First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System

The group readily voiced their agreement, smiles and excitement returning swiftly. The previously heavy atmosphere rapidly dissipated, replaced by a renewed sense of camaraderie, anticipation, and shared determination.

As everyone rose from the table, beginning to stretch and mentally prepare for training, Edgar and Lucan exchanged quiet, approving smiles nearby.

They had witnessed the entire moment, silently proud of Orion's maturity and bravery, as well as the friends who accepted and stood by him unconditionally.

As the friends dispersed from the table, laughter and renewed excitement filling the previously tense garden air, Edgar and Lucan approached Orion, their expressions warm yet still slightly concerned.

Edgar stepped forward first, placing a hand gently upon Orion's shoulder.

"Young Master, do you wish for us to remain here and continue sparring with the group? Perhaps we could help you train everyone better," Edgar suggested calmly, his voice filled with sincere readiness to assist Orion in every possible way.

Lucan nodded alongside him, grinning cheerfully yet eagerly, clearly excited at the prospect of sparring further. "Yeah, Young Master, Sir Edgar and I can certainly help beat up everyone if you'd like."

Orion's lips twitched at Lucan's words. However, he shook his head lightly and said with a smile, "No, Uncle Edgar, Brother Lucan. Today I want to spar directly with each of my friends, one-on-one, so I can properly see how their abilities and mine compare. It'll help me understand our strengths and weaknesses better before we start exploring together."

Edgar and Lucan exchanged a quick glance, silent approval and understanding passing between them. Both men clearly respected Orion's decision and his desire to personally measure his friends' capabilities.

Lucan chuckled lightly, playfully patting Orion's shoulder. "Alright, Young Master, we understand. Don't hold back on your friends though. Make sure you teach them properly today."

Edgar smiled warmly, nodding respectfully. "Very well, Young Master. We'll leave you to it, then."

With another appreciative nod, Orion watched Edgar and Lucan depart toward the mansion, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance. A moment later, he calmly strode to the center of the spacious training courtyard, turning around to face his gathered friends.

Sunlight filtered softly through the leaves, casting gentle shadows across the pristine stone tiles beneath their feet.

A fresh, cool breeze rustled softly through the garden trees, carrying faint floral scents that lent the atmosphere a peaceful serenity despite the anticipation lingering in the air.

"Everyone, before we start, I have another small surprise," Orion announced lightly, drawing curious gazes and intrigued murmurs from his friends.

Arya tilted her head curiously, her violet eyes sparkling with interest. "Another surprise? I don't think we can handle more shocks today, Brother Orion."

Orion chuckled softly, raising his hand in reassurance. "Don't worry, Arya, this one's pleasant. I have a treasure that significantly boosts perception, comprehension, and skill acquisition speed. It'll greatly amplify our training session."

Without waiting for further reactions, Orion softly instructed, 'Lumi, activate the Limitless Ascension Field.'

[Right away, Master! (≧◡≦)]

Lumi's cheerful response echoed within his mind as Orion felt a subtle ripple emanate outward from his body.

Instantly, a gentle, invisible wave of profound clarity and sharpness spread out, enveloping a radius of exactly ten meters around Orion.

His friends immediately reacted in visible surprise, their eyes widening as they experienced a sudden heightening of their senses and a sharp increase in mental clarity.

Emilia glanced around in wonder, her expression filled with awe. "This is incredible! I can sense everything so clearly right now."

Felira nodded eagerly, clearly excited by the unexpected benefit. "Yes, my perception is far sharper. Orion, this treasure is amazing."

Kale's usually reserved demeanor briefly broke into open admiration. "Truly extraordinary. Training under these conditions will vastly improve our capabilities."

Seeing his friends' excitement, Orion smiled meaningfully and said, "Remember to keep this secret to yourself, lest none of us can enjoy its benefits."

The scions of the noble houses looked at each other and understood the implications clearly. Orion was warning them against telling their houses about him because if complications arose then he'd have to stop training with them.

Orion lightly clapped to gather everyone's attention. "Let's make the most of this. Everyone, pair up with me one by one, we'll spar until everyone has had their turn."

With excited agreement, the group lined up eagerly, their earlier fatigue forgotten in the thrill of training within Orion's Limitless Ascension Field.

Throughout the sparring session, Orion pushed each friend carefully, gauging their abilities and reactions meticulously.

As hours passed, the morning turned into afternoon, and the intense yet exhilarating sparring session finally concluded, leaving each participant lightly bruised yet profoundly satisfied with their achievements.

As late afternoon's sunlight painted the sky a bright yellow color, Orion stood at the mansion's grand entrance, sending off his friends warmly. Thi.s@ t-ext& was a$c%qu-ir.e+d. f!ro^m MVLE%MPY%R#.

Each one carried visible marks of today's rigorous training, yet their faces wore satisfied, bright smiles.

Arya waved gently, calling back warmly, "We'll see you tomorrow, Brother Orion! Today's training was amazing!"

Elias chuckled, nodding enthusiastically, "Yeah, don't hold back tomorrow either. We need more of this!"

Orion laughed softly, shaking his head fondly as he watched his friends depart, their chatter gradually fading into the distance.

Once they'd fully disappeared from sight, he exhaled a tired but content sigh, turning slowly to head back inside.

Checking his System Points balance, Orion's calm expression quickly darkened into a scowl upon seeing the flashing number on Lumi's screen: [14,232 SP].

He looked at the slowly dwindling number of SP as he speechlessly commented, 'Damn, Limitless Ascension Field is a damn money black hole. I feel like I'll be on the streets if I continue to train with my club members.'

Lumi's soft laughter echoed gently within his mind, clearly amused by Orion's frustration.

[Hehe, it's due to helping everyone else with the training, Master. You need to withstand at least this much burden if you want to support your friends. Besides, you benefited greatly yourself, especially in mastering your new spells!]

Orion's internal complaints intensified, though his annoyance was tinged with reluctant acceptance. 'Ugh, is this how paying child support feels like?'

Lumi burst out laughing openly, her delighted voice chiming happily within Orion's consciousness.

[Hahaha, Master! That's an interesting comparison!]

Shaking his head in amused exasperation, Orion suddenly paused, his expression turning serious as a crucial thought emerged clearly in his mind.

His dual-colored eyes filled with quiet determination, his tone inwardly resolute as he spoke calmly, 'This won't do. This won't do at all.'

[Master?] Lumi asked cautiously, sensing Orion's sudden solemnity.

Orion sighed deeply, his gaze focused thoughtfully ahead. 'I need to speak openly with Grandpa and Grandma about my Gacha System. Only then can I use it fully without hesitation. Right now, it's impossible to fund both my own training and my friends' growth properly. I haven't even started exploring the full extent of the Limitless Arena Mode. We need stable resources.'

Lumi fell silent momentarily before gently agreeing, her voice soft yet firm. [You're right, Master. With the unconditional support Grandpa Eldric and Grandma Selene have shown you so far, it's definitely the right time to come clean with them about the System.]

Pausing slightly, she then carefully added, [I also think you should tell them about your reincarnation, Master. They've already accepted your Draconian lineage without hesitation. Revealing your true past would further put their hearts at ease and strengthen your bond.]

Orion halted his steps abruptly, Lumi's thoughtful suggestion echoing deeply within him. He had considered this before but always dismissed it, wary of complicating their relationship unnecessarily.

But seeing how openly Eldric and Selene had supported him—never once hesitating—made Orion seriously reconsider.