Conflicting Bloodlines (Part 1)
"Really? So it's just a coincidence that someone infiltrated the City Hall despite the protective arrays that only you can control." The bestial voice snarled. "I don't care what the Queen says, I'll have you all eaten by a Skinwalker, just to be safe."
A few voices from the inside pleaded mercy while some swore eternal allegiance to Thrud. Others reminded their tormenter of the help they had provided to the invading army in taking Mandia and a few mentioned how they were under the protection of the Undead Courts.
"These weaklings wouldn't dare to betray us, Dhenma." A silvery feminine voice said. "What if it's the Corpse? Those fake Awakened could have easily gotten here with Spirit Magic."
"Unlikely." The snarl turned into a male voice. "They don't have breathing techniques. They might easily get inside the city, but they know that they would quickly run out of mana if they rely on Spirit Magic alone.