Rites of Passage (Part 2)

"If he's alive, instead, I can prove to you that Verhen is of human origins and that you have no reason to fear him unless you make this grudge personal. Either way, you win."

"So be it." The King nodded and sent the Nightwalker away. "We'll eagerly wait for your return."

'If we want to leave, this is our cue.' Solus pointed at the honor guard accompanying Urma and the large shadow that the group formed.

'Not yet.' The Voidfeather replied. 'I want to see how they react to the news of my survival and to witness the rites of passage. Scouting the underground complex has great military value, but exterminating the children of Glemos is plan B.

'Understanding their culture might allow us to find a way to earn their trust and convince them to surrender without further pointless bloodshed. That's plan A and the reason you are here.'