course, Great One,” Utfa said, giving a final bow. He sensed that the presence was gone, but wondered if it could still hear his thoughts. It was best to assume that it could. Utfa was left with many questions, more than he’d arrived with. Why didn’t the Nameless One care about Imperalis? And who should Utfa leave in charge? It would need to be someone both strong and decisive, someone that all clans feared. Utfa smiled. “Azatok will do nicely.” The butcher was widely known—and feared—due to his multiple conquests in the Royal Arena. He was also a confident fleet leader, though his boldness
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