Chapter 232

"It is not only the wick, the heart of the candle, that is being incinerated for you, but the entire body thereof in the might of the flames. But burning slowly is the purpose of its make.

Such is human life as well; but forget not that the process brings light to those about you."

~

The Northern Factions of Darkness,

Underground Oubliettes of Slavery,

The Kingdom of Hyll-Decanta,

Darkling hours of Eventide,

Second Wednesday of the Second month,

Fiftieth Year of the Reign of King Adon Vericus IV

Nathan Jehu and Jaycob Oreius treaded down the darkling hallways, making passive conversation, appearing as an invited prophet escorted by a Knight of the King's roll. Soon, they found their way to erstwhile Princess Mercedes Duvessa, who seemed to be taking her much awaited rest after training her swordsmanship.