There were no windows in the tower, and a gentle light emanated from the walls around the room. The roof of the room was inscribed with a traditional magical septagram, and around the septagram, numerous magic symbols appeared and disappeared from view.
A huge feathered serpent specimen occupied the entire wall opposite the wine cabinet. The serpent's mouth held a light blue hourglass, with the glittering grains of sand constantly flowing from the upper half to the lower half. However, no matter how much time passed, the sand at the bottom did not increase, and the sand at the top did not decrease.
Drinking the fiery "Wrath of the Red Dragon," the Barbarian slowly recounted the whole story to Mage Alvin.
Truthfully, this kind of strong liquor was not a good choice for telling stories. Because after each stage of the story, Bartlett would habitually take a small sip, hoping to moisten his dry mouth and throat.
