“Alaric,” Elias said, bowing in reverence before he
continued. “In my quest to recall Nasros, I stumbled upon these two. They were
in need of aid. This is Victoria and her travelling companion Derrick.
Victoria is kin.”
“How are you certain?” Alaric asked in stunned confusion.
“I…”
“I’m from the future, Alaric. I cast a spell to learn about
my lineage. Blood finds blood. It brought me to Elias,” Victoria offered,
bringing Alaric’s eyes to her.
“And how do we know this isn’t some kind of trick? You could be a spy sent here by King Osric himself.”