FROM BAD TO WORSE

Dramfang arrived at Tyranus's castle shortly after leaving Marcilus. The information Dramfang requested, was not known to Tyranus but his network of informants should be able to find the information. as this exchange was happening Marcilus spoke the first words of a summoning spell. Tyranus had been summoned to the surface before, but that dealing went very bad for the young human that wanted to rule his father's kingdom. it even recounted the tale in the codex Marcilus used to summon Tyranus.

The Deamon lord did not fight the summons he only locked Dramfang with a look of pure hate, thinking the lower-level Deamon gave up his true name to a human. A rule no Deamon broke unless it was forced out of him. sure, one Deamon might slay a hundred Deamons enslave thousands more and torture even more for the pure fun of it. but to give up a True name without being compelled was a sin even amongst the vilest of Deamons. right before he teleported out of his throne room Tyranus spoke to Dramfang, do not move from that spot until I return. 

As Tyranus came into full being he didn't do as most, or any Deamons Marcilus ever summoned before. he just stood there looking at Marcilus with his golden eyes glowing in the dim candle's. never once inspecting the circles of protection and binding. (What Marcilus didn't know at the time and would die before he had the chance to was Tyranus could feel the weakness of the circles and knew they could not hold him.) in that moment this became a battle of wills that Marcilus knew he had to win. he also had to ensure the fear he was feeling was not noticed by this Deamon lord. he wouldn't do anything other than gain an enemy, if the Deamon suspected any weakness, Marcilus would never have the upper hand. 

Tyranus tired quickly of this game, speak your questions! the contempt in Tyranus's voice made Marcilus bold. this lord didn't even inspect the circles even the lowest of the low-level Deamons always checked the circle's, the arrogance of this Deamon. without introduction's Marcilus commanded Tyranus to find the information he sought. 

So, you are the human Dramfang came and spoke to me about. Oh, you meet with Dramfang? I didn't know if he actually knew a Deamon lord that knew the information I sought, replied Marcilus. Might I ask one question? let's say it's my one term for this first exchange between us. I have no doubt you will call upon he again in the future if I am able to find this information out for you. Marcilus was quietly applauding himself, for this bold move, he had already made up his mind even though, he feigned like he was thinking things over. after a few more moments Marcilus agreed to these terms and went directly into explaining in his own words what he wanted to know. what he didn't know was the asked for information when all the original details were added, Tyranus found himself intrigued by the requested information. by the time Marcilus was done. Tyranus actually held off from killing the mage out right and actually ask for leave to obtain the information. Marcilus was so eager at the prospect of finding the whereabouts of these missing elves he never asked what the one question was. 

a sneer of contempt spread across Tyranus's lips, fool of a human he thought to himself.

back home in his throne room Dramfang, was still standing in the exact same spot he had even kept his arm up Infront of himself when he thought he was about to be dispatched that moment when Tyranus locked him with that gaze. 

Tyranus broke into a deep belly laugh that shook the hall. please tell me it was respect and not fear of what might happen if you would have moved or even put your hand down? 

To be honest my lord it was a bit of both, taking the laugh as a good sign Dramfang dared crack a joke of his own. maybe one more than the other sire. This put a small smile on Tyranus's lips, Dramfang knew from dealing with other Deamons Tyranus viewed himself a king amongst the other Deamon lords, so the use of the title sire, pleased Tyranus. return to this human and inform him my agents are work now as we speak to find the location of his missing group of elves.