Chapter 74

After the incident in the sewers, Kari and the others noticed how quiet and empty the streets had become. They decided to investigate, and when they arrived at the palace, they found that a large number of people had gathered just outside the main gates. One of the guards told them that the king had returned and was having a meeting with the council. They decided to wait and listen in, and Kari decided to let Jaxi know that they were close by. Jaxi's eyes flashed red as they saw the trolls waiting on the street, but he remained silent, and Kari didn't say anything either.

The meeting ended shortly after that, and the crowd began to disperse. Kari wondered aloud why they would have a meeting with the council again if Max had already told them what they needed to know. She also realized that perhaps she should have stayed in the shadows while watching, but she had learned firsthand that even a god could be deceived.

"And now we know where your loyalty lies,&