Chapter 127: Chapter 128: Forbidden Mission Part 2

After a minute Clarence pulls up next to him. "Thought it would be further."

Fychu seeks the Gorgen.

Lalu's words startle me, her voice ringing in my head. But I recover quickly and, replaying what she says, my inward thought answers for me.

Yes, Lalu. He is.

Fychu does not know of the Gorgen's strength.

What strength?

It is an evil creature. It will destroy any who come to harm it.

We're not trying to harm it. Just...steal from it.

A moment goes by and I assume she understands. I think of Sampson and Qippert's words from earlier, about bringing the Glippis leftovers to distract it while we sneak in and stuff as much Dilly as possible into the bags we've brought.

Diversion will not work.

Why not?

It will not be led away.

Something in my stomach tightens. What if this doesn't work?

Tell me, Lalu, how can we steal the Dilly?

It cannot be stolen. Only claimed.

Meaning?

You must kill it.