Chapter Thirty-Five
CONSCIENCE
Casco looked around as Sari and Tam served another round of hot food. The atmosphere among the miners was somber. Although the debrief was over, many seemed reluctant to leave, almost as if the tent was shielding them from the reality of so many deaths.
Sari took a steaming mug to Renlät who sat alone toward the back of the tent. As he looked up to thank her, she saw tears streaming down the rugged young miner’s face.
On the other side of the room, Arden and the Overlord stood in discussion.
“And when will that be?” Arden said sharply.
“As I have said, he has promised,” Radätel Gok replied. “I can do no more.”
Arden’s scowl deepened. “No? Well we want answers. I want answers! What happened here?”
Huldar moved toward them to break it up.
Ariben paused
