Chapter 524: Confusion

The Overlords silently conversed with each other, either with a spell, or just with body language that Karl was missing because he was fascinated with the happy way that the tree woman was snacking on the trail mix one piece at a time.

But he also noticed that she didn't finish any of the options. She was putting one of each to the side so that she didn't eat them all. 

Whether it was for research, her garden, or some other purpose, he didn't know. But she was meticulous about it, and even managed to make her bark covered face look sad when she found a lone nut that didn't have a partner for her to eat.

"Well, if he's not the spy, and just a danger to the city for some unknown reason, what do we do with him?" The Lamia that came in with the Naga asked the others in a low voice.

The Oracle made a frustrated gesture.