[There's palpable, restrained anger in Sabriel's tone.]

So Lord Suk-ju is a callous fool trafficking with forces he doesn't understand, and the people of Gyeonje are paying the price. I suppose this makes what So-yeon said about the plague being born of the ruler's greed make more sense.

[But her tone softens, as he moves onto the subject of the lingering spirits.]

My bells can call them to rest. But I will need to hurry- I don't know how much longer I'll be staying in the palace.