"No. I thought—hoped—you would take me seriously," Zach said, tugging the corner of his mouth to the side in disappointment.
"But I guess that's my fault. I shouldn't have said that the Children of the Hydra are involved. I should have just said that a group of powerful arsonists are torching both imperial cities and Sesha camps. Me, Visla Maura, and the Nilma chief killed one of them so now another is coming after us."
The man from the Ugri tribe hesitated.
"That does sound a little more believable," He admitted. He did not let go of the handle of his weapon. "It doesn't mean I have any reason to listen to you, though." He took a step toward Zach.
"Hold it, Borso." However, the archer who shot the arrow stopped him with a smooth and melodious voice. Zach still couldn't tell whether they were a woman or a man. Maybe these long-eared people didn't have that kind of distinction.
