Chapter 271: The Channel
Marla’s search for the green dragon egg led her deep into the shadowy corners of the magical realm. She had interrogated several lesser witches and used her dark magic to track Lazo, the witch who no longer contacted her after getting a hold of the precious egg.
Lazo had been clever, using a series of decoys and misdirections to obscure his location. But Marla was relentless. She had used a combination of scrying and dark spells, tracking Lazo’s magical signature through the ether. Her efforts culminated in the discovery of his lair, a secluded, ancient grotto shrouded in enchantments and protected by powerful wards.
As Marla approached the grotto, she could sense the energy of the dragon egg emanating from within. Inside, Lazo stood at the center of the chamber, a protective barrier of shimmering magic encircling him and the green dragon egg.
Marla’s voice cut through the silence. "Lazo, hand over the green dragon egg. It’s not yours to keep."
Lazo turned, his eyes narrowing with defiance. "Marla, how unexpected. Do you think you can simply waltz in here and take what you want?"
Marla’s eyes flashed with anger. "You’re a traitor to Lord Devon! The egg was meant to complete our ritual, to ensure his return. How dare you withhold it!"
Lazo sneered, his voice dripping with scorn. "Lord Devon’s return is a foolish fantasy. He is gone and will not come back. Keeping this dragon egg for ourselves will grant us power beyond our wildest dreams. Why should we revive a master who is no longer relevant?"
Marla’s face hardened. "Lord Devon’s return is not a mere fantasy. He is our rightful master, and his power will be ours once more. Your betrayal will be your undoing."
As Lazo attempted to coax Marla into abandoning her mission, offering her power and control in exchange for her loyalty, she remained unmoved. His words were empty to her, overshadowed by her unwavering dedication to Lord Devon. She knew that any promise Lazo made was a deceitful ploy to keep the egg for himself.