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2024-10-29 19:42:56The tip of the sword slices a deep cut in the terrified dwarf’s neck. He’s bent down on his knees with his hands raised over his head praying for his life.
"Reveal your motives in visiting the Hoia Baciu Forest," prompts Cain, standing between two grand Beech trees.
Brokk bravely stutters. "It's none of your business."
Cain smiles coldly and pushes the tip deeper into his throat. The deep cut causes the blood to flow into the grass, turning the patch around Brokk’s knees red.
"Okay... we're looking for someone."
"Who?"
"A girl. Just a girl. No one who matters to you, my lord."
Sindre straightens his broad back and interferes in the conversation between Brokk and Cain. "A girl, just an insignificant girl," he admits.
"It can't be such an insignificant girl if you've left Svartheimsbergen for her." Cain looks at the two dwarfs with narrow eyes.
Brokk and Sindre look at each other and then back at Cain. Br
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