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'What do you know about the Sky Warrior?'

It wasn't the encounter she'd expected When they last met, her uncle had showered her with presents froht before replying

'I prayed to the Holy Mother and she sent him to me'

'Where does he co down a list of questions He was her father's younger brother He'd once been so exciting Now she saw the other side of hied a pact with the rebellious nations of the empire and she was a product of that union

'The Sky Warrior comes from another realm'

She replied and saw the fixed expression on his face Adrina knehat happened when blood was mixed People shouted acclaim But it rarely lasted When alliances fell apart innocent children suffered It was a fear that had haunted her young life

'He is called Head Master but his role is that of War Master,' her uncle said 'The common people flock about him Hoe knoill not try to seize power?'

'The Holy Mother would not send such a person'

'Hoe know She sent him?'

There was a heavy note of sarcasm in his voice and Adrina chose not to reply She kneould only lead to an argument When her uncle next spoke it was toto attack He is intent on drawing your mother's people into battle I am sure you are aware of that'

Adrina's dark eyes flashed

It will be a battle he cannot win'

'What ainst hist theod he serves'

'Aye, but do they hate hih the Holy Mother all things are possible, Uncle When the tide of battle turns the two people shall be as one They will unite against Morgon's men I pray that the brothers from Ibero will join them'

Her uncle exa unless they can be sure that they will be on the winning side The consequences of being defeated would be disastrous for them and their families The empire shows no mercy to those who are disloyal You must be aware of that when you make your plans, Niece'