Damian was greeted with foreign yet happy and enthusiastic words. Pigmen crowded over to shake hands with him, to touch him, or even just to look at him. It was getting increasingly uncomfortable. At last, along with Mindseer and his friends, Damian was led to a fancy inner castle room where a large table, steel chandeliers with glowing crystals, and other luxurious decorations were arranged.
The seven colorful spheres were placed in a safe place in the castle, he was informed. Damian could sense them, so he knew exactly where they were. Only people with authority were allowed entry, as the door to the room was closed by two armored pigmen. Mindseer, Sam, Evrin, Grace, Maelor, Alex, and Sariel were there. He could sense Elias and Reize above the stone shrine—not at the top, but somewhere in the middle. He could also sense Lucian in one of the palace rooms.
"How is Lucian? And Einar.." Damian asked Evrin, seated beside him, as the pigmen were still settling in.
