Bab 1086: Internal Strife (Part 2)

"As for the creature, I agree that its behavior is odd, but no more than that of the other members of its kin. Like Mage Ernas reminded us, the same happened at the Laroxya mines.

"After being discovered, the creature fled without harming any of the workers. Whether you consider Mage Ernas's testimony convincing or not, Archmage Deirus, she is innocent until proven otherwise." Queen Sylpha glared at Velan until he took a step back.

"I find her report as believable as it's suspicious the fact that the traitorous Great Mage Nuragor was your pupil, Velan. There's no doubt his loyalty lay with the undead.

"We've traced all the conversations and movements prior to Kallion's death. Several persons confirmed to have witnessed him displaying abilities only a thrall could have and after searching his apartments, we've discovered enchanted items belonging to the Dusk Court.