Stolas doesn’t have time to scream for Blitz to get away; doesn’t even have time to ask Blitz why he’s here, or how he knew Stolas needed help, because Andrealphus laughs maniacally.
“You think you’re a match for me, imp?” he says with disdain, with boredom.
Before either of them can react, there’s a blinding flash of light—a scream—a splatter of black as Blitz flies back with the force of the attack and collapses against Stolas’ chest.
Stolas and Blitz haven't seen each other since Verosika’s party. But, when a desperate Via calls Blitz for help, he rushes to the palace to save Stolas’ life. Will it cost Blitz his own?