Chapter 273: Promises Kept Part 1

"So this is it?" Blovid examines the red sphere between his fingers. "Smaller than I would have expected." He holds it up so that the rest of us can see. "All right," the Arizal Leader turns to Sampson. "What now?"

"Now we speak to Hozfin and Thias."

"The King will not entertain discussions of the war with you present," Norhra states with a flat tone. "You know this."

"I will speak for him," Blovid says, "if Thias wishes to speak with a Dofinike representative."

"When?"

"As soon as possible. We only have a couple of days before the invasion. Any Vermix spotted must confirm that we have both Gifts, and be left to return with the information. If I understand," the Arizal Leader turns to Ehan, "they are currently being captured?"

The Nerwo nods. "And killed."

Sampson shakes his head. "They must be allowed to return to Reuzkimpart, so they can tell of what they've seen, and so we can capture him once he arrives to collect them."