Chapter 51: False Ruler

I left Portlish in Theridialis's lab with Mabel while Zinnia escorted the protesting Frestendel out of the Seat.

Watch him, I sent to the drach as the cook almost passed out from excitement.

Who will watch you if I do? Her diamond eyes flashed with power as I retreated.

I'll be fine, I sent. I'm going to kick my grandfather's ass now.

Best of luck, Mabel sent. Let me know if he needs roasting.

I did laugh then and hoped I wouldn't need her after all. I'll send Sequoia down when I find her, I sent. Until then,

make sure he doesn't steal anything and take off.

I think this one is more honest than his counterpart, Mabel sent, mind still firm on mine as I stepped onto the elevator

platform at the back of the room and took the short ride up to the throne room. He will not give me trouble.

The platform settled, the thrones just ahead from my access from the back. I could see the court, the dais, but couldn't