every movement seemed to amplify the pain. Trembling, he rose to his feet and addressed the Emperor. “How long will this anguish last?” he asked, his jaw clenched. “As time passes you will learn to accept and endure your suffering,” the Emperor answered. “Your mind and body will find ways to deal with the pain. After many months you will become accustomed enough to it to function in your role as the Emperor’s Wrath. Eventually you will simply become numb, unable to feel anything at all.” “Why?” Scourge asked, his voice something between a sob and a moan. “Everything has a cost,” the Emperor
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