Adventure (Dragons & Magic Book 2) by Higgins Dave & Cantan Simon

Author:Higgins, Dave & Cantan, Simon [Higgins, Dave]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Dave Higgins
Published: 2016-10-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Back into the Dark

Edmond considered the empty stall next to the cave. Reg would be hiding in the dragon shelter, like the rest of them. Seeing the dungeon from the other side revealed how twisted the village’s scheme was. They lured in unsuspecting heroes and sent them to fight a dragon, despite knowing the hero couldn’t win. Then they sold equipment to each one who returned to the surface, just so they could go down again. Meanwhile, the villagers hid in a shelter at the first sign of trouble.

Of course, the entire thing started when his parents led the dragon to High Nocking and didn’t warn anyone. Maybe everyone in the world was only motivated by self-interest.

Except Daffodil. She’d gone into a dungeon filled with certain death to support her friend. He hoped the Scratchum in his pocket counted. It had to, didn’t it? He couldn’t imagine life without her by his side.

“What are we waiting for?” Grew asked.

“I’m thinking. If I want to be a scholar, I have to start sometime.”

Grew frowned, but followed when Edmond walked into the cave. Not hesitating, Edmond headed straight down the stairs to the same empty room as the first time. He glanced at the warning, Brave heroes, dare ye enter this labyrinth and face yon dragon of untold might below? If ye do, thou art more fools than hast ever lived.

He realised he wasn’t as foolish as he’d been before. He checked the hourglass at his side, even though he knew the time. It was afternoon on the third day, so they had less than two and a half days to reach the dragon and defeat it. Half their time had been spent on the first journey. They had to make it all the way this time, or Melinda would die.

“For true love, right?” Grew gripped the handle beside the door.

Edmond drew his new sword. A mystical gleam—or the reflection of the torches—wreathed the blade as he held it up. “True love.”

A lone chinchilla turned to face them as Grew raised the door. After everything Edmond had faced, it seemed barely worth the effort. Raising his sword and his shield, he waited for the charge. Then the chinchilla exploded in flames.

Focused on repeating their descent as fast as possible, Edmond hadn’t even seen Grew dancing.

“Inferno Blast,” Grew said. “It’s the fireball spell I told you about when we first met. I figured I should try it when we’re not in danger. That way, I’ll know what it does when we need it.”

Seemed as if Edmond wasn’t the only one who was less foolish now. “Good idea.”

Edmond strolled closer as the pile of burnt chinchilla vanished with a bang. He put the two drumsticks that replaced it in his pack, then sheathed his sword.

“What was next?” Grew asked.

“A trap.” Edmond pointed ahead of them. “A wire strung across the corridor that triggers a spike.”

He found the wire easily now he knew it was there. They stepped over it and kept walking, ignoring the hidden chamber.

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