The
energy pulse propagated throughout the mountain collapsing tunnels and caverns
as it went. The entire universe of the
Valkea's horde was utterly obliterated as the mountain reclaimed its inviolate
and impenetrable strength. Deformation
within the rock mass served to absorb and dissipate the energy of the shockwave
on its passage outward so by the time the wave front broke out on the surface
it didn't trigger the catastrophic rock slides Flindra had feared.
The
three champions had pulled their focus out of the cavern when things started to
collapse so they could see what was happening on the surface.
"Praise
the Spirit we didn't bring down the entire mountain," Flindra observed
with relief.
"My
engineers are going to have to clean up the road," Kalmar remarked as he
took note of a minor rock fall that had spread out over the road. He sighed wearily for he was utterly
spent. "Let's see if there is
anything left of the Valkea's nursery.
It's not likely to have survived, but we need to make sure."
Kalmar
directed his thoughts into the mountain, but sensed nothing but darkness and
the oppressive weight of the surrounding rock.
"It's gone," he announced wearily. "It's time to rest. Many thanks to both of you," he uttered.
"Rest
easy, Your Majesties," Gegen replied and his essence vanished. He was too exhausted to say more.
"Be
well and know that I love you," Flindra murmured to her husband.
"Sleep
well, my Beloved."
Kalmar
and Flindra drew back simultaneously and collapsed in their respective
chambers.
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