Seven Stones: Part Eighty
Previously on Seven Stones: Kobb identifies the source of the evil, but warns dismantling it improperly will cause more problems than leaving it alone. After killing the ordinary horses to prevent pursuit, two of the noble’s apparent retainers flee toward the exit from the valley. Haelen discovers notes written in handwriting he recognises.
“You recognise the writing?” Kobb stumbled forward half a step.
“From somewhere.” Haelen waved the papers vaguely. “Don’t think it was about horses, though.”
Kobb frowned. Didn’t seem likely someone would recognise handwriting with enough certainty to get excited yet not recall any details. So Haelen wanted to keep where secret from the Inductor. “If those notes are like the others, knowing anything at all would be a benefit. Speaking of which… Anserth, best ask your companions to bring the servants back.”
“Bringing them back means giving them access to their magic again.” Anserth nodded toward the oaken hut. “Isn’t it better if we focus on these papers Haelen’s found? See if we can help him remember. People who keep so many notes tend to write everything down.”
“Dark power makes people paranoid too. There’s no guarantee they haven’t left something out. So, I’d prefer not to rely on their records. Haelen and I will start…
