Hardin's Dilemma

by A.S. Morrison

years old that once belonged to one of their queens. They’ve wanted it forever but I never wanted to send it over. But now I see that we can use it to get you two in.”

  “Why is it here?” I asked.

  “I don’t know.” Gilik said with a wave of his hand. “There was some battle a long time ago and it fell into the hands of a soldier and his descendent built the city. Now look, it is extremely hard to get access into the Dizurian capital unless you have a good reason, and right now we do. Most of the time if they want anything they will come here, but I’ve managed to get their leader to let us come to him.”

  “Alright,” I said, “let me figure this out. You are actually going to send us to Dizuria?”

  “Yes.”