The Witch’s Destiny by Emma Glass

Author:Emma Glass [Glass, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-22T05:00:00+00:00

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“I was under the impression this couldn’t work without the presence of a Craven,” I stared at the glowing portal of chrysm in the most sacred chamber of this hub, tucked out of sight. The burning ore swirled beneath our feet under a floor of thick glass as the chrysm gatekeeper stood nearby, personally guarding the barely-active portal.

The senior attendant agreed. “Usually, that is the case. But the late Lorelei Craven foresaw certain... inevitabilities. In the event that the vampire lord is in danger and outside of the castle on official duty, an emergency override to the genetic requirement can be authorized. Only by whomever is currently the ruler of the castle, of course.”

“Does Elliott knows about this?”

“He does. I personally confirmed this earlier.”

“By the way, almost forgot the second issue—aren’t the portals and nodes supposed to be completely offline? Why is this clearly, you know… working?”

“We were able to salvage enough chrysmic power to send single vampire through the portal. However… Lord Craven required a much greater number.”

“Was he aware of this?” I glared at her.

“Yes. He chose to leave it in reserve.”

“And why is that?”

“In case of an unforeseen… emergency?”

“You mean, in case he needed me.” I turned, glaring at the shimmering chrysm portal. “So, that’s why you put me in charge of the bloody castle, isn’t it? I would be left here, holding your single trump card. The one and only vampire who can activate it. Who you trust most. Clever, Elliott…”

“I must warn you,” the attendant whispered. “There is only enough power for one teleportation.”

“No, I get that.”

“You might not understand. I mean—“

“I told you, I get it,” I scowled. “This is a one-way trip, and there’s a solid chance I might never come back. I will probably die if I do this—either ripped apart by the portal itself, or torn to shreds by the wild beasts that will soon be rampaging through our greatest magical academy. Or am I missing anything?”

“No, you… obviously understand the risk.”

“I agreed to be the sworn guardian of the vampire lord of Stonehold,” I muttered bitterly as I stepped forward. “I was always aware of the risk.”

“I must warn you,” the attendant whispered. “There is only enough power for one teleportation.”

“No, I get that.”

“You might not understand. I mean—“

“I told you, I get it,” I scowled. “This is a one-way trip. If I go now, there’s a solid chance I might never come back. You will not be able to retrieve me from the other side. And I will probably die there. Or, did I miss something?”

“No, you… obviously understand the risk.”

“I agreed to be the sworn guardian of the vampire lord of Stonehold,” I muttered bitterly as I stepped towards the chrysm gatekeeper. “I was always aware of the risk.”

She nodded gratefully, then granted a stern look to the chrysm gatekeeper. Retreating a few steps, she stood at my back to watch my impending teleportation.

And to clean up the mess if I’m torn to shreds here…

“Greetings, Vassal Kinsey,” the gatekeeper nodded.

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