Talroth’s Staggering Gifts

Konrad's pill refining had barely come to an end, that Krann's voice echoed within his mind.

"Master, we've just completed the operation. However, I dare not comment on the result. Please give your appraisal."

Krann requested in a mental message while filling Konrad's mind with the events that unfolded following his arrival in Talroth's palace. By the time the transmission ended, Konrad's eyes widened in disbelief.

"He didn't dare."

Konrad muttered, unable to believe his eyes.

"He dared! Initially, Master wished to determine a simple fact: whether Talroth had emotions or not. If he did, the investigation stopped there. If he didn't, I was meant to figure out the cause.