Chapter Nine
After diving out of the way of the Illuminar archers, Legion had flown south and then risen back out of the chasm when out of range of the Illuminar host. When he saw the crystal span begin growing toward Illianor, he discovered an unforeseen advantage. Until now, Illianor had been unapproachable from the air by the forces of the Demon Lord. It had been protected by some kind of magical barrier. Legion realized that the Illuminar were foolishly giving him a way to finally reach the
“Disengage our attack,” Legion ordered, and the evil host returned puzzled looks. “The leader of the Gathâni,” he explained, “has been foolish enough to open a pathway for us to reach their sanctuary. We will disengage our attack and let them think they have escaped us. We shall let them cross on the crystal path they have created, and then we shall follow them. We shall finish them in their new land and claim it for ourselves!”
The evil throng beat their shields and hooted shouts of acclaim for their leader. Wolves howled. Their victory was at hand.
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