The excitement builds as the release
of
Kriki's Gift, Book Two of the Geometry
of Power
draws near.
"We're
close enough to press our attack," Flindra answered. "Our first task
must be containing the Valkea until Carra's caravan has a chance to escape. As
soon as they are out of range, we can go on the offensive. Imagine a shell of
energy, which will contain her powers. Make it real in your thoughts first and
then we'll spring it around her once it's fully formed in our imaginations. We
can't allow her a chance to see what we're doing with a gradual buildup. That
would give her a chance to counter our efforts."
"Or
unleash an even worse assault on our people," Kalmar added in agreement.
"So
true. Each of us will certainly imagine something different but I think our
diverse approaches will actually strengthen our efforts. Think of it as three
separate notes, which form a musical chord of stunning harmony, instead of a
single tone played in unison."
"Understood,"
the two men replied.
"Bring
ample detail into your vision, then it will be easier to make it real. Any
questions?"
"I
have none," Kalmar answered tersely.
"Nor
I. Let's get to it," Gegen replied with restless energy filling his
response.
"May
the Spirit be with us and bless us with victory," Flindra prayed.
With
her instructions given, she focused her attentions to the task at hand and
envisioned a sphere filled with the light and love of the Spirit. The goodness
of the Spirit was the ultimate antithesis of the Valkea's darkness. Confined
within the sphere, the Valkea wouldn't be able to press her attack for her dark
powers would be neutralized just like a shadow vanishes when exposed to direct
light. Flindra used the recent experience she'd gained when she'd cut off the
power of the Nameless Ones to rescue Heleena. During that confrontation, she
had sought to isolate the child from the control of the Enemy; now in very much
the same manner, she would isolate the Valkea from the source of her powers.
It was perhaps a soft approach to a battle, but she expected it to be an
effective one.
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