“I understand, Ansai.”
“Remember our lessons. Use small, sharp projectiles to conserve energy. Wait until your enemies are as close as possible before launching. If you see a sorcerer, prioritize his death.”
Enwha nodded bravely, clenching her jaw. It must be strange for her to hear death spoken of in such a cavalier way—but that was war. This generation of Islanders had never seen war, and they would have to be ruthless today if they wanted to survive.
“What about me?” said Keriya. She was jostled aside by the same burly warrior who’d suggested making use of the khrill.
“We’re dispatching odhonata to Shan Beor and Shan Kotar as we speak, requesting two additional khrill be sent,” he said in Ghoori. “And there’s one in port now. Would you like to see it?”
“Lead the way,” said Viran. H
