"The cult? Oh that. They left years ago. I put myself into this construct so I could run the cult for centuries on end, without death eventually getting in the way" The construct said. "I don't even remember details of my past life anymore."

"Well... what do you remember?" Larek asked.

"That the last time I tried to destroy adventurers, I was nearly wrecked myself"

"You aren't going to attack us?" Vespion asked, suspicious.

"No. I'm outmatched."

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"Maybe we can get things ready for when Tran gets back?" Orna suggested.

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Kos stumbled forward for a moment, but used his tail to regain his balance. "Good move." He leapt up to Railing, swinging his sword. "But not good enough!"