# VI explained — Conan Stories

> Chapter companion for Conan Stories by Robert E. Howard.

## What happens

Conan and Octavia are trapped in the palace of Dagon by the demonic Khosatral Khel. After a desperate struggle, Conan manages to kill Khosatral with the Yuetshi knife, causing the magical city to crumble back into ruins. He then claims Octavia as his own, and they escape together.

## Themes in this chapter

### Supernatural and Ancient Evil

Khosatral Khel is an ancient demon from the Abyss, and his death causes the magical city to vanish.

### Survival and Individualism

Conan's relentless fight for survival against an unbeatable foe and his determination to escape.

### Power and Corruption

Khosatral's corrupting influence over the city and its inhabitants, and Conan's rejection of that power.

## Character check-ins

### Conan

Conan fights Khosatral Khel, kills him with the Yuetshi knife, and claims Octavia as his prize.

### Octavia

Octavia is rescued by Conan from Khosatral's palace, initially terrified but later defiant and proud.

### Khosatral Khel

Khosatral Khel is the demonic master of Dagon, killed by Conan, causing the city to fade.

## Key lines

> If a mortal man could kill him, he’d be dead now.

Conan admits that Khosatral is beyond mortal strength.

_Conan's honest assessment of the demon's invulnerability._

> Gone back to hell whence he crawled.

Conan says Khosatral has returned to the abyss.

_Conan's cheerful dismissal of the demon after its death._

> You belong to me now. Give me a kiss.

Conan claims Octavia as his own and demands a kiss.

_Conan's possessive and passionate nature after the battle._

## Links

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