Servant of the Axe, 99 - Huntswoman of the Seas

Chapter Type: Character Development

"Well, if you're wanting to do anything other than a short visit, you're going to have to wait until Spring.  I'd advise that, since you still have classes." Gamilla said.

I shook my head.  "If I have to go alone, then I go alone.  I think the Daurians still have that captain they accused of smuggling three years back."

"Dauria executes pirates and smugglers, and a lot of other criminals besides."

"Yes, but then why do they have an entire prison island?"

She shrugged.  "They're Daurian.  Why do they need a reason to do anything?"

"Merchants may be the lowest caste, but every family has their own merchant, right?"

"And?"

"Does it make sense to send your exiles halfway around the world, with a small navy to guard them?  Because THAT sounds rather costly."

She squinted.  "What EXACTLY are you saying?"