The Blood Necromancer smiled tightly behind his mask. "Ahahaha. You have really cornered me. But do you really think your people will be able to save her and get out of there alive? You aren't that naive, are you?"
He narrowed his eyes. "What did you do?"
"Let's say I left a surprise behind."
Just then, Kaelith flinched. "I see. So Kaidos is dead. Then it won't be long now. Enjoy this sense of victory while you can, because it won't last long."
I watched him break the shield and turn away, leaving Thayer confused. Thayer frowned deeply. "You'll be able to counter any trap, won't you guys?"
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With Litha leaning against me, I supported her as we made it to the door alongside Temur—right before we felt it. An aura brushed against my senses, making my skin crawl. I flinched.
"What is it again?" I growled.
We turned, and I saw Kaidos's body twitch. His stomach swelled, his skin squirming as if something was moving beneath it.
"You killed him, right?" Litha asked.
