While the three chiefs were busy with their battle, Tyson and others left the courtyard and went to intercept those from the other two villages. Meanwhile, Thalia slowly approached the room where Adrian was since the three engaged in combat, silently disappearing from everyone's sight.

Alistair looked around and found that the girl who had entered with them was nowhere to be seen. "Where's Thalia?!" he roared.

"Oh no! It’s..."

Fynn and Hansen were stunned.

Thalia walked into the room, sneering at Adrian who was deciphering the Dragon Dial. "Adrian! Weren’t expecting us to meet again, huh?"

Adrian turned and spotted Thalia standing by the door. Her pupils were vertical slits, and it was obvious that she was the dark dragon. He said impatiently, "Get out. I don't have time to deal with you right now."

"Hmph! Has your strength fully recovered? Even so, you’re no match for me." Thalia sneered.

Adrian stopped and looked away from the Dragon Dial to Thalia, saying, "Do you think I can