Chapter 38: Power Of The Gods Part 1

Kate and Manutaai were separately escorted to their respective cells by Marone’s guards. Kate noticed the Empyream guards were in almost identical uniform as the Sotoids, including the distinguishing triangle tattoo on their upper arms. However, their fleet ranking tattoos were a different style and they all wore black headbands with a golden triangle symbol etched on—definitely representative of a different fleet.

Though her mind was still groggy from her drinking episode, her adrenaline had shocked her tired body into action. What was she in for now?

She pictured her teammates, especially Pete. She felt ashamed of her earlier, selfish behavior. Though she suspected she was not totally in control. Thinking of them now renewed her strength. If she had her stones, perhaps she could have freed them. She should have stood up to Talokta and not relaxed her guard. Yeah—good old hindsight again.

Pilcher would be wondering what the hell was going on.