Both options appeared to involve great risks, but eventually they opted to
be sent
back to the caves. Sir Charles enchanted Lord Fred's sword with a spell
that should
enable it to cut easily through Astra's chains. He explained that Astra
had been
mistaken in thinking that only the death of the dragon or the magic of the
Wizard
of Kamiro had the power
break her chains. He also undid the spell on Velus, and
a naked teenage boy suddenly stood where the dog had been. Sir Charles
conjured up
some clothes for him, which reminded Exotica that she was still
nude. "Perhaps
I could have some clothes too?" she suggested. "Of course," said the
wizard, and she
found herself wearing a gorgeous long gown. "Er, this is very nice," she
said, "and
I don't want to appear ungrateful, but it's not the most practical outfit
for scrambling
through caves." "No, I suppose not. There, is that better?" "Yes, much.
Thank you."
She now wore breeches and jerkin, and a pair of sturdy leather shoes.
"Now, there's no difficulty in transporting you magically into the caves without it being detected. Pinpointing the exact point where Astra is being held might have been difficult, but fortunately I can locate her magical chains from their aura and use that to guide where I send you." "Let's do it then," said Fred.
They materialised in the correct tunnel. When their eyes had adjusted to the gloom:
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