He spent his early years living up to that reputation, considered slow, dumb... an idiot by everyone who knew him. The other kids probably skipped ahead while Rudel was just figuring out basic concepts. But I mean... what do titles and expectations really matter? Especially when a kid has this *feeling*? That moment at five years old – the sky opened up in some weird way, maybe he saw something impossible, like a dragon? It felt like destiny dropped its anchor right there.
And that image stuck with him. The idea of power beyond measure, flying creatures from another world... it wasn't just fantasy; it was a terrifyingly clear path forward for someone trapped by their birthright and cursed bloodline. He decided he wouldn't be defined by the darkness surrounding his family name anymore. His 'idiot' label? Unimportant.
He started training, digging deep into forbidden arts and pushing boundaries everyone told him impossible. It wasn't just about learning; it was *becoming*, finding a strength they thought he lacked. This intense journey towards mastering the dragoon path isn't just for himself – it's bound to shake things up in the Courtois Kingdom, change people's perceptions of power and lineage forever.
**Dragoon** is such an interesting title now, isn’t it?