Dreadgod (Cradle, #11)

by Will Wight

“That was…I mean, I sensed…” Charity let her armor fade to essence. The situation was urgent, but she wanted to hear the Winter Sage acknowledge that she owed Charity a debt. “…he saved me!” the Winter Sage cried. She waved after Lindon. “Thank you!” Then she turned back to Charity, looking pleased. “Maybe I was wrong about him.” Charity stared at her.

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He was an infuriating opponent. With every movement, she felt like he was laughing at her. This Dreadgod had always reminded her of Reigan Shen for more reasons than just the obvious; maybe white cats were all this arrogant. She should outlaw white cats in her territory. But her boiling frustration was only

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But it could eat a call for help? Had Subject One always had that ability?

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“Whatever you wish!” the Remnant cried. “Please don’t punish me for what my former self did.” “What did your former self do?” Lindon asked curiously. “I don’t know, I don’t remember! Whatever he did, I’m sorry!”

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She tapped fingers on her sword as everyone watched her. “Who else? I’m not all testy and twitching now, but if I wake up tomorrow and find you trying to fly away, that’s when we’re going to have a sharp discussion.”

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I’ve seen some try to keep count of the stars to see if any have gone missing.” “Yeah, well, that’s like being scared you’ll find the Weeping Dragon in your bathtub. No point worrying. If it happens, you’re dead anyway.”

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Not that a heart attack would slow him down anymore. I feel like he could keep fighting if all he had left was a head.]

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“…apologies,” Lindon said eventually. “Why don’t you go prepare another ambush for me, since I won’t let you stall me long enough for the others to arrive.” Reigan Shen sipped his wine. “This is

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Not everyone in the world had access to the Dreamway. Outside Everwood, most couldn’t draw from

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Mercy drew her fist back, then punched her mother.

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[She’s lost herself,] Dross said in horror. [It was too much.] If that was true, then it was all the more reason to end the fight quickly. Lindon lashed out with dragon’s breath as Yerin brought the Netherclaw technique down on Malice with a swipe of its Forged claws.

Dross projected the images of their goals overhead as Lindon pointed to each one of his friends. “Orthos and Blue, all you need is enough power to withstand my madra and I can power you up myself. We can figure out how to unlock Mercy’s Book, and Yerin, the Blood Sage has already agreed to help you advance. Ziel, we’re going to give you the power to control time. Now, I’m sure you’re wondering where⁠—” Yerin made a choking sound. “Run that by me another time or three. We’re getting me a pile of scales, and he gets to freeze time?” “I want his!” Orthos declared. Even Blue chimed in. [I too desire the power to bend time like a green branch,] Dross said. Lindon was getting a headache. “You know not just anyone can use this Array. You’re the one who told me that, Dross.” Dross slipped out of Lindon’s spirit and stared him in the eye. [Dig deep into your soul and tell me you don’t want to stop time.] “…fine,” Lindon muttered. “Let’s all go.”

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