane libidos were an example. Some Dragons collected treasures and filled their lairs with them. An unknown piece of information was that most Dragons took great care of their wings and maintained them regularly.
While these were the characteristics of the Female and Male Dragons, the baby Dragons had strange characteristics and habits.
Dragons were creatures that reproduced by laying eggs. A Dragon egg could create huge waves in most worlds, causing tens of thousands of people to die for it.
Everyone knew its worth. And they knew that even the weakest Dragon that could come out of it would subdue most monsters in the world and elevate the person who possessed it. The creature that would emerge from this egg, which was half a meter to one meter in length, was something that every person would die for. Even if it doesn't know about them.
What we are going to talk about now is not this egg and what happened outside the egg.
It was inside the egg.
Born into dragon eggs, the Baby Dragon, the creature, had a lot of characteristics. Due to its high mana density and being an advanced creature, they had a high intelligence even in the egg and the ability to hear what was outside of the egg. Apart from all this, they had a feature very similar to that of babies.
They could kick.
More precisely, they could claw at the wall of the egg, make little screams, and move. They were born, their limbs were growing, and they were gaining new limbs every day. No matter how smart they were, they had reflexes arising from the need to use their new limbs, and in doing so they gave various reactions.
And these reflexes were the things the parent's Dragons loved to watch. But that's not our point. Baby Dragons could do a lot of things during these reflexes, as said above, and it wasn't sure what to do next.
What about wings? What were these limbs doing in times of reflexes, where dragons could defend, help attack, make them fly, and create air currents to repel various attacks?
Nothing. Because they weren't out yet.
Dragons could enlarge most of their limbs during their birth phase. They could spray claws, fangs, and even fire. None of this could harm the egg. In the evolutionary chart, these harmful parts were eliminated long ago.
It should have been known that the span of a baby Dragon's two wings could be between 1.5 meters and 2 meters. There was no way that a limb this large would not be used by a baby dragon who wanted to try it out because it had just acquired its limbs.
The reflexive opening of such a large limb would either break the egg, no matter how weak it was. And that would very likely lead to the Dragon's death. Dragons that didn't grow sufficiently would die or be a waste for the rest of their lives. And a failure like this would result in the father being killed by the Dragon.
Another thing that would happen was that the egg withstood the blow, but the Dragon's wings were broken. Since they were broken at the moment of birth, it was almost impossible for them to fuse again, that Dragon must be cursed not to be able to fly all its life.
However, such problems did not occur in any Dragon species. Because at the time of their birth, Dragons would not have wings.
Wings were developed in Dragons after birth. Until then, their wings acted like a piece of meat on their backs and protected the baby, and when the time came, they would emerge as majestic wings.
And when it was time to fly, their wings would be pressed against the small circular protrusions on their backs by the mother and father dragon, and they would burst and let them use it.
Well, those wings weren't there 24/7. They were withdrawn at bedtime and reappeared by the parents when the time came.
This would continue until the Baby Dragon developed the reflex to reveal its wings on its own. Until then, only Parent Dragons could touch these wings and mounds. If anyone did that, it would be a warlike stigma for that Dragon family, and they would have to offer something and ask for forgiveness until the other side died or their parents were satisfied.
In Ryukyu's case, however, since this parent did not have the dragon, Blake, who made her wings spread, became the closest person to her. Until she learned to reveal her wings, Blake was the only one who could reveal them by pressing the bumps. And maybe even after that, it would be him who could touch the bumps. There was a high probability that even the girls would not touch it.
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''Are you ready?''
"Give me a second, please. I have to prepare myself."
''Of course. Take your time.''
"T-thanks."
Clinging to Blake like a cat, Ryukyu was lifted to chest level in Blake's arms. Ryukyu's body clung to Blake, her legs wrapped around her left arm. She was standing with Blake on the third floor of the yacht, looking down.
Her fear of heights was absurd for a top-ten hero like her. The height of the third floor was a few tens of meters above the ground, and at this height in daily life, she was fighting a lot of villains. It had been a long time since she had overcome something like a fear of heights.
But it was difficult for her to do so with the smooth, mercury-colored wings sticking out from her back. She felt like a bird about to be thrown out of the nest. She was nervous, even though she wasn't being kicked out of the nest and she knew Blake wouldn't do that unless she wanted to.
Unlike her dragon form, her newly emerged wings were very new to her. She didn't know how to use it, and although she wouldn't be harmed if she was thrown from here, it wouldn't feel good to fall uncontrollably in the air.
After all, wings were a new limb for her. In dragon form, she used her wings hundreds of times and flew through the sky. But flying in a human body was new to her.
You might think this is easy for her. Actually, not. Ryukyu's wings were like pulling out a third hand. She knew how to use her third hand, she was aware of how to stretch or bend her muscles and limbs.
She could use a third hand, but wings were a whole different matter. They were new limbs added to the human body. She had more muscles, bones, and joints to use. More notifications were sent to the brain than usual, and a new multiprocessing was added.
She couldn't do all of this at once. The learning phase had to go through. And right now it was the learning phase for her.
"Calm down, Ryukyu. You know, I'll hold you." Blake whispered in her ear. His words suppressed Ryukyu's nervousness a little. Ryukyu nodded, tilted her body forward, and looked down.
She exhaled lightly. She shook her head. Blake's reassurance had eased some of her nervousness. Yeah, what else was she worried about when she had someone to hold her?
She corrected her posture. She pulled her wing around Blake's body from behind. Her mercury-like smooth, gray-white wings completely covered Blake. Ryukyu straightened her posture in Blake's lap. She placed her feet on his stomach and looked down.
"Come on, Ryukyu. You can do it!" Rumi, wearing a black one-piece swimsuit, shouted with both hands aligned next to her mouth. She was constantly rocking her legs back and forth, keeping her body above the water.
The other girls were shouting along with her, trying to encourage Ryukyu. Ryukyu took a deep breath, prepared herself, then jumped down.
Her body went into free fall. Her hair was flying up as she fell. The familiar wind caressed her face, making her want to close her eyes, but she didn't. She tried to control her wings as she fall.
"I can't …" No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't flap her wings. Although her back muscles were connected by newly emerged muscles and bones, she did not know how to use them. In dragon form this was happening very naturally, for her it was as easy as breathing. But in human form, unfortunately, such a thing was not possible.
When she tried to move her muscles, all that happened was the muscles in her back and shoulders moving back and forth. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't move her wings as the water surfaced in her vision and the girls were getting closer and closer.
Still, she continued to try to flap her wings without giving up. The ocean surface was getting closer and closer. The water surface, which had seemed a little small before, was getting bigger and smaller, and her figure was getting smaller and smaller on the ocean surface.
Despite this, she continued to try to flap her wings. But it was constantly failing. The greatest thing she could achieve was that she could slightly wiggle the bones protruding from the protuberances in her back.
She kept trying, but with no results. She couldn't even feel the muscles, let alone move her wings. It was numb, like a piece that didn't belong to her, she couldn't control it. She exhaled lightly, parted her lips, and spoke.
''It isn't happening. I have to keep trying."
"Little help..."
She was getting closer and closer to the ocean as she spoke. When her words were finished, a person appeared above the surface of the water, standing for a second for all to see. He gently grasped Ryukyu, slowly falling into the water as time continued to flow. The water did not splash or ripple as his body entered the water. It was as if he had entered the water from a close distance.
"Failure?" Blake asked, taking her in his arms as he swung his feet back and forth, pushing the water. The saltwater was hitting their bodies in waves. He tilted his head to the side as he asked the woman in his arms.
"Yeah, I can't even feel it, let alone flap it." Ryukyu smiled bitterly. She shook her feet with distress, causing the ocean water to splash out. The girls had gathered around them. After staring at them for a moment, they went back to their business.
"Would you like to try again?"
"Sure." Ryukyu did not reject Blake's offer. She wanted to try again until she learned to use her wings.
Having such a thought, she did not bother to get out of Blake's arms. She started to shake her feet with a little pleasure, closing her eyes. Her uncontrollable wings swelled slightly with emotion. Blake realized the Dragon woman's intentions... He sighed helplessly and headed to the yacht.
The trials of the duo continued for hours. Neither was Ryukyu giving up on jumping from the third floor of the yacht nor was Blake tired of catching her below and escorting her to the third floor, carrying her all the way.
It was as if Ryukyu had turned into a little child. Over time, an enthusiastic expression appeared on her face. As her control over her wings increased over time and she could feel her wings to some extent, a wide smile appeared on her face that attracted the attention of even the girls. After a while, she couldn't wait to get off Blake's arms, every time she was grabbed by Blake, she would jump out of her arms, get out of the water, and run up as large amounts of water fell from her body. She had even started tugging at Blake's arm, grabbing it with both hands.
How could he not be enthusiastic? You should know that Ryukyu's Quirk has very little potential and development opportunities. To simply explain her Quirk, it was transforming her into a Dragon. This much. There was nothing else. Her wings, sharp claws, and teeth, even her scales were already there. It didn't need to be enlarged or developed. They had no great potential, other than their development in proportion to her age.
If it wasn't for her Quirk's innate strength, Ryukyu wouldn't have dreamed of rising so high. Other than getting used to her body and using her Dragon form limbs more effectively, Quirk had no way of working on it.
No one other than Ryukyu knew, but when Ryukyu first awakened her Quirk, she thought she could blow flames like a real Dragon, and she had thought about it for about 7 years. She had finally come to terms with the fact that Quirk was inherently strong and lacked the tiniest bit of potential.
She had no choice but to accept. What could she do? She didn't have a deep Quirk like Nejire, an untapped Quirk like Fuyumi, or a flexible Quirk like Nemuri. It was not for her to try to overcome the limits of the human body by training her body to the fullest, like Rumi.
Finally, she was helplessly accepted. The Quirk, which she approached with childish excitement and desire to explore, turning her into a Dragon, was just a simple transformation Quirk. It was so unique among its peers, but as Quirk, she was not unique at all.
Now, thanks to the man she pulled from his arms as the seawater poured over her, she had the chance to tap into a potential of Quirk that had been hidden from her for years.
She was sure it was because of him. She had developed this Quirk over some time nearly equal to the amount of time Blake had lived in his two lifetimes. During this time, she had not only focused on Quirk but also became familiar with her body and her Dragon body. She knew very well what was in her body.
And she was sure those bumps weren't there. Blake must have done something. Or that Blake's presence had triggered something. In the last two days, she had felt that Quirk, which had been inactive for years, had changed. She was manifesting in a power that she normally wouldn't have, that she shouldn't even know existed.
She had taken a step towards becoming a true Dragon, perhaps her Quirk had deepened.
It didn't matter what happened. She would make sure she grasped this opportunity that exceeded the limits of her potential and opened up new horizons for her. She would hold that chance tightly, like she hold Blake's arm, not letting go.
Like everyone else, she was eager to improve her Quirk. In the world of MHA, Quirk was a deeply personal mystery box. Regardless of age/race/gender/location, every person in this world was eager to open this mystery box and dive deep into it.
Ryukyu was one of them. She was very enthusiastic about cultivating this power that brought her to Rank 10 without doing anything. The excitement that shone on her face, unsuitable for her age, was too pure.
And Blake, seeing this, was letting the woman pull him over. He followed her wherever she wanted, grabbing her every time she jumped down, and following her from behind without saying a word of reproach.
He didn't for a moment stare at Ryukyu's startling curves, her slender waist and sassy hips, which stretched out like an artfully dashed line as she dragged him along. His entire focus was on the sincere feelings that accompanied the broad smile that covered the woman's face. He never stopped watching her face the whole time.
Blake and Ryukyu's movements continued for hours. Until Ryukyu was too tired to lift a finger. And it was surprisingly 8 hours long. The duo did not stop for a moment in these eight hours, but they made jumps and catches one after another.
While the duo had their moments, the others did not stay where they were. They began to enjoy the day in different ways. Fuyumi and Rei were teaching Eri, who was trying to swim with an inflatable armband and bagel, to swim. Nemuri was doing deep dives, and Nejire was constantly doing acrobatic moves with her Quirk.
Rumi competed with several whales she encountered. It must be said it was a tough race. In this race, which lasted a few kilometers, Rumi almost lost, but at the last moment, she was able to win the race against one of the leaders of the seas.
Meanwhile, Momo had deep-dived by creating diving equipment. She had studied various reefs, studied fish species, and even borrowed Blake for a few minutes to sample fish and rocks out of her reach. As always, Blake's clever girl, hungry for enough information to put Blake in a good mood.
But all this came to an end after a few hours. Everyone got out of the water except Momo. Swimming was good and fun, but swimming had its limits. Except for the possibility of burns from over-swimming, it wasn't all that enjoyable after a few hours of continuous swimming.
After Momo continued researching for a while, she got out of the water and joined the girls. If she was released, she could research until the end of the day, but the purpose of the day was to have fun and de-stress with her family. She put aside her research and went to the girls to fulfill this purpose.
The girls who came out of the water for various reasons had a snack and even changed their clothes. A few watched the duo after changing their clothes, while a few, to be precise, Eri and Rei had gone to sleep, and were not used to this type of activity.
The rest of the girls had placed chaise lounges next to Teka and lay on the sun loungers and watched the duo. Ryukyu had turned into a child. Apart from her demeanor and expression, she had released an energy that did not suit her. So much so that even Nejire, the most energetic, was stunned.
After many hours, when Ryukyu was too exhausted to even lift a finger, Blake took the woman's arms and pulled her out of the water. When he pulled his masculine body out of the water, he made as little noise as possible. Even the sound of the water falling was mixed with the sound of the waves in a well-calculated time.
He headed for the stairs to the second floor. The Dragon Woman, who was sleeping peacefully in his arms from time to time along the way, looked at the woman. After Ryukyu's last jump, she accepted Blake's suggestion to take a break for a while. As she lay her head on his shoulder to rest in her arms, fatigue took over her and she fell asleep.
One arm casually wrapped around Blake's neck, the other arm hanging down. Her legs dangled carelessly down Blake's other arm. Her head resting on Blake's shoulder was tilted to the side. She had a small smile on her face as she slept.
There was no sign of her wings. Her wings were replaced by two bumps, with two visible cuts on them. The cuts were closed, there was no air intake. No one knew that when the time came, two mighty wings would emerge from here.
Blake had a warm smile. He started up the stairs with the woman in his arms. His figure, which looked even more impressive in the sun, glowed dimly from the ocean water on his skin. Drops of water were running down between the visible muscle lines, giving him a seductive air.
The sky was covered with a beautiful orange color. The orange hue of the setting sun was hitting the calm ocean surface. The orange-colored waves were spreading through the water one after another, taking away the enchanting orange color.
The ocean contained only water, orange paint, and a white-blue yacht. This image, which seemed untouched by human hands because of the yacht, seemed to have been completed in some way. Every artificial and natural element of the world was gathered under one roof.
In the midst of all this, a handsome young man from afar was carrying a sleeping beauty in his arms up the stairs to the last and top floor of the yacht. When he got to the second floor, he didn't stop, he walked along the second floor and continued climbing when he got to the stairs leading to the third floor.
Blake was in a good mood all this time. Even though he knew that a certain person was here, he couldn't help smiling when he thought about what they were going through today and what they might experience during their next vacation.
He went upstairs. He turned right and headed for the end of the ship's deck. He passed Momo, who was standing on the side.
The girls' gazes fixed on Blake. Teka in particular turned her head harshly, her eyes shining with dim blue light, adorned with a permanent scowl, falling on him. Her eyes were slightly widened. Her forehead was covered with veins that looked like little rivers, starting from her eyebrows. A "+" shaped vein had formed on her cheek. Her fists were clenched together under her chest. Her gaze seemed to pierce her skin, silently asking a thousand questions. However, she did not mention any of them.
Blake ignored the girls for a moment. He came from Nejire's side. He gave her a small smack on the hip. Nejire rose from the chaise lounge with a coquettish moan. Blake placed Ryukyu on the chaise lounge. He slowly pulled his arms from under her head and legs.
"Mhm…" Ryukyu frowned for a moment. She muttered a little to show that she was annoyed that Blake had let her go. She tried to raise her hand and reach Blake. However, she failed. There was no strength left in her body, her arm fell. She swung down from the chaise lounge, her fingertips touching the floor.
Blake watched her for a moment, then turned her head to the side and her girls looked at the reason for her current reaction.
"…" Lilith was sitting on the chaise longue Rumi was supposed to be sitting on, looking at him. Although Rumi couldn't understand why the woman she met for the first time was acting so relaxed, she left the chaise lounge to her because she didn't want to sit next to someone who would make Teka overreact. She was standing, watching him with her arms folded in front of her chest.
Lilith was sitting on the edge of Rumi's chaise lounge, looking at Blake. There was a clear enthusiasm and haste in her gaze. Anyone looking at her could have noticed that she wanted Blake to act quickly and start traveling to other worlds. She was bouncing in front of her hips, reaching a little more to the tip with each jump. She was about to fall off the chaise, but she ignored it and continued to stare at Blake.
Her expression and gaze could easily be misunderstood. She was staring at Blake with clear obsession and enthusiasm. It was very similar to the expressions of these girls. But it was a headache for Blake, who knew what he was passionate about.
"Sighhh*" Blake exhaled lightly. He placed five fingers on his face, rubbing his forehead with his index and middle fingers. He tilted his head to the side and spoke with a wry smile.
"Girls… Would you like to see a big fireworks display?"
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