Chronicles of Aetheria

Chapter 16: Rescuing the Elves

Chapter 16: Rescuing the Elves

***A FEW MOMENTS EARLIER***

"I instructed all of you to resume your tasks. Do you believe that someone will miraculously come to your aid? Tsk tsk tsk... Arm yourselves and begin working," the Guard shouted loudly, but the Elves paid him no heed. Their attention was solely fixed on the elderly man who was on the brink of death.

"I had forewarned you that the Black Boy wouldn't survive. Who knows what fate has befallen him?" questioned one of the Elves, addressing no one in particular.

"I am confident that he must have perished or fallen prey to one of those formidable creatures. This is all the more reason for you to labor," he chuckled and blew a whistle. Almost instantly, three guards entered the cave and began lashing the Elves, who were too intimidated to resist. They hastily retrieved their weapons and commenced breaking down the stones.

"And what about you, Old Man? Will you not rise from your position?" the guard sneered, referring to Brakor, who