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Chapter Thirty-Eight: Man and Monster

“There is more,” said Ilyria, “The Mogul was disguised. My mother was convinced that he was a woman—in fact, an Orenian spy.”

She watched as Nicos, Madame Skia and the ascetic exchanged glances.

“It would make sense,” said Nicos, He stood, folded his arms and began pacing. “It would make sense if he knew about the place of the three stars, Utzed,” Ilyria heard the sharp intake of breath from Madame Skia. Nicos stopped pacing. “Skia, we must say its name. She must know. We will even have to help her find it.”

Skia shook her head but to Ilyria’s surprised her response was the opposite. “Yes I know that’s true,” she said, “But we have to help her.”

“How,” said the ascetic, “None of us can accompany her. You and I, Skia, we cannot leave here or our lives will be forfeit. You know that. Nicos would not survive.”

“I’ll…ow!” said Thassa as Bonbon punched him in the arm. He rubbed his arm and looked at her. It was strange to see Thassa’s scarred face,

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