CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE Talomere rushed into the vast chamber containing the Dark Pool only to see the other members of the Pentagram Council, except Stephanie, waiting for him. “Good of you to attend Talomere,” said Isomere, trying to conceal his irritation with Talomere’s lateness. “I am sorry I am late. My experiments with the Giants are showing progress!” said Talomere. “Sadly, we will need to hear about that later. Stephanie is out of our control and we will need to send forces to deal with her!” said Isomere. “Do we know where she is?” says Ulomere. “She was last seen preparing a fleet in Azuro. Her Dark Elven forces are resisting our control and still loyal to her. She seems to have charmed them with her own magic,” said Isomere. “Unfortunately the assassination mission I had

