Chapter 2211
“I’m sorry for your loss.” Lith said after a while. “I swear that I was certain that Jormun was still under the effects of the Unwavering Loyalty array. I had no idea he would have died.

“You have no idea how ashamed I am that my final words to him were of taunt whereas he forgave me with his last breath.”

“Don’t worry, Lith. I don’t blame you for Jormun’s death.” Leegaain said, making eyes go wide and mouths agape, but no one said a word. “He was my son, but he was also an adult Dragon over 900 years old.

“It was by his choice that he returned to Thrud’s side, refused my offer to get away with his child, and faced you in a battle to the death. We can say whatever we want, but it’s our choices that define us and the actions that follow such choices are what determine our fate.

“Jormun made many wrong choices which lead to his death and none of them is your responsibility. He was my son and his death bears on my shoulders. My only wish is that I could receive his forgiveness as well.”

The Father of all Dragons sighed, feeling his heart torn by grief from the death of one son and by the joy from the other who was about to be born.

“Thanks. Your words mean a lot to me.” Lith offered him his hand which Leegaain promptly shook, realizing how heavy the Tiamat’s burden was.