The Bargain (cont')

The trade was over and Wayl had a meeting with the Darklord Khatellu.

"It was indeed a good bargain, Wayl. When can I execute the next step in our plans," said the Darklord.

"Soon sire... soon."

"How soon," demanded the Darklord.

"This summer, sire."

The Darklord nodded, and then started to read the Tome he had obtained from the Ceners. Wayl entwined her hands and disappeared from the Throne room. The Darklord did not take any notice.

[The River Storn]

A black clad woman with strange eyes materialized beside High Priest Kadrian. The Cener nodded benignly, and said "I expected you."

"I know," the black-clad woman said.

"The Sphere of Decay will help us cultivate a new lethal plague virus in just a few years. We owe you our gratitude for assisting us in procuring it."

"Don't mention it. It was a bargain."

"Why did you do it? What's your purpose here?" Kadrian asked.

"My purpose..." the woman said smugly. "You have now idea," she laughed, "but for the moment my purpose is to assist evil by setting up mutually beneficial bargains. I'm the advisor, the conveyer and the diplomat."

"We could give you some of the vaccine against the plague," Kadrian offered.

"No need," the woman said.

"Wayl," Kadrian started and then made a long pause. Kadrian finally asked, "Will you assist evil?" 

More coming next issue. . .