All That Is Evil Is Not Dark/Chapter 60

The Brilhado turned to the necromancer with a smile. "So you see, Drakath's fall is not a concern. On the contrary, the Fire Orb is even now being ferried back to Akriloth and our purposes are served again. Your fellow is even now working his magic on the fallen dark dragon. Which renders an even more useful creature...."

"Pawns shift in preparation."

"As well they should..."

"They will not come together in time?"

"They are still locked in their pettiness. We still drive element against element. Be serious, they are no threat to us. The greatest threat is the Drakel and they are locked behind the walls of their culture so strongly they are incapable of any threat..."

"What of Lorithia's servant in Deren... That particular Drakel may cause trouble for us yet..."

"Lord Tralin won't survive long enough to offer us that kind of resistance..."

"How can you be certain of that...?"

"Tralin is about to make a mistake that will cost him his soul... He will compound the mistakes of others."

"You seem quite sure."

"I am sure. Have you learned nothing of what came of the fall of the dark dragon? What comes has been planned..."