Seven Stones: Part Ninety-Two
Previously on Seven Stones: Erinis warns that the citizens believe Kobb will kidnap First Speaker Morheru, and that giving up the Belt will buy time to escape. Kobb refuses, and — after Erinis leaves — argues Erinis is behind the lies. Haelen tells the others Anserth is too injured to risk travelling through the Stones. Anessa suggests using the Belt to restore some of Anserth’s life, but nothing happens. Delirious, Anserth almost reveals why she turned on Anessa; however, her explanation is interrupted by an attack.
Kobb spun on his heel and strode to the central room. Three men clutching heavy tools ran through the far doorway, followed by a woman holding a cleaver.
Seeing him, they screamed something and raced around the pool, two on each side.
He paused for a breath. The citizens had been mislead. They didn’t deserve to die. If he charged one pair, he could drive them off before the others closed; but if the others ignored him, they’d have a clear run to the bedroom. Time to find out whether the Belt had given him more than a feeling of health. He drew his rapier and adopted a defensive stance.
Rather than wait and flank him properly, the four attackers charged forward as fast as they could.
