The Great Northern War (The Portal Wars Saga Book 2) by Wisher James E

Author:Wisher, James E
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sand Hill Publishing
Published: 2020-08-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

After a long, exhausting day, Otto made his way to the palace. There was only an hour until sunset and long shadows lay over everything. A chill hung in the air, arguing that winter would be here before they knew it. All the magic he’d used had left him on the edge of exhaustion. Nevertheless, he dared not skip meeting with Wolfric. If he got word that Otto was back in the city and hadn’t come to see him the first day, he’d be upset. Besides, a meal at the palace was bound to be more pleasant than one at home.

At the side entrance he usually used, the two men on duty snapped to attention and ordered the portcullis raised for him. Gone were the days of him having to explain himself or bind his sword. His new title made everyone snap to when he showed up and his magic made them afraid, even not knowing exactly what he was capable of. Had they known, he doubted anyone would have been able to meet his gaze.

Otto put the guards out of his mind and resumed his trudge across the courtyard to the main keep. Just inside the massive structure a servant appeared to take his cloak and guide him to the library where the king waited. He barely registered the journey and next thing he knew he was surrounded by books.

“You look worse than I feel.” Wolfric stepped out from behind a bookcase. He was dressed in a fur-lined robe of the finest blue velvet. “You have news?”

“A great deal, Majesty. Would it be alright if we sat and talked?”

“Of course and please, it’s just us here. I get enough of Your Majesty this and Your Majesty that from the servants and nobles. I need at least one person I can talk to like a normal human being.”

Otto slumped into an overstuffed leather chair and offered a silent prayer that he could stay awake long enough to deliver his report.

“We killed the Straken spy running the bandit groups in Shenk Barony,” Otto began. “Father’s hunting down the strays, and grain shipments should be safe to resume in a few days.”

“That is wonderful news. Everyone’s crying about how we’re all going to starve this winter.” Wolfric rubbed the bridge of his nose and sighed. “I really don’t know how Father put up with them. Everyone has a complaint or, worse, a suggestion. Forgive me, continue please.”

“Hans and his men are heading south to find the next group. I’ll join them in a few days when they arrive. The wizards are shaping up, at least according to my former teacher who I’ve put in charge of their training. I’ll observe them myself tomorrow. With any luck we’ll have twenty or so to send north by the end of the week.”

Wolfric nodded and leaned back in his chair, seeming to finally relax a fraction. “They might not have much to do. According to the last report I got, after some initial resistance, the army hasn’t fought so much as a skirmish.

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