“Now move the stone in a circle.” Again Eragon struggled against their efforts to stop him, and again-to their obvious anger-he prevailed.
Fredric looked unnerved by the display of magic. Obviously they were confident that their combined strength could easily wear him down.īut I’m not alone either,snarled Eragon to himself.Saphira, now! Her mind melded with his, and the rock jerked through the air to stop, quivering, at eye level. Eragon stared at them, enraged-they were trying to make him fail! If he became exhausted now, it would be impossible to complete the harder tasks. Before it went more than a foot, an unexpected resistance halted it in midair. “Stenr reisa!” The rock wobbled, then smoothly rose from the ground. That’s easy enough,commented Eragon to Saphira. One of the Twins reached into his robe, produced a polished rock the size of Eragon’s fist, and set it on the ground. You will attempt to complete the tasks we assign you. They stepped in the middle of it, then said harshly, “We begin now. They turned so they faced Eragon obliquely and, bending at the waists, drew a large pentagram on the ground. Sharp lines appeared at the corners of the Twins’ mouths. Overlooking the puzzled expressions of his companions, he said flatly, “No.” The Twins looked at Eragon and asked, “And how do you answer us, Eragon?” He touched her gently on the leg, relieved by her words. But would that be enough to resist the combined power of the Twins?ĭon’t worry so much I will help you,said Saphira.There are two of us as well. Still, he remembered what Brom had told him: Riders were stronger in magic than ordinary men. The Twins might know more techniques and words. Hrothgar made it clear he won’t be able to protect me the next time it happens.”Įragon forced back his growing apprehension. “I know,” answered Orik in a low voice, “but I can’t interfere again. Behind him he heard Fredric say to Orik, “We have to stop them from going too far.” “Come with us,” they ordered, and strode to an empty corner of the field. A line of smoke trickled from her nostrils, but they ignored her. Saphira rumbled deeply and glared at them. “No one else is powerful enough,” sniffed the Twins. “We were ordered by Ajihad to test Eragon’s proficiency with magic-beforeyou exhaust him banging on pieces of metal.”įredric glowered. “I told you two to stay away from the training area,” said Fredric, stepping forward threateningly. Orik muttered something in his own language as he slipped his war ax out of his belt. The Twins stalked toward them, their bald heads pale against their purple robes. Then once some space has cleared up on the field, we’ll try-” He broke off suddenly and stared past Eragon, scowling angrily. “Well, we’ll start you off with the bow and see how you do.
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