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Chapter 29 - Closing the loop
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The torch faltered and hissed as water dripped from the low ceiling. Prahsatha kept his gaze ahead and tried his best to ignore the stench of the sewer and the dirty water that splashed around his boots.
He walked down many twisting passages, arriving at the spot he was looking for. The stretch of wall in front of him looked no different from anywhere else.
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Prahsatha had not used his mage magic for years. He hoped he was getting it right, a small trickle of light escaped from his finger. It forked through the air and merged into Toshani's head stopping the blood flow.Screeeeeeeeeh........Prahsatha turned instinctively at the source of the noise. His hand reaching for his dagger automatically.A red and blue bird as big as a turkey had just landed nearby. Its yellow eyes glowed like embers."Phoenix!" Prahsatha furrowed his brows.The bird screeched again."I never thought we would meet again Prahsatha," Shrushaw said as she leaned against a tree, “that too in these circumstances".Prahsatha was immediately on his feet, his broadsword gleaming in his hands. Everything happened at lightning speed.Shrushaw gave a wry smile and walked ahead towards him. She had not changed at all. Though her robe was a bit disheveled due to the blood and soot covering it. A few strands of hair had escaped her intricate bun. But otherwise, she was as pristi
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