Chapter 129: The Art of the Diploma-Bee
“Halt.”
Belissar watched from his Tower as two of the skunk people stepped in between the karnuq and the woman at the table. One appeared unarmed, while the other carried a spear that appeared to made of some sort of chitin.
“Present proof that you defend a Sacred Den before you approach.”
Some of the karnuq frowned at the aggressive tone but Chief Rohsuak simply smiled and nodded. Watching from afar, Belissar took that as the signal and sent his command to the soldier bees. The soldier bees gathered into formation and flew as a group, taking up positions around Chief Rohsuak. The other skunk people tensed and held up either their empty hands or the weapons they carried. One of the two in front’s eyes widened and they glanced at their partner, who raised an eyebrow.
“Monster bees?”
Chief Rohsuak held up her hand and, at Belissar’s command, one of the soldier bees landed in it. The calm skunk person watched for a moment before turning and bowing his head towards the woman.
“It appears they speak the truth.”
The woman nodded.
“Let them through.”