CLXXVI. The Council

His sister did not respond and inserted one of the keys into the door lock, which after emitting a deafening metallic noise, opened squeaking.

In front of them, Taya and Jens were seated at a table in the middle of a small, almost empty, rhombus-shaped room.

Dag noticed shelves holding old weapons and other sharp and rusty objects on the only furnished wall.

"Why did he come too?" asked Taya, in a calm tone.

"Because I felt it was necessary for him to be here, Master Taya" said Gridd, sure of her authority.

Dag said nothing, merely greeting the other two Masters with a nod.

He and Gridd sat in front of Taya and Jens.