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Chapter 62 Into The Abyss
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 62 Into The Abyss
Many of the merlings, caught up in the excitement, follow the procession out of the city, waving until the group is out of sight. However, just before they are completely engulfed by the darkness of the abysmal plain, Tritan raises his hand, signaling for a halt. The party comes to a stop, the hippocampi reined in by Markous.Nerissa and Madissa, curious about the sudden pause, climb out of the carriage and sign their question, "What's wrong?" Tritan, using sign language, communicates with the group. "We are about to leave the light of the Tritainian skies, and we will need our waysticks. Additionally, some of us will need to rest as half of the mermen did not sleep last night. Trent, Hunter, Markous, and Lucious, how well did you rest?"Each of them signs in turn, indicating that they slept or rested well. Tritan nods and continues, "There is enough room on top of the carriage for us to rest if we huddle close. TheRelated chapters
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