There was a strange silence that stretched for at least one full minute, and during this time, a conversation unfolded between the King and his dragon summon, Beilong.
Their exchange was entirely mental, carried through the bond that linked summoner and spirit.
From the outside, it appeared as though Carson was simply staring at Ethan, his expression unreadable while Beilong remained motionless beside the throne.
But within that silence, words were being spoken.
'Are you absolutely certain, Beilong?' Carson asked within his thoughts.
Her reply came in an authoritative feminine tone. 'I have lived far too long not to know the scent of a dragon. What stands before you is not just any dragon. He carries the blood of one of the most powerful lineages.'
Carson let out a slow breath, then broke the silence. "Come with me," he said to Ethan in a calm tone.
