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Lord Klodian’s face creased with surprise, and then confusion.
“Did you lose your mind in the desert? Dragons can’t speak.”
“I didn’t think so either, but I heard them in the mesa. The ones that attacked you and killed Vhan. They aren’t wild animals at all. They’re just like us.”
“I’ll admit, you had me in the beginning. The idea that Lord D’Lance would want the throne isn’t outside the realm of possibility, but the rest of your prank borders on the imbecilic.”
“This isn’t a prank,” Mina protested.
“Then you have lost your sanity, especially if you expect me to believe something so outlandish.”
“I’ve been with them in the desert. They have an entire cave system underground that serves as their home. The things I’ve seen … you wouldn’t believe me. But I assure you, my Lord, my wits
