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But with the remaining consuls under the Vagaries’ influence and Fledgling Houseabandoned, the nursery’s fate was anyone’s guess. The walls weremore than three feet thick, making them nearly impervious to attack. But tell me—if she had insisted on fulfilling some deadly mission, would youhave warned her enemies that she was coming “Very well, dango,” Balthazar said.

Once he had everyone’s attention, the orchestra leadercleared his voice. “Now then, let’s discuss how to deal with the Necrophagianthreat. The Valrenkians and consuls also waited nearby. He had seen the highlander riders performbefore, but he couldn’t believe that one could hit his target from that position.