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...te. He opened his mouth to order Morluch to use the eyes again, but only cursed when he saw the old wizard slump into his rocking chair, weakened by the initial effort.

“Don’t be bothered,” Morluch said, noticing Barth’s distress at losing the vision. “You saw what you needed to see, yes?”

He was right, Barth thought. Though he briefly saw only the beast-man Grull, it was enough to confirm his suspicions. Rath wouldn’t have been watching Grull from the next world if he didn’t have some place for the creature in his plan, whatever it may be. The fire in Barth receded.

“Yes, I did. I am grateful for your services.”

“Appreciation is not what I seek.”

“Of course.” Barth approached Morluch, reaching into his robe. “How much do I owe you?”

Morluch paused, then smiled with his toothless mouth. “What price seems fair to you, Lord Barth?”

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