"What exactly could Hades do?"
Humanity was standing at a crossroads—it would either carve its name into history or vanish without a trace.
The step they were about to take could only be called reckless. By opening their borders, they were giving dragons an easy way into their realm. The Pact would lose all meaning if the human rulers agreed to cross the borders and challenge the Dragon Kings directly.
"Were they not told about Hades' role in the Trial of Flameborn?" Kaelith asked, her brows raised.
The plan had been simple—let Hades take part in that tournament, where the winner would be granted one wish by the Dragon Kings.
Hades was supposed to ask for a renewal of the Pact, buying at least ten more years of peace—time he could use to grow stronger.
"They were all present when I proposed it," Artemis said, her tone sharp. "It happened during the summit months ago. I clearly told them to trust Hades."
