Master of Time: Guardian of Magic
Book Three of the 'Master of Time' series.
It's finally arrived... Here's a little taster.
The Year 2039
How could he have been so stupid? Surely with all these years of experience Merlin should have known better than to get distracted. Almost two thousand years old, imbued with great magical power and foresight, and yet he'd still managed to make such a silly mistake; focusing all his attention to the east – on London, Europe and the numerous foreign conflicts – and forgetting the most important task that he'd been given.
Even waiting for Arthur's return and keeping him safe as he grew, was a means to an end. Taliesin had mentioned it first, centuries ago in The Crystal Cave, and the warlock had automatically taken on the responsibility without really questioning the vague explanation the ancient sorcerer had given him. That ignorance had not lasted for long, however, and it had been many centuries since Merlin had received direct confirmation of his true purpose. The main reason that he and Arthur had been put on this world in the first place.
His extended life had not been given merely to keep that one man alive long enough for him to become king - or military commander or peace-keeper - it was far bigger than that. Each time Arthur had been reborn, it was the pair's job to gather up the members of the Round Table, and pool their knowledge and talents for the sake of their country and, ultimately, for the whole world. And that boiled down to one simple task which Merlin had forgotten about whilst he'd been focusing on all the other dramatic evens happening in the world and excitedly planned for Arthur's next reincarnation.
Just one, simple job.
Protecting the Valley of the Fallen Kings.
And now look at what had happened.
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A/N: Thank you for your support on this saga. I've finally made a start of Book 3. Please go to my profile page to find the new story 'Master of Time: Guardian of Magic' and continue reading about Merlin's 21st Century adventures with his reincarnated friends.
Jaq xxx