After Draven and Rhea returned to the main dragon realm, they went straight to the palace to meet king Henry as Draven had things to confirm. Rhea also went with him and he didn't ask her to go home ahead of him, for which she was grateful as she also had something to ask the king.
Draven and Rhea entered the grand throne chamber, where King Henry awaited, his eyes already fixed on them. Draven, with a determined stride, wasted no time in pleasantries, he went straight to the point.
"I've obtained the serpent's core," Draven declared, his gaze unwavering. "What's the next step?"
Before the king could respond, Rhea interjected with her own inquiry. "Your majesty, since Draven has the serpent core, can we switch? I'll give him back his, and—"
Draven sharply cut her off, his tone stern. "Never entertain such thoughts, Rhea," he locked eyes with her, "Never."