"Lith has made his choice and by my blood, it's the best he could!" Salaark roared.
Mogar laughed, their voice devoid of joy and filled with mockery.
"That was not the choice!" The beast replied. "As for your other question, do the clouds disappear after the storm? No, they just move along with the wind. You think the storm is over whereas it has just moved somewhere else.
"The clouds are still there."
Salaark went pale, gritting her teeth to avoid making a scene.
She gave a deep bow to Mogar before bidding them goodbye and going back to take part in the celebrations.
***
Gorgon Empire, floating fortress and capital of the Empire, city of Manaron.
Milea Genys, the Magic Empress, had just received news of Elysia's birth and cursed the Imperial throne that both kept her from the celebrations and from having the time to develop a better relationship with the first Supreme Magus on Mogar.