454 Help Request (Part 2)

Lith couldn't forgive Xolver for messing with him twice. The idea of becoming the next Royal Healer if something happened to Manohar was a strong motivator too. He valued his freedom as much as the mad professor did.

Lith took out his communication amulet and pressed Kalla's rune. The Wight's hologram appeared instantly.

"Hello, Scourge."

"How many times do I have to tell you to use my human name?" He said in exasperation, afraid that more misunderstandings could ensue.

"Fine. Hello, Shadow of Death. To what do I owe this call?"

"That's not my human name either!"

"I wouldn't be so sure." Jirni and Kalla said in unison.

Seeing an undead bear instead of a woman, put both Jirni and Kamila at ease. Tista was still wondering why her brother had never told her about this particular friend of his.

"What do you mean, 'I wouldn't be so sure'?" Lith asked.