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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