A young woman in acolyte’s robes emerged from the alley, holding a small briefcase. “Madam,” she said, bowing. “There is a call for you on the satellite phone.” Madam Ko took the offered handset, listening intently for several moments. “A message from Artemis Fowl,” she said eventually. Juliet itched to straighten from her bow, but it would be an unforgivable breach of protocol. “Yes, Madam?” “The message is: Domovoi needs you.” Juliet frowned. “You mean, Butler needs me.” “No,” said Madam Ko without a trace of emotion. “I mean Domovoi needs you. I am just repeating what was told to me.” And
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