There's only so much I can have to say about this.
But these chapters have been hype af.
Isley vs. Luciela right off the bat? Mythological Awakened forms? All on the heels of Pieta's gutwrenching slaughter?
Quality.
I think it makes sense for him to say no. If he helps her get the dragons, it would betray his pronciples: he wants to wean Kouka of its dependence on legends and finish what his father started by eradicating the Crimson Dragon King religion. Note that he's made no moves to get the dragons under...