Shadow Slave

Today, luck was on Sunny's side. Usually, he would not have been able to listen in on the really important conversations between the emissaries of the great clans. They were too cautious... and he was very cautious, as well. Perhaps he could overcome the defensive measures his targets had in place, but the cost of failure was too great. So, he had been reluctant to try.

But today, maybe because of the clamor and pressure of the ongoing clash with the Nightmare Creatures that had been drawn to the battlefield, the representatives of both Song and Valor had been slightly neglectful. And since Sunny had already spent a month learning how to get closer to them, he managed to witness two very interesting conversations.

The first one was between Morgan and Madoc. The two members of the Valor family remained in the stone fort on top of the giant Echo's carapace, speaking about something as they observed the constant stream of abominations being ground against the outer perimeter of the camp. Of course, no one could hear what they were saying, since the two were surrounded by an invisible barrier that prevented any sound from coming out. Even the movement of their lips was obscured. There were Memories active that made it almost impossible for someone to divine the conversation, as well.

...However, Sunny was not a diviner. Much more importantly, he managed to get inside the circle of silence by hiding his own shadows in the shadow of one of Valor's Awakened. The man had been invited to make a report, and so, Morgan herself led him through the layers of wards surrounding the fort.

When the Awakened arrived, she studied him for a few moments, then asked in a neutral tone: "Is there news, Squire Warren?"

The Awakened shifted slightly. He tried to hide his excitement at the fact that she knew his name, but failed miserably - Sunny mentally rolled his eyes, while Morgan pretended not to notice. Well, the poor man could not be blamed. How often did ordinary Awakened retainers in service of the great clan closely interact with its princess? Very rarely, most likely.

something about the young woman and her vibrant vermilion eyes that demanded attention. Not

spoke in a deep, respectful voice: "We received word from Knight

'Knight Shtad...' He was one of the Masters that had arrived with Summer Knight.

moments, then sighed. "Finally, some good news... what about

enter the Seeds, my lady. However,

She nodded. "Indeed..."

to prepare. Once we return to the siege capital, I will personally transport you to the desert. You

a sharp blade, and his

head, his eyes igniting with exhilaration and zeal. "You honor me, Lady Morgan! Sir Madoc... we won't let you down!" Whispering Blade smiled. "Of course you won't. You are warriors

however, remained. Which was why it heard Morgan's voice change slightly as she addressed Madoc: "Shouldn't we send someone more powerful?" Whispering Blade shook his head. "Don't be impatient. It's too

know. It's just that... you know what is at stake." She remained silent for

changed slightly. "Don't even think about it. You know how your