Chapter 50

Adres led the heroes out the back door of his monastery to a narrow path that headed toward the mountains not far away.

“This is the way,” Adres said. “Though only a fool would be foolish enough to go searching for dragons.”

Bartz gave Adres a rough shove forward. “Just lead the way, Adres. Only a fool angers the man holding a sword in his back!”

“Yes, good point,” Adres said grudgingly.

They started up the path. Adres led the way, though Bartz, who held the magic energy net in one arm and his sword drawn and activated in the other, kept him in close check. Nata and Tomas followed, Nata with her spells ever ready and Tomas with his auto crossbow loaded, looking much more alert than normal. Falca flew above, acting as a lookout.

They continued to walk a few more leagues until they reached the base of the mountains. Sure enough, there was a path cutting up through them leading no one knew where. It didn’t look very inviting. It wasn’t all that wide at all