Inside the Narwhal's Captain's Room, Charles gazed expressionlessly at Sifler. The Vampire looked particularly uneasy, sitting up straight. Neither spoke, as if waiting for someone.
A few minutes later, a huge bat, nearly a meter wide, flew in through the window. Its wings folded, transforming into Audric. "Captain, you called for me?"
"Someone from Dark Crystal Island has arrived. Go sound him out." Charles tapped the table with his steel finger.
Audric paused, sniffed the air, then turned his sunglasses-shaded eyes toward the side. "Who gave you your Initial Embrace?"
Sifler glanced at him, not interested in conversation. He reached into his coat and produced a blood-red Crystal Ball. "Captain, you don't need to doubt me. The Lady decided to speak to you personally this time. I told you, I'm just a messenger."
