Power Struggle (Part 2)

Sylpha glared at the members of the Council who shrugged in reply. She had no idea that just like Lith's cracked life force compromised his lifespan so would the effects of the Forbidden Spell on anyone who didn't carry Arthan's blood.

Meron had lost a decade while the Awakened would have lost hundreds of years, if not their very life. Meron at least carried Valeron's and Tyris' blood, making him at least similar to Arthan, whereas the Council representatives had none.

"I'll honor your sacrifice, your majesty, but you've underestimated the magnitude of what you are asking from me. We'll discuss it after the test." Lith first shapeshifted into his Tiamat form and then stripped, entrusting everything to Kamila.

"Why did you do that?" Raagu was flabbergasted. "We need to check your Abomination side."

"Of which I have limited experience and control." Lith replied. "I can't risk damaging my equipment and I'm not showing myself naked."