Ghost in the Storm (The Ghosts)
“From the north, Caina heard the distant sound of steel on steel, the clash of swords against shields. The Istarish and the Kyracians had launched their final push to seize the gates. If they succeeded, the Empire would never regain the city.If Caina didn't find Nicolai soon, she would be trapped within Marsis.Later. She could figure out what to do later, after she rescued Nicolai. Caina reached the edge of the Great Market. She stopped, staring.“Damn it,” she said at last.Once again chaos had broken out in the Great Market.Bands of Istarish soldiers hurried down the Avenue of Governors. Most had dropped their shields, and had the hunted look of defeated men. Others carried sacks over their shoulders, and seemed intent on getting away with as much plunder as they could carry. The battle must not have gone well for the Istarish. Though Caina did not see any Kyracians among the soldiers. Perhaps the ashtairoi still fought… Later. She could worry about the battle after she found Nicolai....She saw the ruined merchant stall fifty yards away.MoreLess
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