'What happened then?' he asked.

'I told you it would only arouse your curiosity further.'

'Oh, this is unfair, priestess! Tell me, I implore you.'

'I do not know, Weldi. I looked no further. Unlike you, I am fond of mysteries. I am also enchanted by legends. And you know that, with all great legends, the same story circulates.

When the realm is under threat the greatest hero will return. So we will leave it there.'

'I think you are very cruel,' said Weldi.

Ustarte laughed. 'What else would you expect from someone who is part wolf ?'