"We know Leegaain has left you the Arthan Set, Verhen." The male Emperor Beast said. "You can keep it. We only want the boy."
Mind links were fast and continued even when one was talking. As the Awakened attempted their final pitch, the final battle between Lith and Jormun flashed in front of Valeron's eyes, and it tore his little heart to shreds.
Even though Lith skipped all the blood and violence, he left the words and intents intact. Valeron saw how Lith had begged Jormun to walk away and let him protect Elysia's future.
In reply, Jormun had invited Lith to join him one last time and help him ensure Valeron wouldn't be persecuted in the future.
His father's words sounded like a prophecy now, yet what really pained Valeron was that even though he knew he was looking at the past, he still couldn't wish either man victory.
