"You mean the ancestors of the Aztecs came from The Heart of the World? And they are neither native species nor interstellar refugees, but 'new humans' created from nothing by the creator?"
Later that day, with a slight headache from last night's drinking, Triss learned from Murphy the truth about the origins of the Aztecs. This explosive news instantly sobered the Blood Vulture Duke. Looking at the jar with only a quarter of the blood left, she realized that this was the truth Murphy had deciphered from the Aztec blood.
"No wonder the Aztecs are so determined to resist the exploration at twilight, not because they despise evil or are inherently just, but because their bloodline mission requires them to block all forces that seek to gaze upon the sacred land.
This indeed makes sense."
Triss pondered for a moment and said:
