‘Others disagree,’ continued Dwinal. ‘I disagree. I believe the Library of Orlind has long been a liability, not just for your worlds but for ours as well. My people are disintegrating into factions and the strife could destroy us, as it almost did once before. There could be another war, and it will tear up your Worlds as it will fracture mine.’ She grimaced. ‘I am Lokantor for Sulayn Phay, but my will does not entirely hold sway here. Some of my people are of my own opinion, others opposed. The strife has already begun, and I cannot guarantee that I can hold Sulayn Phay out of the conflict.’
An inscrutable look passed between Dwinal and Hyarn, and Hyarn took up the tale. ‘Galywis was beyond help,’ he said softly. ‘Believe me, we tried to assist him. We tried to remove him from the Libra
