Ben opened the letter, and the entire content was blank, except for a small mark in the upper right corner. Understanding its meaning, he crumpled the letter and a spark from his hand burned it to ashes.
Pieces of ash fell down.
Ben looked up, and Char brought him good news— the Druids had returned. This news brought relief to Ben's heart, but he did not immediately head out to meet them. Instead, he spoke to his new follower beside him:
"Mo Duncan."
"Here," the young man was momentarily confused before realizing that Ben was addressing him. He quickly asked, "Is there something you need, Lord?"
"Go find Tajib for me."
"Tajib?"
"Yes, the leader of the Cave Dwellers. You know he's in the city now, in the castle." Since entering a state of war, Ben had summoned Tajib into the city.
And the Cave Dwellers' chieftain was quite pleased with this arrangement; at least Gruding had not given him such treatment.
