The Vordalyn 2 by Michael T Payne

Author:Michael T Payne [Payne, Michael T]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-23T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Three

Venalina raised her shields around the women, who surrounded her like the corners of a box. “Fíeda!” Yelled Talila, sending a stream of flame from her open palm at a group of wooden, makeshift targets, wearing bits of armor and helmets. Alyndra sidestepped the group, moving directly in front of Venalina creating an ice wall.

“No, no, no, ladies,” Janouc said walking out of the darkness around the five women, “Venalina has already created a shield, you are wasting yourself, Alyndra.” He said as he walked to the front of the group, “You need to attack, not defend, shields are already in place. Kaylin, what do you plan on doing with that sword? Think, ladies, you need distance, keep everything and everyone, away. Think. Behind you stands your king, and you are preparing for close, hand to hand combat, or redundant spells?” Janouc shook his head, watching the women disband, lowering their hands in frustration, then heading off to different parts of the room. Saida whipped her hand and a table appeared with a pitcher of water next to several glasses.

“You are never happy, Janouc.” She said annoyed, then poured herself a glass of water.

“It is because we are failing!” Talila yelled at Saida, “You did nothing! You clearly don’t want to be here in defense of our husband!” Talila remained standing next to Venalina while the others moved about the room.

“How dare you!” Saida growled, spinning back to face her, she threw her glass on the ground, shattering it at Talila’s feet. “You pretend he is only your husband, chastising us every chance you get, you simple little witch!” Talila’s face twisted into a snarl.

“Stop it, it’s not her fault she’s simple.” Alyndra grabbed Talila’s shoulder, turning Talila to face her, then recoiled when she saw the snarl was even more intense. The rage in her eyes made Alyndra expect an attack. Venalina stepped between them before Talila could lash out.

“I have told you once, and I will not tell you again! She is not simple! Of all of you, she is the most attuned to my will! Let me remind you, when the time came to act, it was she who stepped to my side without question, without hesitation.” Venalina was angry, speaking to each of the women in defense of Talila’s intelligence. It made them all, except Saida, look down in shame at the reminder. Talila straightened up and stuck her chin out proudly, at what Venalina was saying to her sisters.

“Any fool can act without thought! Because she lashes out, does not make her smart, my lady, it only proves the truth!” Saida snapped back, staring at Talila all the while.

“Do you think me a fool!” Venalina started to walk over to where Saida stood, “I can-” Janouc stepped into Venalina’s path.

“She does not think you a fool, my lady,” Janouc interrupted trying to diffuse the escalating anger between he women, “We are here for training, combat training, ladies. You did well, Talila,” Janouc nodded to Talila then looked at Venalina’s angry face, “Training.

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