The Slave War by James E. Wisher

Author:James E. Wisher [Wisher, James E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781945763540
Publisher: Sand Hill Publising

The moment the shadowalker became fully encapsulated in her spell, Mariel lost all awareness of Moz and the assassin. If the ranger failed to keep the demon’s human partner away, she’d be helpless. Not that she doubted Moz’s abilities for a moment, nevertheless, being totally dependent on someone else for her safety wasn’t a position Mariel liked.

“You should worry less about my host and more about yourself.” The shadowalker’s guttural, inhuman voice pained her ears. “Your magic is strong for a human but you are no match for me.”

The demon lashed out, trying to pierce her spell and free itself. She flinched at every impact, its evil touch burning her soul through the link connecting her to the magic. Uncomfortable as it was, Mariel had endured far worse pain over the years.

“I’ve killed plenty of demons. There’s nothing special about your power. You’re an average example of your corrupt kind. Soon enough you’ll be back in Hell where you belong.”

She made a fist, shrinking the bubble and crushing the demon into a small clump.

It spun, trying to saw its way free.

Mariel grunted against the pain and squeezed again. Every time the bubble shrank, a little more of the demon was burned away. Its core was still well protected, but she’d get to it soon enough. Her will and determination powered the magic and she had plenty of both.

When the bubble had shrunk by half, the demon hissed. “I can grant you power, human. Your magic, augmented by my abilities, would make you powerful enough to challenge the five elemental dragons. You could be the most powerful wizard of your generation. Revenge against all those who wronged you is within your reach.”

She would have laughed if her concentration had allowed it. The five elemental dragons were the most powerful wizards in the world. This demon was even more arrogant than most of his kind if he thought whatever enhancements he might offer her were enough to raise her to that level.

Another squeeze shrank the bubble further. She was vaguely aware of sweat beading on her forehead as the spell drained her strength. Clenching her jaw, Mariel forced her growing exhaustion out of her mind. Weakness only existed if you acknowledged it. Mind over matter defined wizardry. Her will was stronger than her body.

But oh was she going to pay for this tomorrow and probably for a few days after that.

A couple more squeezes brought her to within inches of the demon’s core. It wouldn’t be long now and their battle would end in the only way it could, with her defeating the monster. Just as she was about to apply the final blow a jolt ran through her. Something had triggered her binding circle.

Her focus wavered for only an instant, but when it did the demon struck with all its remaining strength. Her bubble shattered and her awareness returned to the real world. The blackness was rushing at Moz’s back as he faced the assassin who was trapped in the barrier.

“Moz!

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