The Dragon Chronicles: In Twisted Time

Chapter 11: The Master

They were travelling across the vast lands of Lagendia. Sabina, RaiRyu and Fritas along with Manticore Keruru seemed flying in endless realm for hours. Bored with the uneventful sojourn, Rairyu became impatient to the flying Manticore.

"Are you a slowpoke? We need to go to Saint Haven immediately!" RaiRyu shouted down.

"Watch your mouth human!" Keruru snarled. "My dear Sorceress, I'm flying at my greatest speed, but something's not right," he added.

"The time and space is being manipulated, I'm sure of it. iDec's work for sure," Sabina said viciously. "I wish Bishop Code is here to cast Cure Relic or Holy Shield," she added.

"Wait, I might do something about this," Fritas said, and she started to speak in elven language, her eyes glowing.

"What is that supposed to be, Fritas? I don't feeling anything weird" RaiRyu asked, confused as Fritas finished her ritual.

"I'm trying to break the spell by communing with Master Windwalkers and Tempests. Of all elven archers, Acrobats were renowned Masters of Wind and Speed," Fritas said.

"Cool! I wish to have that ability, then I could send message to Yachii and Void Fuhrer, the bringers of Cyclones, which might help us gather more speed, or Lord Estrong, as he could find and kill iDec easily," RaiRyu said.

"Est? That barbaric Nomad? Oh yes, he will help us, after he slash our necks" Sabina snapped. "And you'll never have that kind of ability. Warrior's head is full of rusty swords and war. Telepathy requires undivided attention, concentration and focus, which you definitely lack," she added, sneering.

"Lord Estrong wouldn't attack a beautiful and gorgeous Elestra! And I definitely will not allow that!" RaiRyu exclaimed, shocked at the idea.

"Oh, stop acting as if you've been hit by Love Virus. And I would like to see you try and give up protecting me from him," Sabina snapped. "That maniac, he almost killed me when he confronted me, thinking that I'm a Dragon Follower. I got this from him," she pulled off her cloak, revealing a tiny but visible scar sideways on her neck, "and fortunately, I cast my shock-wave to prevent further damage," she added bitterly.

"Ice Witches can protect themselves using their ice shields and barriers, freezing their enemies to death," Fritas said, smiling. "The Gladiator might shake in fear if he faced Sabina again"

"But Est wasn't like that. He's woefully ruthless and cruel in battle. He loves playing his food before he eats it. Maybe that's the reason why my Master chucked him away," Sabina said.

"You and Lord Est had a same master?" RaiRyu asked Sabina, amazed.

"Well, yes and no. Est followed my Master's orders before. But you Warriors are supposed to be loyal to Legendary Barnac, so my Master had no choice but to withdraw his authority over Est," Sabina said.

"Blimey, that's amazing! If Lord Estrong, who is quite old now, and you serve one Master, I couldn't imagine how ancient your master is," RaiRyu said.

"No, I've seen Est before I enter the state of seclusion. Yes, he's old, but he looked somewhat younger than me. He might have endowed with the blessing of Altea, so he's youthful as ever. And like Est, my master was also given the Blessing of Youth, so he looked like thirties. Anyway, Est was out of our order long before I join my Master's pledge," Sabina said.

"I see. But you didn't tell your Master's name by the way. Who is he?" Fritas asked.

Sabina hesitated, then said, "We do not speak His name. The Hermit Lord wished to conceal his identity, so he ordered us never repeat his name, especially in front of those who do not know him personally."