Back to Base

Ryoko's body began to compress into a humanoid shape and with a quick flash of light, she was in her human form. Ryoko's human form was that of a beautiful, black haired woman who was a slight bit shorter than Vance.

"Woah. You know, you're actually pretty cute."

"And why is that relevant?"

"It isn't, it's just a fact. Now putting that aside, you want to come to the base and meet my people right?"

"I would like to meet those that could be considered the companions of an anomaly like you."

"Then be nice once you get there. None of this dragon superiority bullshit."

"I agree to this condition. Now how will we be getting there?"

"I'll just teleport us. Easy. So hold on a moment."

Saying this, Vance began to create the portal. Once the portal was opened, they walked into it, leaving nothing behind. At the base, Vance and Ryoko walked out from the portal. Vance stretched and yawned.

"Home sweet home. Nothing like some rest after fighting dragons. I wonder where the girls are. Celine will probably be here soon though."

"Who is Celine?"

"You'll see. Just follow me."

Saying this, Vance began to walk towards the training area, with Ryoko following behind him. As they made their way there, Celine approached them.

"Master, did your blood hunt go well?"

"Yeah it went amazing Celine. And how is you and the other girl's training going?"

"It is going well Master. Master, may I ask who this girl is?"

"Ah, this is Ryoko, the dragon I fought. Also the Dragon King's daughter. No big deal. It's pretty much normal for what we do. Right Celine?"

"Master, I don't know if that's the right attitude to have."

"Well, who really knows. Ah, let's go see the other girls so I can introduce her to all of you at once."

"Master, but you already introduced her to m-"

"Celine, just go with it."

"As you wish Master."

Saying this, Vance and the two girls headed towards the training area. Once they got there, they witnessed the girls sparring. It was Alice vs Hope, with Jess and Sarah being spectators. The match seemed to be coming to a conclusion. In the end, Alice had won.

"Good job Alice. And Hope, you'll get better soon."

Vance praised Alice and comforted Hope, eliciting affectionate responses from the two. And then the girls, besides Celine, noticed Ryoko, who was just standing beside Vance.