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CHAPTER 11
Present time
After a welcome break it was time to continue the journey. The plan was simple. Go west to the border with Canestor and then seek transportation in one of the dwarven airships. It was the only way to get to their kingdom. Nio proposed an alternate plan. With his magic, he would pave the way through the mountains to the first underground entrance to the dwarf kingdom. Jon rolled his eyes in disbelief and Shieena called him an idiot. Nio’s plan was firmly rejected.
After a heartfelt farewell with Siumun and Liendara, they mounted their freshly acquired horses and left. One of the last things his aunt told him was to look after Shieena. The little she-goblin won her heart.
It took them four long weeks to reach the western border of Velas and Canestor. Shieena was not used to riding so they had to move at a much slower pace for the first week. But they had plenty of time to talk.
Nio talked about his childhood
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