The six dragon eggs were handed over to Deathwing, while Krasus and the other red dragons were tossed down before the Red Dragon Queen.
Looking at her young consort, covered in wounds, Alexstrasza shed a tear that fell onto Krasus... the young red dragon's body began healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"What touching family bonds and love!" Deathwing's mocking voice came from above.
"You should honor your promise now, Neltharion!" The Red Dragon Queen's voice was filled with anger.
Deathwing knew he had gained quite a few benefits from this trip and could quit while he was ahead... if he pushed her too far and she charged over to destroy all the dragon eggs with a breath of fire, the losses would outweigh the gains.
"Of course I will, Sister!" Deathwing beat his flame-wreathed wings and flew within a hundred yards of the Floating City. "But first, I must say goodbye to my new friend!"
Many of the mages and dwarves aboard the Floating City paled in alarm at the intense heat radiating from the black dragon.
Their leader, however, remained as composed as ever.
"It is truly an honor to become a friend of the Earth-Warder!" Karin said from aboard the Floating City, bowing gracefully.
"In tens of thousands of years, this may be the first time a mortal has threatened me and I have chosen to compromise!" A strange expression appeared at the corners of the black dragon's mouth.
"But I think you have already gained more than enough!" Karin smiled and said, "So sometimes, there is no need for fighting and killing, is there?"
The black dragon stared straight at the elf mage. No one knew what he was pondering behind those fathomless eyes.
Suddenly, the black dragon laughed.
"Quite right, but I