Journey Through Faerûn
Chapter 1282

Clarks

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Of course, those earlier words had only been a joke. Or rather, Shami-Amor could not possibly make Sons of Solam willingly serve her with just one woman, even if that woman was indeed very special. Shami-Amor's real offer was exceedingly generous, including treasures she had once hidden in some secret location, as well as a considerable number of soul crystals.

Moreover, Shami-Amor repeatedly emphasized to Solam that the plane was not particularly dangerous. As long as Solam and his people moved quickly enough, they would not alert the true guardian of the sealed treasure. Thus, Shami-Amor's offer was quite sincere.

After considering it again and again, Solam ultimately agreed to Shami-Amor's request. Naturally, this was not because he coveted the woman who shared a name with the little girl Lilith, nor because of the wealth. His true purpose was that he believed Shami-Amor's actions would likely make the situation throughout the Abyss even more complicated and unpredictable. That served Solam's interests, so he agreed.

However, Solam did not agree to go personally. He would dispatch one of his capable assistants instead.

Allison had some objections to this. She repeatedly stressed that this operation could only succeed and could not fail. They had only one chance. Once they failed, the sealed treasure would immediately be moved, and no one knew how long they would have to wait before they could find it again.

Solam neither confirmed nor denied this. He merely told her to wait a few days, see the candidate he had prepared for her, and then give her answer.

After Allison was taken away to rest, Solam dragged his still somewhat weakened body to the Pool of Rebirth.

The candidate Solam had mentioned would be born here. Solam was going to create another Son of Solam. In truth,

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