Derazin was sitting at the seashore, away from humans, but none would dare to approach anyway. After the bright explosion far in the desert, they were all too fear-stricken to act.
Pitiful creatures, Myrkan thought. If he didn’t need their servitude, he’d indulge in spilling their worthless blood. But to show such rage would sow discord among the already unsettled pactees. He had to resist his instincts and appear as strong and confident as Arujhan would.
Pitiful creatures,With that in mind, he approached the other yalari.
“We’re done here,” Derazin said grimly.
“We haven’t lost yet,” Myrkan replied.
The other yalari looked at him in disgust. “Arujhan did. And even if the destruction killed Veranesh, he will be reborn in Yalarethe soon enough. With Arujhan’s domain unclaimed, there’s
