“Dukkha Waynhim gave us new knowledge of Fangthane’s power.” “New knowledge, by hell!” Covenant croaked. “Do you think that was an accident? Foul released him.” He shouted the word released, and its echoes jabbered about him like dire significances. “He released that poor suffering devil because he knew exactly what you would do about it. And he wanted me to be in the Land then, at that precise time, not sooner or later.” The importance of what he was saying penetrated her; she began to hear him seriously. But her voice remained noncommittal as she asked, “Why? How are his purposes served?”
91% in. Covenant and Elena finally have an honest conversation about Lord Foul and in the process illustrate that the lords have totally avoided any strategic analysis in their conflict with Lord Foul.
This is another reason I struggle with this story. The good guys are just so dumb.
