Rain's explanation was straightforward and to the point, but the implications of his words were deeply troubling. It was clear to everyone that Rain had identified a necessary course of action, but coming to terms with it was a bitter pill to swallow. The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on their hearts as they grappled with the harsh reality of what lay ahead. It was a simple plan, but the sacrifices it demanded were anything but easy to accept.
"What if there is another way?" Sears asked. "Can you one shot the ice dragons if Dad lent you his spear?"
"That is hard to say… ice dragons are more resilient than others," Rain said while rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Besides, attacking them beyond the sky will surprise them with one hundred percent accuracy rate. Also, can your father do that when everyone will see me using the spear?"