Leitho was immediately aware when Kalmar and the others
jumped into action to contain the Valkea.
He looked at Stelgan.
“The Valkea has surfaced,” he announced grimly. “The battle has begun.”
“It’s early,” the lieutenant remarked with some surprise. “Do you sense anything else, sir?”
Leitho closed his eyes for a moment so he could better
isolate the reaction of Sannhet from the distraction of his other senses. “Lady Carra and her escort have been
attacked,” he finally reported. I can
sense Queen Flindra’s concern as well as the King’s outrage.”
Stelgan frowned.
“I’ll pass word to Colonel Stellag.”
He hurriedly crossed the room to send a messenger with the news.
Leitho observed Kalmar closely. The look of almost sleepy relaxation on his
face had vanished and in its stead was an expression of keen concentration and
grim determination. The Blue starting
glowing in answer to his will and soon the room was bathed in a light of
sapphire hue as the King’s battle intensified.
Leitho had seen this before when watching Flindra fight her battles and
knew the light was a reflection of the power being used to bring home a
victory. He also knew what came after
the fight – exhaustion and collapse.
“Stelgan,” he mentioned in a low voice, when the lieutenant
returned. “When the battle is over, the
King will collapse and it may happen quickly and unexpectedly. I suggest you take your position close to him
so you can catch him before he falls from his chair.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Please, just call me Leitho.”
Stelgan flashed him a smile.
“Yes, Leitho.”
He gave him a lopsided grin in return. “Thanks.”
His attention then returned to Kalmar and while he watched the King he
kept his hand pressed against Sannhet so he could better receive any
impressions from the gem.
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