Crystal King (Riland Throne Book 1) by John Olsen

Author:John Olsen [Olsen, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Immortal Works
Published: 2017-10-16T22:00:00+00:00

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The next day, the army moved farther off the main road and came across the village of Spice Run, nestled in the forested hills. Gerald watched the farmers working their fields as he stood under brown fall trees at the edge of the farmland. Things were improving. The hunting parties had brought down some game as they ventured into more remote forest roads. It had also led them to an area that had received no warning of their approach.

“Your Highness, this village isn’t overflowing with crops and herds, but they can contribute quite a bit to us.” He tried to steer the king away from destroying this particular village. Gerald’s second cousin, Phineas, lived here and would be useful. The man was an easily manipulated boot-licker and had gladly given resources to support Gerald in the past, in the hope of some unnamed future reward. At least he was dedicated and consistent, and that meant a lot to Gerald.

Gerald continued, “All we need from them is their extra food so we can cut our hunting time and get back to a fast advance. They’ll have a lean winter, but they’ll survive.”

The king snorted. “You’re going soft, Gerald. There’s no room for the soft in this army. Are you up to the task? Will you still be useful to me, or do I cut you out like the runt of the litter?” The king glared at Gerald for a long moment as if evaluating him. “Gather all the people together. The rest of us will collect supplies while you keep them busy in the lodge in the center of the village.”

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