CHAPTER 14
The Dark LordWhen Bardek left Vallida he had no clear purpose. He knew only that he had a sense of power and that the urge to return to Bar-geda was strong. Was he destined to bring about great changes? Had he not already brought about great changes?
He strode easily through the darkness, hardly feeling his fatigue. He was convinced the Dark Lord had chosen him for some great work and was helping him even in the simple matter of covering the ground between himself and the city. He was sure that when he arrived it would be made clear to him what it was he had to do.
Strangely, he did not think of Vallida at all, but his mother came to mind, and he knew how upset she would be that he was now wearing the mantle of the Dark Star and serving its Lord.
Serving the Dark Lord?
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