Forced Entry

"You can really only remain a Stone Cow for another two days?" Xius asked, looking at Han Sen.

"Yes." Han Sen nodded.

"Then this is pretty bad. I said I wanted a Seawing Beast for a mount, and so Dragon Fifteen invited me to an island where they live. I cannot leave before I do this. Otherwise, he might grow suspicious," Xius said.

"How long will this take?" Han Sen asked.

"From my estimates, I'd say three days," Xius said.

"Fine. Three days. If we're not out in three days, we die together. My life is cheap, so it'd be an honor for me to die beside a beautiful Gana princess." Han Sen laughed.

Xius looked at Han Sen, but she was speechless. The limit of only being able to shapeshift for another two days was a lie. She couldn't be certain what was fact or fiction with him.

Han Sen did not ask anything more about why Xius was investigating him. He wanted to wait until they were free and clear before resuming that particular discussion.