Chapter 138: Twist?

The commotion from the damaged wall had drawn considerable attention. Servants, their faces drained of color, rushed into Lev's chamber in a frantic panic. Outside the castle, the Novikovs stared up at the dragon with disbelief, their eyebrows raised in confusion as they tried to comprehend the chaotic scene unfolding before them. Lev, having landed weakly in the garden, reverted to his human form. His breath came in ragged gasps, and his vision, like Ophelia's, was clouded. Fortunately, Sasha, who had sensed the magical disturbance, hurried toward him with a look of concern. "Lev!" Sasha called out as she approached. She quickly knelt beside him, checking his condition. Her gaze then shifted to Ophelia, who was surrounded by Nikolai’s Tiger Phoenix. The majestic creature was gently rubbing its nose against Ophelia’s forehead and purring softly. Despite their eyes being open, Lev and Ophelia could only manage slow blinks, struggling to see through the haze that clouded their vision.