‘Then what are we to do?’ Aren cried, frustrated. ‘What’s our purpose here, if you already have all you need?’ Garric rounded on him. ‘Do you think it all ends with Ottico’s wedding, boy?’ he snarled. ‘Do you imagine the Krodans will leave once we’ve taken the Ember Blade? If I succeed, it will be the beginning. All of you will be needed, and many more besides, if we are to carry the flame forward. Do not be so hungry to rush into danger. It will find you soon enough.’
