The Turquoise Queen by Pedro Urvi (animal farm read TXT) π
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He took a moment to collect his ideas and recover from the pain. Probably the Erudite had died by now and had never made his great discovery, but there was no sense worrying about that now. He decided to leave the matter for the moment and go on with his duties. He called Ona and Camu, and they set off again in the direction of the capital. His spirits had fallen after the vision, and he did not get over it until the impressive city of Norghania came into sight.
They reached the outskirts of the capital with the noonday sun shining brilliantly. The great stone metropolis looked promising. A lot of work had been done in those areas which had been damaged by the war, and once again, it looked like a stoic, invulnerable city, where the brave and strong men of the north, the sons of the snows, had their glorious capital. He could make out the towers of the royal castle in the north of the city. One of these was occupied by the Rangers, and this was his destination. He could also see the smoke of the smithies and the other workshops, which were now busy again. Ox-drawn carts carrying minerals were entering the city through the eastern gate, and through the southern gate, a caravan of traders with mule-carts was setting off on its way to other cities. The mines were once again back in regular production. It was good news for Norghana, and the sight gave Lasgol hope.
Great city. Fun, Camu transmitted.
And dangerous. Remember, I was almost killed the last time I was here. Weβve got to tread very carefully, and keep all our senses alert. Unfortunately, weβre not as good in a city as we are in the open.
True.
Ona gave a long moan. She knew Lasgol would not be taking her with him.
Iβm sorry, Ona. You attract too much interest in there. The people of the capital arenβt used to seeing wild animals. And least of all a snow panther.
Ona good.
You and I know that, but the people donβt. They get scared, and someone might even try to kill her. I donβt want anything to happen to her.
Ona moaned again, long and sorrowfully.
Iβm sorry, Ona. I wonβt be long. Iβm only going to receive my mission. Then Iβll come back for you, I promise.
The panther lay down on the ground and put her chin on her right paw. Her eyes were sad. Camu lay down beside her and put one foot on her back. Lasgolβs heart was torn in two, but he could not take her with him. There was too much risk of an accident.
I with Ona.
Lasgol looked at Camu in surprise. Youβre staying with Ona?
Yes. I company.
Ona looked at him wide-eyed, and her expression turned to one of delight.
Youβre going to give up having fun in the city, to keep Ona company? Lasgol found it hard to believe the little creature could have had that idea.
Yes. I with Ona.
Lasgol was so taken aback that it took him a moment to react, but when he did so, he was very happy. Camu was growing up and showing his great heart, which at times was obscured by his mischievous nature and his stubbornness.
This does you credit. Look after your sister well.
I look after well.
Lasgol smiled from ear to ear and shook his head. Now it was he who did not want to go to the city. He wanted to stay with them, to share their camaraderie and fraternal love. Unfortunately, duty called, and no matter how much he might wish to stay with his two friends, there was no way he could.
Iβll be back soon. Donβt stray from this forest, and donβt get into any trouble until Iβm back. Understood?
Understood, Camu transmitted virtuously.
Ona chirped in agreement. She did not need to put on a virtuous expression, because she already had it.
Come on then, Trotter, you and I are off to visit the great city.
Chapter 10
The pony snorted, bobbing his head up and down, and set off along the road to the southern entrance. As they neared it, Lasgol looked up at the imposing walls of Norghanian rock and saw the tips of the towers of the Royal castle. It seemed incredible to him that so much work had been done to rebuild the damaged parts of the city in such a short time. There were still parts of the wall, particularly the battlements, where workers were finishing repairs, but these were only minor. He wondered how long it would take them to rebuild a city like Estocos, the capital of the Western Realm, which had been badly damaged in the great battle there. Probably considerably longer than the capital, since it was not in King Thoranβs interests for Estocos and the West to make a quick recovery, which meant that he would not put in any effort β and especially any gold β into it. So Egil had told Lasgol. That was what politics was like. It took no account of
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