 Why is Mia most afraid of Extrone?
Extrone asked, "Is there a pass?" He crossed to Mia, who, along with him, had been pressed into Extrone's party as guides. I didn't tell Extrone, if that's what you're thinking," Mia said. Extrone demanded, ominously not raising his voice. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. Extrone plucked at his right ear lobe, half closing his eyes. Extrone stood up lazily, stretching. Extrone said, turning, startled. "Yes," Extrone said, "I imagine they are. Extrone's lip twisted in wry amusement.
 they know too much about him now
 he has the military behind him  they know too much about him now  he knows too many of their secrets  he's the only one with a weapon