He gave Anke a nod of thanks as the screaming seemed to weaken, though the nymph was still loud about her discomfort.<br/><br/>Then the sword vanished, and Devaguea snorted in disgust. "Of course the sword disappears. Not like we didn't have a need for the damn thing."<br/><br/>Then Nyrissa's eyes opened, she asked the thousand gold piece question, and Devaguea gave her the best answer he could. "I saved a badly hurt woman who has suffered far more than she should have. And all for the sake of wanting to give her sisters safety. Though before we go further, I would like your word that you will not attack or provoke a hostile response, nor will your followers. I am trying to stop the madness in these lands, and know that you were not the real source of it, as something was driving you."