Brilkatt knelt beside Zirtrid, sobbing. “I haven’t asked for forgiveness yet. Why? How could you do this to me, Kalgruss?” He tried his best to revive the Supreme Dragon Lord, but his powers were not enough and would never be enough.
Dohartti wept in Revai’s arms. “Is he really gone? But why?” she cried.
“It seems he had used up all his energy and power to protect Zirtrid. Maybe… maybe he gave it all up back to Dracmond and the gods just to save her just in time. He saved her this time, Dohartti, as he was unable to do in the past,” Revai answered. His eyes were also misty, and he sniffled.
Zirtrid now remembered what she had done in her sleep. She thought it was merely a dream, painting a black dragon that burned the city. She always had that hidden desire deep within her that she woul
