Their Spirit Unbroken by Ryan Kirk

Author:Ryan Kirk [Kirk, Ryan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Fantasy
Publisher: Waterstone Media
Published: 2019-11-17T22:00:00+00:00

Delun and Ping’s orders were to meet up with another group of wraiths before they began their own assault. The other team consisted of two younger wraiths, eager but unused to the rigors of combat. The younger team took point while Delun and Ping provided support. Delun began to suspect that Chao was using him as a battlefield mentor.

Their assigned target was a large, squat building. The two young monks who staked out the building reported that nearly a dozen men were inside, possibly with powder.

Delun stepped back, letting Ping take charge. The younger monk craved the responsibility. Ping would lead them inside while Delun waited nearby outside in case anyone escaped.

The wraiths moved in without giving warning. Off in the distance, Delun heard an explosion. Somewhere, at least a barrel of black powder had gone off. Delun thought he saw the glow of fires reflected off the low-hanging clouds. Parts of Jihan might burn tonight, but when the fires burned out, a healthier community would be left behind. Fire cleansed and prepared the way for the next generation of growth.

Sounds of fighting soon escaped the building, the whole structure groaning as the monks within unleashed their gifts on the surprised traitors. Delun heard footsteps and drew his dagger. He stabbed the first man out through the door, barely glancing at his target as he moved to the next man escaping.

There was a shout from within. Delun sensed the three monks running back toward him, toward the exit.

The rear of the building suddenly erupted, sending chunks of stone and wood high into the air. The blast knocked Delun off his feet, but he had the presence of mind to cast a shield over himself as the debris crashed down around him.

When the dust finally cleared, Delun saw two of the monks hiding under a shield. He looked more closely. Ping had cast the dome over them, protecting them from the explosion and the collapse.

The final wraith was nowhere to be seen. His fate was certain.

The serpents had blown themselves up instead of fighting like honorable warriors.

Delun’s hatred of the Order deepened. How could they act in such a way? Were they completely without reason?

Ping dropped the shield, his face ashen. He looked around. “Where?”

Delun picked his way through the rubble. He kneeled down next to Ping. “Are you okay?”

Ping didn’t seem to hear him. “Where is he?”

Delun put his hand on the younger man’s shoulder. Their eyes met and Delun shook his head.

Ping bent his head.

The older monk gave the others a few minutes. But there was more to do. Delun felt the energy rippling throughout the city. The battle hadn’t been won yet. “Can you fight?”

There would be no shame in saying no, but Ping nodded.

The three of them took off into the night.

There was much work yet to be done, and another life that called for vengeance.

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