 The next day, Rhys Michael departs the capital with army, accompanied by Cathan, Earl Manfred MacInnis, Earl Rhun von Horthy, Lord Albertus, and Father Paulin Sinclair.Before departing the city, Constable Udaut is killed when Dimitri secretly uses his powers to spook Udaut's horse.Later on the journey, a swarm of bees mysteriously attacks the royal party and nearly kills Albertus.