Elfadora - Příběh dívky a draka – Havelková Anna (2022)

At first, it all seemed so innocent. In a small village somewhere beyond the mountains, an old man tells children a story. About what happened long ago in the past. About an ancient kingdom and ancient kings. About disputes that led to war. But mainly about the son of one king. With whom fate will play a cruel game... ********************** "Rotsor will burn to ashes," I say, my eyes fixed on the flames in the iron basket where arrows are being ignited. "But it will either burn by the hands of enemies. Or yours. I am not a king to decide. I am not your commander to give you orders. And I am not a soldier to call you brothers in arms. They call me the Killer of Argor. This is your city. You decide." Then my gaze shifts across the city, where I catch a movement. Soldiers have penetrated the city. And then my eye catches something else. It is just a flying streak, leaving a smoky trail behind. A burning arrow has hit the thatched roof. ********************** I cursed. For something appeared on the horizon that I had only heard of in the worst stories. In stories that sent chills down my spine because they ended with cities demolished to dust. But I deeply hope I am mistaken. A cheeky smirk remained on my face because I am sure of my...