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Chapter 161: Fire Dragon Hatches (Third Update)
Chapter 161: Fire Dragon Hatches (Third Update)
The third day after the Resurrection holiday, at noon.
Jerry didn't even eat lunch after class; he found a secluded spot and quietly entered the box space.
Because, if everything went as expected, the little Fire Dragon would be hatching today.
In the living room of the villa's first floor, Sun Long was watching the trembling Fire Dragon Egg on the table with a nervous expression. Crookshanks, the cat, was lying beside the egg, its face full of curiosity.
It reached out a paw, seemingly wanting to touch the egg, but Sun Long stopped it with a gesture.
"How's it going?"
Jerry pushed open the door and walked to the table.
Sun Long's face was excited as he said:
"It's almost there, it should hatch any moment now!"
In the world of Apprentice of Magic, Dragon Species had long been extinct. For Sun Long, seeing a real Fire Dragon hatch for the first time was a very significant event.
Besides, he had nothing else to do in the villa except wait for the dragon egg to hatch.
So, he was even more excited than Jerry.
Jerry bent down to look at the dragon egg on the table.
The egg, which was lying on the table, had already developed a deep crack, and the sound of something moving inside could be heard.
About thirty seconds later, with a sharp scraping sound, the egg finally cracked open.
A small Fire Dragon wobbled out of the egg, flapping its tiny wings, which were no bigger than a palm, and let out a chirp like a baby bird.
The newborn Fire Dragon wasn't particularly beautiful; it was thin and black, looking like a crumpled black umbrella.
Jerry lifted the little Fire Dragon in his hands. Before he could get a good look, it sneezed, and a few sparks shot out of its nose, almost setting Jerry's hair on fire.
At this moment, Sun Long quickly brought over a small bucket filled with the brandy and chicken blood mixture that Jerry had bought from the magic street in France.
He poured a bowl onto the table:
"It needs to replenish its nutrients!"
Jerry nodded and placed the little Fire Dragon next to the bowl.
The little Fire Dragon seemed to love the taste of the brandy and chicken blood mixture, diving its head into the bowl and slurping it up.
In no time, the entire bowl of chicken blood and brandy was consumed by the little Fire Dragon.
After finishing, it still seemed unsatisfied and started to cry out again. Sun Long filled another bowl for it.
At this moment, Sun Long looked like a diligent housewife. Perhaps because of being cooped up for so long and his age, seeing the birth of new life made him radiate a maternal glow.
"Sun Long, Dragon Mom?"
Jerry shook his head, dismissing the absurd thought. A muscular man like Sun Long and the term "Dragon Mom" just didn't fit.
"Mr. Sun, you can take care of the little Fire Dragon for now. I have some things to do and will come back later tonight!"
Seeing the little Fire Dragon safely hatched and in Sun Long's careful care, Jerry felt reassured.
Sun Long stroked the little Fire Dragon's head, which was still eating, and nodded. Then he asked Jerry:
"By the way, what do you plan to name it?"
"Name... It's a Norwegian Ridgeback, so let's call it Norbert!"
Naming things wasn't Jerry's strong suit. He remembered that this Fire Dragon was called Norbert, so he decided to stick with that name.
"Norbert, huh? Alright, I'll call it Norbert from now on!"
Sun Long smiled, and it was clear that he truly loved the little Fire Dragon.
Indeed, the fact that he had created the Magic Dragon spell and was known as the Ghost Claw Fire Dragon showed that Sun Long had a deep affection for dragons.
He turned toward the villa's entrance, just about to open the door, when he heard Sun Long's scolding voice from inside:
"Crookshanks, don't bully Norbert!"
Turning his head, Jerry couldn't help but smile.
It turned out that the well-fed Norbert, seeing Crookshanks sprawled on the table, had tried to bite him, only to have Crookshanks pin his dragon head to the table with a single paw.
Perhaps, in Crookshanks' eyes, the current Norbert was no different from the small birds that flew in the sky.
Birds, mice, and fish were his favorite foods, and they were also the main sources of sustenance when he lived alone.
"Being able to step on a Fire Dragon, Crookshanks must be at the peak of his feline life right now!"
Norbert grew very quickly. When he first hatched, he was only the size of a palm, but in just a week, he had grown three times as large.
At first, Crookshanks could easily overpower Norbert, but now the two little ones were evenly matched, though Crookshanks still had a slight advantage.
After all, Crookshanks was experienced in combat, while Norbert relied solely on instinct and couldn't yet breathe fire or fly.
Another week passed, and Jerry stood at the edge of the Box, reciting a spell. As he spoke, the space at the edge of the Box slowly began to expand outward.
During this time, he had been studying the Extension Charm, combining it with the spatial magic theories from the Magic Master's Handbook and seeking advice from Snape and Dumbledore. His progress with the Extension Charm was rapid.
Now, he could gradually expand the area within the Box.
Although each expansion wasn't significant, he believed that as his power grew, the speed of expansion would increase.
On the lawn behind, Norbert, now the size of a large dog, was flapping his wings and chasing Crookshanks.
Since he couldn't fly, it looked like a large goose chasing a cat.
At this point, Crookshanks was no longer a match for Norbert, but fortunately, with Norbert's current speed, he still couldn't catch Crookshanks.
Truly, the tide had turned. In just two weeks, the tables had completely flipped. It was no wonder that Fire Dragons were considered one of the most powerful Fantastic Beasts in this world; their growth rate was indeed very fast.
It seemed that in a short while, he would have to remind Sun Long to keep an eye on things to ensure that the Fire Dragon didn't harm Crookshanks.
However, he didn't think it would be much of a problem. With Crookshanks' intelligence, it would be difficult for Norbert to catch him.
And it appeared that Norbert was just playing with Crookshanks.
"Jerry, brandy and chicken blood can no longer satisfy Norbert. He needs some fresh meat now!"
Seeing Jerry finish the space expansion and prepare to enter a meditative state, Sun Long quickly reminded him.
Jerry nodded in response:
"I understand. I'll bring some fresh meat in tomorrow night."
With Norbert's growth, brandy and chicken blood would no longer be sufficient. Jerry had anticipated this and had already thought of a solution.
That solution was to go to the Forbidden Forest!
The Forbidden Forest was located behind Hagrid's Hut, a vast and seemingly endless forest.
Inside, it wasn't just home to the eight-eyed giant spider colony that Hagrid raised, but also to the Centaur Tribe, whose intelligence rivaled that of humans and excelled in divination and prophecy. There were also sacred creatures like Unicorns, Thestrals, and Hippogriffs, as well as countless ordinary beasts.
(End of Chapter)
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