Scorched Kingdom by Daniel Guevara

Author:Daniel Guevara [Guevara, Daniel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-06T22:00:00+00:00

She lunged with her claws, but Rallec was already out of her reach. So she began to pursue him, even when her tiger speed seemed to be no match for the Elf’s legs.

Arius saw this and realized that Rallec would get away if he let him, so he pointed his hammer and let out a blast of holy energy that would strike the Elf in the back. But before the blast could reach its target, the Merchant intercepted it by standing on its way.

The blast of energy did nothing more than lift his cloak.

Stundroff tried to jump and chase after Rallec, but with all the trees, there was no clear path for him to use. And there was no way that his short legs could keep up with the Elf’s speed. So Rallec had once again vanished into the darkness of the forest, with only Lizandra following him.

“Lizandra stop!” Arius yelled at the druid, as he feared that she could get hurt if she decided to face the menacing Elf on her own.

But Lizandra did not listen and ran after Rallec into the darkness.

“We have to follow her,” Stundroff said.

“There is no point; I doubt we will catch either of them. Besides, I can see Licius lying next to that weird creature.”

“If I ever get my hands on that arrogant Elf, I will tear his head from his body with my bare hands.”

Having decided to prioritize their friend’s safety, they began to walk slowly and cautiously towards Licius and the strange creature. Once they were close enough to clearly look at the Merchant, they stopped and wondered if that hideous creature could be a friend or a foe.

“Come closer, Prince Arius, we have much to discuss.”

“Who or what are you? And how do you know my name?”

“This is the Merchant that Count Barosh told us about,” said Licius.

“And I suppose you told him about me?”

“Not really, he seems to know many things. He is older than me.”

“He is older than you? Is that even possible?” Stundroff asked.

“It appears so, my Dwarf friend.”

“Well if you know so many things, then tell me something about me?” Stundroff said.

“I do not know you by name, but it is clear you hold within yourself the green gem of Xifur, which means that either you are a straight descendant from that silly old Dwarf, or got very lucky and found it by accident. Either way, I am surprised that the gem finally chose a master.”

Stundroff simply nodded in response as he knew there was truth in the Merchant’s word, but they seemed to raise more questions, than they answered.

“Do not worry, Dwarf, I can see you hide many questions and I have the answers you seek… for a price of course.”

“And what would that price be?” Arius asked.

“My price is always the same… your soul.”

“My soul, are you mad? No information could be worth that much,” replied Arius.

“What is a soul?” Stundroff asked.

“Your soul is your connection to the light and the only thing that remains of you after you die,” Arius replied.

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