Old Man's Ghosts by Lloyd Tom

Author:Lloyd, Tom [Lloyd, Tom]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9780575131231
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Published: 2015-03-19T04:00:00+00:00

‘There’s a handful of hellhound-possessed soldiers out there, a summoner, a Ghost Astaren and who knows what else – all after me, and you want me to just turn it around like that?’

‘You’re resourceful and a survivor,’ his friend said simply. ‘I have faith in you.’ He gave an apologetic cough. ‘There is, ah, there’s probably also a Benthic Knight leading them.’

‘Oh Gods above!’

‘That’s the one I want, if it’s at all possible. Killing everyone will suffice, but if you can secure that one or trap one of its ghost-slaves for me, you would do the rest of the Empire a great service. No one trusts House Leviathan so we could do with knowing better what weapons they possess.’

‘And I’m going to do that how exactly?’

‘Oh, you don’t have to do the killing yourself,’ his friend said with a cold smile. ‘I informed House Dragon what’s going on several weeks ago. There are two detachments of Stone Dragons and a unit of Firewinds ready in the city. I get the impression they’re somewhat itching for a fight. Their pride was wounded by the goshe and Lawbringer Rhe facing them down.’

Enchei gaped. With those three battlefield units, House Dragon could carve through a small army. On the goshe island there had been one unit of Stone Dragons and their losses had mostly been a result of arrogance and ignorance. ‘Stacking the deck in my favour, eh?’ he croaked.

‘They’ve agreed no House Ghost will be harmed or taken. I was very specific about that point and they will honour it. Just as I don’t wish to provoke them, they’ll not make enemies they don’t need to when they may end up in all-out war with Eagle.’

‘Just Ghosts, eh?’

‘I can’t secure promises for those not of my nation,’ his friend said unapologetically, ‘they’re on their own if they get involved.’

‘Let me thank you on their behalf.’

‘I think it best you don’t discuss this with them.’

‘Aye, I know.’ Enchei took another swallow of whisky then handed it back and wiped his mouth with two fingers. ‘Well, this week just got a whole lot more fun.’

‘I’m sorry it’s come to this, but that’s the way of the world. I’m sure you wouldn’t have preferred me to assign a specialist team to the matter instead. What assistance I have been able to muster will be waiting.’

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