Forge of the Gods 3 by Simon Archer

Author:Simon Archer [Archer, Simon]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2020-07-11T22:00:00+00:00

Oh la de dah de dah de dah, la de dah de dah

This decision will start

A series of events

An open box overturned

Spilling all its contents

Charge forward

Only ahead you will go

Trust in those around you

Rely not on only what you know

Oh la de dah de dah de dah, la de dah de dah

I thought about what Irema had said about trusting my mom’s words. I recited that section of the song one more time and finally made up my mind.

“Arges?” I said, snapping everyone out of their stupor. All three heads turned towards me as I announced my decision.

“Yes, Cameron?” Arges asked, his voice as calm as ever, giving nothing away.

“I would like to learn from you,” I said, trying to make sure I said everything I wanted to. “And from you, Phae and Katlynn.”

That last part seemed to surprise the ghost and the goddess. The pair shared an unsure look. But I didn’t give them a chance to respond right away. I continued on with my request. I leaned forward, putting my elbows on my knees and interlacing my fingers together.

“I think you all have something to teach me,” I went on, my voice growing stronger with each and every word. “I need your help to become a better blacksmith and a better soldier. Will you help me?”

There was a pause as all three of them considered my request. We heard the wave crash against the rocks outside. Katlynn was the first to break the silence with a shrug.

“I’m stuck with you anyway, so why the hell not?” Katlynn relented.

“If you promise not to explode my head again, then I’ll help by teaching you some defensive maneuvers,” Phae agreed.

I nodded my gratitude to both of them and then turned to Arges. He was the first to offer his services, but I didn’t know if I had already missed the window of opportunity. He was an eternal being with more power than I knew. The cyclops had no ties to me, nothing was forcing him to help me. But I asked like he wanted, and I really did want to be better. I wanted to be the best, and I believed I needed his assistance to do that.

Arges popped his lips and made dissatisfied sounds. Then the cyclops got to his feet, making his way to the exit. I thought for a moment that I had lost the opportunity to learn from him. He was walking out the door when he looked over his shoulder.

“Phae,” he spoke to his assistant. Despite her aching head, the goddess got to her feet and looked at her employer. “Please show Cameron to his chambers.” Then he turned and trained his single eye on me. “Meet me in the smithy tomorrow morning at sunrise. We begin then.”

Then the cyclops left the room, disappearing into the house.

Phae stood up with a groan and stretched, then looked at Katlynn warily, “I’m guessing you don’t need a room?” she asked.

Katlynn shrugged, “I’ll just explore the grounds.”

Phae nodded, still looking unsure, but motioned for me to follow her.

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