Web of Worlds by Michael Atamanov

Author:Michael Atamanov [Atamanov, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9788076190405
Publisher: Magic Dome Books
Published: 2019-05-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen. Claims Confirmed

AFTER MAKING accusations right to General Ui-Taka’s face, I was expecting the sharpest possible reaction: denials, threats, maybe even physical attacks. But the huge muscular giant, not taking his piercing black eyes off me, sat back in his seat, crossed his powerful arms over his broad chest and... gave a loud laugh! And I could sense instantly that this was not mischievous or acrid laughter, it was purely good-natured:

“Oh boy we really did spook each other! It’s nice to talk to a person that can’t be scared with threats, and who comes back blow for blow! I love people like that!”

The Dark Faction Strategist took another little sip of wine and spoke to my companions:

“After all, Leng Gnat understands perfectly that I have nothing to do with what happened at the funeral. But he does see his enemy’s pain points and hits them very hard as a true warrior should. It inspires unwitting respect and awe. In that regard, he reminds me of another Leng of the La-Fin dynasty...”

“Yes, I also pictured Coruler Thumor-Anhu La-Fin while Gnat was making his speech. My legs buckled in an inadvertent desire to fall to my knees before such fearsome power,” the young Mage Diviner chuckled nervously, slaking his fears with more wine. “You are truly worthy to head the La-Fin dynasty!”

“What, have you totally gone blind?! This Johnny-come-lately is very far from the majestic and (unknown) Thumor-Anhu!” the old Psionic Mage Avir-Syn La-Pirez didn’t agree one bit. “My late friend inspired respect and fear in all with his indominable magic powers. Gnat only inspires disgust with his pitiful vain attempts! He is unworthy to lead the La-Fin Faction, and furthermore he has no place in our world!”

What was this? The three Dark Faction speakers were not at all ashamed to discuss me aloud in front of me, as if I wasn’t even there! What was more, Princess Minn-O La-Fin joined in:

“Grandpa, you’re wrong! Yes my husband still has little experience in the magical arts, but he is definitely talented! Beyond that, very powerful rulers of the Geckho and Miyelonians know and respect him! Gnat is worthy to lead the La-Fin dynasty and the whole First Directory!”

The decrepit mage, spraying spittle in fury, answered my wayedda with inexcusable harshness:

“Foolish whelp! Respect alone is entirely insufficient here! The head of a magical family can only be a mage! And the head of the most powerful La-Fin Dynasty with its ancient and glorious history can only be a very strong (unknown, probably a synonym of mage) — anyone else would be instantly torn to shreds by innumerable enemies and competitors! Gnat is completely not up to the task! But you have been blinded by your foolishness and love. To everyone else, it is obvious!”

“Wait, wait!” I jumped into the conversation not at all in my turn and in elevated tones. “I will not allow anyone to insult my legal wife, even if it is a very close relative! What’s more, we are here

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