Chapter 36: Forest of blood
Morgana carefully polished her saber while the Custos around her performed their daily duties. Morgana had her eyes closed while she cleaned her saber. Much was on her mind, however, one pressing matter was above the others. Archie, the Archidon who had joined the Templars. She thought about what he had told her, about the lich. It made her reconsider her own actions, and her family.
"No! He'sssssss manipulating me. He'ssss twissssting my thoughtsssssss!" Morgana nearly cut her hand when she pressed harder on her saber.
Two of her men looked nervously at her.
"We should tell her."
"She looks uh, pre-occupied. I'm not bothering her."
"Well I-"
"I can hear you both." Morgana said as the human and keidran nearly yelped.
"Uhh yeah boss lady, we have guests."
"I'm not in a talking mood, ssssssend them away."
"Uhhh here's the thing, they're quite insistent on seeing you."
Morgana stood up and held out her saber.
"You tell them!"
"Tell us what?" Morgana heard the voice like a cavalry charge. Morgana's eyes widened when she saw three Archidons in their armored jackets.
One wore a black hood with worn leather plated armor. He had a scruffy brown teared with hints of silver to it. Dark brown eyes and a scar on his neck. A black yeoman bow was placed on his back with a longsword sheathed in his belt. He looked to be in his early fifties and had a cold demeanor to him.
The second archidon wore a red hood under his armor with ends that came out in spikes. He had a pair of crossbows on his back and a pair of hatchets on his belt.
The third stood in the middle. He was taller than the other two and wore a silver colored hood. He had a silver bow and a trident on his back His eyes were green and his hair as silver as his hood. Around his neck, a silver amulet with an emerald stone resting in the center.
Morgana felt her sword shimmer when she saw the amulet.
"Who, who are you?"
"I am Maxie, commander of Archidon guild. I'm here because you've found my old student."
Morgana's eyes widened.
"Archie."
"Ahh she has seen him then." The one in red said.
"This is Rogue and Pyre, the three of us are here for Arcimedies."
"Huh?"
"Archie is just a title he gave himself, his real name is Arcimedies, and he's betrayed us." Pyre said.
Morgana noticed many of her men looking amazed or afraid of the Archidons. Morgana could understand why, the three had a powerful presence and demeanor to them.
"How did he betray you?"
"After Reshton I decided the Templars are too dangerous for the common people and have to be dealt with. Arcimedies disagreed and now has apparently joined them, as my former student I take responsibility for him. I understand you've had trouble with him."
"The fucker has killed over a dozen of our men, good men fighting for the people of Mekkan." One of the Custos said.
"I'm sorry for any trouble he's caused you. We're here to deal with him, and you're going to help us." Maxie said.
"Are you, are you going to kill him?" Morgana asked in great concern , surprising many of her men.
"If it comes to it."
Back inside Ebonbrook, Archie was in his chamber polishing Yanna.
"You feel stressed out, is something bothering you?"
"I don't know, I just have a bad feeling after what happened in Munice."
"You don't think that was the Templars do you?"
"Many think it was."
"Euchre would never do such a thing."
"I don't think it was, but I also don't believe it wasn't Brahn."
"Perhaps."
Archie set Yanna down and held his head.
"Ahhhh, I'm working for people like that."
"Euchre isn't Brahn, you serve him not that sociopath."
"I know I know, it's just…..'Sigh' Sometimes I wish it could be so simple as being part of a truly good organization. For the longest time I thought the same about the Archidons."
"That's the reality of life Archie."
"I know. At least Euchre's back. Who knows, maybe one day he'll finally be able to get you back in your human body."
"I hope."
Moments later there was a knock on the door.
"Yes?" Archie said as he resumed polishing Yanna.
"Archie, master Euchre wants to see you."
"Alright." Archie said as he got up.
In another chamber Red was almost yelping, his face mirroring his name. he and Raine were both in bed together in just their skin with Raine tickling Red's stomach as hard and fast as she could. Despite being in her human form, she had an almost feral smile on her face.
"Raine!" Red shouted, laughing a little.
"Not so fun is it huh baby!"
"I'm sorry! It always seemed like you liked it!"
"Sorry doesn't cut it!" Raine said, her eyes glowing blue while she used magic to move the end of a blanket against Red's let foot, tickling him even more.
"Ahhhh ha ha Raine!" Raine laughed , also feeling reassured she made Red use the bathroom twice before they began.
Red gathered his strength and broke free of Raine's tickle and wrapped his arms around her. Red pulled his girlfriend down, Raine now yelping when she felt him kiss her beasts. Raine blushed harder as his hands rested on her butt and gave it a tender squeeze.
Red brought his head up, Raine now smiling with passion. Her lips joined his, their kiss mirroring the passion they were demonstrating with each other's bodies. When they finished, Raine rested her head on Red's chest and his stroked her hair.
"The masquerade was fun, but it's nice to be back. You had a good time right?" Red asked.
"It was fine, for the most part." Raine's tone painted a good picture.
"Are you ok, about you know." Raine took a deep breath.
"I've known what my mom thought of me for a long time. It doesn't change anything really,I mean it would have been nice if…'Sigh'. Like I said, it doesn't matter."
"Well, I do recall once dance you seemed happy with. You and your dad during the Song of Gold."
Raine smiled thinking about what Red said. Raine raised her head up enough to kiss him again.
"You're right, things with my dad are great."
Moments later there was a knock on their door.
"Red, it's master Euchre he needs to see you."
"Ok, give me a minute." Red said getting up and stretching.
A few minutes later Red was in his armor with Scythe , Archie, and Raine as they walked through the citadel.
"So you guys have fun at the Dragon Masquerade?" Scythe asked.
"Plenty of fun, we got to see Emperor Terron , King Braikeon, and lots of theory dignitaries."
"Oh yeah, lot's of fun." Scythe said sounding a little sarcastic.
"What about you, how's married life treating you and Maren?" Raine asked. Scythe sweat dropped.
"It's going well, though it could be better if Karen didn't pop in every day asking if she's going to be an aunt yet."
Archie laughed like crazy.
"She hasn't been demanding you both get to work on that has she?" Archie asked in a joking manner.
Scythe's face turned red as he sweat dropped again. Red and Raine both giving crestfallen looks.
Archie had to brace himself against the wall, his laughter so loud it drew the attention of everyone in the hallway. Archie had only make a joke, but the fact that he was right made him laugh even harder.
"I love Karen." Archie said wiping a tear from his face.
"Do you know why Euchre wants to see us?" Scythe asked.
"No, but since the three of us were asked, I'm assuming it has something to do with the Custos."Red said.
Upon hearing Red say that, Archie's expression changed.
"I think Archie is nervous about seeing that Morgana girl again."
The other three almost yelped and looked around.
"What was that voice?" Red asked.
"Oh you finally trust them now. You just heard Yanna." Archie said holding her up.
"Yanna? Wait , your bow can actually talk like my dad said!" Raine almost shouted.
"Excuse me, I'm no simple bow. I'm a beautiful young woman."
"…Yanna has a long story."
"So wait a minute, all those times you were talking to your bow, there's actually been a sentient being inside? Why didn't she talk to us sooner?"
"I only talk to people I trust, I had a good feeling about Euchre and now I feel confident around you lot. Personally I think Karen's investment in your future with her sister is sincere…Or perhaps she wants some puppies to play with."
This time Archie didn't laugh alone, Red and Raine had to contain themselves.
They arrived inside a chamber where they saw Euchre standing over a cot with a human man missing his left foot. A few Templar mages and doctors were watching as Euchre's eyes and hands glowed red.
Raine and the others watched with a mixture of interest and fear. Raine and Archie could feel strong necromancy magic around Euchre as he conjured it at the man's leg. Euchre concentrated hard and soon bone began to grow.
The four nearly yelped when muscle and tissue formed around it.
"No way." Scythe said.
Before long they saw the a new foot grow into the leg.
"Master, you actually did it!" Euchre wiped sweat off his face and waved his hand over the patient's face.
"Awaken."
The man slowly opened his eyes.
"My foot, I can feel it again." He looked down and saw it on his leg, slowly caressing it with his hand.
"My foot!"
"We're finished her."
"Master I-"
"Go, walk again." The doctors helped him walk out of the room.
"Dad, you just." Raine had to stop.
"I broke another barrier, one step closer to limbs. Now then, I hate to spoil the mood but we have unpleasant business to deal with. Brahn sent two of his assassins here."
"He what!?" Red said as Raine grabbed his arm in fear.
"No, not like that. He sent me a letter, apparently he knows about Morgana and wants her dealt with."
The group's expressions changed.
"Morgana?"
"Yes, he insists that with their help she and her Custos here will be dealt with. As much as I hate to say it, I agree with him."
"Dad." Raine said.
"Morgana has killed too many of our people, it's time we end this madness once and for all."
"Do you really Trust Brahn's assassins?" Scythe asked.
"No, which is why you three will be going with our militia in force. Watch them closely, and watch your backs well."
"Master, what if we captured Morgana alive. She'd be much more valuable to us as a prisoner." Archie said, the others turning to him.
"Perhaps, I'm not sure Brahn's men will agree, but fuck Brahn. Bring her back alive if possible, but don't let anyone die bringing her either."
"Yes master."
A few minutes later they were in the courtyard with the militia.
"Alright we have enough chainmail and scale armor for everyone. Weapons look like they're in good condition too." Scythe said looking at the arms brought out.
"Your horses are fed and ready to ride. However, these horses are better for speed than heavy fighting." Maren said going through them with Karen beside her.
"Now be careful out there." Maren said putting her arms around Scythe.
"We've been in worse situations, we'll have an army with us." Scythe said before giving her a kiss.
"You heard my sister, I need you here for half-puppies."
Scythe and Maren both had crestfallen looks.
Red helped a Templar put his scale armor on, the young man looking afraid.
"Relax, this is good armor, you'll be fine." Red patted the man's shoulder and sent him away.
"Next." Red said reaching into a barrel and taking out a lorica hamata chainmail shirt.
"Alright get me armored up." Red's Smith almost dropped when he saw Raine standing in front of him.
"Raine, what are you doing?"
"Oh I'm coming with you to keep you, Scythe, and Archie safe."
"Raine, as sweet as that sounds, this is going to be dangerous. I don't think-"
"I can handle myself." Raine said turning into her wolf form and showing some magic fire.
Red nervously sweat dropped.
"I don't think your dad would-"
"I need his permission?"
"…..I, I'm worried you might get hurt."
Raine put her hands on Red's shoulders and gave him a long kiss.
"Red, I know it's dangerous. I wouldn't want to do this if I didn't feel I had to, but the last time you went out you nearly died. Thinking about that and the fact that I could have done nothing about it was more scary than facing the Custos. Not just you, Scythe, Archie they're my friends and I want to help keep them safe."
Red sighed before putting the armor down.
"If you're going to do this, you ought to be well protected." He looked at Scythe who saw Raine and sweat dropped.
"Oh boy." Scythe ran over to a chest and took out a special set of armor. The armor was chainmail like lorica hamata only with longer sleeves and light metal plates over the chest and shoulders.
He tossed it to Red.
"This is meant for a man, but wolves are a bit bigger. Let's see if it'll fit."
A few minutes later they were on horseback heading out of the city towards the woods. Red, Scythe, Archie, and Raine lead the way.
"So where are these assassins of Brahn's were suppose to meet?" Raine asked nervously.
"Apparently they'll find us." Red said.
"That's not very comforting." Yanna said.
"Gahhh! Sorry still getting use to that." Scythe said sweat dropping.
"Well get use to it quick, get distracted by someone talking and you'll die." Archie said , his tone as serious as it usually was in situations like this.
"So what is the plan exactly?" Raine asked.
"The assassins are suppose to have found the Custos camp." Archie said.
"I hope you don't hesitate with Morgana when the time comes."
"I know Yanna."
"What does she mean by that?" Raine asked.
"Nothing."
"Don't tell me you've grown found of that crazy-" Red started.
"I said drop it!"
"Alright alright."
Archie quickly held his hand up, his face looking more fearful. The Templar party came to a stop.
"I can feel it in the wind, something is off with nature here."
"I don't smell anything." Scythe said, not a moment later , a curved blade was in Scythe's face. The wolf keidran yipped in fear. The others began to draw their weapons, but Archie drew Yanna and aimed it to the side. At the same time, a lance was in his face from the same direction. Two tiger keidran were threatening them. They wore cloaks that completely blended into the environment, almost like chameleons.
Archie and the tiger in front of him exchanged fierce stares. The assassins slowly lowering his face coverings showing areas where his fur was missing, strange scarring placed there in symbols. His fur was a darker red rather than orange and his eyes as black as oil.
The second tiger threatening Scythe had greyed fur, but not from age. His eyes were a lighter green and his overall physical body being more slender.
"You lot are very loud, and smelly. We knew you were come miles away." The first tiger growled.
"So I take it you're the assassins Brahn sent." Red said, Raine coming closer to him.
"I am Whisper, this is Shadow. We have come on behalf of Grand Templar Brahn."
"So you found the Custos?" Scythe asked slowly moving the blade away from his neck.
"We found them, but things are more difficult now." Whisper said.
"How?" Archie asked.
Both tigers looked at him.
"You, there's an Archidon among them."
"Oh my." Yanna said.
Archie tightened his grip.
"I'll deal with him."
"Archie."
"I'm fine."
Whisper and Shadow were with Red and the other leaders looking at a map of the forest.
"The camp is here, we think there's about thirty men with maybe the rest spread out into smaller camps nearby. But they should be far enough to where we don't have to worry about them." Shadow said.
"You're positive Morgana is here? She's the primary target." Red asked.
"She's there." Shadow growled, the tigers' tone as bloodthirsty as their expressions.
"Euchre has given us instructions to take her alive if possible.".
"We kill her. Those were Brahn's orders."
"I don't work for your master, I work for Euchre." Archie said.
The two tigers drew their weapons in a flash, however, Arche had Yanna out with two arrows drawn.
Red held his bright steel sword to Shadow's throat while Scythe brought his spear to Whisper's. Raine's eyes glowing blue while magic formed in her hands. The other Templars with the group also drawing their weapons.
"You don't want to do this." Shadow said.
"You want to try me. This is master Euchre's territory, we do this our way."
The two tigers growled but slowly began to lower their weapons.
"I suggest you do as Euchre says and watch them closely."
"Anyway, like we were saying, we use magic to trap them with fire, cavalry rushes in to stir them up and the footmen do the rest." Red said pointing at the map.
"Raine we have two mages with us, you three can take care of the fire."
"No problem."
"I'll lead the horses, Scythe you'll lead the footmen."
"I always was better on foot." Scythe said.
"Archie, you and the assassins should deal with that other Archidon. Once the camp is in chaos, we can converge on Morgana. Take her prisoner if we can." Red said looking at Archie.
"We know our jobs, let's get to work."
"Archie I have a really bad feeling about those tigers."
"So do I, but we need to ensure for a little bit."
"Alright, but watch yourself."
"Don't I always." Archie scaled a tree with the tigers scaling the tree beside him.
Archie saw the camp of Custos below. Near the center of the camp, was Morgana. She rested against a tent polishing her saber.
"Archie!" Archie looked up in time to see another Archidon in a tree across from him. The archidon had a red hood and spiked armor. The man already had two crossbows raised and fired. Archie desperately fired two arrows from Yanna that intercepted the incoming arrows a foot from him.
"We're under attack!"
"Fuck!" Archie shouted.
As the camp sprang into action, Red waited with his men.
"Sir what are we waiting for?" One asked. Red had an uneasy expression on his face. Something about this situation didn't seem right to him. He wanted to re-exami-"
"Attack!" He heard.
"What?"
The horsemen charged in from different directions. Not in an organized fashion.
"Stop come back!" Red screamed, he desperately tried to regain order, but couldn't. Upon seeing this, Raine and the other mages assumed Red ordered the attack and began hurling fire/magic bombs into the camp to corral the Custos for their cavalry.
When the cavalry charged in Scythe began to move in with his footmen. Morgana slashed her saber around , creating crescent waves that hurled the Templars off their horses. Pyre similarly took the heads off six Templars with his crossbows. Once the Templar force fully deployed he leapt down and viciously began cutting down Templars with his hatchets.
Archie strung down half a dozen Custos with Yanna. Shadow and Whisper moving so quietly and discriminately that Archie couldn't even see them as they cut down six Custos. Archie saw Pyre killing more of his companions and raised two arrows.
"Sorry Pyre." Archie dove away as two arrows nearly cut the tree trunk behind him in half.
Archie careful leapt down and landed in the midst of the fight. His eyes widened when he saw Maxie approach.
"Shooting at a man while his back is turned, you disappoint me Archenemies."
"Master."
"You will never call me that again! You're dead to me boy!" Maxie shouted while firing more arrows. Archie dove away and fired back.
The two Archidons began a dance of avoiding each others' arrows or intercepting them with their own.
"Aim for his bow!" Archie fired one more arrow that knocked Maxie's bow away. Archie reached for his arrows but hesitated.
"Archie, do it!"
Archie fired an arrow, but Maxie knocked it away with his trident. Each of Archie's arrows met the same fate. Maxie coming closer and closer. Archie drew Yanna back and met the trident. Intense stares on the Archidons' faces while they danced in the art of combat. Each of their strikes fast and efficient, but neither able to gain an edge.
Just as it seemed like the battle was going the Templar's way Red's eyes widened when he saw he had been right.
"No!".
Raine gasped when she saw it as well. Dozens of Custos had been laying in wait and now descended upon the camp from the openings in the fire.
"Stop them quick!" Raine shouted, her and the other mages desperately putting more magic on these incoming Custos.
Red rushed in as well trying to salvage the attack. He spotted Scythe in fierce combat with Pyre, the two keeping up with each other, but Scythe struggling to do so. Morgana saw Archie fighting Maxie and grit her teeth.
Instead she went towards Scythe and Pyre. Red saw this and quickly intercepted her. The lunar blade meeting his bright steel sword.
"Morgana, lay down your weapons now and-"
Red was pushed back by the Custos commander. Her blade nearly cutting through his armor as he lurched back.
"You talk too much." Red using his superior size and strength to try and knock Morgana off balance. However, she was nimble and quick to recover. Red's armor normally would have kept him safe, but Morgana's sword would cut through it like butter. He lurched back at the same time Scythe was kicked back.
"How are you doing?" Red asked.
"Well could be going better." Scythe said as Pyre drew his crossbows.
"You've always been the faster one." Scythe's eyebrows raised.
"I got it, switch!" Scythe howled. He and Red rushed at each other's opponent. Red swiped across with his arm, Pyre's arrows bouncing harmlessly off his armor. Scythe reached to his side and hurled three throwing knives. Morgana knocked them away, only to have her saber forced from her hand by Scythe's spear when he threw it.
Scythe now growled while smiling and ran at Morgana, tackling her to the ground.
Red and Pyre began their fight, Red finding much more luck against the Archidon. His Bright-steel sword cut clean through the hatchets. Pyre backed up and drew two curved blades. He furiously slashed at Red with a similar technique as Archie. However, Red's own technique suited him for this kind of fighter. He smashed across Pyre's face by grabbing the sword by its blade and using a mortar strike followed by two elbow smashes.
Archie and Maxie continued their dance, Rogue fighting the two tiger assassins. Raine saw the battle continue to turn in the Custos' favor.
"Maybe we should retreat."
"Not without our people!" She growled. Unleashing more magical bombs into the Custos.
Red was flipped over Pyre and landed hard on the ground. He grunted and was met by a powerful kick to the head. Blood filled his mouth with salt. Scythe had Morgana pinned down until she grabbed one of his throwing knives.
Scythe yipped and backed off, Morgana grabbing her saber and hissing while she came at Scythe.
"Doing any better?" Scythe asked.
"Not much, you?"
"Could really use a strong sword."
"I could use some reach." Scythe grabbed his spear with his foot and tossed it to Red. At the same time, Red hurled his sword to Scythe.
Red caught the spear and thrusted forward, Pyre lurched back Red getting up and spitting some blood into the dirt. Pyre tried to use his curved blades, but the spear's superior reach allowed Red to knock them away and hit him.
Scythe parried the saber away with the bright-steel sword. Acrobatically leaping forward to kick Morgana back.
Archie grit his teeth while he struggled with Maxie.
"You were my favorite student Arcimedies. Yet you throw your lot in with the Templars after what they've done."
"We're not so innocent master!" Archie shouted as he pushed Maxie back.
"Archie your surroundings!"
Archie noticed Rogue beat both tiger assassins back and raise his bow.
Archie tried to deflect the bow with Yanna, but the force from the arrow felt like he was hit by a bull. Archie was picked up off the ground and landed near Red who punched Pyre so hard that he made the Archidon stumble.
"Archie!" Red shouted while helping him up. Archie grunted in pain before he realized he didn't have Yanna.
"Yanna!"
"Archie!"
Before Archie could do anything, Rogue sprinted over like a demon and snatched her. Maxie and Pyre tried to attack together, but bursts of fire rained down in front of them.
"Run!" Raine screamed.
"She's right, retreat!" Red screamed.
"I'm not leaving without Yanna!" Archie screamed. He tried to rush forward, only to have Red and Scythe punch his stomach.
"Let's go!" Scythe howled, he and Red dragging Archie away.
Morgana tightened the grip on her saber and screamed while running after them.
"Yanna!"
"Archie!"
The Templars regrouped a mile away near an oxbow lake. Raine and the other mages began to treat the wounded while Red splashed some water into his face. The water cooling him down and washing some blood away.
Scythe dunked his head in entirely and then shook himself.
"Ok that could have gone better."
"We lost almost three dozen men, no shit!" Red screamed.
"Yanna! We have to go back for Yanna!" Archie screamed while pacing around.
"We're not risking our lives and the lives of our men for a talking bow." Scythe said.
Archie grabbed Scythe and lifted him up off the ground. Rage and fury painted all over his face.
"Yanna is not just a bow! She's just as alive as you and me!"
"Ok, ok."
Raine put her hand on Archie's shoulder.
"Our job's not done. We'll go back and get her when we get Morgana."
"Our men aren't in any condition to fight." Scythe said.
"I don't care, I'll go back myself." Archie said taking a bow and sword from one of the wounded Templars.
Red sighed.
"Alright, you don't go alone."
"You're going to need magic." Raine said. Scythe let out a whine.
"Maren's going to kill me."
The four left their makeshift camp and carefully went back towards the Custos' camp. Archie carefully lead them towards the camp. As serious as he was abut saving Yanna, he knew he had to be careful.
"So what is the plan exactly?" Scythe asked.
"We find the Custos and steal Yanna back." Archie said.
"I can create a distraction for a getaway." Raine said.
"Ok, so we-" Red then noticed something odd, the forest around them was quite, too quite. Archie noticed this as well.
"It's quite, too quite." Raine and Scythe began to sniff.
"I smell blood, too much blood." Scythe said nervously. The sound of silence was soon replaced by sobbing from a familiar voice.
The four were in awe and terror when they saw the bloodbath before them. The custos camp was gone, all of the custos lay dead on the ground, their blood decorating the death. The stinking corpses rotting and desecrating the ground in a horrific manner.
Raine vomited, overwhelmed by all of it.
"Deus have mercy." Red said almost gagging himself.
"Who did this?" Scythe asked while his tail hid between his legs.
Archie looked around the bodies and felt a shiver up his spine when he saw two of the bodies were none other than Maxie and Pyre.
"Impossible!" Archie searched Maxie's body but his amulet was gone. Archie then heard the crying and saw none other than Morgana on her knees. Pure sorrow and grief on her face as tears flowed down her face like a river.
Archie snatched her saber but lowered it when he saw her look at him.
"Archie." She said, her usual tone having vanished into one he never heard her say before.
That evening Morgana was inside Euchre's chamber. Her hands bound with the group around her.
"Whisper and Shadow joined forces with the third Archidon, and killed everyone?"
"Rogue, that was his name. He fought like a demon, he killed everyone with those tigers…..He took the bow, and the amulet." Archie looked incredibly concerned.
"Who is this guy?" Maren asked looking at Archie.
"I don't know, I never met him before. But he killed Maxie, my commander. He also took his amulet."
"What's special about that amulet?" Euchre asked.
"It's been passed down by Archidon commanders. It's a special perfect mana crystal gifted to us by Emperor Trajan after the part we played in helping his purge of the traitorous province's noble. It's said to have almost otherworldly power."
"…Wait, if Brahn's men were in on it." Scythe said.
The group looked terrified.
"Where is Brahn exactly?" Red asked.
Euchre growled and set down his pipe.
"The capital, he's going to the capital. The fool's desperate, he's going to try something."
"We have to stop him." Raine said.
"You'e right, we're going to the capital." Euchre said.
"What about her?" Karen asked.
"She can help us." Archie said.
"What!?"
Archie came in front of her.
"Brahn killed your men, he's going to kill thousands more. If you believe in your cause you'll help us."
Morgana fought back her tears and gave a look of dedication before nodding.
"You can't be serious." Scythe said.
"These are crazy times Scythe. We ought to make the most of them." Euchre said as he cut her free.
Elsewhere, Whisper and Shadow were with Rogue. The Archidon looked at the amulet and Yanna.
"We told you our master would deliver." Shadow growled.
Rogue looked back for a moment.
"I still need the Lunite."
"You'll get it when we meet him in the capital."
"Your master will get what I promised, when my ritual is complete. Should he try and collect sooner."
"He's no fool, he know's who you really are, Lich."
Author's note
The final climax is nearly here
All the characters head towards the capital for the final showdown
So until next time,
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