And Igmer for the first time in all this time changed for a second in his face:
“Now I recognize you,” he whispered and was the first to look away.
He got up:
“You probably need to put yourself in order and relax…”
“No. I have a lot to do.”
“Okay. We will still have time to talk, discuss further actions, and you will see that I am your ally and you can trust me.”
“I trust you. I would like to introduce you to my comrades and friends.”
21
Overcoming obstacles
Lis, along with his father, entered the living room, where his friends were waiting for him.
“This is my father Igmer,” said Lis, “father, this is Prince Arel Chester, my patron in the Black City,” Arel, having heard these words of Lis, as always looked at Igmer with arrogant indifference and superiority and, as usual, said nothing.
And Kors even with some envy thought about how the prince managed to make such an expression on his face, despite the still clearly visible bruise under his eye and a black dot on the tip of his nose.
“This is Vitor Kors,” continued Lis, and Kors was pleased that he introduced him, though not the first, but immediately after Arel, “Vitor Kors is the father of my wife Karina, and he helps me in everything,” said Lis. Kors tried to make the same face as Arel, not knowing that he did not need to do anything for this.
Lis’ father smiled a little, and although Kors didn’t hear his thoughts, he realized that he remembered his name and knew who Vitor Kors was, but Igmer didn’t say anything.
“This is Nik,” Lis continued, pointing to Nikto who got up from the chair when Lis and his father entered the room, “Nik is the commander of the unclean.”
“Nik Kors is my son,” said Vitor Kors.
And on the face of Lis was reflected some surprise, but he remained silent, and his father perceived this, in the opinion of all those present, the unexpected revelation of Kors with absolute indifference.
“Zaf is an officer of Nik, and Parky is the captain of Vitor Kors,” Lis introduced also the unclean ones, without in any way indicating their belonging to another race, however, it was understandable anyway.
“I’m glad to meet my son’s comrades-in-arms,” said Igmer on duty, “and I congratulate you on your victory.”
He spoke in black with a slight accent of reds.
After a pause and waiting for a while, seeing that everyone was silent, he added:
“I support the idea of independence of the red underground people and I am not your enemy.”
“Well,” said Vitor Kors, realizing that the awkward silence is dragging on, and none of them, including Lis, were eager to speak, “in this case, I consider it expedient to organize a meeting of the commanders as soon as possible and discuss further actions.”
“Yes,” Lis agreed immediately.
“Shall I sketch out a plan of priorities?” suggested Kors.
“I will be very grateful to you,” said Lis, and now Kors was already surprised, but he quickly pulled himself together, returning business concentration to his face:
“We need to take control of the main vital points in the city: mines, market, temples of the gods, jewelry workshops and offices of usurers.”
“Post and Bank,” added Igmer.
“Yes,” agreed Kors, without showing that the word Bank was not too familiar to blacks, “and it is also necessary to close the city for entry and exit.”
“Nik, will you close the Portal?” Asked Lis, he looked now somehow confused, and it was so unlike him.
