There was an uproar of noise from the four Oclan princes. Angry words and threats were thrown out every other second it seemed. Russel felt his own anger start to rise. The show of force he delivered to Roland should have shut them up but now that he was on the verge of actually accepting the deal from the envoy, they couldn't hold their tongues anymore. He looked at Hank, his face a stony mask.

“Everyone, leave the room,” Russel shouted. There was hesitation at first and glances ...