Wisps of mist curled around the pegasus’s legs. Everything was wrapped in this veil of uncertainty, hiding the ranks of creatures from view. All Col could glimpse was the occasional bout of flame from the waiting dragons and the movement of shadowy figures passing to and fro across the rough ground. “Did you spot us from overhead?” Dr. Brock asked as he strode toward them out of the fog. “No,” Col replied, sliding off Skylark. “Good, that means Coddrington’s giant is doing a good job. Some mist—but not too much: that’s what we asked for. So, Col, why are you here?” Dr. Brock gave Col an anxious look. Among his other worries, he had been concerned that Col had not recovered from his ordeal. “You know you can’t fight, don’t you?” Col nodded. “I don’t want to fight,” he said quietly. “Well, you’d better get yourself off home then.” Col took a deep breath. “I think this is a trap. I’m convinced it is. Kullervo’s trying to lure you out to rescue Connie.
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