Summary

The Wrath of the Hypsis picks up a few hours after The Ghosts of Inverlock comes to an end. Everyone is still at Inverloch Castle, and the action opens at 7 o'clock the morning after Valerian, Albert, the Superintendent, and the Shingouz convened at Inverloch Castle. Laureline is stretched out on a bed, dressed, and apparently hugging Valerian while telling him they have to get going. They arrive at breakfast where everyone else is already at the table. The Shingouz are suffering from a hangover and Ralph asks if he can eat the roses from the centerpiece. James says they are not for breakfast but Lord Seal says it does not matter. Ralph eats them a moment later and complains about the thorns, prompting James to apologize. The Superintendent asks for tea only.

Lord Seal says...