The Demon
He was trying to project admiration while shaking in fear under the veneer of courtesy.
“What about Count Torne?”
“The count is temporarily on a drinking bender,” I said bluntly.
“He’s relaxing in the countryside.”
That made the baron drool, and I kept on taking charge.
“Here are the papers and His Majesty’s letter.”
I had opened the letter along the way, read it, and sealed it back. One of the many things Rick had taught me.
“Where is the discharged colonel?”
“In prison, Your Highness.”
“Release him, wash him, feed him, and introduce him to me. And provide me and the count a house inside the town.”
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