green light rose and strengthened into a blistering blaze that Talis could feel in his legs. He studied the burning eyes and deep crevices on the god’s face, and approached the statue, his gaze fixed on the dark lord. He had to remain fearless, or else he knew a demon might take possession of his mind. As he steadied himself, he thought of his brother, Xhan, dead many years ago. He was free now, free of the heavy burden of life. Xhan rested with loved ones, along the Fair Seas… Talis had to believe that. Wasn’t his soul free? Closer to the statue, Talis stretched out his trembling hand. The
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