Well, unless Vazen had even more horrifying surprises waiting for him should he overcome the second-layer defenses. Next time he was bringing a ten-foot pole with him, because there was no way he was putting his hands in that safe anymore.
The day after he survived the failed ambush just outside Alanic’s temple, Zorian arrived at his next meditation session feeling more than a little bit apprehensive. And not just about the possibility of another ambush. He did not like the looks Alanic had given him in the aftermath, and Zorian was worried about what that meant. However, the lesson that day proved wholly unremarkable. No second ambush and no indication Alanic was upset or suspicious of him. Thus, he put it out of his mind and decided to follow Alanic’s example by carrying on as if noth
