Return of the Defenders: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Vol 5 of Defenders of Vosj) by Kevin Hallett

Author:Kevin Hallett [Hallett, Kevin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: kevinphallett.com
Published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

The next morning, she explained her plans for the day. Azaly and Ibun were to stay with her while the rest moved ahead to the next ridge to form a picket line spread a hundred paces apart. If they saw any troops moving through the forest toward them, they were to inform the closest watcher before coming to her. After allowing the troops through, the picket line would follow behind without giving their presence away.

“Jisana, please give me five of your knives,” Brodia said after explaining the plan. Jisana pulled all five knives to give to Brodia, indicating her bandolier was now empty. Brodia smiled at her, acknowledging the faith Jisana had in her. “We will trap them between our two groups to ensure the troops get no chance to harm my daughter or husband.”

“If they rush you, they could get past you,” Floman said.

“They won’t be so afraid of a couple of women that they’ll charge at us.”

“I don’t like it,” he said. He crossed his arms, so Brodia glared at him, deciding to take a stand with this obstinate man. Then Floman added, “Azaly is our future, our chance to get Otanic back from Harpin. I want her safe.”

So, they know what’s inside her jerkin, she thought. She glanced at the other two rebels as they nodded in agreement. Relieved, she smiled. “I understand her importance. I’ll not let any harm come to her, I promise.”

“We’re draining daylight,” Jisana said to finish the discussion. “Tipini is a woman of her word. We all want the end to Harpin’s rule.”

After watching them move down the ridge to cross over the small valley, Brodia signaled for Ibun to walk with her. Once she was twenty steps from where Azaly waited, she told Ibun, “I want you back in Narbend to watch for the wizard. I don’t believe Preem will reach us today. They were still nine leagues away while these hills make for a slow walk. Follow the wizard’s movements; do not risk letting him sense your presence. With luck, we can still rescue our Zenii without revealing ourselves.”

“Alright, Tipini. Do you want me to tell you if I see the wizard?”

“Yes. But without him detecting your d’dec.” Ibun turned to go, but she stopped him. “Give me your sword. We need to hide our magic from these rebels for now.”

Ibun unbuckled his saber. “I will be careful, Tipini. We’ll get Tresela and Zenii back.”

“To Amira’s ears,” she said. “Stay in the village overnight. We’ll meet after this is over.”

“Very well. Good luck.”

“May the Gods grant us all some luck today.” Brodia returned to Azaly, who watched Ibun walk away. “He will keep a lookout in case the troops get around us,” Brodia lied to the curious girl. She buckled the sword at her side. Days of training with Haam meant she knew how to use it. However, she wasn’t competent with Jisana’s knives but didn’t need proficiency this time.

Sitting with her back resting against a tree, she saw Azaly mimicking her.

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