Chapter Thirteen:
Reno's Triumvirate

It took a few days, but Brooke had recovered, for the most part, and Reno was nowhere to be seen.

"I think he arranged for Agomob to do that," said Blair one day.

"If he did, how did he know that the actor would die?" asked Allen.

Richard replied, "It's simple. He knows we can't stand and watch our friends get picked off, and so we have to do something."

"Actually it's not that simple," said Brooke, walking in. "Agomob arranged for the actor. Did you knot see the look on Reno's face when Blair ran him through?"

"That's true," remarked Allen. "I think Agomob tricked us all that day."

"So what do we do? Now there's three of them," said Mekae.

"I know Agomob," said Brooke. "He'll avoid a fight when he can. He's a coward, and works best by cunning and deceit, like you've all seen."

"I don't think Mute will listen to Reno much longer," added Elrik. "Not when Reno has all the power."

"Great," remarked Richard sarcastically. "So we have a triumvirate like the one after Caesar's death. Only this time I don't think any love affair could stop this power feud."

(Note from Author:
I'm sure you have all heard of Antony and Cleopatra?)

More days passed, and finally they set off to Reno's island, with hopes of taking down at least one of the three.

"I think if we kill Agomob, it will strain the other two, and they'll begin a power fight," said Mekae.

"You never know. It's just a strange group altogether."

"Allen's right. You never know how they will react."

"Is it just me, or is this the same place where-" Cyrus's line was cut by a slow laugh.

"So, you want to destroy us?" asked Agomob. "I would love to see you try to kill just me."

Without notice, a lone shadow came up and stabbed Agomob in the back. He fell down dead, and Mute appeared behind him.

"Don't you all just hate sneaking idiots?" he asked, a smile appearing on his face. "But I think you're right. Reno does wield too much power. I think I should show him true power."

"And what, in your mind, is true power?" asked Richard.

"As for that, you will soon find out. Keep your vigilance and look for me where I am least expected."

With those words, he left, leaving the Adepts with no clue to where the next blow would fall.