With a thought from the whale, Almin received the message and began to act. Detue turned to the round being. He killed as if he had crushed an insect, and that made Detue wonder if he had made the right decision. But he didn't have time to ponder. As the whale approached him, a violet glow ignited within him, advancing toward his body.
'We have until dawn; you know everything here. Take me to the herb and treasure stockpile; we'll take everything, leaving nothing behind.' the whale spoke, and a sinister smile appeared on its face. At that moment, Detue felt a cold sweat running down his spine; had he made a deal with a demon?
