The Draconic System: Rise of To Ascendance

Chapter 64: The Afterglow of Power

Raizen awoke to the warmth of Ayaka's body nestled against him, her breathing slow and steady. The soft glow of the ship's dim lighting illuminated the curves of her form as she lay draped over him, completely at ease. A rare sight for a woman as fierce as her.

His mind drifted to the power that surged within him, the lingering effects of his Draconic Bloodline evolution coursing through his veins. His senses were sharper, his body stronger—everything felt enhanced.

The system pulsed softly.

[Draconic Bloodline Stage 2 Fully Integrated]

[Physical and Sensory Enhancements Applied]

[Next Evolution Requirements: ???]

Ayaka stirred beside him, a satisfied hum escaping her lips. "You're awake already?" she murmured, her voice husky from exhaustion.

Raizen smirked, his fingers tracing lazy circles along her bare back. "You wore me out, but not enough to keep me down."

She chuckled, lifting herself slightly to meet his gaze. Her golden eyes gleamed with amusement. "If that's a challenge, you know I'll take it."

Raizen's grip tightened on her waist, but before he could act on the temptation, a sharp knock on his door interrupted them.

"Raizen." It was Liana's voice. "We have a problem."

Ayaka groaned, rolling off him. "Figures."

Raizen sat up, stretching before grabbing his pants. "What is it?"

"Selene."

His body tensed at the mention of her name. "What about her?"

"She's back. And she's looking for you."

Ayaka raised an eyebrow as she slipped into her discarded clothes. "Didn't take long for her to come sniffing around again."

Raizen finished dressing, his mind shifting gears. Selene wouldn't come looking for him unless she had a reason.

The system pulsed again.

[Quest Update: Selene's Challenge]

[Objective: Meet Selene and uncover her true intentions]

Raizen exhaled, stepping toward the door. "Let's see what she wants."

The echoes of the previous night still burned in his mind, but a new challenge was already waiting.