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Ignisia’s gamble paid off exactly as she had hoped. In Ketal’s eyes, looking at her now, a deep and unmistakable goodwill took root, a warmth that felt almost childish in its purity.
How could someone be so generous? he wondered.
To think, she not only forgave their earlier misunderstanding but also offered him the keys to Myst and even promised to teach him Dragon Tongue. Ketal felt as if he might float away with happiness.
If only every misunderstanding in the world ended so favorably! he wondered. His respect for Ignisia reached new heights. Still, a sense of caution tempered his joy.
“What is the price?” Ketal asked her, his voice serious, recalling that Ignisia had mentioned there would be a cost.
He had already resolved to pay whatever she asked. It didn’t matter what the price was; he would accept it, no matter the scale or inconvenience. His eyes, usually calm, flashed with a dangerous light for just a moment, betraying his willingness to accept any challenge. Ignisia instinctively flinched, though she quickly composed herself.
“It’s nothing dramatic,” Ignisia said with a small, embarrassed smile. “All I ask is that you keep your goodwill toward us. Just… stay friendly with the beings of the Mortal Realm. Don’t turn against the dragons or shut us out. Be on good terms with us, and if one of us ever...
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