Second Chances

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No one’s pov

As expected just when he was about to enter the tunnel, the desire to move on was very tense. Even with Harley's emergency spell, they both knew this would be a very strong situation. They couldn't get out of their minds that Moskov might have a spear that would leave permanent marks on his receiver. Not even the powers of the sacred orbs could repair the damage.

Once they had the courage to take the first step, they both noticed that there were lines of blood on the floor, Harley immediately made a little light with his spell and they could see that the lines continued towards the end of the tunnel. They appeared to be bloodlines from someone who had been dragged. Only one name passed through their minds.

They decided to go ahead with the little light they had, between walking slowly and with fear, both adventurers made a light spell to never stop seeing the road. Path that became more unpleasant with the passing of each step. As in the walls of the tunnel you could see scratches, only this time they were deeper, longer, and fresher. You could feel the desperation for not wanting to be inside the cave.

When they were already approaching Moskov's supposed lair, they could see that there was a bit of light coming from the outskirts. Without looking out enough they could see that the upper part of the cave was missing a few parts from the “ceiling” and that is why there was a bit of light. The doubt in them began to reflect; "How was it possible that there was light in a cave that was logically under sand?".

These thoughts were interrupted by the deep, noisy breathing that came from deeper inside the lair. Some cries drew the attention of the adventurers and just when the magician was going to look out to see who this was, he was pushed back by the Inspirer. A gust of wind and sand shot out at high speed, so strong that Harith could feel a small cut on his face.

Seeing the blood on Harith's face, the completely annoyed magician uses his ability to appear elsewhere inside the end of the tunnel. Harith tries to stop him, but stares at Harley, who is paralyzed seeing who was possibly on the other side. Harith decides to approach and observe the one who was there, none other than Khaleed himself.

He was captured, he was hanging from his hands which were tied from the top of the cave, in what appeared to be a torture mechanism. Khaleed's feet were also tied at one end on each side. The torture mechanism had sharp spikes around Khaleed's body, there was no easy way to get him out of there. However, Khaleed's face upon seeing the adventurers was one of hope, his eyes reflecting the second chance ahead, then immediately turned into despair.

Khaleed – For the love of the Lord (tears in eyes) What are 2 kids doing here? Do you know how dangerous this place is?

Khaleed – For the love of the Lord (tears in eyes) What are 2 kids doing here? Do you know how dangerous this place is?

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Harith – We know, but we are here to rescue you, sir Khaleed.

Khaleed – You know who I am? (widens eyes)

Harley – Yes, we have come to be acquainted with sir Gatotkaca and sir Minsitthar. They were really worried and to be honest so were we.

Khaleed – They let 2 young kids come and find me? (chuckles) Cowards don’t deserve peace.

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