Though I wished it were otherwise, as I began my descent into Milanseme, I felt Max's regretful farewell. The drach remained hovering above us, one of their massive number sinking to the ground beside my vehicle to the shock of the gathered demons who had come to observe our arrival.

We are, unfortunately, tasked with other necessary jobs, Max sent. I looked up into the dust the landing drach raised, waving at the waiting dragons hanging in the air above. The momentary gateway ...