Upon hearing the Giant Dragon's response, Kolosis's mental state visibly deteriorated, like a man hanging on to his final breath who had found peace. His figure trembled, and so did his speech.
"Lord Koranac... I have finally... achieved it... after so much sacrifice... after such a long wait... You, at last, have answered me!"
The Giant Gemstone Dragon lowered its head just as Kolosis remembered, its tone softening like that of a benevolent father. "You have worked hard, Kolosis. But I... should have withered away long ago. I entrusted this power to you, and your tribesmen, I can no longer sense their existence."
The Dragon Priest hunched his body, lowered his head, letting the shadow of his robe hide his face.
"This was... a necessary sacrifice..."
