In the Fourth Layer Space of the Nation of Disorder, Alpharius's avatar looked down at Santiago Bergkamp, lord of the 5th Legion.
"The Tenacious broke through the blockade. We sank fourteen capital ships, thirty-eight cruisers, and fifty-two frigates and destroyers..."
Jaghatai broke through the blockade two years early. He'll return to Terra before Russ, so Russ won't get to mock him.
Hmm... That means the Black Glaze is mine.
With a thought, a vial of pale blue medicine appeared in his hand.
He flicked his wrist, and the Black Blade flew into his left palm.
Another flick of his right hand sent the vial into Santiago's palm.
"Give it to Hasik."
Santiago took it and bent toward Hasik Noyan-Khan, who lay beside his left foot. Before he could open the vial, a fresh, cool scent reached his nose.
Mandrake essential oil... Life Oak sap?
He used mandrake often enough to be certain.
He had handled Life Oak sap three times. Its vibrant aura was hard to forget. He helped Hasik up and poured the medicine between his pale lips.
Color returned to Hasik's face, and the wound in his abdomen healed before their eyes.
Nimrod looked toward the unconscious Stormseer Togutai Yesugei. Unlike in his memories, Togutai had not taken his seat upon the Black Glaze and burned away in an ordeal like Malcador's.
He raised a hand, and a brass pistol fell into his palm.
It was made by the leader of the Dragon God's worshippers on Dragon God Star, so it ought to belong to me.
Yesugei, since you offered up the Lantern, I'll save you.
With a thought from Nimrod, Togutai dropped into the Thirteenth Layer Space and vanished beneath the dense shadows of the Fallen Domain.
Nimrod would save him, but he would claim him as