437 CDXXXVII. The Mutual Enemy (2/2)

Reidar, feeling the magician's gaze on him, looked him straight in the eye and nodded his head, confirming his Captain's version.

”So they wanted to take over your weapon too! They know its power!” Kranus said, beginning to suspect something.

”No, I doubt it. The first times I faced them, I didn't have my axe yet. I'm convinced they don't know anything. I'm their target. Ever since I came to this planet from Earth, they've always tested me because of my 'anomaly'.”

Egill, after those words, looked at Dag, believing that telling the whole truth was not necessary and that his was an unwise move.

”What? What are you talking about, kid?” Kranus asked, beginning to empathize with him, realizing that Dag, despite killing his son to defend himself, was not hostile to his Clan.

”Legend describes the Frostsinners as 'purple-eyed, white-skinned demons'. Is that true?”

”Yes...”

When the magician answered the question, looking into Dag's eyes, it took a few seconds to realize that his right eye was of intense purple, just like those described in the ancient texts.

”What?!” he exclaimed suddenly, fearing the worst.

Immediately, the two Jotunns on his side pulled out their weapons ready to defend their leader.

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”What the fuck is going on?! Why did they take out their weapons?! Get ready! I think they're about to attack each other!” Gridd exclaimed, watching the scene from afar, hidden among the vegetation.

The soldiers behind her and Freyidis drew their weapons, and the four Hunters Of Ullr archers loaded arrows on their bows, ready to fire.

”Wait! Stop! Look closely, something's going on! I don't think they're going to fight! Egill and Reidar are still in their position... if Dag had been in danger, they would surely have done something!” Freydis answered, contradicting Gridd's orders, who checked the facts with her own eyes.

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