Always

Seeing the light in the dragon's eyes fade away, the grin on Oswald's face widened.

Finally! When I transfuse this beast's blood, I'll be able to advance to the Mana Vortex Rank! Then there's also the dragon heart…

Thinking of all those things he could accomplish, the man's breathing grew ragged. Suddenly, Hemingway called out to him from behind.

"What's gotten you so excited?"

Oswald returned to his stoic demeanor as he turned around to glance at his long-time friend.

"Nothing," he replied.

"Don't forget," Hemingway said with an amiable smile. "Half of that belongs to me."

Oswald deeply stared at this man for a few moments, before nodding. "Of course."

The next moment, he cast his gaze over at Edward and Lisa, who were shocked by this sudden turn of events, and sneered. "Don't be so surprised. You'll be following the dragon soon."