A Mission For the Empire
Medea said she would require only one hour to bathe, rest, and then be ready to leave. After she left the basement and Lanter followed her, Sir Azarah and Achilles were alone for a moment.
“Sorry about last night,” said Sir Azarah. “I knew my traitorous servant was still around, so it would’ve been unwise to say anything delicate. I have the freedom now to tell you the truth.”
Achilles frowned. “What do you mean?”
“The Emperor did not take kindly to your father’s resignation. He thought we should use the eldritch blade ourselves to destroy the demons once and for all. We couldn’t make him understand how dangerous it was to even draw on its power.”