Erebus studied Erend's eyes and found them filled with determination and confidence. The other Dragonborn looked as though he was already certain that their plan would succeed even before they had taken the first step.
Erebus could not tell if that confidence came from arrogance or from genuine experience. Perhaps Erend actually had friends and methods that were powerful enough to solve problems like this one, and his certainty came from knowing what they were capable of accomplishing before.
Whatever the reason, Erebus could only agree to give him a chance. If this plan could prevent the invasion and spare both worlds from a disastrous conflict and so many lives lost, he would set aside his original intention one last time, even though a part of him still doubted that Erend could really find a solution.
"How certain are you about this?" Erebus asked.
