Warcraft - (2001) Day Of The Dragon - Book 2 Chapter 20 Part 4

Warcraft - (2001) Day Of The Dragon - Book 2 Chapter 20 Part 4

Nekros gave him just enough movement so that Rhonin could see the orc out of the corner of his eye. The commander had his wooden leg squarely on the wizard's spine, and Rhonin had no doubt that just a bit more pressure would snap the spine completely. “I d-don't have it!” The near-full weight of Nekros's massive body made it nearly impossible to breathe, much less speak. “I don't even know w-where it is!” “I've no patience for your lies, human!” Nekros pushed a little harder. A hint of desperation colored his otherwise arrogant tone. “I need it now!” “Nekrosss . . .” interrupted a thundering, hate-filled voice. “You had them ssslay mychildren!Mychildren !” Rhonin felt the orc suddenly shift, as if turning. Nekros let out a gasp, then, “No—!” A shadow overwhelmed both Rhonin and his adversary. A hot, almost searing wind washed over the mage. He heard Nekros Skullcrusher scream— —and suddenly the orc's weight vanished from his back. Rhonin immediately rolled onto his back, c…