The Sword of Truth by Brian D. Anderson

Author:Brian D. Anderson
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Fantasy
ISBN: 9781479104345
Publisher: GMTA Publishing
Published: 2010-12-31T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

It was two hours past midday when the covered wagon carrying Millet and Maybell pulled up in front of the inn. Millet was hunched over, looking very unhappy. Maybell was complaining about Millet’s driving, claiming that he was not fit to drive a plow horse, let alone a wagon or carriage. Even so, Millet helped her down from the wagon and opened the tavern door for her when they arrived at the inn in Vine Run.

When they entered, Lee and Dina were talking casually at a table in the common room, while Gewey sat in the corner, getting marital advice from Minnie. Lee saw them come in and motioned for Millet to join them. Gewey excused himself and walked up to Millet, embracing him.

“It is good to see you, too,” said Millet. “I see you’re unharmed.”

Gewey beamed at the sight of the man. “I’m glad you’re here,” he said. “So much has happened.” He led Millet over to the table where Lee and Dina waited. Maybell followed close behind.

“How was your journey?” asked Lee.

Millet scowled. “Interesting, my lord,” he said delicately. “And long.”

“That’s an understatement,” Maybell huffed. Her eyes widened when she saw Dina. “Sister Celandine! I’m surprised to see you. You must be this mystery woman they spoke of.”

“Good to see you, Sister Maybell,” Dina said, bowing her head.

“I am indeed the ‘mystery woman’.”

“I knew there was more to you than meets the eye,” Maybell remarked, “but I certainly didn’t expect this. Explain yourself.”

“I don’t think…” Millet began.

“Of course you don’t,” Maybell cut in. “I will hear the story. There is no one here to spy on us.”

Indeed, the inn was empty with the exception of Minnie, who was well out of earshot and busy adding up the profits from the party. Lee nodded in agreement and recounted the events of their travels. When his story was finished, Maybell began to chuckle softly.

“What’s so funny?” Lee asked.

“Here I thought my adventures were over,” she explained. “To think an old woman like me gets to see the temple of Valshara. Is it true that the Knights of Amon Dähl are trained there?”

“It is,” Dina answered. “But this temple is not the original. That was destroyed fifteen years ago by the Dark Knight. To my understanding, the current Temple of Valshara was once a monastery where members of the order went to retire. Only the elders knew its location, so we were able to keep it hidden. Even now, its location is only known to a few.”

“Even so,” Maybell said, “I’m excited to see it.”

“I really didn’t expect you to come that far with us,” said Lee.

“We’ll be passing by several temples where you would be much safer.”

“Nonsense,” she replied. “My years in this world are nearly done. I would rather them spent making a difference. You may think me just a worthless old woman, but I am not without skills.”

“And what might those be?” Millet asked sourly.

Maybell shot Millet an angry glance. “For one, I know the laws and customs of every city and town from here to the abyss.

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