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48. Need of Water
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2021-09-19 08:52:11“Look, this place is not going to be easy.” She told him showing him what she had of the place. What she could dig up. She even got into the records. This was a den that had existed for a very long time. There were multiple types in there, not just demons. The entire place had levels that were set up, and based on the very limited intel they had people that could sense what others were.
“If this place is with Surt or coming after mine, then it will be taken care of.” He commented, though it would be easier if he could be his actual size and just demolish the place.
“As far as we know there is one demon for sure that knows anything. Antonio and this one he calls home, but he is working with Surt. So he may not be here, then what? At some point they are going to catch on, and with the ring you are at a disadvantage if they become ready for you.” She
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