“Because of my . . . particular limitations,” Valerion said evasively, “Khyvette has agreed to oversee some of our more dangerous missions and provide assistance.”
“This is a revelation, and most welcome news,” said Aldelphia. Of everyone present, she was the only one who looked unruffled by Khyvette’s arrival. Effrax was slack-jawed, Max had gone pale, and Seba looked like she was about to faint. “May I ask how this came to pass?”
“Valerion and I have reached an arrangement wherein I offer my services to do what he cannot, and he provides the dragons with something valuable in return,” Khyvette replied blandly.
“I see.” Empress Aldelphia looked at the white dragon. “Would you care to detail your arrangement, Lord Valerion, so we may know what the dragons consider so valuable?”
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