“Six,” he said. “I think.” “You…think?” He shrugged. “I don’t use them all.” She folded her arms over her chest. “Anything else you want to tell me?” “At this very moment?” he asked. “No.” “Who manages your estate?” she asked. “Ilias,” Hades replied. “Perhaps I should ask him about your empire.” “You could, but he would tell you nothing.” “I am certain I could persuade him,” she said.

