Chapter 7Side by side Sébastien and Henri followed the over-richly liveried servant in satin and lace through the palace. Except it isn’t Henri, it’s Hallbjörn, and it’s as if I can see through his disguise. Very unsettling. Currently Sébastien saw the same big, broad, be-wigged man as everyone else, and yet it was as if he occasionally caught a glimpse of the real Hallbjörn. Nereus insisted it’s due to the blood I was given to counteract the demon venom. No one else will see anything but a man.
“If you, gentlemen, will wait here, I shall announce your arrival to his Eminence. You may have to wait some time.” The servant sniffed loudly before marching away.
Glowering after him, Sébastien fought back a retort. Then Hallbjörn laid a hand on his arm.
“Is this the kind of welcome Slayers an
