The dragon chuckled warmly at Noah's stunned reaction, this time, not in Noah's head, but an actual chuckle with his mouth moving.
The physical movement of his heavy jaw and the visible vibration of his throat added a whole new layer of reality to the interaction.
It wasn't just a mental projection or an echo in the mind anymore; it was a real, physical sound produced by a living, breathing creature out in the open world.
The smoke drifted slightly from his nostrils as his snout curved into an amused expression, clearly enjoying the fact that he could surprise his master so thoroughly.
"You see now master… I'm big, and strong! You don't have to ride on those little birds anymore, you can't simply ride on me!" he said, his eyes gleaming with pride.
He looked incredibly pleased with his new size, practically boasting about his physical capabilities as he hovered in place.
