Chapter 392

• "No. I am not like them." Zel ran a claw up along the glowing amber horn sticking straight up from the top of her forehead, and grinned. "Few spire rulers are. And perhaps I will tell you more some day. For now, you will remain ignorant." Nodding, Zel stood up and walked along the balcony, gesturing for Mia to follow. "Though I am delighted to see you have a brain in that skull. Few human souls do."
• "Thanks."
• "And be careful with polite words. Few demons understand their meaning."