Seven Stones: Part Ninety-Seven
Previously on Seven Stones: Each member of the quest is approached by someone they miss. However, Anserth is suspicious and attacks, revealing all the visitors are a single creature with the ability to trick people’s senses. Before anyone fully recovers their wits, the demon Kobb defeated at Raveth enters the circle of stones.
Arm straight but not rigid, Kobb tracked the abomination as it advanced. It seemed solid enough, and yet no matter how carefully he’d picked his spot, the creature always split there the instant he unleashed his Courser.
“No need for violence, Absolution.” The demon’s voice sounded like Gannon’s now; however, the hint of tortured metal still lurked beneath. “Join us and your friends won’t be harmed.”
Kobb’s ears buzzed as the power struggled to be free. For an instant, the desire to attack until he was spent filled him, but he fought it down. It must know mimicking Gannon would make him less prone to negotiate, so wanted him angry. Lending further evidence to his worry it could predict his actions, the abomination — while still moving in a series of jagged flickers — slowed to the pace and predictability of a gentle stroll. He needed to try something different; something it couldn’t dodge. He lacked any of the trappings; he was Blessed with lungs, though.
