Scene CCLIII

“I’m to go… alone?” — One last time, Aslak inquired, lifting his brow while his expression for once was invaded by anticipation in the draw of a corner.

“Aie. The earth wants ya who owns Sortnafeigr, Khahaha! That line’s the stream of blood of the Mutants at the Mutant fines! Those of closer nature to the earth’s power… Their blood flows down to the greenest and redder of these nooks, where the core of the Earth rests and awaits.”

“… Then, if I follow that stream…?”

“Aie. You’ll meet the earth’s core.”

“…”

Many miles were obviously announcing themselves to the man in the scenery before them, and those behind that heard their exchange were slightly infected by the anticipation both men held at the fate the earth had prepared for their Leader… until some, concerned, started to murmur between themselves.

“… Myrkzver’s ta go alone…?”

“Below… worse beasts he’ll find… the earth is sentencing our Ground’s Head…”