Gideon
Thank the goddess that Echo had such good vision. It was terrifying, watching Ember charge at the northern heir. It was like Ember’s whole body was glowing, her sword a flaming torch of destruction. Her poor enemy struggled just to dodge, and as the fire grew and spread, drying out the ground, the golems struggled to retain their shape, crumbling as they got closer to the flames.
“Gideon,” Echo said, tapping my leg. He said nothing else, just pointed down below. Drakania was looking up at us, holding the knife. I had to get down there.
“Echo, make sure Drakania stays safe too, ok?” Three deep breaths with my eyes closed and I was no longer attached to my physical body. I watched Echo catch my collar, keeping me from hitting my head as it fell back. I didn’t have to climb back d
