Chapter 4
The fifth attempt at potion making failed, and Su Nan used up his last vial of Dragon’s Blood.
He didn’t mind. He didn’t need to present any physical proof—he himself was the best evidence.
After a good night’s sleep, Su Nan found Kei in the council chamber the next day.
Kei had just returned from a patrol and was still wearing his armor, looking weary. He and the other knight-commanders were gathered in the hall, discussing how to deal with the Black Scale Lizardfolk raids.
“The Black Scale Lizardfolk usually invade during the Frostfall month, stealing food to survive the winter. Time is running out.”
“Our scouts spotted their presence ten kilometers north of the city yesterday.”
“Those damn bandits, never changing their ways!”
“My Lord, give me a hundred-man squad, and I’ll wipe them out!”
Kei frowned.