"So, what do you want to talk about, dear?" Ouroboros asked with a seductive smile, sitting on Strax''sp. Her eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity and amusement as her long, sinuous ck hair fell around her face, creating an aura of mystery. Tiamat, Kamus, and Lithara observed the scene with sharp gazes, the tension in the air almost palpable. But Ouroboros seemedpletely oblivious to the growing anger around her, enjoying the moment as though it were a game.


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    Strax, showing no surprise, simply caressed Ouroboros'' voluptuous thighs while casting a calcted nce at the others present. "I imagine you''re all... eager, aren''t you?" He said, his voice calm and deliberate. "However, as you already know, I can only reanimate two of you for now. So, before you start looking at me like you''re going to devour me, I need to make a few things very clear." He smiled at them, taking his time to continue.


    Ouroboros, feeling safe and satisfied with Strax''s touch, smiled widely. "rify what, dear? Tell us. We''re all ears." Her voice was honeyed, filled with an almost provocative expectation. Tiamat watched the scene with a golden gleam in her eyes, but her gaze remained as sharp as des. Kamus, on the other hand, maintained a closed expression, the fire of envy burning within him. Lithara was equally silent, but her disguised smile showed a growing tension.


    Strax smiled back at Ouroboros, pausing before answering. "Ah, for now, I only have two feathers to create physical bodies. So, first, I''ll give those bodies to you and Tiamat, as my first swords and spirits. You helped me negotiate the feathers with Xyn, and because of that, you two will be the first to experience true life, outside of this spiritual ne."


    Ouroboros'' eyes gleamed with satisfaction, and Tiamat couldn''t contain a roar of joy, showing her imposing golden fangs. "Wonderful," Tiamat said, her words booming like distant thunder. "Finally, we''ll be able to leave here! I can''t take this anymore! And with real bodies, no one will be able to stop us! Finally, I''ll be able to love my husband!"


    Strax smiled faintly, his gaze calcting the others present before continuing. "But before you think the game is over, I have good news. In less than a week, I should be able to acquire more feathers. When we reach the capital, Xyn will be able to provide me with two more feathers, which will allow me to bring the two of you into the physical world as well." He paused, and his eyes gleamed almost maliciously as he turned to Kamus and Lithara. "Thepetition between you four will be fair, okay? I''m not that petty."


    Kamus and Lithara exchanged looks filled with rage, but they dared not interrupt.


    The sense of injustice and envy was almost unbearable for both of them, especially as Strax seemedpletely indifferent to what was happening around him, particrly to Ouroboros'' behavior.


    Ouroboros, still rxed on Strax''sp, didn''t stop smiling. "Very good, dear. I knew you wouldn''t leave us waiting for long. Now, all that''s left is to hope you keep your promise... and let the fun begin."


    Tiamat let out a deep, resonantugh, her golden eyes shining with newfound power. "With living bodies, not only will we be able to help you even more, Strax," she said with unwavering confidence. "And everyone who opposes us will quickly learn what it means to face two immortal dragons, in all their glory!"


    "Four, Tiamat. Don''t forget about me," Kamus interrupted with an ironic smile, pouting like a child while his red eyes glowed with disdain. "Strax and I are dragons too, you know."


    Strax chuckled softly, his crooked smile widening as he looked at Kamus and Tiamat. "Fufufu, true. We can''t overlook the fact that we have four dragons here, can we?" He nced around at everyone with a mixture of amusement and slight irony. "But for now, my friends... just wait a little longer. I still have a few details to sort out."


    "Details?" Lithara asked, tilting her head slightly as her red eyes pierced Strax with a dark curiosity. "What exactly is still missing? We already have the feathers, you have the necessary power, what more do you need?"


    Strax made an impatient gesture, looking away toward the horizon. "I need a skeleton, of course," he said, as if it were the simplest thing in the world. "The dwarf should deliver it soon. Once I have the bone structure ready, all that''s left are the organs... and then we can proceed with the creation of the bodies. One step at a time, we can''t rush things, can we?"


    Ouroboros, still with an enchanting smile, rested her head on Strax''s shoulder, her eyes closed in satisfaction. "Of course, dear. Perfection can''t be rushed. Although, personally, I wouldn''t mind having a body right now..." she teased with a provocative tone, gently running her hand over Strax''s jawline.


    "I too can''t wait to feel my new body," Tiamat added, her words heavy with burning desire. "But we understand, Strax. We know it will be worth the wait when the result is as grand as what you''re promising us."


    Kamus scoffed, dissatisfied. "I''m happy for you two, then," he muttered, casting a sour look at Strax. "But don''t forget about me when we finally get our bodies, Strax. I have big ns for when I return to the physical world."


    Strax gave Kamus a look of mild amusement. "Of course, Kamus. The physical world will be waiting for you. Everyone will have their moment of glory. Just... wait a little longer, and everything will be sorted out. I promise."


    Strax gave an enigmatic smile, his eyes shining with a mix of confidence and anticipation. He took a deep breath, feeling the energy of the spiritual world around him, and then, with onest nce at Ouroboros, Tiamat, Kamus, and Lithara, he opened his eyes.


    The transition was almost instantaneous. The heat and humidity of the physical world hit his skin like a familiar embrace. The wind blew gently, carrying with it the sounds of the real world, a distant symphony of civilization and nature. Strax blinked a few times, adjusting his vision to the new reality, feeling the presence of his new allies in his mind.


    "Time to make it happen," he murmured to himself, a subtle smile still ying on his lips. The spiritual world would be left behind for now.


    Strax slowly got up from the bed, his eyes fixed on the system screen, which now disyed confusing and threatening messages. He felt a growing weight in his chest, a mix of frustration and fear that he rarely experienced. Scarlet''s room was silent, but the anxiety in his mind seemed to increase with every passing second.


    [System with issues]


    Strax furrowed his brow, letting out a soft sigh. "What the hell is this?" he muttered, already knowing something was terribly wrong. But when he read the next message, his concern turned to pure desperation.


    [System currently corrupted]


    He took a step back, trying to process what was happening. "What do you mean corrupted?!!" Strax snarled, almost shouting. The system, his guide, his support in everything he did in this new world, was now failing. He felt a growing anger, but the feeling of helplessness was even worse.@@novelbin@@


    [Due to an issue with the flow of information, the system is currently corrupted]


    "What the hell..." He started to speak, his voice faltering for a moment before heposed himself. "What can I do?...," he murmured to himself, with a slight tremor in his voice. Panic began to rise, but he forced himself to stay calm.


    [Response: System repair needed!]


    "Repair what?! How do I fix something I don''t even know where it is or what it is?!" he yelled, his voice filling the room sharply. He felt a pressure on his shoulders, as if the very air around him was bing denser.


    Strax paced back and forth, tapping his fingers against his forehead as he tried to process the situation. The System, which had always been with him since the moment he reincarnated in this world, had never had a usible exnation. He didn''t know where it came from, who created it, or how it really worked. All he knew was that it had always been a part of him, assisting with his abilities, making him stronger with each victory, offering information, and now, it seemed to be... broken.


    "I don''t have time for this... I''ve got too much to do, I can''t sit here fixing this damn system!" Strax grumbled, his patience almost at its limit. What would he do if the System failedpletely? He might be losing control over his own strength, over everything he had gained so far.


    Looking back at the messages shing on the screen, Strax felt his anger subside a little, giving way to pure frustration. He was never one to give up, so even though he didn''t know where to start, he had to find a solution. He had to find a way to fix this, or his entire strategy would be at risk.


    "I won''t let this stop me. Not now…" Strax muttered, determined.