The old Eden only struck the ground with his staff once, and the stones, which had been the leader’s loyal companions until recently, turned against him and pierced the dwarf’s body. The leader fell to his right knee. He coughed, and bloody lumps came out of his throat. The same thing happened to the old Eden, who had gone against the will of those whose True Names he’d just used.
“Die!” The Princess screamed and brought her burning sword down on the leader’s neck.
As the usurper’s head rolled down the stairs, everything went quiet. All sound ceased, as if it had been beheaded alongside the leader. But only for a little while.
Something exploded like a titanic grenade, and it was as if a storm had struck the backs of the dwarves, knocking them off their feet. It knocked the giants on
