The next morning, Nalos led me toward the center of the city. A massive bell tower loomed ahead, split in half, its iron bell cracked down the middle.
Monsters prowled at its base—half-human things dragging rusted weapons.
"Corrupted soldiers," Nalos muttered. "They used to guard this city. Now they kill anything that moves."
I swallowed hard. "And we're going there why exactly?"
"Because if you want to live," he said, eyes narrowing, "you'll need more than one shadow."
[ Quest Unlocked: The Second Summon ]
[END OF CHAPTER]-8