Chapter 371 Delivery (2/2)
Kaleesh took one of the swords fros At once, a broad grin appeared on his face
”It's good,” he said ”Better than I expected, even Sassun, Arran, give the a sword fro it around a few times
At once, he knew the weapon was a ave it a thorough inspection, he failed to find even a single flaw
It was a weapon fit for a king — and one of fifty just like it
The next two carts were filled with spears Here, Arran lacked the knowledge to judge the weapons' quality, but from Kaleesh's pleased expression, he could tell that these weapons were every bit as good as the swords
”You used ebonwood for the shafts,” Kaleesh said as he inspected one of the spears ”That ift from Lord Rannoc,” the blacksratitude,” the captain said, though his expression was thoughtful — almost as if he didn't knohether or not to be pleased with the gift
The next cart they inspected held arazed at it ide-eyed enthusiasm, a deep frown crossed Kaleesh's face as he held up a breastplate
He faced the blacksil etched into the upper left corner of the breastplate ”What is this?”
When Arran looked at the sigil, he saw that it featured a stylized wolf's head, with two crossed swords beneath it
”Lord Rannoc requested it,” the blacksmith replied, a hint of worry in his eyes as he looked at the captain ”He assured us you would appreciate it”
Kaleesh, however, looked not the least bit appreciative Rather, his expression was troubled, as if he'd encountered an unforeseen obstacle
”Do we have a problem?” Arran asked
”Not exactly,” the captain replied ”This sigil… I assume the wolf's head is meant to represent the Wolfsblood Company But do you see the crossed swords beneath it? That's Rannoc's mark”
Arran frowned ”So what does it an, ”that Rannoc has marked us as his allies That will offer us protection, and fend off any questions about hoe acquired such riches But…”
”But his enemies will think us their ene the problem
Kaleesh nodded ”Exactly And it alsoclear of Darian politics” He sighed ”But I suppose the protection should outweigh the risk And either way, it's too late to change it”
The burly blacksmith had listened intently as they spoke, and when he heard the captain would accept the arh of relief
The next few carts contained arh all of it bore Rannoc's mark, Arran saw that it was every bit as masterfully crafted as the swords had been
While it couldn't quite h that he knew it represented yet another fortune And once h of it to equip fifty soldiers
But as he perused the armor-filled carts, Kaleesh turned to the blacks it?”
At this, the blacksave an unco, an uneasy expression on his face Finally, he went on, ”We made it exactly as you requested, but I fear it will be useless The weight is just too le man to carry, much less wield as a weapon”
Arran looked at Kaleesh, his eyes widening with surprise when he realized what the captain had ordered the blacksmiths to craft for him
Kaleesh responded to his surprised look with a wide grin He glanced at the blacks for? Show him his neeapon!”
A look of confusion crossed the man's face as he stared at Arran ”That weapon is yours?”
”It seems that way,” Arran replied ”Where is it?”
The burly man hurriedly led Arran to the final cart, and when he pulled the burlap sheet that covered it, Arran looked at its contents in wonder
Within the cart lay a giant starh that it alrace, instead carrying an aura of ruthless function
Arran picked up the sword immediately, and as he did, he could not help but ht Made of stariant sword, heavier than eventhe weapon around, he instantly found himself enthralled with its destructive heft It was a weapon forged for devastation, created to crush and shatter all that came before it
”I take it you like it?” the captain asked, amusement in his eyes
”I do,” Arran replied ”But… the starh to buy a small town,” Kaleesh said ”Or maybe one not so save the captain a puzzled look
”A weapon like this deserves a good name,” the captain replied ”Godsbane, perhaps? It certainly looks up to the task”