Ruby Mage by Dan Raxor

Author:Dan Raxor [Raxor, Dan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-29T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 31

Lornia - Trimi

321st day of the 1st year of King Partel’s Reign

“You’re crazy,” Nathanael said with a huff of frosted breath.

We were in his courtyard after seven days of dreadfully slow travel. A few factors that really slowed us: the constant snows clogged the roads and obscured any blocks in the way, and two wagons broke from all the damn gold.

Yes, we had repair parts. Which actually, in hindsight, I wish we just ditched those wagons instead of spending a day on each to fix them.

The dirt road from Trimi to Riverten required a special type of wheel meant for hauling trees. My caravan had small wheels meant for nice roads. Meaning, building a road would be a priority of mine if I did build a base in Riverten.

Finally, among the horses there was one Clydesdale who was a crafty asshole. The damn horse was a pro at undoing knots. Even when we built quick fencing, he’d move the fence or jump it.

That horse would tease the men, leading them on long chases. If he wasn’t so valuable I’d have ordered him abandoned.

The horse had a very free spirit. So free… I gave him to Viscount Nathanael. Who seemed less enthused than I thought he would be.

“I can sell him to you then,” I said, folding my arms. The whole ride here the men were drooling over the fabulous stallions. I try to give one away and get told I’m crazy. At least Nathanael had a sad look. “Are you going to invite us in?”

“I can’t take him. That is a political death trap, I appreciate the offer,” Nathanael said, petting the horse. I could tell he was in love and scared of taking on the horse for some reason I didn’t understand.

“Fine. Are you going to invite us in?”

He grimaced, resulting in me almost stomping a foot into the snow. “I have a dwarven delegation in my home.” He rubbed the back of his neck, clearly not wanting to piss me off more. “Trevor… this horse is worth a fortune. Like… I advise you not to take these stallions to the capital.”

I frowned, tucking my chin in frustration. “Do you want the stallion or not?”

“This is worth more than this city,” his brown eyes bored into me as he hissed. “Like owning it is nothing but problems for both of us. In Lornia, a stallion like this is worth more than a Prince.”

“Ah,” I said. “So taking the stallions into Crimm will lead to me getting robbed or summoned?”

“Yeah, I mean.” He chuckled when the stallion kissed him. “If a grand entrance is what you're after, then bring them. Just know, they will ask who else was given one. When you say me… I probably won't live long,” Nathanael said with sadness. The two were big goofs with each other. “He is a marvel though.”

“Breed him, and I’ll say he had a bad hoof. Needing stabling and I forced you to take him, but he is still available,” I said, making up a cover.

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