With wide smiles, Cain and Meylin rose into the highest reaches of the sky, their eyes locked on Tiamat. Though the duo were technically still Prima Deities, they now stood on equal footing with the Dragon Empress herself. They had proven, beyond doubt, that they possessed the power to clash with ArchDeities—and even leave them severely wounded.
"Time for the negotiations," Tiamat said, her voice cool and steady as her draconic eyes glanced over the pair.
Meylin responded with a small, knowing smile and took a step back, making it clear she would not participate in the exchange. When it came to schemes, politics, and the art of haggling, Cain's mind was the sharpest she had ever known. There was no one better suited to deal with the Dragon Empress.
Cain returned the Dragon Empress's gaze with a calm smile. After taking a deep breath, he stepped forward, and the negotiation began.
