Zeratul nodded. "Causing havoc would be an understatement.
Ever since that daemon appeared, the Nephirid Kingdom has been on the brink of civil war."
Ben raised an eyebrow.
He had not expected that. 'A civil war?
If that is true, this might actually work in my favor.'
Zeratul went on. "The daemon has been promising power to anyone who swears loyalty to her and follows her orders.
And believe me, I know better.
Everyone should know better.
You cannot trust a daemon."
"So you are saying the royal family is split now?" Ben asked. "What about the Ashking?
He just sits back and lets this happen?"
Zeratul's eyes narrowed. "My father?
He does not even know.
The entire Special Zone is under the royal family's control, and we divide the responsibilities between ourselves.
He only gets reports, nothing more."
"So the reports were lies?" Ben said.
Zeratul let out a bitter laugh. "My father might be many things, but above all, he is arrogant.
Do you know how many wives he has?
