The book of Deacon: book 03 - the Battle of Verril
“She tested the crystals, seeing how much they could draw from her, and how quickly. Carefully she practiced isolating just one gem. With purpose behind her actions, the time began to pass more quickly.
She choked down what they offered in the way of food. If this was going to work, she would need every ounce of strength she could muster. When one crystal was filled almost completely, she choked off the flow of magic and held it there. It wasn't long before Bagu reappeared. He cautiously surveye...d the room.
“I must say, you've managed to confuse the nearmen. And I would be lying if I said I wasn't at least a bit curious about what it is you think you are doing,” Bagu remarked.
“I know myself rather well, General. I know how much strength I should have by now, which means I know how much I've given you. It is quite a bit,” Myranda said, her words delivered carefully lest she allow her focus to falter.
“Hardly. It is the merest trifle when compared to the amount we've been able to draw from Ether and Ivy.MoreLess
She choked down what they offered in the way of food. If this was going to work, she would need every ounce of strength she could muster. When one crystal was filled almost completely, she choked off the flow of magic and held it there. It wasn't long before Bagu reappeared. He cautiously surveye...d the room.
“I must say, you've managed to confuse the nearmen. And I would be lying if I said I wasn't at least a bit curious about what it is you think you are doing,” Bagu remarked.
“I know myself rather well, General. I know how much strength I should have by now, which means I know how much I've given you. It is quite a bit,” Myranda said, her words delivered carefully lest she allow her focus to falter.
“Hardly. It is the merest trifle when compared to the amount we've been able to draw from Ether and Ivy.MoreLess
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