Labyrinthian, Part 1

Things certainly weren’t going as planned. Sure, Sam and Raven Knight wanted to enter the City of the Dead, but they didn’t expect to be taken to its king immediately after being admitted through the city gates. The two heroes didn’t have a choice, however, as they were escorted through the gap between the heavy metal iron doors by six spartoi — three to each side of them — along with the spirit of the eunuch who’d allowed them entry into the city.

“Somehow, I can tell”—the eunuch glanced over his shoulder as he led Sam and Raven Knight past the city gates—“you two will make excellent material for our city’s growth.”

Sam didn’t like the sly look the eunuch just gave him, but he wasn’t in a position to say anything. He and Raven Knight may have been welcomed with open arms, but it seemed more like they were prisoners rather than guests. At least that’s what the spear tips pointed at their backs were suggesting.