Chapter 8
Merlon stood before his father’s desk and waited for King Assgard to look up from his pile of documents. He knew that it was unwise to say a word before his father asked him to speak. Finally King Assgard moved the papers aside and looked up.
“Son.”
“Father. I would like to go to Abyssus to stand at Volcan’s side in his battle against Exesor.”
“You understand that you could be killed?”
“Yes, father.”
“And you know your responsibility to your people? You will soon be king. What will happen if you are killed?”
“I don’t think that you’ll need to abdicate very soon. Moreover Mawrek is old enough to take my place if I should …”
“Of course! But it would cause your mother great sorrow if anything should happen to you.”
It was typical of his father not to say how he would feel u
