A Tale of Monsters Stolen by Derek Erickson

Author:Derek Erickson [Erickson, Derek]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-04-03T22:00:00+00:00

“You two are getting better at riding.” said Dezzlin as they settled down for the night. The stars had been bright enough that they’d carried on further than the day before. They were making much better time now as they all became accustomed to their mounts.

“Thanks.” said Mekov as he cracked open another sand hermit leg. The only downside to taking the legs was they’d given the group an awful smell. Now that they were stopped for the night, they were all going through them, removing the insides, eating what they could, and keeping the tough outer shells.

“How long until we reach the city?” asked Sakien.

“Given our current pace and provided we don’t have any more distractions,” said Miranda, “I’d say another day and half.”

“How long until the caravan reaches the city?” asked Diake.

“They’ve probably got a day on us still.” said Dezzlin. “They’ll probably reach town by tomorrow night.”

“Damn.” whispered Sakien.

“We should be okay.” said Miranda. “It will take them the morning to pass off their shipments to other sellers and I doubt she’ll sell in a few hours.”

“I agree.” said Dezzlin. “Most slave traders take as much time as they can to buy. The longer you wait the more the price will drop. Keeping slaves is expensive for traders, so the longer they keep them the more they cost. Plus, your average trader doesn’t trust new stock. New ones sometimes come in sick or weak only to die a day later so Kira should have a few days. We’ll make it.”

“Thank you.” said Sakien. “Thank you for coming with us.”

“No problem.” said Diake. “It’s another adventure.”

“What if she isn’t there?” asked Miranda. “How far will you go to get her?”

“She will be.” said Dezzlin quickly. He didn’t want dark or dangerous thoughts to enter the northerner’s minds.

“To the ends of the world.” said Sakien. “If you all must go a different direction once we hit the city, I will understand. I must follow my charge.”

“You know I’ll be coming with you.” said Mekov somewhat irritated.

“We’ll see once we enter the city.” said Diake. “Depends where you’re going.”

“Agreed.” said Miranda. “I wanted to get away but I don’t have a real destination yet. We’ll see where the sun takes us.”

“What do you think we can make from this?” asked Mekov as he held up the crab shell. “I’m thinking maybe some bracers for arms or legs.”

“Not a bad idea.” said Sakien as he placed one over his arm.

“I don’t need them.” said Dezzlin with a shrug. “It’s good, but not as good as my armor. You could probably just place it over your armor, its thinner and more flexible than mine.”

“Can I ask you about your armor and your choices for it?” asked Miranda. “I’ve always been curious and never been able to talk to a hunter.”

“Ask away.” said Diake.

“Dezzlin’s is the most durable right? Riktor plating is the strongest?”

“Out of our armor types, probably.” said Mekov as he patted his shield.

“So why don’t you all wear it then?”

“Depends on what you use it for.

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