Chapter 40

Indeed, the silence in the room turned Buryan’s face to one of pleasant surprise. We were supposed to be the highest members of the church, at least on paper. How did a Pact Mage disagree when it was she who made the rules?

“I can sense it. Mother says you’re not happy with the church either,” I lied, but that’s a better explanation than the truth. “The church does not like me either. In fact, they did everything they could do to stop me from getting here.” I was using my regular voice again, as I watched his posture relax. Or it was the relief from knowing that I was a fellow dissentient of the church.

I swiveled my draconic eyes around, watching the nun taking her time washing up dishes for the day. She was almost done, so I should make it quick. Else she might hear us.

“There’s a ploy by the church to trap the town of Arlond by breaking the bridge. Their Pact Mage was supposed to arrive and give the order, but as you see that hasn’t happened.”