Queens of Wings & Storms: A Limited Edition Fantasy & Urban Fantasy Collection by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

The port of Naples had as much traffic as many of the major ports in the empire. Vessels were constantly entering and leaving the city. Many boats carried legionnaires or supplies to many locations across the land. Stories of unrest and civil wars were escalating, and in return, the empire sent more troops to many of the major cities and ports. Constantine and Sergius paid for passage to Naples from a fisherman near Rome. They hoped to avoid dictation from the vampires by blending in with the regular population. The fisherman was eager to agree. He had a horrible season due to the high winds and deadly storms. At least he would return home with money in his pocket just by bringing a strange young man with an angry cat.

Constantine and Sergius arrived at the port late in the afternoon but didn’t leave the boat until the middle of the night. The least amount of people knowing of their arrival the better. The plan was to gather as much information as possible on their enemies and return to Rome to prepare a plan. Fortunately for the two friends, Fishermen’s Inn was a short walk from the port, and Constantine led the way through dark alleys and rat infested side streets.

“I was under the impression Naples was a magnificent city.” Sergius scurried around a rat the size of a small rabbit.

“Naples is a beautiful city, but not this part.” Constantine swatted a few rats that refused to move out of his way. “This is where men fall prey to sins of the flesh, as your dearly departed apostle called it.”

“Did you meet any of the apostles?” Sergius asked as they scurried across the alley to the back of a two-story building.

“Yes, a few.” Constantine looked up and down the street. “I admired their commitment and focus, even though they all knew it was a suicide mission. But that’s a tale for another time.”

“Why am I not surprised you knew them?” Sergius told Constantine.

“I have been around for a long time and have met a lot of people. Now is not the time to discuss that, though. Stay focused.” Constantine motioned towards the building next to them. “This is the building. You are listening for information. Don’t ask too many questions.”

“Got it.” Sergius adjusted his tunic and headed inside the Fishermen’s Inn.

The main floor of the Inn was a large tavern. Wooden tables littered the room but few patrons were still around. Sergius walked slowly towards the back of the room, keeping his head low and breathing steady. He found a small table in a corner and sat down.

“What can I get you?” a young maiden asked with a wide, toothy smile. She was curvaceous with curly red hair. Her face was average, but her other assets made up for that, attracting the attention of the patrons.

“A large Calda if you still have it,” Sergius answered casually while looking around the tavern.

“Not any more. All we have is Posca.” The smile was gone from the Maiden’s face as she waited for Sergius to reply.

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