“I told you not to tempt fate, my friend,” Akaru said over his shoulder. Being a lesser daemon and unable to fly, Tobart rode on his master’s back as they flew south. “Now we are going to war yet again.”
“My apologies, sir,” Tobart responded and glanced about at the army of Akaru’s supporters flying with them. “However, it is unlikely that Tykar expected Aleckasia to survive her journey and raise the alarm. Hopefully we will be able to take him unawares and drive back the invasion quickly.”