The two airships were making good progress. They had stayed away from the coastline, but soon they would be headed out over the open waters. There was no other way to get to Thure. Trunculin had wanted to wait until morning, but Brenddel insisted they leave at night, “Those things wouldn"t dare attack me again. We"ll fly as high as we can manage. Besides, these two ships are fully armed with large arrows and rain makers. I"m ready this time.”
Trunculin wanted to get to the old kingdom as soon as possible, so he agreed. He knew the small contingent of soldiers they brought with them all knew their jobs. The only one he worried about was the new king.
“Firstcouncilor. Look over there, I think that"s lightning!” shouted King Asa.
As it turned out, the new king was the least of his worries.
