Dal Shabet

Meanwhile, since we’re waiting for Adrian anyway, I suggest we listen to the story of our Knight from Helligate; by the way, where is he?

Agidius von Schultz stood somewhere nearby, detached from the conversation and lost in his own sad thoughts.

“I see an unorganized group of people engaged in their own affairs, needing a proper direction. And that's exactly what you should provide, Mearef.”

“You are absolutely right; this is indeed an unorganized group of people. But do you know what else I see?” Mearef tried to speak so that the others wouldn’t hear him. “I see that half of them are ready to stab me in the back at any opportunity. Some can be controlled to some extent through their sense of honor, others with money, but there are also those with whom it will not be easy to find common ground. But if you are willing to help me…”

Adrian sniffed some powder and teleported.

…And before he could reach any location in the city, he saw a blinding purple glow on the same street where he was. When the light dissipated, a woman was already standing in its place.