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Chapter Thirty-Nine
Eleusis
Mortal Realm
Apophis’ Dwelling
•PHAELIN•
Eleusis.
I wandered my sight as we arrived at the abode of Apophis. I pulled the reins of the pegasuses and I leaped from my chariot as I struck an Apophian with the Xiphos. I felt no fear as I stepped on the battleground. Foes screamed in pain clutching their agonizing wounds as I hit them with my daggers.
One of the enemies rushed towards my direction and I swung my sword to behead him. I cast a death wave and the Apophians in front of me fell to the ground in full torment. “Perish in my hands!” I yelled as I pierced the core of an enemy beside me.
I felt an arrow pass by my left ear, and I turned around. I dodged as the
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