Tarvak pushed the door open and entered with three guards behind him.
The room felt smaller once they were inside. Two took positions beside the doorway, while the third moved far enough to keep Simon's sword in view. All three were Two-Horned Demons with Minor Forged Hearts.
Minor Greater Demons.
Tarvak's Prime Forged Heart was stronger than theirs. His gaze moved over Simon's bloodstained clothes, then settled on the hand resting beside the Chaos Blade.
"It's been a while," Simon said calmly.
Tarvak did not return the greeting.
"What happened? Why are you here instead of with the invasion force?"
Simon looked at the three guards. One still had his hand on his weapon. Another examined the dried blood beneath Simon's nose as though trying to decide whether he could stand.
"Close the door."
Tarvak hesitated, then nodded to the guard behind him.
The latch clicked.
