A senior shaman was performing a ritual around Aira who was lying unconscious on a square altar, in a large room dominated by white.
The emperor was also there along with Magnius the Mighty. Both stood further away from the altar as if to give the old shaman a chance to complete his ritual.
"I did not expect this at all," the emperor said in a low voice. "You have come home with such a wonderful surprise, cousin."
"Neither did I, Your Majesty," Magnius replied. "But I think, with this incident, the heavens are telling us that there is a greater threat to al-Banix's rule in all corners of the world."
"Yeah, I was thinking the same thing."
"I have one request, Your Majesty."
"Just say it!"
Magnius bowed slightly. "Give me the power to bring in many Imperial Soldiers and the Riders. I want to make sure that there will be no more rebels hiding."
