Cassius transported Misha to the guesthouse within Northwind Castle, where maids would serve her for dressing and bathing—though the maids might not necessarily be human; they could be Serpentfolk, Dragonborn, or even Half-Orcs.
The Ashen Kingdom had now taken racial diversity to its extreme.
"Ramp, you may enter."
"Yes, Master."
Ramp, who had been waiting outside for a long time, finally walked through the door and respectfully knelt before the steps.
"Master, did the human I brought over please you this time?"
"Very much so, exceeding my expectations."
"Stand up."
Commanded Cassius coolly.
"As long as you are pleased, Master, that is my greatest honor."
Ramp slowly stood, his ugly face beaming with a smile.
—The Ogre Archmage did not yet know that the title of the foremost spellcaster in the Ashen Kingdom was about to face a severe challenge, and that the "challenger" was the human he had personally brought here.
