Lucius watched as Sheza quickly darted off toward the slums. Their conversation turned out rather fruitful, and he was confident that her willingness to serve Kestis would turn out in his favor.
In fact, her steadfast desire to support her leader and love was so resolute that the promise she made would likely accelerate his plans in the city. When he was ready to make his move, she would be there with her best to give him everything he needed.
The Varris family estate twinkled in the distance. Magical lights illuminated nearly every room. Most of the city worked in that fashion. It was still shocking to him every time he looked at the skies above and saw nothing where once he would see countless stars. It was as if their brilliance was drowned out by elven "ingenuity".
