He turned slowly, casting a final cold glance upon the pitiful remains of his interrogation. Without another word, Eldric dissolved into a bolt of lightning, streaking back toward Orion, Selene, and the others.
His heart now heavier, filled with determination to protect his grandson at all costs—especially from enemies as twisted and dangerous as the Insanity Creed.
***
Selene stood quietly near the carriage, her eyes sharp and attentive, occasionally glancing toward Orion's unconscious draconic body sprawled awkwardly inside.
The carriage groaned under the strain of Orion's massive three-meter frame, clearly not designed to accommodate such a large and imposing form.
The wood creaked audibly, and its sides bulged outward slightly—a testament to Orion's transformed size and weight.