Chapter 11: An uncomfortable truth

FictionFan Fantasy 25 Mar 2024

Faregon runs his calloused fingers along his blade, mulling over the predicament that has been plaguing his already chaotic mind.

"You don't have to do this! Just walk away!" Jared says, with quivered lips. Jared isn't the type of man to falter in confidence of a man so used to slaying demons and its ilk, but his friend is about to embark on a mission not designed for the likes of brave, mortal men.

"This is not your usual hellhound or succubus encounter Faregon ... " Jared continues. "I don't know if you'll walk out of this one alive. Your skills have served you well, but even a swordsman of your caliber is unequipped to deal with this."

Faregon isn't one for many words. He gets up slowly, using his blade to lift himself off the mossy rocks. Jared again pleads with his friend. "Don't do this please! How are you going to kill something you cannot see?"

Faregon looks at his anxious companion with weary eyes. He wishes he can mutter words to assure his friend that he will be fine, like always, but the air of uncertainty lingers like never before. "I can't!" Faregon responds pensively.

"What is your plan?" Jared asks.

"Die trying!" Faregon replies earnestly.

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Jared mocks Faregon in an attempt to dissuade him from his decision.
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Jared pleads with Faregon to reconsider facing the unknown evil, but Faregon's resolve remains unyielding.
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Faregon is distracted by thoughts that weight heavily on him and stumbles upon an otherworldly realm.
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Faregon relents to the extreme elements of the cold, but will a mysterious figure save him?
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Faregon finds some respite in the wintry storm in the form of a warm tavern.
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