Loading...
Two weeks earlier. The Tower Master stood before the gate of the Imperial capital. The moment he had delivered word to Ketal, he had turned his steps toward the Empire.
“It has been a long time. It is as large as ever.”
Wonder edged his voice. The wall that guarded the capital rose so high it seemed to touch the clouds. Old wards had been scribed into every stone and knotted through every seam. Even he would have found no easy path through. That same wall encircled the entire capital, sealing it like a clasped fist. The inner city lay perfectly hidden, so much so that the place could have been mistaken for a prison.
After a short tour of the ramparts with an appraising eye, the Tower Master approached the gate. A guard stepped forward and asked in a low voice, “Name and purpose.”
“It is I, you whelp.”
“The Tower Master,” the guard replied without a blink.
Even with the Tower Master standing in front of him, the man showed no particular emotion. He spoke as if this were a routine errand. “What business brings you?”
“I am here to see His Imperial Majesty.”
“I will convey your words inside. Please wait.”
The guard passed through the gate and vanished. The master of the greatest tower, the teacher of every mage on the continent in all but title, stood like...
Unlock free chapters every day
Bookmark your novel and never lose track of your progress
Share your thoughts with your favorite translator in the comments.
