There were countless references to dragons preying on the hearts of other dragons to greatly heighten their abilities. But most of that lore involved dragons alone. When it came to other beings obtaining dragon hearts, the records were sparse and often muddled.
Fairytales loved to depict human princes slaying dragons. Riley, along with every sensible adult present, knew that was utter nonsense. At best, it was wishful thinking.
And while picture books were allowed, because even puny humans were free to dream, the dragons they actually illustrated looked nothing like the dragons who truly ruled the world. So no one really cared.
But to say that humans actually got a hold of dragon hearts and benefited from them was most definitely something that hadn't been documented.
After all, what kind of idiot would record such a thing knowing it would invite the wrath of dragons?
Still, it was not as if all hope was lost.
