THE NEXT DAYI spent the night in the Kree, and the priestess showed me great kindness. She fed me, offering me a simple yet hearty meal, and even provided me with a room to rest. Now, as I stood at the edge of the bridge that connected the Kree kingdom to the rest of the world, she handed me a bundle of fresh fruit. “Eat when you’re hungry,” she said kindly, her voice calm and maternal.“Thank you,” I said, feeling the weight of her kindness. She nodded silently, a small smile gracing her lips.Just as I turned to leave, her voice stopped me. “Wait.” Her tone was soft, yet filled with a quiet urgency. I turned back, my eyes meeting hers, wondering what else she had to say.She smiled again, this time more knowingly. “Safe journey. When you meet the King of the Skull Empire, give him this. Do not open it on the way.”I took the letter from her, the paper crinkling under my fingers. “Okay,” I said, tucking it into my pocket. With one last glance at her, I climbed onto my horse, feeling
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