"As you say," Marod said. He gave his genial smile, happy to think he was helping.

It did not take too long for Fendros to return with the rest of the pack in tow. None of them were expecting the duel to take an especially long time, so they had been prepared to drop their tasks to attend.

Janius came in rolling his shoulders. "So, it was a success? Does that mean we can focus on preparing the invasion force now?"

"We have our Dominion reinforcements at the very least," Fendros said.

They all sat down, waiting for Meesei's input.