"Heila, my child. I have only one question for you…"
Ashlynn's calm, clear voice swept over the crowd like a soothing balm, easing troubled hearts who were afraid they were about to witness the merciless killing of a rising champion. Clearly, the Mother of Trees was about to ask if her Willow Witch wanted her to intercede. With a request from on high, it would give Yotsun a dignified means of backing down and everything would end well.
Truly, this Mother of Trees was both powerful and kind! It was no wonder that she had easily captured the hearts and minds of so many common folk in High Fen City.
"But first, I have a question for friend Yotsun about these warriors you've hired," Ashlynn said, shifting her gaze to the far end of the arena. "Tell me, master Yotsun, since these Tuscan Hunters aren't gladiators of High Fen City, have they accepted the terms of your wager? When my Willow Witch defeats them, they will serve in the army of the Vale of Mists for two years?"
