Kyoto turned to see Hotaru interacting with the newcomer and he sighed. Rather then being the cramp in everyone's style he just decided to keep walking with the survivors. The others would catch up after awhile. He just hoped nothing evil was up ahead. Then again that might be a good thing. He would finally get to flex his muscles and do what it takes to show the others how useful he could be. They all fought back there but not him. He stood around confused instead. Perhaps if he engaged more in combat perhaps Nova's two kinsmen may have survived.

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 Alduin Flapped his wings drawing ever closer to the mountain tip. He could easily kill a lich, well its physical body anyways. He knew that for certain but Eliphas might have other plans. A lich would be a valuable ally to him. However, that message that rang through his head was one that desired no share in ruling over this land. The title of king went to Eliphas rightfully. This lich would have to step down or be banished into the void until the master found the vile that held its heart and smash it. He could see the battlements now as he drew nearer and nearer. He could smell the decay coming from the corpses of those who once called this mountain home. He grinned at the smell. A inviting smell that was just like roses to him. He finally reached the tower that held the masters sanctum at the very top. He quickly flew to the tower and latched onto it via the claws on his wings and feet. He then climbed upwards until he reached the balcony. "My lord!.... Lord Eliphas I have come with news and your council." He called out as he climbed himself onto it. He hoped Eliphas could hear him.