Demonkin by Richard S. Tuttle

Author:Richard S. Tuttle
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher: KBS
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Summit

The Federation general dismounted in front of Orkare and Son in Olansk. He glanced up and down the street while the squad of soldiers escorting him dismounted and formed a protective shield around him. Nodding to the junior officer in charge of the detail, the general turned and entered the carpentry shop. The proprietor looked up from his work and saw the general. He wiped his hands on his work apron and hurried over to the desk to tend to the general’s needs. The general slid a piece of paper across the desk and watched the proprietor read it.

“You understand that there must be secrecy regarding this requisition?” asked the general.

Orkare looked up at the general and nodded vigorously. “Of course. I have already done work for the First Corps, General. I never gossip about my work, and certainly not when it involves the army.”

“As it should be,” replied the general. “I need this order filled as quickly as possible. Push all other work to the side until this shipment is ready.”

“It shall be as you wish,” assured the shopkeeper. “What about delivery?”

“My men will pick up the shipment,” answered the general. “How soon can you have it ready?”

“About a week,” mumbled the shopkeeper as he reviewed the requisition. The amount listed was quite generous, and Orkare was very pleased.

“I need it in three days,” replied the general. “If you are not capable of…”

“Three days,” the shopkeeper nodded vigorously. “I will work day and night on the order.”

“The specifications are tight,” warned the general. “Working quickly should not excuse the need for accuracy.”

“Have no fear, General,” stated the shopkeeper. “I am known for my accuracy. Every detail will be exact, and the order will be ready in three days. You have my promise.”

“Then I shall not delay the start of your work,” the general said as a farewell.

The general exited the shop and mounted his horse. His personal detail promptly mounted and surrounded the general as the group moved through the streets of Olansk and exited the city.

* * * *

King Arik and Queen Tanya entered the library in the Royal Palace in Tagaret. The king nodded to the assembled group and approached Alan Markel.

“Counselor,” began the king as he handed a list of names to Alan, “I need fairies sent out to these people. The message is that their presence is required in Tagaret. Unicorns will be sent for them within the day. Nothing more is to be said to them.”

“Nothing about how long they will be away from their homes?” asked the counselor.

“Nothing,” repeated the king. “Handle it directly after this meeting.”

“I will see to it,” vowed Tedi’s father.

The king gazed over the audience, checking every single person in the room before nodding to Zack Nolan, the head spy master of Alcea. Zack Nolan exited the library and returned moments later with a dark elf. Zack closed the door and stood in front of it so that no one could enter the library unannounced.

“I would like to introduce all of you to Morro,” the king said.

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