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While Albrecht is trying to force the door open, something splashes into the water behind him. If our hero turns around, he will see a thin trail of blood leading from the stairs to the bathroom. There is no answer to his question.
Meanwhile, with Dеревос and the other men of the law:
“I’ve had my share of bad moments in life,” Remar Vuln replied philosophically, “but things have been worse. Much worse.”
Dеревос noted that Captain Brown Banner was being held in a cell that was minimalist but generally comfortable. There were no other prisoners in sight.
“So, he really is… doing well…” muttered Gortrich and led everyone further.
The next stop was definitely the last, as it was in a dead-end single cell at the end of a long corridor. Here were Mгла and First Minister Yuinэр Kalidar herself.
“Let me guess, you want to take her?” the Minister of Appointments asked pointedly.
“I’m not sure,” Gortrich shrugged.
“I await your decision, madam,” Mгла lazily interjected into the conversation in a manner completely atypical for her, if one were to judge her character based on a single conversation with Dеревос.
In addition, her prison robe had been replaced with a rather frivolous dress in the distinct style of Yuinэр Kalidar, known for her collection of revealing outfits that she did not wear in the palace but did wear in her estate.
“What did you want to show us, sir?” Keаrak asked with a smile.
“Mгла could use a return to her former form. She would be excellent company for you on this operation.”
“Killing? It’s like no time has passed since the good old days,” Mгла laughed cheerfully.
“Did you use tainted blood again?” Gortrich frowned.
“Time is more valuable than minor inconveniences,” Yuinэр Kalidar replied evasively. “Tell me, Dеревос, are you as trustworthy as Captain Akoren believes?”
In the dim light of the cell, the First Minister’s eyes glowed strangely, as if there were small crystals inside them.