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Wero became increasingly worried about Xeropo's obsession with finding

CHALADOR and the danger it posed to both humans and gods. He tried to talk to his friend and convince him to let go of his quest, but Xeropo refused to listen.

In a moment of desperation,

Xeropo said someth ing that shook Wero to his core. Xeropo declared that the next time he and Wero met, it would be on the battlefield. The words filled

Wero with dread, knowing that his former friend had become consumed by anger and pain.

Despite his fears, Wero refused to give up on his friendship with Xeropo, determined to find a way to help his friend before it was too late. 19-57