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The mage’s hands lit with cruel power as he hurled spheres of dark flame toward him, one after another, until Vargr collapsed, body broken and breathless.
The mage stepped forward, brushing soot from his cloak. "You are strong," he said quietly. "But strength without cunning is a fool’s pride."
He placed a hand upon Vargr’s brow, murmured a spell beneath his breath, and forced him into slumber.
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"Jade, lend me your hand," Lady Miriam commanded, her voice low but urgent.
The young man hurried to her side as she bent slightly, whispering something into his ear. With a swift adjustment to her gown, Miriam began a brisk walk from the hall, her expression troubled.
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