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Across Eternity: Book 5 - Chapter 5
Date: 5/30/2024, Categories: Fantasy Author: Sage_of_the_Forlorn_Path
... but all that cutting really does leave me sore. So, how about you all spare me the effort of torturing you for hours and hours and spare yourselves the pain of getting burned down to a nub like firewood? Anyone ready to talk, start nodding. Anyone who isn’t, I’ll get to you momentarily.” All the prisoners started nodding, several while shedding tears. The man pulled the gag out of the nearest prisoner. “Now tell me about the Liege.” He was quick to speak, giving Noah everything he needed. After he had finished questioning the prisoners, he went to find Lupin. He was directed to a door where two guards stood watch. Behind the door, Noah could hear the jingling of chains and the crack of a whip. “Is His Highness available?” Noah asked. “The prince is currently training. He requires absolute privacy,” one guard stated without looking at Noah. “Sir Noah, over here.” He looked down the corridor and spotted Nell sitting on a bench. “After that big battle, it’s the middle of the night and the prince is training?” Noah asked as he sat down next to her. “He’s always been this way. After every fight, he’ll spend hours in that room, practicing with his whip, striking targets, and honing his magic.” “Impressive dedication. And you? Don’t you think you should get some sleep?” “I’m his attendant. When he comes out, it is up to me to greet him with water and a towel, and should he injure himself during training, I must heal him.” “Your loyalty is commendable. ...
... You’re both two of a pair.” Nell averted her gaze. “A-anyway, what are you doing here?” “I wanted to give the prince an update on the prisoners. They’ve been quite talkative.” “Thank you, by the way, for all your help.” “It’s my job, isn’t it? To help Uther defeat the Pack?” “I’m not thanking you on behalf of Uther. I’m thanking you as His Highness’s attendant. He’s lost many good men since this darkness started, and more than that, he’s lost friends, and he’s been blaming himself for being unable to avenge them. No, that’s not right, it’s not about revenge. He wants to make sure that they didn’t die for nothing, that losing them was a sacrifice for the greater good, and every moment that he’s stagnant in this new war, I think he feels like he’s failing them. You’ve given him more than just a few victories, you’ve given him his hope back.” Noah chuckled and got to his feet. “You’re a good woman, Nell. I wish you luck with him. Let the prince know I’ll speak with him tomorrow. Right now, I think I’ve earned some sleep.” ---------- Tysinger walked silently down the dimly lit corridor, each step quieter than a whisper. He was not sneaking around for espionage or assassination; it was simply in his nature to remain stealthy and battle-ready at all times, even here, in the main base of the Profane. The walls, floor, and ceiling were made of a seamless, synthetic material, with light from cables running along the corners. A set of double doors opened ahead ...