Chapter 75 Governor Eddarin (2/2)
Arran nodded, even if the name still felt alien to him
”When Captain Xiao informed me that a powerful friend of Darkfire had entered the city, I did not expect there would be trouble quite as soon,” the Governor said Turning his head toward Lady Ellara, he added, ”Nor did I expect that et involved in it”
Lady Ellara shrugged, though her expression was apologetic ”A group of Shadowblood novices tried to kill hiot out of hand”
”Whatever the reason, it does not matter now,” the Governor said ”What matters is that we're in a bit of a mess, and we need a solution”
He turned to Darkfire ”I've already sent word to your family, but it could be some weeks before I receive an answer Until then, Eremont isn't safe for you and your friend”
Arran could no longer remain quiet ”But aren't you the Governor?” he asked, voice filled with frustration ”Can't you stop the trouble in the city?”
Governor Eddarin gave Arran a puzzled look ”Darkfire hasn't told you about the situation, then?”
”He only just arrived in the city,” Darkfire said, a sorrowful look on his face ”I haven't had time to explain all of it to him”
The Governor looked at Arran with a troubled expression, re silent for sorave
”For nohat you need to understand is that I hold little power here,” he said ”The real power is in the hands of the Shadowflame Society, and their members' actions are outside my control If they cause trouble, only the Society can punish the, and if the troubleht be no punishment at all”
”I assume the Shadowblood novices enjoy protection within the Shadowflauessed that they hadthem
”Correct,” the Governor said ”Thankfully, the Shadowblood novices don't visit the city often, but when they do…” He threw up his hands in a powerless gesture
”We should be safe at my place,” Darkfire said ”They wouldn't dare start an open conflict with my family”
”I wouldn't stake my life on that,” the Governor said ”And even if they don't har able to stop theical abilities?”
Darkfire shook his head at the last part, a dispirited expression on his face ”Then what do we do?” he asked
”I own a small estate outside the city,” the Governor said ”You should be safe there, at least for a feeeks By then, hopefully, your family will have sent so confident ”They would not allow some Shadowblood novices to cause trouble for someone in the family — not even if it's me”
”Good,” Governor Eddarin said ”You can spend the night here I will arrange for you to travel out of the city before first light”