CHAPTER TEN

When Gerald and his companions arrived at the border between the enchanted forest and the realm of the trolls they alighted from the giant scorpions.

“ Thank you very much, great scorpions, “ Gerald said to the giant scorpions and bowed his head slightly showing respect.

“ We all have names, Gerald. I am Atamis, their leader. I wish you luck in this quest you all have embarked on because you will need all the luck you can get to be able to defeat King Nebeus “ Atamis, the leader of the giant scorpion, said to Gerald.

While Gwen, Calanthe, and Tartarus waited patiently for him to be done discussing with the scorpions.

“ Thank you Atamis, I wish you well too. Goodbye I hope fate makes our paths cross again “ Gerald said and bowed slightly before turning his back to go back to the others who were standing in front of the thick fog that surrounded the forest, the fog was its gate out.

Gerald barely took four steps when Atamis called out to him again.

“ Be careful Gerald, on this quest you