fate betrayal
On the altar sat an artifact—a shard of blackened crystal, its surface veined with molten gold.
The rogues encircled it, chanting in low, guttural tones. Their voices felt like nails scraping against the edges of my mind, and I forced myself to focus.
"That’s it," Aria whispered. "The cursed artifact."
I nodded grimly. "But look at them—they’re not just experimenting. They’re worshiping it."
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As we watched, one rogue stepped forward, removing their hood. A woman with striking silver hair and piercing blue eyes raised her hands, silencing the others.