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CHAPTER 6

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"Come, we must leave at once!" said Elena, patting on Newark's back.

Newark slowly got up, "Do you know the actual location of the Ferodium clan?".

"They reside behind the dagger knot hills. Going by my approximations, we can reach there in one week"

Elena decided to take charge of the situation as they headed down the barren hills. They stopped by Elena's deserted home to pick up necessary inventory for the journey. After furious rummaging inside a dusty closet, a bag was ready, with all the necessary equipment. Elena concluded the preparations by putting a shiny sword into her scabbard. "We're good to go" she declared.

"I need a sword too!" said Newark looking around. Elena searched a drawer and handed him a spear. Newark posed with it, like he was Alexander himself.

They made their way out of the clan area as they exited through the giant wooden gate. Elena looked back as a part of her was shedding silent tears. All of a sudden, she heard Newark calling from somewhere ahead. She ran towards him and stared in shock at what lied ahead.

The connecting bridge had been burnt, exposing violent rapids beneath it.

"So, can you swim?" asked Newark with a smile on his face.

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Let's hope, the rapids speed up this story.

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