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They'd done it with Adam Osidis' help.

He went along with them as they took the King off to the end they had planned for him.

One night, playing cards, one of them avowed himself a killer of those who'd listened to the King.

( That provoked Adam. )

He'd come in response to a summons.

He remembered when he'd first learned about the Mud King.

His father Zebadiah'd told him history, about Garlis Sulm and his power to " bond with other spirits. "

" But they had to choose to let him in.

" So he'd offer 'em their hearts' desire to ensure they did.

" But once they accepted- he'd be with 'em forever.

" Enablin' him to see what they saw. To hear what they heard. "

Garlis'd made an offer to him.

" Guess I was the only one to decline hearin' his bargain.

" Made him awful mad. "

( Zebediah'd exhaled. )