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Chapter 7 : Down to Nunami When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers , and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank , glazed expression , while Bernibus ' was one of apprehension , apparently on my behalf . It seemed odd to me , but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty `` Good morning '' , I thought nothing more of it . After his greeting , he continued : `` The day is ripe for victory , my friend , and the time is come for battle . We both have some preparations to complete , and so must separate , but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall . Farewell until then , '' and with that he quit the room . I looked at Bernibus , yet before either of us could speak , we heard a low , hollow grumbling , like the shaking of some building or foundation . He looked in my direction for a moment with an alarmed countenance , before I said defensively , `` Tis but my stomach . ''