Mallory shared a look with Ryan before she faced the mage. “There’s a member of the dark forces waiting in Buckneth for us. Or at least that’s what we’ve been told.”
The mage took a step towards her. “You don’t want to take them on yourself?”
“We’re fine,” Ryan said. “Plenty of other things we plan to do.”
The mage turned towards Ryan, grabbing his hand in both of his and shaking it enthusiastically. “Thank you so much. We only have another three to find. There are so many quests that need doing. We haven’t enough members to get through all of them.”
“What do you get for taking out twelve members of the dark forces?” Brodie asked.
“Brodie!” Mallory shook her head, about to turn to the mage and apologise for her brother’s question.
“No, no. It’s perfectly fine. I don’t mind telling si
