On the return trip to the capital, we had taken a great interest in our new companion and now retainer of the Faulkner family. At the moment, we were contemplating just what Ludmila could do to earn her keep. “Maybe something that takes advantage of her speed?” I thought. Given that she was only 11,
A man in his late thirties scoured the papers on his desk as he would normally be seen doing most of his day. As a Duke, Casper Charlemagne was in charge of much of the kingdom’s affairs. His name was a subject that brought fear to many of the people that encountered him, but not
Before I knew it, I had gained a follower. Even after we had returned back to the village, Luda insisted that I was her new ‘master’. I wasn’t sure what I did to make her think that, but it no longer mattered. Since we couldn’t enter the village with a naked young girl clinging to
“Luda! What the hell are you doing here!?” I screamed out in surprise. My sudden yell did not seem to deter the dragon’s attention, as it homed onto the child holding its eggs. I was relieved that I had avoided certain death, but there was no way I could let him fall into danger instead.
We rolled into town later in the afternoon than expected, due to our new companion. Having filled his belly, the kid opened himself up to us, more willing to tag along. In particular, he started to cling onto my sleeve in the carriage, never once letting go during the ride. I guess the first step
I yawned as I watched the passing scenery fly by. I had been staring outside for quite a long time at this point, but it was better than trying to face the awkwardness that was next to me. A few days ago, we received a very important request to help slay a dragon that had