Demigods’ flesh burns when touched by the stones—gods all but turn to ash if they get too close, which is why they were obliterated. It was too great a weapon against the deities. Well, we thought they were all destroyed. Clearly not, though. Have they dug up more in the underworld? A cry bubbles up from my throat as the soldier holds the devilstone close to my face. He sneers at my reaction.
