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41. First Den
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2021-09-18 03:03:41“We haven’t seen anyone that might be Jormungand.” Antonio said. He was very careful with his words. Surt had a short fuse and he was only working with him because they had a mutual agreement. Both wanting the same thing, and this world would be theirs once Ragnarok started.
“Where have you searched?”Surt demanded, and was bruised on half his body. Surt wasn’t moving his one arm all that well, but Antonio had seen him tossed by that sea serpent before he’d suddenly changed below the waves. He was surprised that Surt didn’t have broken bones, but he was moving slower.
“We are still searching, mostly along the shores as he’d want to stick to the ocean. The iron collar will contain his size for now. The magic imbued will probably let him shift to a smaller form for short periods. So he could still be out there. Thor hasn’t made an appearance either, both s
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