What Magic?

Chadstone was absurdly pleased to see Dakshana see through the first, and most powerful stage of this chapter of the illusion.

Dakshana caught Minka’s hand - and Chadstone had to suppress a flash of jealousy - and began to march straight through the trees. Her expression was battle-fierce, and for a moment Chadstone could imagine her shining, in armor, wielding a sword and carrying a shield and cutting down men too dazzled by her beauty to defend themselves.

“Where can we hide?” Minka asked.

“It’s no good climbing any of trees,” Dakshana said.

“What about your magic?” Minka asked.

“What magic?”