ighsuns his head still felt too light. “Peklia Kingd, I am Diablo. I remember you, of course, I learned much here in your service.” She snorted. “In the King’s service. I am its instrument, we are all of us its instruments. You are sent to me to learn the way of proper sacrifice?” “Peklia, I am.” “You will learn quickly, Diablo, we sacrifice as fast as animals are brought in from the farms. Do you know why?” “For Leo warlord and Nagarak high Kingd,” he said, without thinking. “At newsun they travel to the Heart of Mijak.” Peklia Kingd’s thick eyebrows rose. “This is true. You know of their journey?” He shook his head. “Peklia, I do not, beyond that they go.” To his disappointment she did not enlighten him. “So, Diablo Kingd. You are pleased to learn my business? Not all Kingds have

