Chapter 5740

Jared managed a wry smile at the prospect. The path forward suddenly felt both brighter and far more expensive.

Feed a fire unicorn? I can barely marshal enough resources for my own ascension, let alone the Draconian army gulping them down like a desert drinks rain.

Jared crouched. The chambers of the war-torn hall echoed as he stroked the creature’s warm, ember-speckled head.

“Little one, it isn’t that I don’t want you,” he murmured, voice husky with helpless affection. “we’re feeling the pinch too.”

The small fire unicorn seemed to understand. It let out a plaintive whimper, then licked the center of Jared’s palm—each lap a plea and a promise all at once.

With a soft sigh, the beast sprawled across his boots, eyes half-closed, announcing in stubborn silence that wherever Jared went, it would follow.

Jared’s resolve melted. He nudged its fiery horns. “Fine-stay at my side. We’ll find what you need on the road. One step at a time.”