Cheaters And Liers.

Ghastorix in particular could still remember how he almost died attacking a settlement of Vipers. He had survived the attack, but if not for Hadrickomania, he would have become an invalid.

The Keeper of Secrets could also remember how she was cheated of fame and given infamy instead, even though she helped the first sage kill a dragon. 

It made her look at the first sage intensely. After all, if he could cheat her back then, he could still cheat her again. Fortunately, she has a plan this time around.

The Keeper of Secrets eventually spoke. She said, "We are here now. You were right. The Cosmic source is here. What do we do next?"

The first sage nodded. He was just one large white eye with a single tail, but he managed to nod.

He said, "The easy part is over. Now comes the difficult part. We have to overcome the resistance of the Cosmic Source."