"I don't know about that," Alexis said.

"Alexis. I have my entire Council and my Angel of Death. The Rectors won't have an opportunity to implode me because I'm going to implode them."

"You'll have to fight Ferris," Alexis said. "He's formidable."

"We will deal with Ferris. I'm sending King to the Underworld to stay with Bassma. He'll be okay."

"Yes he will," Alexis said.

"So are we in agreement?" I asked.

"Yes," he replied. "I won't tell you ...