Chapter 5
There was a chime in the wind alerting Anthony that there were people in front of his cercal. He stopped washing the clothes and dried his hands. He walked into the courage to see the Loki writing his book on enchantments.
“Loki there are people at the entrance” Anthony said walking up to the mage.
“Answer it for me" Loki said opening the link between the intruders and them. There they heard them talking of the spell that was cast on a herbalist. The herbalist they are talking about had originally came to kill Loki with poison but he didn’t make it far before his plans were found out. He never actually meet Loki and ran from the forest after a couple of close calls. He then proceeded to be blamed for the misfortune of the village. Loki had promised Anthony that he had not placed any spell on the herbalist.
“That spell will reserved depending on what you want” Anthony said leaning forward a bit. Making Loki smile at the shocked looks on their faces. Loki loved it when his son took after his mischief and played games with others. Even if sometimes the games where played on himself as well. After a few words were exchanged between the two groups, Anthony said they could come in, which Loki didn't like but it wasn't like he took any spells down. He cut off the link between the two and looked at Anthony. HE didn’t want to talk with anyone for at least a century.
“Oh don’t give me that look. If they can make it past all the traps and animals they should get an audience with you. Besides we both know its 70000 acres between here and the age of the forest, It will take them more than a day to get here” Anthony said walking away to continue his chores.
“I’m going to get you one day, and turn you into a dog or fish” Loki threatened light heartedly at the retreating figure. Anthony laughed but continued to walk away from the mage. As soon as the boy was out of sight Loki made a call.
“King T’Chaka, have you sent your son to me?” He asked with a frown on his face. He could see the kings surprise at his sudden call.
“Yes I haven’t heard anything from you in a while. Plus I thought it would be good for my son to finally met you and your gift” The king answered. He used the code word for Anthony ‘gift’ as he had been instructed. Loki wouldn’t have anything ruin his happy little home with his son whether the King liked it or not.
“Then you better hope that he can make it through my forest alive” Loki said smirking at how the King played at the news.
“I wish my son luck but your forest if a test for every Prince to master on there own” The king said rubbing his face.
“Why is that? Why can’t you do a tournament of some sort to test their abilities?” Loki asked smirk falling off his face.
“Because you will not go easy on the prince out of fear or respect. You will tell them exactly how they failed and how they would have to improve to be a good king. You are not bounded by the titles of our kingdom.” the king said folding his hands behind his back. Loki couldn’t argue with what the king said.
“If he or his men hurt my gift your son will not be returning to you alive” Loki said ending the call. How dare the King use him to help his son learn what he lacks. Even if it is the best method, Loki didn’t like being used.