The Mantle of Darkness: Whill of Agora Book 7: Legends of Agora by Ploof Michael James

Author:Ploof,Michael James
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Traveling Bard Publishing
Published: 2016-09-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 26

The People’s Choice

They returned to Del’Oradon by nightfall and found the city streets packed. People had gathered all around the city square to hear the results of the election. A podium had been erected, one upon which Whill himself would tell the people the results of the election and officially introduce the first governor of Uthen-Arden.

Zorriaz landed on her perch high in one of the castle towers, where Avriel waited to meet them. When Whill dismounted, Avriel rushed to his side and gave him a hug before looking him over.

“Roakore told me all about it,” she said.

“It went better than I could have hoped, considering that we were attacked by hundreds of dragons,” said Whill with a laugh.

“I’m glad that you are home safe. Come, let’s get you into more regal cloths. You’ve a governor to announce shortly.”

She chose for him a crisp white leather outfit with a stiff collar and a long cloak of white fur. Whill put his crown on for the last time and looked at himself in the mirror, wondering if he was doing the right thing. In a way, choosing to have a governor elected to take his place said that Whill did not expect to return from Drindellia.

“Do you think I have made the right decision, abolishing the kingship?”

“You wonder if your father would approve?”

Whill nodded.

“You are doing what you think is best for the people,” said Avriel. “I believe that he would approve of that at least.”

“But am I doing what is best for the people, or what is best for me?”

“You are doing what is best for us all, as you always have. And when you go east to Drindellia, we will be behind you, and so will the gods.”

You believe that the gods will intervene in my favor? said Whill to her mind, in an attempt to hide their plans from Kellallea.

I have to believe it, Whill.

I know that you have plans to come with me, as do others, but I must do this al—

There will be time to talk about this later.

Avriel…

“Come,” she said with a smile. “Your subjects await.”

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