Seven Stones: Part Eighty-Eight
Previously on Seven Stones: Anessa and the others fail to find a way out of the sealed chambers. However, they do find plenty of food. Serth convinces everyone to eat and rest during the day so they’re fresh when the evening comes. The Speaker returns, but informs them no one is permitted to carry weapons into the presence of the Virtues.
Anessa stared at the Speaker. “What do you mean, we can’t take weapons? There were hundreds of you with them when we arrived. Why’d they get to carry them if we don’t?”
“The prohibition applies only to those viewing the Virtues.” The Speaker held his palms up. “Violence is prohibited within the city, so you’ll be perfectly safe without them.”
Serth raised an eyebrow. “If violence is illegal, why’re all those warriors armed with pikes?”
“Greeting a guest armed shows that you do not believe them too weak to injure you. High Speaker Erinis commanded we welcome you with many pikes to demonstrate the extent of our respect for you. I assure you, none wish you harm”
Serth frowned. “You’ll forgive us being suspicious, given you locked us in here.”
The Speaker’s eyes widened. “A thousand apologies. I should have explained. No one would intentionally distress you, but… well, our city has waited for…
