Chapter twentyAs I stood there and denounced myself as the greatest get-onker on two worlds, someone gave me a violent push in the back. I stumbled and had almost regained my balance when a strong Kataki tail between my ankles tripped me and I landed face down on the floor.
This performance in front of the red robed assembly brought forth great merriment. Bad cess to ’em, by Krun!
The chamber smelled of incense and bitter musky scent. Tall gold and silver candlesticks were everywhere. Their light merged with the light of the exaggeratedly magnificent candelabra hanging from the ceiling. I took my time getting up.
Veda was in a state of shock. Or perhaps it was numbness in the face of what was going to happen to us. I wondered if she knew and had given up hope. I was wrong. Suddenly she
