Chapter 264: Back to Basics Part 3

Ariana glances at Chancellor Keller.

"However..." Sampson goes on, "...if you allow us to take the Gift back to Nerwolix and use it to lure Reuzkimpart to his capture, surely the Muskos will join the Vermix in their assault and you would have saved your kingdom another invasion."

"You are talking about the original plan?" Ariana asks.

"Yes."

"But you are no closer to finding the Floating Ruby," Chancellor Keller objects. "You yourself said Reuzkimpart would need to know that both of the Gifts were there."

"We had no possible means of finding nor obtaining the first one and we have succeeded. I am faithful we will locate the Floating Ruby as well."

"You have a week. One week before the Vermix are said to invade - is that correct?"

Sampson nods.