“You . . . you are evil,” the mudang shrieks. “You will kill everyone if you unleash that power.” “No, I won’t.” My eyes flutter shut. “Because I choose to be good.” Even with my eyes closed, the light is blinding. I realize I can’t control it. I can’t contain it. I’m not wielding the power of the Yeoiju. The Yeoiju is wielding me. It wants to be released, and I have to let it go, even if it tears me apart. I smile. The light will vanquish Daeseong. I will die, but my friends will live. Ethan will live. Even the sullen teenage dragon will live. My smile grows. I give myself up to the light. It
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