Arthur's amusement deepened as he considered the irony. Aetherion wasn't bound by traditional dragon psychology because he wasn't a traditional dragon. He was a primordial void dragon.
When Arthur first summoned him, Arthur expected the dragon to be mighty and very bossy, but Aether was the complete opposite.
"Besides," Jax had added, "the creature outside seemed genuinely happy. Dragons don't experience joy—they experience satisfaction, dominance, superiority. Never childlike enthusiasm."
They've never met a dragon who plays volleyball with enemies.
Arthur shook his head with genuine affection for his unique summon. "Aetherion isn't any ordinary dragon, Jax. He's something far more dangerous than anyone could predict."
And far more loyal than they could imagine.
Unfortunately, beyond these amusing revelations, Jax's intelligence value proved limited. His military rank granted access to tactical information but not strategic planning.
