The Midwest War: The Revelations of Oriceran (Midwest Magic Chronicles Book 4) by Flint Maxwell & Martha Carr & Michael Anderle

Author:Flint Maxwell & Martha Carr & Michael Anderle [Maxwell, Flint]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2017-12-18T22:00:00+00:00

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It was only a few moments after Harry left that Jinxton woke with a pounding headache and a few loose teeth. He could taste blood in his mouth. The other Arachnids were dead. Jinxton noticed Ignatius Mangood nearby, unmoving. Beneath the Widow’s decapitated warrior was the other wizard, Salem. He also seemed dead.

What happened?

Jinxton had lost time. If Ignatius was knocked out…then who had knocked Jinxton out? Certainly, Ignatius wouldn’t have done it and then knocked himself out. What am I missing? He brought up one claw-like hand to his head and rubbed. He felt hungover, like he’d had a rough night at a bar—but Jinxton hadn’t had a drink since the Great Spider Wars.

He turned around, and the bright moonlight blasted his eyes, causing the pounding in his head to increase. He saw the shallow grave and the mound of dirt. Near that, he saw the corpse wrapped hastily in an old canvas sheet. It all came flooding back.

Harry. The damn scavenger. Where is he?

Jinxton turned around and scanned the clearing for the half wizard, half Elf, but didn’t see him. The only other plausible solution to the scavenger’s whereabouts was…

Jinxton looked up to the sky and let out a deep, rumbling growl, so loud he thought he saw the moons shake and cower behind the dark clouds floating by. Of course, it was only the Arachnid’s imagination.

The damn scavenger. He had stolen the Jewel of Deception, and with it, Jinxton’s life. Surely the Widow would kill him as soon as she heard the news.

Unless…

He looked back to the clearing. Ignatius Mangood’s chest rose and fell with ragged breathing. He was still alive.

An idea flashed through Jinxton’s brain, and he pulled out his blade.

It was simple: He would cut the famous wizard’s head off and bring it to the Widow as a peace offering. That would surely save him from her rage. She may even like this gift better. Ignatius Mangood had brought too much death and destruction and turmoil to the Arachnids over the years. They’d laud Jinxton as a hero. Perhaps he could rise up the ranks. Overthrow the Widow. Take his rightful place on the throne. He was meant to be a ruler, not to be ruled.

Yes, yes. Yes! A perfect plan.

It could only be better if he brought Ignatius Mangood, intact, to the Widow herself. She could kill him, mutilate him, do whatever she pleased to the old wizard. Jinxton would gain more of her trust; perhaps he could rule by her side. Then, when the time came, he could overthrow her. Kill her in the night while she slept in her large web, when those green eyes were closed. Yes, I can do that. That would be the better decision, wouldn’t it? Gain her trust then stab the massive black heart beneath her armor. Then he could rule as long as time itself. Isn’t there a rumor or a prophecy that says whoever kills the Widow will take her place on the throne? He thought so, but he wasn’t sure.

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