The images vanished and left everyone in silence for a long moment. “Dross,” Ziel said at last, “now tell them how they’re going to survive the attack of three Dreadgods without the Monarchs to help.” Dross gave a wide grin, revealing sharp teeth, but it was Lindon who answered the question. “We’re not just going to survive,” Lindon said. “We’re going to attack.” Ziel looked from Lindon to Dross and back. “Oh.”