The Shadow Labyrinth: A LitRPG Adventure by Thomas K. Carpenter & Rachel J. Carpenter

Author:Thomas K. Carpenter & Rachel J. Carpenter [Carpenter, Thomas K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Moon Books
Published: 2021-08-21T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

In the slumbering haze of waking, Terran though he saw a much taller shadow beyond the privacy curtain, but a blink returned the expected proportions. A moment later, Keeper Latia circled around in her formal robes and sat on the bed next to him, a soft smile on her lips.

"Good morning," she said with a hungry grin. "If we weren't at war, I could stay in bed with you for a few weeks."

"I'd need to eat first. I'm famished."

She gestured towards the table. "Food has arrived. Eat your fill. We must fight today."

"We? You've accepted my offer?"

Latia let her tongue tease the bottom of her lips. "You accepted mine. Quite well, in fact."

The memories of last night's endeavors warmed him right through the middle, but the brief outline of her taller self was more recent and concerning. He smiled away his reticence.

"I would be honored to have you join us," he said.

"Good. I must speak to Astran to inform him of my choice. Meet me on the roof with your friends when you're ready." She pressed her lips to his, hungrily nibbling, before pulling away. Despite last night's excesses, he felt he could go another round. He dressed alone, gathering his gear, and found the others before returning to the roof, where the assault continued unabated.

The sky above the Black Citadel was thick with clouds. The mountains to the east were covered by a snowstorm, which seemed to be steadily moving west. As they came up behind High Keeper Astran and Keeper Latia, standing at the battlements, speaking quietly, Luna put a claw to his leg.

"What's wrong? I can feel your tension," said the lynx.

"I thought I saw something this morning."

"What you two do in the privacy of her quarters is up to you," said Luna.

The two Keepers turned to them.

"Are you ready?" asked High Keeper Astran.

Terran glanced at Latia. "I'm rested, at least."

"You must have had quite the discussion for Keeper Latia to agree to come with you," said High Keeper Astran, frowning.

"Is that unusual?"

High Keeper Astran turned towards his companion, appraising her. "Keeper Latia?"

"You said it yourself, the Black Citadel is at risk if we don't stop them, and my abilities are less meaningful at a distance. If we can get to the Jarl then the reasons for the war might disappear. My knowledge will be more helpful at the Ice Giant villages," said Latia.

High Keeper Astran seemed to want to say more, but squeezed his lips tight instead.

"How can we reach them?" asked Terran. "Is there any way to take down the interdiction so I can teleport out?"

"I'm afraid not," said High Keeper Astran glumly. "Your best bet is to wait for the snow and use it for cover. It will be here in less than an hour."

True to Astran's prediction, the snow started not long after, coming down in thick flakes that got stuck in his eyelashes. Keeper Latia had changed into thick white robes which, except for her light blue skin, made her disappear against the backdrop.

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