Dragon Dodgers (Wounds in the Sky Prequels Book 1) by V. R. Cardoso

Author:V. R. Cardoso
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: coming of age, gods, dragon slayer, low fantasy, dragon cave, dragon hunters, crystal sword

Chapter 6: The Secret Weapon

Anweh returned to the cave followed by the rest of the Company and, of course, Carn. The king’s agent brushed past everyone else and stormed up to Targon. The Captain was standing in front of a fire he had just lit to keep Enrig warm.

“So now we have picked up another useless person.” Carn said, staring down on Balcazar. “I thought bringing an inexperienced apprentice was enough, Captain.” His hand waved across Enrig’s body. “As his present condition clearly illustrates.”

“Bringing useless people is a tradition of this Company.” Targon told him. “That began with you, Mr. Carn.”

“It’s Counselor Carn to you, Captain.” He replied. “What about the newcomer?” He turned to Balcazar. “Who might you be?”

An alarm sounded in Targon’s mind, but he didn’t react fast enough. Balcazar gave Carn a bow and pleasantly said:

“My name is Balcazar…”

Targon watched as the disaster unfolded, feeling as helpless as in a dream where his legs refused to move.

“Actually, you might be pleased to learn that…” Balcazar continued. “…I am the apprentice of the Alchemist you seek - Master Kanuur.”

Oh, no!

“Oh” Carn said, his eyebrows shooting up. He quickly glanced at Targon, almost apologetically. "That is a remarkable coincidence!”

“Well… Actually…” Targon babbled. “Maybe we should…” He had no idea what to do or say to avoid the imminent disaster.

“I do scour this region frequently.” Balcazar said. “You know, for supplies. And this is the safest place in miles.”

“Of course.” Carn said. “You must tell us all about this famous poison, then.”

“What poison?”

Oh crap…

“The Dragon poison, of course!” Carn said. “Did the Captain not tell you? That is the reason we seek your Master.”

“Dragon poison? What Dragon poison?” Balcazar looked confused.

Carn spun around, his eyes bolting at Targon.

“You lied!”

“Wait a moment…” Targon looked around. Everyone in the Company was approaching, circling the three of them.

“You lying bastard, I knew it.” Carn said.

“He is not Master Kanuur, he might not know about it…” Targon suggested.

“No…” Balcazar said thoughtfully. “I think I would know about something like that. I mean, that would be a pretty big deal.”

“You tried to scam the king…” Carn said. He looked a bit too happy with himself. “Do you have any idea what is the penalty for something like that?”

“Calm down, I wasn’t scamming anyone.”

The royal counselor didn’t seem to care. He flung around, addressing the whole Company.

“I’m still in possession of the ten thousand Spades.” He announced. “Arrest this man for me, escort us back to Saggad and they are yours.”

There was a commotion among the Runners as they mumbled impatiently.

“There is no poison, Captain?” Shayllah asked.

“Yeah, what the surface, Cap?!” Samir complained.

“Everybody just calm down.” Targon ordered.

Serak broke through the crowd, entering the circle, his skinning knife unsheathed and firmly grasped in his hand.

“Serak…” The Captain said.

“Don’t worry, Captain…” There was ice in his voice. “I won’t hurt you.” He made a quick spin, locked Carn in a tight grip, and put his knife against the Counsellor’s throat. “But I am going to collect those ten thousand coins.

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