Chapter 52
December, 3,390 BC
Earth: Village of Assur
MIKHAIL
All around him he could hear the sound of voices bickering.
"Let him go."
"No, you must give him a little longer. Look at how he fights. There's still hope as long as he remembers to breathe."
"What you are doing to him is cruel."
"You only say that because you want your vengeance."
"Get out! Get out now…"
"You get out! This is my house. It was left to me by my father."
"The Tribunal said that I was to dwell here with the girl until they render a decision as to her guilt."
"She is not his wife! Think what people are saying about us, are whispering behind our back!"
"I don't care, Immanu! Do you hear me? I don't care what people think! All I care is that he brings back Ninsianna alive!"
"She is not his wife. Do you
