They Are Allies

"What do you make of her words?" Adam questioned Jasem, their conversation taking place in the secluded solitude of the empty great hall, long after the departure of the others.

Jasem, taking a deep sip from his cup of wine, let out a heavy sigh before setting it down on the table. "I can't say for certain. A person capable of slaying formidable creatures and serving an unknown entity poses a new complication that we could do without," Jasem replied, his voice tinged with weariness. Dealing with Shegar and his commanders had already proven to be a monumental challenge, but the news of this powerful entity offered an additional headache in the making.

"Furthermore," Jasem continued, "Dean's prolonged absence will eventually force us to make decisions without his input." The news of Dean's extended journey had reached the capital through one of the shadows, leaving them with a void in leadership.