Chapter 8

“I would like to tell you of what is expected of you.”

Roland nodded. “I know according to you, this prophecy says I must kill Veronious.”

“Aye.”

“So, once you have trained me to wield a sword with some efficiency I will seek him out and slay him.”

Magnus snorted. “It will not be that easy.”

He nodded. “Of course not. What then?”

“We must first go on a quest.”

Blinking, Roland frowned. “A quest?”

“Usually these sorts of prophecies include necessary quests in order to complete all that is required.” Magnus shrugged.

“All that is required? I thought all I had to do was hack this sorcerer to pieces.”

“Do keep your voice down, you are shouting again.” Magnus studied him. “I said naught about hacking to pieces. One swift blow ought to do the trick.”

“Very well, but should that not be easy enough? You as my guard will see that we get into Veronious’s castle, then I will make my way to wherever he is, you slaying his guards as we go, and then I strike the killing blow.”