Blood of the Underworld
“A knot in his stomach, he put on his tunic with trembling hands. Over it went his armor, needing the hard metal against his body to feel safe. If it were true...if the Watcher were dead...He didn’t want to think about it. Didn’t want to acknowledge the cold truth. Victor had already stirred them into a frenzy. With the Watcher gone, his ability to keep the peace, whether it was symbolic or real, was over.“Antonil,” Sergan said, spotting him as he exited the castle.“I have matters to attend to,”... Antonil said, not slowing.“The King’s looking for you,” Sergan said. “He’s talking about calling in soldiers from all corners of Dezrel, even leaving his throne to...sir, please, listen to me!”“It sounds like Edwin needs comforting,” Antonil said, spinning about and grabbing his friend by the shoulders. “Shame you weren’t able to catch me before I left the castle.”Sergan swallowed, and his jaw clenched.“Understood, sir,” he said.In peace, and without escort, Antonil passed through the streets.MoreLess
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