Patrol

As the elven druids started to panic, Richard waved a hand to release the ropes restricting them, “Go back and make sure your captain is respectful when they meet me. If they play around, I won’t mind sinking your entire fleet. You’re escorting me to the closest port, I have something important to discuss with your emperor.”

“You think someone like you can see the Emperor? Release us now, or you’ll all be executed!” the female druid cried out once more.

“Ginley,” Richard said with a frown, the old soul mage stepping forward and muttering under her breath. A grey orb of light shot out from her hands and struck the druid, prompting loud wails as a pale green blaze burnt her body.

“MANA BURN!” The three other druids cried out, but none of them dared help. They could only watch as their companion screamed in pain, her mana...