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The colossal creature shifted its head; it was one of the largest beings Lind had ever seen, almost as big as Baron Ronan had been.
But the aura exuding from Kot Hedwin far surpassed that of Baron Ronan.
It seemed that the ultimate fate of every member of the Old Nobility was to twist into some sort of massive beast.
The moment they heard Lind's voice, Wen and the Crystal Mage walked in, followed by the commanders, with the soldiers ascending the stone steps in succession.
"My brother," the dragon spoke, and indeed the voice was unmistakably Kot's, "you now look like a leader, and I'm happy for you."
The tone was very much like Kot's from memory; if a young man with a sunny smile stood before Lind now, he might have laughed and punched him in the chest, followed by saying "to hell with you."
The monster before him would surely not receive these affections; it could only meet Lind's calm gaze.
