After their last chat, it was decided that Murel would go to the kingdom of Garduff and get the much needed herbs even if it meant paying a heavy amount for them. He had opened his treasure and taken out a trunk with gold coins. He was about to leave when he received the message from King Izo.
Frustration mounted, but there was nothing he could do. If he didn't go, suspicions would be raised. He didn't want any suspicion pointing towards him.
"I don't know why Izo has all of a sudden convened this meeting," he said to Nerio. "I have to go there."
Nerio grunted. It was all getting so complex. It was as if a noose was tightening around him. He knew that if he got out of this situation, he would be able to continue with his schemes and the greater plan. "Is there a way to wiggle out of it?" he asked, growing impatient.
