Tangled

Chapter 268

Unshift 268

Unshift 268

268 Lisa: Flying?

Oh... (0

That explains the defying-gravity feeling.

I look from Elverly to the Grand Sage, waiting for one of them to crack a smile, to tell me it's all an elaborate joke. But their expressions remain deadly serious.

"Flying" I repeat, the word feeling strange on my tongue. "As in... up in the air? Like a plane?"

The Grand Sage chuckles, a warm sound that seems at odds with our dire situation. "Not quite like a plane, my dear. Our methods are a bit more unconventional"

I want to ask more, to understand exactly what's happening, but another violent shake rocks our little sanctuary. This time, I'm certain I feel us lifting off the ground. My stomach does a somersault, and I have to swallow hard to keep from being sick.

The room continues to vibrate around us, and I can't shake the feeling that we're ascending rapidly. My ears pop, confirming my suspicions.

"Where exactly are we going?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady.

The Grand Sage's expression grows somber. "There are multiple safe havens through the land. I know of one, and I can only hope it has not been breached."

Despite the size of his building, we are the only 3 living beings within it.

"I heard screaming."

"Yes. We have guards. He corrects himself. "We had guards. You never had a chance to see them, but they have always been there!

"And we're just leaving them behind?"

Elverly's face hardens, her wrinkles deepening. "They knew the risks. They chose to stay a fight."

and

She sounds angry, but there are unshed tears in her eyes. Despite her harsh words, she's mourning. That angry mask of hers is nothing more than a facade for her grief. *Fight who?" I press, desperation creeping into my voice. "Who's attacking you? Is it... is it

because of me?"

head. "No, child. There are forces at play

and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do

butt

sure my is permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've been in this flying... whatever it

only been an hour Rut

14

268 Lisac Flying?

a look that could curdle

"Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me,

I've been too preoccupied

are we going to make it to this safe place without

the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face.

question.

so glad you asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats out

his pronunciation. It's such a stark

trying to keep the amusement

a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what I

Rah-DARR

him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it

to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the

about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from

occurs to me. "Is your

as

passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much

like the little

of yours... he helps you test the cloaking

Grand Sage exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You

a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my

Grand Sage's

smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. You were

208 Lisa Flying??

dimming. "You're worried about

trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might

for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255