Dragons of Asgard 3 by Logan Jacobs (first ebook reader txt) 📗

it would take me a minute, especially if there are a lot of them.”

“I’m guessing five or six,” I said. “Once we get the cart set up, you let us know where you need to be to undo the disguises, and we’ll make sure to keep you hidden during the fight.”

“I should be able to do it from inside the cart,” Kas said. “I was looking at spells to improve our new mode of transportation, and I found one that will allow me to see out from inside.”

“You can create a magic window?” Eira asked.

“Essentially.” Kas nodded. “Though it will only be visible from the inside.”

“That would be great,” I said. “It will probably be best if you’re in the cart, so you’ll be less likely to be interrupted during the fight.”

“Okay,” the strawberry-blonde said. “I’ll try and work as quickly as possible.”

“I appreciate that,” I told her. “And I don’t think it will be too hard to lure them to us since we have the dealers’ cart.”

“Right,” Eira agreed. “Once they get close enough to realize nobody’s out there, it will already be too late.”

“Exactly.” I grinned.

Blar rolled over at my feet, sighed, and looked at the fire where I had our breakfast warming up. Then he glanced back at me so he could bat his blue eyes pitifully.

“Yes,” I told him with a shake of my head. “Breakfast is nearly done.”

He licked his lips and stared longingly at the food over the flames.

“You really can’t blame him for being hungry all the time,” Kas chuckled. “He’s gotten so big in such a short time.”

“I know.” I smiled. “He’s growing like crazy. Inger and Uffe, too.”

“Yeah, I suppose they are already nearly double the size they were when they hatched.” Kas frowned. “They’re growing so fast.”

“That’s good,” Eira laughed. “Aren’t they supposed to grow quickly?”

“Actually, I’m not sure.” Kas shrugged. “I don’t know a whole lot about dragons. All of this is pretty new to us.”

“Hm.” Eira pursed her lips. “I guess you’re right. I just figured since they get to be so large they would grow really quickly, but I wonder how long it takes for them to reach their adult size?”

“Asta?” I asked. “Do you have any idea?”

“I think it’s about two years,” the white-haired elf girl said. “They’ll be huge within a year, though. At least, Inger, Uffe, and Svass will be. I’m not sure about Blar since he’s not from Alfheim.”

“I wish we could figure out where he’s from,” Kas said, and a worry line appeared on her forehead. “He looks so different from any of the other dragons we’ve encountered.”

“He looks kind of like Nidhug,” Asta pointed out.

“Right,” I agreed. “But none of us know Nidhug’s origins, either. He’s so ancient, I doubt anybody knows.”

“Why don’t you ask him next time we see him?” Asta suggested.

“I can try,” I laughed. “But he constantly speaks in riddles, so I doubt he will tell me.”

“That’s a good point,” the elf girl giggled.

“It’s incredible to think you all have met Nidhug.” Eira shook her head. “He is a creature of legends.”

“Oh, right, you joined us after we saw him last,” Asta said with a frown. “Maybe you’ll be here next time.”

“Oh, I definitely will be,” the redhead said with a grin. “I told you all, you’re not getting rid of me that easily.”

“I think it’s admirable you’re willing to give up your position for the time being in order to assist us,” Kas told her sincerely.

“Of course.” Eira nodded. “Like I said before, this is the most important mission I’ve ever been on.”

“This is the only mission I’ve ever been on,” Kas laughed.

“You got a good one for your first time, then.” Eira smirked.

Breakfast was ready, so I dished up bowls and set them out for the little dragons. I placed Uffe and Svass’ bowls on one side of me and put Inger and Blar’s on the other. This way, the new little dragon wouldn’t be intimidated by how violently Blar and Inger devoured their food, though she seemed to devour hers the same way.

Once the dragons were eating, I dished up bowls for the girls and handed them out. The meal was nothing special, but it was tasty, and I enjoyed each bite as I watched as the very beginning signs of dawn appeared on the horizon. There was a lightening of the dark-blue of night, and I knew we needed to leave soon to make it to the meeting place on time.

I made sure to eat quickly, and after I was done, I gathered up the horse-like animals from where they were grazing in the field and attached them to the cart once more. They really were beautiful. One was a dark-brown color with a deep black horn protruding from its head, a black mane and tail, and vibrant green eyes. The other was a pale-yellow color with a rust-colored horn, mane, and tail, and eyes to match. They were docile and well-trained, and they didn’t seem to mind at all that we’d killed their other masters and now kept them for ourselves.

Once they were attached to the cart, I quickly packed up our blankets and supplies as the girls finished eating.

“Ready?” I asked once the cart was all set.

“Ready.” Eira nodded as she chewed the last bit of her breakfast.

“Yes, let’s go,” Kas said, and she stood up and gathered everyone’s bowls.

Instead of rinsing them like usual, the strawberry-blonde just put them in the back of the cart and climbed up to the bench at the front.

We needed to get to the meeting spot before the dwarves arrived so we could make sure we were in position. The elves we’d taken down the day before had said the dwarves liked to meet