“ | Thousands of Gurkish, and ready for war. The smile tugged at one corner of Ferro’s mouth, then grew, and grew, until her cheeks were aching. | ” |
Sweet Victory is the thirtieth chapter in Last Argument of Kings.
Chapter Summary[]
Jezal is woken by an urgent knocking on his door. He leaps up from the couch where he now sleeps and frowns towards the bed, his lady wife’s fortress. In public she’s a parody of wifely affection, but in private she won’t even let him sleep in his own bed. He should he tell someone, but who can he go to with the truth? Certainly not Bayaz, who he’s told to stay out of his private affairs. Queen Terez snaps him from his reverie, demanding he answer the door. At the door, Gorst stands in full armour, worry etched on his hulking face. He brings news; the Gurkish have invaded Midderland.
Meanwhile, Ferro awakes in similar manner, with the sound of voices from Bayaz’ room. Pressing her ear to the keyhole, she hears who he’s talking to; Yulwei. Yulwei also reports that the Gurkish have invaded near Keln. Seemingly Lord Brock has turned traitor and allowed the Gurkish through his lands. Khalul has not come himself, preferring to allow Mamun to lead his army of Eaters. Yulwei urges Bayaz to flee, but the old Magus refuses; even without The Seed, he has plans. Ferro has heard enough, and she breaks down the door and demands to know when she will be able to kill Gurkish. Soon, Bayaz admits. A smile tugs at one corner of Ferro’s mouth.
Characters[]
Introduced | Appeared | Mentioned |
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Jezal dan Luthar | Khalul | |
Ferro Maljinn | Mamun | |
Queen Terez | Lord Brock | |
Bremer dan Gorst | ||
Bayaz | ||
Yulwei |
Locations and Terms[]
Adua | The Union | Battle of Adua | The Gurkish Empire | Midderland | Keln |
The Hundred Words | Eaters | Order of the Magi | The Seed |
References[]