Leveling Up With My Dragon System

Chapter 46 With Great Powers Comes Great Responsibilities

Kai took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. "Sir, I didn't mean to," he began, but the colonel waved a hand to silence him."You have dragon powers," the colonel stated, his voice still calm yet now carrying a hint of accusation. "The first and only one in Prime Earth. Do you understand the implications of this, Kai?"

Kai swallowed hard, his fists slowly returning to normal. "Yes, sir," he replied, his voice trembling slightly. "But I swear, it was an accident."

The colonel's gaze bore into him as if he could see straight through to the dragon's heart beating in Kai's chest. "Accidents have consequences, Kai," he said gravely. "And so does power."

Kai nodded, his mind racing. What would happen now? Would he be expelled? Imprisoned? Or was there something else?

The colonel leaned back in his chair, his eyes never leaving Kai's. "Your talents are... exceptional," he mused. "But they are also dangerous."

Kai felt his throat constrict, fear mingling with the adrenaline still coursing through his veins. "I just wanted to...," he blurted out, his voice hoarse.

The colonel held up a hand, silencing him. "I know what you wanted, Kai. But now that your powers are known, you can't go back. You have to be prepared for the scrutiny, the envy, and the danger."

Kai felt his heart sink. He had never wanted any of this. He had just wanted to be a hero, like the ones he had read about in books. But now, he was something else entirely.

"We'll need to keep this under wraps," the colonel continued, his voice low and serious. "For your protection. And for the academies. Some would do anything to harness your power for themselves."

Kai nodded, his mind racing. He hadn't thought about that. The colonel's words were a stark reminder of the precarious position he now found himself in.

"I understand, sir," he managed to say, his voice barely above a whisper.

The colonel leaned forward, his eyes