Zeff could hear a few of the others chatting, including the reapers, but he wasn’t done with Hector. An important question had occurred to h...

Much as he would’ve liked to scold the boy and maybe smack him until he started doing it correctly, this wasn’t the time or place for that. ...

Zeff tried to steady his thoughts, knowing he shouldn’t allow himself to get too distracted. Axiolis was here to warn him of any incoming da...

‘ You’re free to give it a go, if you want ,’ said Garovel, ‘ but let’s not gamble with this poor guy’s life, eh? Because even with how adva...

‘ He doesn’t seem like he’ll panic ,’ said Garovel. ‘ Just answer him honestly. ’ “Well, ah,” said Hector, “we’re safe for now.” “That so?...

Hector allowed himself to stop concentrating on his iron and relax somewhat. ‘ Hector ,’ came Garovel’s voice through the pitch darkness. ...

Hmm. Now this was a problem. He had to be careful here. He couldn’t just add iron to the box in a blind panic. If he did, then its weigh...