From Ashes

[Ascendancy]

Nikolai turned curiously toward his companion. “Allan, I had no idea you were so interested in the underworld,” he said. “He knows the lore, but information is cheap. You could read as many books on mythology as you desired and know just as much. Is that what you would do with the rest of your life if you could? Sit in libraries and read about the underworld? Or do you want to see it.” He smiled like he hinted at possible futures.