Hidden Palace (Part 1)
It was Kigan's aura, allowing Xenagrosh to understand the meaning of that play.
"Continue, Caltem." Dusk said with a cold voice as his alleged minion kept writhing in alleged agony.
"Yes, yes!" The merchant slammed his head against the ground a few times in apology for the time lost while he tried to remember every single rumor he had heard.
"Forgive me, o Hushed King, but that's all I know. I never visited the secret palaces nor do I know their location, but I can tell you who does."
Caltem then gave Dusk the real names, the list of aliases, and the hiding spots of the members of the Undead Courts in the various cities who were more likely to have first-hand information about Orpal's fortresses.
"The good news is that the Mad Queen knows nothing about the palaces. Even after submitting to her, the elders of the Courts kept them a secret from her. Also, they didn't move a single gold coin out, afraid that Thrud may be keeping tabs on them.