Catalyst (The Second Cycle Book 1) by Solstice Locke

Author:Solstice Locke [Locke, Solstice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-08T05:00:00+00:00

That went about as well as Dian expected. He tore at the buttons of his uniform, changing in the Ravencross locker rooms for lack of a better option.

“Should have demanded her transfer immediately.” He threw his pants into his bag, instead of folding them. He changed into a plain collared shirt and pants then tied his military boots back on his feet. They were comfortable and practical, it wasn’t uncommon for civilians to wear Legion boots, retired soldiers or those with the sense to own reliable footwear. Finally, he fit his enchanted sword into a leather shoulder holster. He hid it under a well-worn duster that had been with him since he was a teenager.

Dian looked over his notes on Vacuan transportation schedules to calm himself. There was a Genesis class leaving for Rookswood in two hours. Rookswood was the ideal starting point when entering Meraton. It would give him a neutral base to launch their investigation. Provided he could get all the rabble of soldiers he’d been charged with to cooperate and perform to even his lowest standards. It was unlikely, but he could hope. In any event, he had no choice.

The Roseguard, Miss Arvet, would meet them in Rookswood. He was divided on having her along, but once again, it was outside his control. It seemed a great many things, since being given command, were outside his control.

Dian headed for the courtyard to gather his unit. He shielded his eyes from the mid-day sun to see nothing but rolling hills and waving grass with mountains jutting up from the horizon. Azlemaine lay that way, but their destination was considerably further south of the capital. Jesiah was waiting with the few of his unit who were ready. He did a quick count for those missing. Kirst. Damn it, that man was asking to be sent packing. How he hadn’t been discharged already, Dian couldn’t guess.

They moved aside to make room for an incoming relic of recruits. Dian was only sparing glances at the newest batch of soldiers heading for training, when a familiar face sauntered from the relic.

“Kirst!” Dian headed to cut him off, though the man looked as cheerful and laid back as ever. He even smiled when he noticed Dian calling him and waved. “I’ll wait to hear your reasonable excuse for being four hours late.” Dian may have decided to withhold judgement, but showing up late was not going to help shape Dian’s opinion for the better. Kirst was on watch. He had just lost Dian’s trust.

“See, it’s a funny story—”

“Get in line, Kirst. You’ll have to change your clothes on the way.”

He offered a smart salute. “You got it, boss.”

“Now, Kirst.” Dian watched him jog away. He could not say which would prove more the hindrance, Kirst or Jade. This whole unit was a challenge, a test to his leadership abilities. If he looked at it that way, his patience may hold out a bit longer.

Jesiah, Ayell, Ordessa, and two of the convicts were on board the relic waiting to leave for the docks.

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