Legacy of the Golden Wielder

Chapter 18

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CHAPTER 18

 

 

The young trio marched at a determined pace. The heat of the two suns bore down on them without mercy. Nonetheless, they continued on over the barren lands without complaint.

“There they are,” said Aadi, pointing at the group of men who were waiting for him.

“I was beginning to think that you were never going to show,” said Arajakata with a smirk. “Some of the men were about to go looking for you.”

“No need for that,” Aadi said. He introduced both groups of friends. A few of them seemed a bit apprehensive. Zoen and Linius immediately took a liking to each other. They went on long-winded conversations about ancient scrolls, prophets, and texts. Most of it Aadi didn’t understand, and he didn’t try to. He was much too pre-occupied trying to sense the creature’s energy. Now that he knew where to focus his search, he would get glimpses of its energy from time to time, but then it would dissipate before he could narrow it down.

The more they walked, the stronger the feeling became. After four days, the bursts of energy would come in strong waves. But every time it would leave, leaving him lost.

“I think we should set up camp here,” said Aadi as night snuck up on them. It was a wide-open spot in the middle of the desert. Which was perfect for what he needed to do.

Arajakata nodded. “I agree.”

Aadi brought his hands together, focusing his power. From the ground, four giant towers of earth rose. They arched at the top, creating a large dome above them.

“You’re getting better,” said Arajakata. His face was full of surprise. “The first shelters you created weren’t nearly as proportioned. These are plain, but they are sturdy, with no obvious flaws. They could almost pass as regular homes.

“Practice makes perfect.” Aadi smiled as he took a seat beside Ishani. After a hard day of traveling, cuddling next to her was all he needed. She had a way of dissolving his problems.

“Are you okay?” She caressed his hair. “You seem a bit tired.”

“The energy readings have been getting stronger,” he admitted. “I think we’re getting dangerously close to the creature. But I’m fine as long as I’m with you.” He planted a kiss on her lips. He felt instantly rejuvenated.

“You never told me. How exactly did you meet Arajakata?” Her expression had become stern, something he didn’t like much. Ishani always seemed to be in a good mood. This was unlike her.

“In the prison. I thought I already mentioned that.”

“Yes, I know. But how much do you really know about him?”

Aadi realized he had never given him much thought. Besides the fact that Arajakata was obviously well versed in wielding knowledge, he didn’t know much beyond that. But that wasn’t necessarily bad. He didn’t expect Arajakata to tell him everything about him. Why should he? He himself had kept most of his past to himself.

“I know very little of him,” he admitted. “But I trust him wholeheartedly. He risked his life to get me out of Kilead Keep. It’s no exaggeration to say that without him, I would never have been able to escape.”