Alec had slayed Klonodor and his old friend was gone. Behind his back his friend's body had met death and he could not bare to look upon his lifeless body again. He sighed and wiped the warm blood off Ainurbane then fit it into its sheath. Alec was mute as he left the peak of Rellan's Tower and made his way down its winding stone stairs. He reached a wooden door where he entered Rellan's Study. He was startled to find Rellan welcoming him in, as if this was as Rellan had planned. Alec stood there in shock as Rellan continued. Alec slumped over, overtaken by the burden he now carried.