Scene CXVI

By the hand, the couple walked back to the square where guards and horses, along with small yet many humble tumbrels loaded with necessary goods waited.

Aslak's gaze looked over the many heads to find his warden's and calling his name, the orders were given so those at the walls of his Spiked Eye Barbican would know the gates should open for his march.

"Uth."

"!... My Lord."

"We are leaving. Tell the men and send Grey to the Granite Tower tomorrow. We will take it with us from there. If anything happens remember to send word with Sibbi."

"Yes, Your Grace. I am to follow your orders… May your travels be safe within the wildness Earth place against us, Myrkzver Archdukes, my Lords."

"... Keep the place safe. It's been peaceful for a while yet the beasts are roaming and can attack."

"... I will stay alert to the light and scent the air brings to this fief."

"Good."

"... Farewell, Uth."