Chapter 123: Options Part 1

"The... what?" Werzo asks.

"I said no," Queen Ravan bristles. "So it does not matter."

"But what is a Gorgen?" Jace glances between the three Dofinikes. "Why would - "

"The answer is no," the queen shakes her head, frowning as she starts to pace. "I have already lost half my city. You are all guests and you have done more for us than I could ever repay. I will not reward your selflessness with certain harm."

"This is our next option, your Majesty," Qippert attempts, moving toward her. "We must attempt..."

"No attempt. It will not happen. What are the other options?" she looks anxiously between Sampson and Clarence who clear their throats.

"Like I said before," Clarence sighs, "we can search for Dilly... possibly rummage through the nearby homes... but it won't be of much use any longer. The longer the toxin is in the body, the less effective the Dilly will have."

"And you think pure Dilly will cure them?" she asks.