The Elder are sketchy with Lina, trying to save the world, but she gives them and everyone else and sample on what she could do. She uses the Ragna Blade spell, cutting (but not killing) Almayce. Valgaav is upset that Almayce told him to stay back, and decides to go to the temple, wanting his revenge on Lina. He then proceeds to partially transform into an ancient Dragon, who is far more powerful than other dragons. In the war a thousand years ago, the golden dragons attempted to wipe them out, afraid that they might try to rule the world. After being horribly wounded by the transformed and enraged Valgaav, Almayce somehow gets away amidst the confusion.