Tales Of An Ancient Empire Page #3

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and how it came to be overcome.

- Sir.

- I mean no disrespect, lady.

I noticed your cloak.

It came from the palace guard.

So, it is.

Like yourself, I barely escaped

these foul creatures.

I'm here to spread the word

of what these eyes have seen.

- You've seen much.

- Aye.

In this one world.

That's why you're here.

You've seen far too much, sir.

Brother and sister?

Different mothers

but a common father.

And you say we were meant

to find our father?

Exactly. And together

we're to destroy the Sorceress Xia

and return Abelar to the people.

Uh-huh.

So, Princess, you speak

for the Royal House?

That is correct.

How much am I to be paid

to save your precious Abelar?

Paid?

I didn't mention anything

about a bounty.

We do this because it's right

- and just and it's what we should...

- This sword will not be drawn

until it received proper compensation.

You disappoint again.

Oh, my lady,

one night in bed with me and...

I'm your sister.

Half.

How could I expect any nobility

from a pig like you.

Wait.

Look,

your tail holds a certain fancy,

but I am in need of coin and I'm willing

to take your word that there will be a bounty.

What do you know about him?

Well, not much.

Nothing at all.

Nor a trickster?

Aye, but this trickster knows

where our sister may be,

and to her our dear father.

A sister?

Where?

About that bounty?

If your word proves true,

then you shall have it.

I gave you my word.

That should be sufficient.

I am called Aedan.

And what are you doing here?

What?

Can't a brother help his sister?

After five years?

No.

This comes with some terrible price.

You're not a woman

with many an option.

There's a foul tempered undertaker

and eventual traitor

wanting to see you skinned at dawn.

And what is this act of brotherly

love going to cost me?

It's more privilege than the price.

We get to save Abelar.

I don't think I'm dressed appropriately.

Plus, of course, there is a bounty.

And where would you

get real bounty?

From Abelar.

She's your sister.

But maybe a...

little more.

Well, what is your name?

You would like to sit down

and have a drink with me, huh?

Tell us the tale, sister.

A fortnight ago

the Sorceress Xia captured Abelar.

My sister, the Queen, was murdered.

Xia?

Didn't father

put that Devil wench down

or is that another tall tale?

Well, clearly he didn't put her

permanently down,

thus creating an opportunity.

She's back and she's taking Abelar

with sorcery.

Which is to say she's infested Abelar.

Don't you have

any conversation for me?

You are so beautiful.

It's all Greek to me.

She will continue to feed,

to spread her darkness

until the next full moon rises.

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