456 CDLVI. Rules Are Rules (2/2)

”I've never heard them talk about anything like that... the Warchief must have discovered something interesting.”

”He also spoke of a prophecy and of Kranus... do you think they have a secret arrangement?”

As Dag argued animatedly with his sister, his ears bent slightly toward the group of warriors who were still listening to him, just under the staircase.

His developed instincts allowed him to hear all that those men had said, not being aware of the real reason behind his agitation.

Before he could continue to speak, something caught their attention: from outside the palace, the loud sound of a war horn echoed within the walls of the Fort, drawing all those present in the outer courtyard.

Dag and the others went out and noted with regret that all the Masters and Allied Warriors were behind King Einar, ready to go.

Everyone except Egill, who had been alone in front of the palace door, waiting for Dag and his friends.

”So? Where is your luggage? We can't lose all day, we have to leave before the sun sets!” the royal guard yelled, approaching Dag with menacing intent.

”Come on guys, go get your stuff... when you will be done I will go up to check that I have not forgotten anything” Dag said, addressing his companions and almost ignoring the guard's words, that noticed his interlocutor's disinterest.

Just then, Thalos, seeing the menacing-looking man approach his master, come between the two of them, growling against the guard.

”Hey! What the hell are you doing, mutt! Get out, get away! Lurid beast, disappear from my sight!” the guard yelled, masking his fear with the unscrupulous use of profanity against Thalos, who continued to growl undaunted.

”I strongly suggest you not to get closer... Thalos hates it when strangers invade his territory and I don't know if I'd be able to hold him back” Dag said, smiling mischievously and exploiting the man's fear to his advantage, making fun of him.