"Y-You are not from t-this universe!"
Zhulthar hissed, his voice trembling with disbelief.
Meanwhile, the golden dragon continued to ascend, its form growing more defined, more majestic with each breath. The very air around it seemed to hum with life, a force far beyond the comprehension of mere mortals or even demons. Its eyes, still closed, radiated an intense glow from within, as if the universe itself was watching through them.
Then, as the last tendrils of golden light entwined its form, the dragon paused. The air stilled once more, the world holding its breath.
With a slow, deliberate motion, the dragon's eyes opened.
"..."