The Right Way (Part 1)
"The two of us are very powerful." Raagu said.
"If we combine our talents, it would take someone like Thrud to hold us off. Also, Inxialot is nigh-immortal and completely expendable. If push comes to shove, any of us can throw him to the lions and the best part is that he won't even remember it."
"How long would the mission take?" Lith asked, knowing that at this point he had very few plausible reasons to turn down the Royal's request.
"Assuming there are no accidents, two days by the sea and then one week to build the Gate." Queen Sylpha replied. "After your return, you, Lady Verhen, and young Lady Verhen will be able to skip the quarantine period due to your Awakened status."
Lith could actually come back to Lutia at any time via the tower Warp, but that would have meant raising too many questions.