Atlas, Lyrassa, and Edrik stood around the crackling egg as the hatching process began. From the surface of the egg, pulses of energy rippled outward, accompanied by faint sparks of lightning dancing across its shell.
"Looks like your hard work is paying off, My Lord," Edrik said with a grin.
"Is that so?"
"Yes. Judging by the elemental energy this beast is emitting, it seems to match our expectations."
The egg began to vibrate more intensely, fine cracks spidering across its surface. Then, with a sharp sound, the top of the shell broke apart, revealing a small snout pushing through the opening.
Moments later, a head emerged, and Atlas squinted to get a better look. The shell split further, and finally, the creature burst free, shaking itself vigorously to dislodge the remaining fragments of its egg.
