“Rand,” Nynaeve said. “You are taking Callandor when you attack him? Its weakness … so long as you are channeling into that … thing, anyone can seize control of you. They can use you, and can draw the One Power through Callandor into you until it burns you out—leaving you powerless, and leaving them with the strength to level mountains, destroy cities.” “I will take it,” Rand said. “But it’s a trap!” Nynaeve said. “Yes,” Rand said, sounding tired. “A trap I must stride into and allow to spring shut upon me.” He laughed, suddenly, throwing his head back. “As always! Why should I be surprised?
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