52. Long Live the King“Don’t listen to him,” said Brokk, breaking the silence that had followed the dark wizard’s pronouncement. “I would still rather have Brandr as my King over Sorcier.”
Brandr moved to their side quickly. “Aiden give me your sword. I will keep Sorcier busy while you get to the Eagles.”
Aiden hesitated. “We’re not leaving you behind.”
“And I don’t mean you to,” said the King. “But I think I’m the better swordsman and you’re the better Rider.”
“Aiden, do it,” said Torca. “Get Brokk and Euan to the Eagles. I’ll help the King. Sorcier hasn’t got his full strength yet. He’s still weak.”
“Torca,” said Sorcier, the amused tones of his voice interrupting them. “It’s so good to see you... alive. Now I can thank you in person. Without your help in his experiments, Dageny wou
