Gunnr raised a hand, and every single Jayzepanese immediately halted, standing respectfully behind him.

He looked at Ray and smiled. "Channing, you Gohaven people have a saying: a wise man submits to circumstances. Fanghold is the strongest force in Guillory City—without equal. And Guillory City is the most densely populated city in your country. If we can rule here, then in any other city, we would still be the dominant power.

"To stand against us is to stand against the tide. That is not a w