Chương 18: Chapter 18: Broken Monastery, Part 2

"Others will come," Cemal said, joining Mahzan, resting a hand lightly on the guard's shoulder. "The Great Dragon will find a way to set all to rights; she will not permit so foul a tragedy to go unanswered. Be strong, be at peace."

The guard nodded and smiled, tired but true. "Thank you, Father. His Majesty is inside, in the main hall."

"Thank you," Mahzan said, then looked over his shoulder. "Coming, Sule?"

"Bah," Sule said. "Only if I must."

Cemal laughed. "You must; we are Oathbound. We should all be present when that is explained to His Majesty."

Making a face, Sule climbed the stairs and together the three of them entered the Monastery.