The Last Mage: Book III of the Mage Tales by Waters Ilana

Author:Waters, Ilana [Waters, Ilana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-01-06T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“Now what?” Titus groaned. “What’s this ‘something else we should know about’?” I went on to detail the unnatural wave that had risen from the Tiber, and how the magic surrounding it seemed like Oblivion’s.

“I’m guessing by now you all heard about the Taiwanese tsunami in the news.” The group nodded. “I caught wind of it in a cab on my way to meet Philip. It’s likely Oblivion was responsible for that disaster as well. The similarities between it and the wave can’t be denied.”

“The PIA agrees,” said Philip. “We picked up some corresponding energy bursts earlier today.”

“Hurricanes, tsunamis . . .” Titus sighed. “What’s next? A rain of toads?”

“Oh, can it!” snapped Abigail. Titus looked at her sharply, but said nothing. “Are you all right, Josh? Were you hurt in the flash flood, or ‘wave,’ or whatever it was?”

“I’m fine, Mom. Just got a little soggy. But others weren’t so lucky.”

“Oh dear,” said Abigail.

“Poor buggers,” murmured Arthur.

“Yes, well, it’s going to be poor us if we don’t come up with a plan,” said Titus. “That much is clear, what with Oblivion causing more cataclysms by the day. So, enough maudlin nonsense.” He pointed at Arthur and Philip. “Tell us how you two fared lying to the PIA about your true involvement in our scheme. Do you think we’ll have any trouble on that front?” Arthur assured him that everything had gone smoothly.

“Of course, with me on forced holiday, it’ll look suspicious if I return to the PIA to research,” he said. “This means that most of it will fall to Philip, in addition to being Nocifari’s liaison and trying to protect Joshua from said liaison. Or vice versa.”

“Yes, I don’t know how I’m going to manage all that.” Philip put his head in his hands.

“I don’t know what you’re complaining about,” Arthur grumbled. “You’re not the one spending your holiday trying to stop a demon when you should be getting a tan in Tahiti. Which is exactly where I told everyone I’d gone.”

“I’m sure you both can manage by keeping in mind the disastrous consequences if you fail,” said Titus. “Unless either of you enjoys bloodshed as much as I do.” A bit of his general’s voice had crept in, and Philip edged farther away from him.

“Yes, quite.” Arthur coughed into his hand. “Only joking. You know I’d do anything to stop this evil bastard.”

“You’ve recruited Philip to help our cause, Arthur,” said Abigail. “That alone is more than enough.”

“Yes.” Philip rubbed the back of his head where he’d been struck with the brick. “Did I mention how grateful I was for that?”

“Keep on point.” Titus tapped his finger on an armrest. “Abigail, how did it go with Marcello? Was your hypnosis a success?”

“Oh yes.” She nodded. “It went fine. Sweet boy, really. Very easy to manipulate. Speaking of sweet boys,” she looked pointedly at me, “George called and said he spoke with you earlier. Something about being worried that the demon was making you lie to him. He wanted to confirm that everything you told him about Oblivion was true.

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