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Chapter 18 - Before Taurus Minor

Dragged before Taurus Minor, Rowena glared defiantly at the treacherous High Priest of the Earth Bull. While Taurus' countenance was hidden behind the golden bull mask, Minos' countenance showed an expression of recognition, while that of Sarpedon showed none at all.

Almost immediately, Sarpedon inquired: "Who is this?"

Letting out a sigh of exasperation, Minos looked away as Taurus uttered: "Sarpedon, you are a fool. An attire of a different origin and suddenly someone is unrecognizable to you." Then extending a hand, the High Priest of the Earth Bull caressed the damsel's cheek, saying: "You are as beautiful as ever, Rowena, though try anymore funny business and I'll have to speak to Leo about stripping you naked and delivering you to some a group of men who have not seen a woman in a very long time." Taking his hand away, Taurus did not even react when Rowena spat upon the golden bull mask, save for the grip on his axe tightening. Looking to the priest that had brought her to him, he asked: "Your name, sir?"

"Tilla, sir!"

"Tilla, place Rowena here in one of the cells and then go inform Leo what had... Here now, what's this?" Taurus stared as two more men arrived, carrying an unconscious Falco. "What happened?"

"He tried to escape, Mighty Bull!" answered one of the men. "He lives yet, but we should move the sacrifice forward."

Nodding, Taurus said: "Yes, yes, well said. Return Falco to his cell and then one of you men go and inform Leo that the sacrifice will be happening soon. And, Minos? Bring out Columba first for sacrifice, I need to repay him for a little comment he made before we left Aether."