The Golden Dragon Great Elder perched atop the mountain peak was stunned.
Elder Gjestav let out a slow breath.
"I think you've surpassed Dean, really. This is progress. I must take back what I said earlier. You truly are an excellent negotiator. The key is, you are persistent and resolute. As a negotiator, this might be more important than excellence." The Black Cat remarked.
...
At the outskirts of Dragon Valley, amidst the wind and snow, several black dragons hovered in the sky, quietly listening to the continuous dragon roars emanating from the valley.
"Are we too late...?"
"It looks like it."
"This is indeed a tough opponent."
"Should we still go in?"
"No, this situation is beyond our ability to change." The leading black dragon quietly turned around, flying towards the distance.
The other black dragons followed suit and left.
...
Years later, when the Golden Dragons recalled this moment, they still felt a myriad of emotions.
