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Cadaver’s lips are , but the words and accent aren’t the de to the sentinel of sorrow, Lord Loss

“A cheap trick,” Beranabus grunts “Too afraid to face us in person? Reduced to speaking through a puppet?”

“Why not use Cadaver’sfroave it to hiht this oneSuch a pity Kernel isn’t here I’m sure Cadaver’s appearance would have revived many fond memories”

“I have had enough of this,” Sharrowls She takes a step forward and raises her hand, taking aim at Cadaver

“Wait,” Beranabus stops her “He’s close to the lodestone If we kill him, his blood will drench it”

“Will that make a difference?” Sharmila asks

Beranabus grimaces “I doubt he’s there for show”

“Astute as always,” Lord Loss h the unfortunate Cadaver “You would have made a fine demon, Beranabus You have wasted your talent on a far inferior species But it’s not too late to change Join us Live forever as one of the rulers of the universes”

“Live forever?” Beranabus laughs “Nonsense! All things die That’s the nature of existence”

“Nature is about to be reversed,” Lord Loss says

“By who?” Beranabus asks “Your shadowy master? What’s his name? I can’t serve him if I don’t even know his name”

Lord Loss tuts “No names, not unless you join us”

“Well, that’s not going to happen,” Beranabus sniffs “And I don’t think you really expected loat before your master kills us?”

“No,” Lord Loss says Cadaver’s head swivels and his eyes fix on me “We want Bec”

Beranabus, Dervish and Shar a protective barrier I’m touched by their show of support