Belboz's Ruse

A sandwich was a sandwich she decided, regardless of how it had been created. She grabbed it and took a bite. It was very good indeed. Five minutes later all that was left was a few crumbs.

Back in the main chamber, Belboz - perfectly well aware of what she had done - smiled to himself. If he had insisted that Elashi eat or drink anything, she would no doubt have been suspicious and refused. He could have forced her of course, but at his time of life he could do without the aggravation that that would have involved. Hence his little ruse: getting rid of the others on a wild goose chase, the shackles that were a little too large, the pretending to drop off to sleep, and the oh-so-tempting sandwich with its hidden magical ingredients.

The magic ought to be taking effect on the girl by now. It was time for him to go to his laboratory.

1. Since the love potion that the bread had been soaked in would cause her to fall in love with the first person that she saw, it was important that that person should be himself.
2. His last familiar had died several years ago, but the transformed girl should make an excellent replacement.
3. She would be transformed into his ideal woman.

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