Shadow Sun Unification: Shadow Sun Book Five by Dave Willmarth

Author:Dave Willmarth [Willmarth, Dave]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B093WY2P1L
Goodreads: 57900607
Publisher: #PrB.rating#4.81
Published: 2021-04-29T00:00:00+00:00

As Allistor got to his feet, the crowd surged forward, advancing toward the steps leading up to where their enemies stood. They hadn’t taken more than three steps before Baldur shouted, “ HOLD !”. His voice carried such power that everyone within hearing, including those listening in at other strongholds, froze in place.

Turning to Allistor, he asked in a grave but quiet tone. “I ask you not to allow this, Allistor. I greatly regret Loki’s assault on your person, and you would be doubly within your rights to end him now. If that is what you choose, I will not stop you. But understand, what you have threatened, the confining of Loki’s essence, would cause even myself to react badly. I do not have time to explain to you here and now the myriad facets of the nature of existence as we understand it. Nor would I if I could. That is something your race will need to discover on your own as you evolve.” He stared into Allistor’s eyes for a long moment. “Ah, I see. You planned this. Very clever. You manipulated Loki, and me as well. If you kill him now, all of your people will share in the credit, earning significant advancement for each of them. I am impressed and surprised, Allistor, which at my age is a rarity.” Baldur bowed his head slightly in acknowledgement, a wide smile on his face. “Still, I would prefer that Loki survive the day, as would my father. Name your price.” Baldur blinked, and the citizens below came to life again.

Allistor held up his hands, still holding his sword, and shouted at his people. “Wait! Hold your fire! Don’t attack!”

There was a seemingly endless moment when he wasn’t sure his people would listen. But they eventually stopped moving and lowered their weapons. Despite being frozen, they’d heard Baldur’s words.

Looking first toward Daigath and Harmon, both of whom wore blank looks upon their faces that offered no help, Allistor turned back to Baldur and Loki. This was his third scenario, the one he’d been hoping for. The one for which he’d given his inner circle very specific instructions.

“My price is high, Baldur. I want nothing more than to erase this filth from existence right now. And I truly would gladly give up my new eternity gates to ensure he suffers inside that orb.” His voice was half shout, half growl as he pointed his sword toward Loki again.

“But my own desires should take a back seat to the needs of my people.” He watched as Baldur let out a long exhale. “So, in return for sparing Loki now, you will give us that seed, all the property rights here on Earth that you spoke of, and more.” He waited for Baldur to nod, indicating he should continue. Surprisingly, the godlike being was smiling.

“You will also grant each of my citizens, excluding me, a portion of what they would have received had we completed this defense quest and killed Loki.” Baldur’s eyes unfocused for a moment, and he nodded in agreement.

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