The Accidental Archmage by Edmund A.M. Batara

Author:Edmund A.M. Batara [Batara, Edmund A.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2018-09-28T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

Lumeri

The ancient temple appeared in front of the mage. As usual, momentary disorientation accompanied the return to the Olmec ruins. Tyler was back where when he left the place – right at the rear of the structure. With one significant difference. This time Habrok was waiting for him. The ranger jumped from the stone wall where he was sitting.

“Heill og seil, sire. I hope you are well-rested,” greeted the ranger.

“Habrok? What are you doing here?” asked the surprised mage.

“The old mage asked me to wait for you here. Told me to inform you to wait for a visitor who wanted to see you.”

“Did he tell you who?”

“No, sire. Just what I told you.”

“Thanks, Habrok. I guess I have to wait here. Tell the others I just arrived,” instructed Tyler.

“Done, sire,” confirmed the ranger but Habrok didn’t leave immediately. The man appeared to have something on his mind. Tyler knew him too well.

“Anything wrong, Habrok?” he asked.

“It might be nothing, sire. But it’s about… Tyndur. He’s a good sort and all. An einherjar. Just like Jorund. I have been spending time with him though it’s not as if I could spend time with Asem or Astrid. They’d think I am flirting. I prize my balls too much to do that. And Kobu, well, the man is inscrutable. He’s older than me and clearly born to command. Quite above my level. So, I am left with Tyndur. But the man seems to be two persons. One is the einherjar, born to battle, and a berserker or in the eyes of my people, a champion. Talks like one too. But the other is a totally different man. In quiet moments, when we get to talking he sometimes goes on and on about ‘ascending’ and ‘knowledge beyond the gods.’ I might not be a religious fellow, but that sort of talk makes me watch the heavens for a thunderbolt or two. I do get the impression that he accepted this quest to be with you for his personal goals. And that makes me uncomfortable. I just thought I’d let you know, sire.”

“I appreciate it, Habrok. I did have a discussion with him about his personal quest. He gave his word, and I’ll hold him to it. But it doesn’t hurt for us to keep your eyes open,” said the mage.

“I will, sire. I do hope I am wrong. He is an excellent fighter and good for morale,” said Habrok.

As the ranger left, Tyler walked to the stone wall and made himself comfortable. The stone was cold, but he didn’t mind. Beats standing, thought the mage as he watched the dirt track leading to the temple, the only access to the religious structure. Tyndur is indeed a wild card, but he is useful to the group. Like Habrok, I pray he doesn’t break his word.

Only a few minutes had passed when suddenly a figure appeared on the road. Tyler was caught unaware by the unexpected occurrence. And the visitor was but twenty feet away. There was no reason for the mage to miss seeing his arrival.

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