"You report only to me, and I'll take care of the rest. A general discussing with his soldiers is normal. Soldiers whispering to each other is sedition."
Uragar nodded and left the Storm Griffon alone.
'I hope that Uragar and Salanoth are right and the Black Throne isn't a cursed item.' Jorl thought. 'Because that would mean that if I kill whatever gives it sentience, I would possess the first, and maybe most powerful mage tower on Mogar.'
***
Verhen Mansion, a few days later.
"Erghak is here." Ajatar said. "It's time for me to leave."
"The Patriarch came to pick you up in person?" Lith raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah, honor guard and all." The Sapphire Dragon laughed. "I guess I'm that important."
"Sounds like a trap." Morok said. "If you need to be rescued, call Lith, Master Ajatar."
"Your concern moves me." The Sapphire Dragon grunted as the Tyrant handed him Orikan and Jirya for the goodbye. "Remember to behave, children. I'll be back as soon as I can."
