Section 8: Chapter 18 & 19 Summary

The next morning, in Chapter 18, Lucian is abnormally cheerful as they set out through the tunnels and out a cave into the Valley of Mews River, taking the path that Rufus used to go hunting since following his path seems like a good idea. Talking about Rufus's fatal hunting trip, they realize that there had been no sign of struggle where the body was found. It, therefore, seems likely that he was killed elsewhere and dropped here, perhaps after accidentally stumbling across the rogue dragon. Lucian had been convinced that the Sons of St. Ogdo are responsible, but he does not know what to think since the knights' arrival. Noticing a flock of rooks, Seraphina suggests they may be attracted to carrion left by the dragon. Since she doubts the dragon is near because the birds are calm, Lucian descends to...