Archeologist Warlord: Book 2 by E.M. Hardy & LitRPG Freaks

Author:E.M. Hardy & LitRPG Freaks [Hardy, E.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

“Corrupter.”

The word suddenly sprouted into Martin’s consciousness as the last vestiges of ecstasy faded into muted oblivion. Martin looked around, still dazed from his experience with the Shogunates, and watched a jinni scowling terribly at him… at his walker.

“Inqiz! Stop calling him that!” hissed Yao Xiu, as she scowled at her bonded partner.

Martin tried blinking, then remembered that walkers didn’t blink. Then he remembered everything.

“I do not know what has become of you recently, corrupter, but you will not bring Yao Xiu along the dark path you tread,” replied the very angry jinni, ignoring his partner as she tried and failed to tug him away.

Martin stared at Inqiz, then looked away as shame flooded his being. “Yeah,” he finally replied, as he began regaining control over himself. “I hear you.” Inqiz crossed his arms as he glared at the walker, examining it from head to toe. General Shen Feng eyed the walker curiously, listening to the interaction between it and the jinni frowning at the walker.

The other jinn weren’t as openly hostile to Martin and his walkers, but they too emulated Inqiz’s protective stance. They put themselves between the walkers and their bonded partners, throwing furtive glances as the walkers resumed their march. Inqiz just scowled as he continued hovering protectively beside Yao Xiu. To most people, it looked like he was a jealous lover fending off the advances of an unwelcome competitor. Martin knew, however, exactly what Inqiz was protecting Yao Xiu from—even if the young historian wasn’t fully aware of what just transpired over the day.

The previous contempt of the jinn turned into naked fear and open hostility. He didn’t know much about jinni, but he sensed something very off about them this time around. They were filled with bravado and were posturing as they always did, true, but it was nonetheless fear that drove them to shun him this time around. Even Uhi, Prince Suhaib’s bonded jinni, glared at the walkers around her with suspicion. The young prince picked up on his partner’s anxiety and cautiously eyed the constructs guarding his caravan. The same could be said for the other jinn and their partners in the various emirates around the Bashri Basin, as well as the newly-formed corps of summoners marching with Shen Feng’s army.

“Martin,” the young prince from Ma’an greeted, as he stepped up beside the nearest walker. “Is there something wrong? I know you and Uhi got over this issue between the two of you, but the hostility I sense from her… they’re nothing like I’ve felt before. Did you do something to piss her off again?”

Martin hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Probably. Is Uhi willing to—”

The jinni suddenly flitted through the air, putting herself between Martin’s walker and her partner. “Go away, corrupter. Do not… do not infect me or Suhaib with your taint. Keep your distance!”

“What are you doing? Get out of the way, Uhi! I’m still talking to Martin!”

“No! Not this time, my beloved partner. I have tolerated much in the past, overlooked many sins.

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