At the Lindworm Central Hospital, Cthulhy explains to Glenn and Sapphee that despite her resilient dragon physiology, Skadi has a rare condition that will eventually kill her. She also mentions Skadi has no interest in being cured. Kunai later asks Glenn to help Skadi. Once he is inside Skadi's room, Glenn hears Skadi's voice for the first time and finds she has the appearance of a young girl. Skadi reluctantly agrees to be examined and reveals a tumor on her chest that has begun infiltrating her veins and altering her blood flow. She believes it is karma for her dragon ancestors leaving the realm of Gods and for her actions during the Great War...