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The young Vulkhaen finally reached its destination. The part of the cave that was very specious had a lake below. The lake's water was refined and of great purity.

In the big lake, 25 snakes of different sizes and colours- big and small- swam with glee and the largest of them- a black-coloured snake- was on the shore just watching. Suddenly it perceived a familiar smell and its golden eyes lit up.

Turning its head, it found to its delight that its suspicions were correct- the runaway youngling was back!

"Father!" the runagate snake flew down to the shore of the lake and coiled its head around his father's.

"You finally know to come back, huh?"

"Yes, father. I'm so sorry. I won't ever defy your orders again. Please forgive me,"

"It's ok, son. As long as you know and acknowledge your wrong, it's fine. Hey guys, Tamesis is back!"

Immediately, all the snakes left the water and flew to shore the moment their wings sprouted.

"Son, you finally returned," a feminine voice was heard from the