Battle Mage Bonds (Tales of Alus Book 13) by Donald Wigboldy

Author:Donald Wigboldy [Wigboldy, Donald]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2017-05-31T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17- Homecoming

As they entered the castle, the tension in the air never lessened. In fact, the number of soldiers increased as Kelton and his team walked them through a corridor lined with armored guards. When they passed by each pair standing across from each other, they joined a quickly building column of men unwilling to trust the seven wizards and mages.

When they walked into a large meeting hall the soldiers spread out along the walls. The viewing areas above the main floor were populated with more men with crossbows watching their advance until a man dressed fancily stood before them to greet the group.

Ashleen spoke first, however, as she shook her head at him saying disappointedly, "Welfern, isn't this a bit much? There are only seven of us and you know me besides."

Smiling a weak smile, the graying man nodded to the girl. "I am sorry, mistress, but when you come under such circumstances we have to be careful. It wouldn't be unlike the Dark One to use deception to weaken one of our cities or forts. It has happened before where we welcomed a friend or never even questioned someone's return only to discover that they were sent as spies or saboteurs."

Folding her arms in annoyance, Ashleen began to tap her foot impatiently. "And are we going to see my father anytime soon then? We can explain why we used a portal to get here. It is quite simple. Well, it's a short story at least or can be."

Elzen mumbled sarcastically, "I am beginning to think that they don't trust us."

An elbow from Serrena beside him made the younger mage remain quiet beyond that one comment.

The older man before them appeared genuinely regretful as he replied, "I am not certain when, or if, the duke will arrive. Wizard Kelton gave warning to a tear or gate opening between Interus and Tetellus. Then the soldier he sent back said that you were with the intruders from the gate."

"These are wizards and mages from Southwall," Ashleen said gesturing with her hands to the friends around her. "Yes, we used portal magic to get here, but it would be hard to get here otherwise or in as short of time as we managed it."

Footsteps could be heard after a door had opened while the girl was speaking. A younger man than the chamberlain in front of them entered the room and he spoke apparently overhearing her final statement, "You sent word over nine months ago that you were sailing on a mission before coming home. Then just before winter, we received another message that said you would be detained for awhile in Southwall.

"For this quick trip, it certainly took long enough, Sparky."

Her foot stopped tapping and a frown crossed her face. "I sent word from Hala, not Ensolus, Ferland. I also told you that Deiclonus was killed on that mission, but I had found someone else to learn from in Southwall for a time at least."

Mimicking her displeasure, the young man

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