Wendy hadn't seen much of the world and while she recognized the rarity of a dragon egg, she didn't dwell on it. After a brief nod, she entered the underground palace. On the other hand, the three Roberts were internally reeling.
Dragons were legendary creatures, epitomes of power. Owning a dragon could transform one's destiny, ensuring sponsorship from powerful clans. These beings were known to reside in the Dragon Valley, far west of the continent, and were never reported in intermediate secret realms.
Amidst their doubt, they remained silent; the truth of the matter was irrelevant. Even if it's untrue, Alex had his reasons, and they didn't want to jeopardize their newly mended relations.
Alex, for his part, offered no explanations but smiled and produced a pot from his ring, suggesting: "The weather is splendid today, and I've brought some fresh tea. Let's sit down right here, brew the tea, and chat while we wait. What do you think?"