That's... actually terrifying. He could go from house pet to a lion's size in seconds.
"Incredible," Noah breathed, watching Leo return to his preferred adolescent size. "Your growth has been remarkable."
...
"The food you provided contained power beyond anything I've experienced," Leo explained, his mental voice carrying gratitude and appreciation. "My body needed time to fully absorb and integrate such concentrated energy."
The conversation was interrupted by familiar voices outside the shop. Noah's enhanced hearing detected Princess Elara's distinctive laughter mixed with Valeria's voice, accompanied by several other voices he didn't immediately recognise.
Right on schedule.
Noah moved toward the door, peering outside to see an impressive assembly gathering near his shop entrance. Princess Elara and Valeria led the group, but behind them stood figures whose very presence radiated an aura of power.
They were the kingdom's strongest warriors.
