There was the flare of a flame, and a torch burned to life. It took them each several seconds to take down the guards, and they were struggling to catch their breath by the time they reached the interior of the research wing. The rain was lashing down in torrents by the time Linn and Kaïs reached the research wing of the Naval Headquarters. “Won’t you show yourself,” Sorsha cackled suddenly, and Ramson’s blood froze, “oh Brother Dearest?” “But I think we’re about to have even more fun, Lord Kerlan.” In the background, he could hear his sister speaking. Crawling had never seemed more torturous. “I would not deny you a choice, provided that you make the correct choice.”įive steps.

“I am generous, you see,” Kerlan continued. He was so close, just eight or nine steps away. Ramson heard the clinks of her iron spikes. The bells, he thought, and lifted his head to look at the brass lever on the wall ahead. “I would rather die than serve under you.”Ī rumble of conversation began as others prepared to call out their answers.īut Kerlan held up a hand, and Ramson’s veins turned cold when his old master said calmly, “Then your wish shall be granted.”Ī whizzing sound, a cry, a thud of a body on the stone floor. “You are nothing but an exiled criminal come to take your vengeance upon this kingdom,” the courtier declared. Let us see what they have to say.”Ī shout immediately rose up, somewhere in the area of the Sky Court. Those who join me will be reappointed as officials of our new kingdom.” He snapped his fingers. “In just a few moments,” Kerlan continued, “we will be joined by King Darias, who will pass his position to me. He took a moment to glance back at the entryway, the heavy doors that remained open despite the lashing rain outside. If he pressed his cheek to it, he could pretend he was underwater. The searock floor was cool, shimmering torchlight weaving between streaks of aquamarine and navy blue. Ramson froze in his progress, holding his breath. There was a ripple of tension across the hall from the courtiers. And it will be my absolute honor to serve…as your Admiral, and as your new King.” Tonight, Bregon will declare its allegiance to Her Glorious Majesty Morganya of the Empire of Cyrilia. Admiral after Admiral, Court after Court, with no big changes, no show of our true strength to the world. For so long, we have been sat on stale waters.

Three Courts.” Kerlan’s tone turned magnanimous, echoing slightly indoors.

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