AFTER THE MEAL, DANASU apologized for Carimo’s comments. Akshara accepted this and asked her if they had any ideas about where the goddess’ followers were gathering.
Danasu told her to go to the western side of the city, and find a man named Lio who was said to be the leader, though the army could not find any evidence of his actual involvement. His name had been given to them by another man who was a competitor of Lio’s at the market. Lio was charging less for his spices and in some cases giving them away to the poor. Danasu figured that maybe this man just didn’t like Lio, but at least his name was a place for Akshara to start.
“Maybe he’ll talk to you if you’re wearing a priestess robe. None of us ever thought to try that, though we have plenty of robes to spare. Just be careful not t
