Chapter 496: A Piece of the Actual Plan
Not seeing many options, I returned to where Malkin was seated, with a clear view of the walls. He had a smaller version of a naval spyglass, and was looking through it.
"Have a seat," he said, indicating the ground next to him. "It's about to get interesting."
I hefted a box, which I shouldn't have done. For one thing, it gave away the magnitude of my returning strength. For another... "What is this crate full of?" I asked. "Lead bars?"
I set it down, nursing both of my shoulders, my elbows. There was no corresponding damage indicator, but I knew pain when I felt it.
Malkin snorted. "Books." To Tigrin, he said, "And rumors of the Khanate bandits?"
"Led by the cousin, as you had heard." it replied. "The guards on that side of the camp have his head; when they post it as a warning, that part of your plans is fulfilled."
"Excellent." Malkin said. "Tell me, young Pale Worm. What do you know of acid?"
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Mike_Kochis
Mike_Kochis Never fear, I am not comfortable with this pattern, this one or two chapters a week.
I have been assigned to a new project. Part of that is a move to another city; a chance to find a new life balance. So, for a time things will remain as they are, and then I'll be moving.
But then, I will be back; not entirely, I still need to do menial things like shop for (and cook) food, but more so than I am now.
For now, know that I've decided to let the fight with the Axe Hero, Kornath, span two chapters. I know; on the surface, it's a return to the blow-by-blow.
But... it SHOULD be a major fight, and is worth going into detail.
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