Heretic Spellblade by K.D. Robertson

Author:K.D. Robertson [Robertson, K.D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-11T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Fei and Sen stared at the scout in shock. For his part, the scout held his salute. Nathan felt that the man’s gaze looked rather distant, however.

Seeing an invading army in your nation was far from comforting.

“Are any of the enemy heading our way?” Nathan asked.

“No, sir,” the scout answered. He hesitated. “They seemed focused on the tower. But they had definitely lain siege to it. Both of us saw fire and other sorcery flung from the top of the tower, and a dome barrier was active over the exterior wall.”

“Keep an eye on the pass,” Nathan ordered. “Alternate with other scouts on a regular basis. Let me know the moment you see Federation soldiers marching toward us.”

“Sir!” the scout barked. He dropped his salute and ran back into the keep.

Nathan sighed. The two women looked at him.

“You expected this?” Sen asked.

“I expected something,” Nathan said. “A demonic invasion is detectable through the leylines, as is the buildup of energy. We’re fighting an enemy Bastion, and he would likely move the moment he felt the portal was close to activating. That’s why I wanted Vera to establish a gateway with Leopold. The old man will move against an invading army if he has a clear path, and if he doesn’t need to send his Champions riding the long way across the countryside.”

“Shouldn’t he be moving against them regardless?” Sen said, expression darkening.

“That’s what we’re here for. Plus, he’s holding Forselle Valley. I can’t complain too much. It’s not as though the Federation can oust him in the north.” Nathan shrugged. “Although they may be stupid enough to try.”

Speaking of stupid, Nathan turned back to the demonic horde gathered below.

The clearing swelled with the demonic mass, and the portal showed no signs of weakening. Nathan frowned and tapped into the binding stone. A quick search found what he was looking for.

“This must be the last of them,” Nathan said. “The demonic energy is running low.”

“So they’re going to charge us en masse?” Sen asked.

Nathan nodded. “They’re only weaker demons, but with their numbers they might be able to overwhelm us. At least, that’s what they think.”

“So we crush them here and go help Vera?” Sen looked at Nathan in disbelief. “I don’t have the stamina to do that, Nathan. There’s as many demons down there as we’ve already killed. And you look like you’re about to collapse. Plus, you don’t have the energy left in the binding stone to support us away from the keep.”

All excellent points.

If Nathan intended to do this the normal way, that is.

Nathan nodded. “You’re right. That’s why we’re not going to do that.”

Sen stared at him. “We’re leaving Vera?”

“No.”

“Then what are we doing?” Sen asked, exasperated.

“Trust me, Sen.” Nathan ran a hand through his hair as he thought through his next steps. “Fei and I will take the summons down the valley. I need you to follow us and hit the clearing with your sixth rank spell.”

Sen’s eyes widened. “Are you crazy? Ifrit hasn’t taught me how to control it properly.

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