During the discussion, Bosco tried to steer clear of any mention of Darryl. He kept Darryl's stay in the temporary palace a secret.

Moriri had just arrived, and she had no idea what was happening.

Elsewhere, on the north bank of the river, at the camp.

Paya was sitting in his tent. His face looked troubled after reading the intelligence sent by a spy from Emerald Cloud City. He sneered and threw the intelligence into the fire beside him. "This Mayor is mediocre. He said he had the city under