by Eric Vall
“My dear sisters, we also need to find attire for Lord Vallen,” Miraya suggested. “He will be looking for a mate.”
“Oh, great idea!” Polina hooted. “This will be so much fun!”
“While you prepare, I want to go speak with Equoth,” Naomi decided. “He needs to know a few more things before we leave.”
“Yeah, I’ll go with you,” I agreed.
“I’d like to come as well,” Alyona added. “Together, we should be able to answer any questions he may have.”
“Thank you,” the lizard mage said sweetly. “Let’s go.”
We walked out of the palace and into the courtyard, where several of the guards were cleaning blood from their armor in a water trough.
“Where are Abel and Equoth?” I asked.
“I believe they went to the arena,” one of the lizards answered.
“Thanks.” I waved, and we changed course for the arena where I’d originally fought with Abel as part of Lord Vallen’s show for the citizens.
We walked in through the tunnel under the seats and found Abel and his new student walking through sword maneuvers.
“Now, the grip is important,” Abel instructed. “You have to have both strength and range of motion.”
“Like a handshake,” I added, and Abel’s head jerked up to look at me.
“Exactly.” He grinned. “Lord Vallen approved our training?”
“He’s on board,” I replied. “Lady Naomi and Princess Alyona just wanted to cover a few things before we leave in the morning.”
“Then I will take my leave until then,” Abel said with a bow before he turned to Equoth. “Here at sunrise. Don’t be late.”
“Yes, sir.” Equoth saluted.
“Okay, everything is set for you to learn how to be a warrior,” Naomi murmured. “I only want to show you a few more things as a mage, so you’re prepared to protect our people.”
“Of course, milady,” the boy said and stood up straighter. “I’ve vowed my service to our city.”
“And you will make a great asset to her,” the lady lizard replied. “First, let’s work on the mirage I created to protect Kana…”
Naomi and Alyona worked tirelessly with Equoth to set up mirages, barriers, and other defensive maneuvers to keep Kana safe, and they answered his infinite questions and practiced repeatedly until the air grew colder and the three moons began to brighten in the sky.
I thought about reminding them of the party, but I knew this was important, not only to them but for Kana. The city needed someone to continue the work Naomi had been doing for years, and we needed to build a foundation of powerful generations that would be on our side. Our goal was about more than fancy parties with nobles. It was about creating a future for Rahma full of light and happiness.
I would handle the thieves and the demons as they came, and then I would rule Rahma with the almighty power of a Dragon King.
End of Book 11
End Notes
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