“Stand forth and face me, monster, and pay the price for all you’ve done.” “What took you?” Darvezian asked idly. “I’ve been waiting here since all that racket in the kitchen. Did you take the scenic route?” Dion was left wordless, finding herself not apparently meeting the rigorous standards a Dark Lord expected in his enemies. Unexpectedly, it was Harathes who came to her aid. “We have disposed of your servants, Dark One. Eight of your Doomsayers lie dead, that might have aided you.” “Consider me inconvenienced,” Darvezian growled, with a great shrugging sigh—trackable in the dark only
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