Ascendants of Ancients Sovereign - By Phillip Jones Page 0,99

away. Even though he was staring at Kroger’s pack, he could not that believe any backpack was large enough to hold two cows. The damn things have got to weigh at least 1,000 pounds each, he thought.

George had a look of awe on his face as he thanked Kroger for the meal, and then he watched as his companions ate their supper raw. Eventually, he broke a limb off a nearby tree, stripped it of its leaves and then used the stick to roast his portion of the corgan above the flame.

After everyone was full, George explained his plan. Once the look of understanding appeared on Kroger’s face, he put the scroll in his bag and suggested they all get some sleep. He placed the bag under his head to keep curious minds out and eventually drifted off to sleep.

THE NEXT MORNING, George, Kepler and Kroger are up and on their way through the Pass of Tears, traveling toward the Cave of Sorrow. They plan to camp a safe distance from the entrance of the cave once they arrive. George wants to avoid any unexpected encounters with the beast, Maldwin. They will review George’s plan before entering.

SAM, MOSLEY and BJ are on their way to Angels Arena. BJ wants to give Sam a sense of what to expect before his first fight. The fight is scheduled as the last one of the evening. Sam, however, is not sure the idea to put him in the arena this early in his training is practical. The trainer wants Sam to familiarize himself with the sandy surface of the arena floor.

SHALEE is once again with Helga after sleeping through the night. She still feels weak, and they have decided to stick with simple commands as her training continues. The past few Peaks have been wonderful, despite Shalee’s broken arm.

The rewards Shalee has come to expect from simpler commands are fading as her training continues. Helga explains that Shalee’s magical foundation is building, and from now on, easier commands will only add small extensions to her life.

CELESTRIA is now with the elven, witch family on the world of Luvelles. She is posing as a distant relative. The story, if asked, is that she has traveled to stay with them until her baby is born.

LASIDIOUS plans to make an appearance to the Collective. He has sent word for the Book of Immortality to call a meeting inside the Hall of Judgment. The Book has invited the gods to attend, and as expected, with the exception of Celestria, every god informs the Book that they will make an appearance.

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CHAPTER 14

A God Falls

The Book's Hall of Judgment

THE MEETING OF THE gods was held inside the Hall of Judgment, the home of the Book of Immortality. The vanity of the gods had ensured that everything on Ancients Sovereign was breathtakingly beautiful, and the room they held their meetings in was no exception.

The majority of the Collective was sitting around a heavy stone table, but one of the gods, Keylom, was unable to sit. He was a centaur, and unlike the others, Keylom had to stand due to his unique body composition. His hooves clapped against the floor as he shifted nervously while listening to the harsh words that were being thrown around the room.

Bassorine shouted, “I’m outraged by your deception, Lasidious!” He glared at the Mischievous One. “You’ll give back the Crystal Moon, or I’ll—”

“You’ll what?” Mieonus, the Goddess of Hate called out over the top of the God of War’s voice. She leaned forward in her chair. Her long, black hair had been straightened, and the black and red gown she was wearing had a low cut neckline that accentuated her cleavage.

Bassorine was clearly annoyed by the interruption. His eyes narrowed. “I should never have released my hold on the Crystal Moon.”

Lasidious laughed in a taunting manner. “You’re irrelevant! No one cares how you feel, and I’ve broken no laws by taking the crystals.” He scanned the faces around the table as he made his next statement. “This Collective doesn’t call me the Mischievous One without reason. Did you truly believe your release of the crystal’s pieces would be without recourse? Deception is what I do. Besides, it was your vanity that drew you into my trap. You’re pathetic.”

The God of War roared. “My vanity? How was I so vain?”

“You have the biggest ego in this room. It didn’t take much to convince you that you should appear