CHAPTER 35
Penrys listened to Tun Jeju summarize the crux of the problem in front of the senior officers. The darkness outside the tent’s entrance reinforced the sense that they were focused together on a crucial decision.
“It comes down to whether you’re willing to cede Neshilik to Rasesdad in exchange for their help against this ‘Voice’ and his horde.”
Chang waved a hand dismissively. “If this Tlobsung had wanted that, he would not have tried to weaken us or to set us up for ambush from their enemy. He would have approached us for help.”
“Not the Kigaliwen,” Zandaril said, with a sardonic tone. “The Kigaliwen who do not trust wizards won’t trust Tlobsung’s wizards. The Kigaliwen who’ve never seen a qahulaj, a wizard-tyrant, won’t believe us when we tell them what’s coming. The Kigali
