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... nic, hands shaking. He pulls out a small pouch of coins and holds it out like a peace offering.

One of the barbarians sneers. "That all you got?"

"I swear!" the merchant pleads. "That's everything!"

The leader steps closer, his shadow swallowing the merchant whole. He says nothing.

Thensteel flashes.

The driver's head jerks back. Blood spurts from his throat, staining the dirt black in the moonlight.

The merchant screams.

The leader laughs. ...

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