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She could see the memories, so distant, in Moridin’s eyes Once, she’d not been sure who this man was, but now she was The face was different, but the soul the sa

"You told uish This was the best way Aran’gar helped ested That one always has confronted her probleressively But I’m certain the Great Lord can find other tools We took a risk, and it was not without cost But the gain…Beyond that, Lews Therin now thinks I ae"

She smiled Not too much pleasure Merely a little satisfaction Moridin scowled, then hesitated, glancing to the side At nothing "I am to leave you without punishh he didn’t sound pleased about it

Had that been a communication directly froe had to go to him in Shayol Ghul to receive their orders Or at least suffer a visit from that horrid creature Shaidar Haran Now the Great Lord appeared to be speaking to the Nae’blis directly Interesting And worrisome

It meant the end was very near There would not beShe would see herself Nae’blis and rule this world as her own once the Last Battle was done

"I think," Graendal said, "that I should--"

"You are to stay away from al’Thor," Moridin said "You are not to be punished, but I don’t see reason to praise you either Yes, al’Thorus a useful tool"

"Of course," Graendal said smoothly, "I will serve as it pleases the Great Lord I was not going to suggest that I ainst al’Thor anyway He thinks norance while I work elsewhere, for now"

"Elsewhere?"

Graendal needed a victory, a decisive one She sifted through the different plans she’d devised, selecting the ainst al’Thor? Very well She would bring to the Great Lord so desired

"Perrin Aybara," Graendal said She felt exposed, having to reveal her intentions to Moridin She preferred to keep her plots to herself However, she doubted she’d be able to escape thisyou his head"

Moridin turned toward the fire, clasping his hands behind his back He watched the flames

With a shock, she felt sweat trickle down her brow What? She was able to avoid heat and cold What rong? She maintained her focus…it just didn’t work Not here Not near him

That unsettled her deeply

"He’s important," Graendal said "The prophecies--"

"I know the prophecies," Moridin said softly He did not turn "Hoould you do it?"

"My spies have located his army," Graendal said "I have already set soroup of Shadon given me to cause chaos, and I have a trap prepared It will break al’Thor, ruin him, if he loses Aybara"

"It will do more than that," Moridin said softly "But you will never ateways He will escape you"