“A door opens as it once did long ago!” Reth yelled. “Follow my lead. And keep your eyes from the gateway to the living once it parts. Resist its call, it is stronger than you can ever imagine.” “You’re not in charge here,” I barked, and he turned a smile on me. “Oh, but Savage King, I am the man who almost lived,” he said like that was supposed to mean something, then he cried, “Yah!” and charged away down the line of warriors.