Ky finally managed to stumble his way into the room where Taegan and the deity were. The two of them were conversing. Ky was breathing heavily but he did his best to control his breathing so he wouldn't be heard. He slowly analyzed the room to get a bearing of the surroundings. It didn't take long for him to spot Elec's body and the spear laying next to him. As he continued looking around he saw the cubed shaped artifact on the ground still rattling. 

Ky sighed as he realized that had to be what Vesryn was sealed in. Before he made his way over he glanced over to where Taegan was who was already looking in his direction. Ky cursed in frustration because he was unsure if he had any more strength to fight. He already used the spell mana burn which severely damaged his mana veins so the flow of mana through his body would without a doubt be limited.  

"You're still alive after all that damage you did to yourself? I must applaud you but there's nothing you can do at this point." Taegan said as he started to slowly walk over to Ky. 

"I only came to ask if you'd spare the others." Ky said as Taegan stopped as he looked shocked. Slowly, an intrigued look on his face caused Ky to become uneasy.

"Won't the princess be heartbroken if I kill you?" Taegan questioned. He raised the sword up and pointed it at Ky. The sword was a long jagged weapon that was made from the bones of a dragon and the blood of the death goddess herself. 

   "I'm nothing more than a peasant...my life is insignificant. Ky said as he looked at the sword nervously. Taegan seemed slightly surprised by Ky's statement. The deity slowly walked  over to where Ky stood as her icy aura continued to freeze the room 

    "Such an intriguing soul." She said as she began to look at him admiring what she saw. Ky looked at her nervously as he hugged himself while shying away from her. She was slightly offended by this and backed away from him. 

     "Enough with that damned peaking into our souls." Taegan demanded in an annoyed tone causing the deity to glare at him. He ignored her gaze as he looked at Ky. "Do you know why Vesryn was so desperate to get you away from Saria?" Taegan questioned, causing Ky to return his attention back to him. He was surprised by his question and uncertain of how to respond.

   "You mean...it was Vesryn that put in the request to kill me?" Ky questioned and Taegan nodded slowly. Ky glanced over at the artifact on the ground and began to wonder if he should even let Vesryn out.

   "Well it wasn't the princess you fool! I always saw him as this perfect highborn that everyone loved and got whatever he wanted. The fact you have something he can't have is amusing to me." Taegan said with a smile on his face. Ky began coughing as he fell to his knees. He began to wheeze and winced in pain.

    "I don't have anything." Ky said sadly as he continued to struggle breathing. He knew he had no chance of stopping Taegan at this point since his body was failing him. 

     "You're clearly a fool which is pitiful...anyway, killing the princess would be inconvenient for me." Taegan said as he began to walk past Ky. Ky leaned his body against the wall as he watched Taegan leave with the sword. He didn't believe Taegan's words so he was waiting for him to get a little further away so he could get to the artifact. 

    "Your soul is damaged but far from tainted. Though it's not very pure either." The deity said as she remained close to Ky examining him with her strange eyes.  

    "You’re an archdragon…aren’t you?" Ky asked, sounding nervous causing the goddess to be taken aback by his question. She tilted her head slowly as she moved around him as if she was examining him in order to know the right way to respond to his simple question. 

     "I'm amazed you could deduct that so easily." She said as she looked to be considering something. Ky sat silently looking at her pondering on what to say. He was also trying to hide the trembling of his hands by having his arms folded.

   "Well despite being a peasant I prided myself in obtaining books about dragons." Ky said casually. The arch dragon became even more amused. She suddenly got close to Ky and touched his face with her cold fingers. Her touch sent chills down his spine as she looked deep into his eyes.

    "Now I understand what's special about you..." She said as she moved away from him. Ky nodded as he struggled to get up once more. He slowly began stumbling over to the artifact that continues to rattle in the ground.

    "What?”  Ky asked. Slowly, he picked up the cubed artifact. He turned to see Thana floating in the air appearing surprised by the sudden question.  

  "Nothing..." The arch dragon said. Ky looked at her with a look of dissatisfaction.    

      "Is something about to happen since so many dragons have been showing up everywhere?" Ky asked worriedly as he stood over the artifact Vesryn was trapped inside of. He glanced over his shoulder to see Thana with a look of dissatisfaction on her face. 

    "You know he wanted to kill you, so I'm fairly certain he'll try again if you let him loose." the arch dragon  said, ignoring his question. Ky grunted as he looked away from her and picked up the artifact. He took a deep breath before twisting the cube causing runes to appear and begin to glow. He dropped it as a form of energy began to surge from it. The cube expanded in size and then opened. Vesryn emerged with a frustrated look on his face. He was furious as he looked around the room but his gaze finally rested upon the sight of Ky. 

    "You were a fool to let me out." Vesryn said as he stepped closer to Ky. Vesryn towered over Ky by four inches. Ky was around six foot while Vesryn was six foot four. Vesryn grabbed Ky by the collar of his armored vest and pulled him close. 

    "Taegan has the sword and he may go after Saria. She's heading for the ship with Solara and her friend. It's possible Taegan might pursue them." Ky said as Vesryn looked down to see Saria's necklace around Ky's neck. Vesryn looked away as he loosened his grip on Ky's collar. He pushed Ky aside causing him to fall to the ground. Ky winced in pain as he reached for his leg.

     "I'll let you live for now." Vesryn said as he looked down at Ky with a look of disgust. Ky said nothing as he sat silently waiting for Vesryn to change his mind. Vesryn then realized it was nightfall which meant if demons got to their land, then they could be lurking outside. He cursed in frustration as he waved his hand causing a portal to form. His foot grazed the artifact causing him to look down. Angrily, he picked it up and shoved it in his bag that was strapped to his belt. He looked over at Ky for a brief moment before he stepped through the portal.

Ky watched as the portal closed before falling over. He began to breathe heavily again as Thana came over to him. Her icy cold fingers gently touched Ky's neck causing him to shiver. She let out a sigh as a set of wings emerged from her back.

"What are you doing?" Ky asked nervously.  She looked down at him as they began to be engulfed by the black cloud. 

 "I’m not allowing you to die here." The arch dragon said. She gently lifted him off the ground.