Wok Tori bowed from his position on the side. He walked out to join Tun Jeju and bowed deeply again. “The guild is eager to take up its responsibilities in suppressing criminal activities. We have brought many with us, enough to control these prisoners of yours.”
Penrys cleared her throat, and the emperor turned his eyes to her. “You have something to say, tekenga lupju?”
She bowed. “I just wanted to mention that there are a few dozen wizards in the Tsek clan buildings that need looking at. I, um, stripped them of power to defend myself. Might not all be alive.” She waved her left hand over her shoulder. “In that direction, over there.”
Wok Tori buried a smile. “We will take them in, as well.”
“You may house those as you see fit, Wok-chi—we will expect reports. For these my one-time re
