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Play to Win

Author: Kyrell
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

"Game? What game?"

I ask King Bael, he brushes off what I'm saying and walks out the door. The strength in my legs is starting to come back, but they aren't strong enough for me to walk. A dark figure walks over to me and helps me stand and walks me over to King Bael.

"I know I already told you I would help but I need more than just your allegiance, I need to test you to make sure you are worthy."

He waves his hand in front of him as three doors appear in front of him. One door was black with golden trim, the other was oak with scratches on it and the last door was white with blood splattered across it.

"The goal for you is to walk through the right door."

"Just walk through a door, that's it?"

He nods his head, "yes, that seems simple enough does it not?"

I look down at my legs and over at the dark figure holding me up. I can't help but wonder if this is some kind of trick.

"Yeah, yeah it seems simple enough, but what about my legs?"

"Oh that, don't worry about something fr
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