A Demon Lair

“I don’t think he is that deep into it,” Ginevra said, trying to offer me a glimmer of hope.

“Even if he isn’t that deep, every time he uses it, he’s slowly giving his soul away,” I replied, my voice tinged with frustration.

Ginevra sat down next to me, his arms still wrapped around me in a silent offer of comfort.

“If the demon is willing to let him go, then he’ll be safe,” he said his tone sounding almost hopeful.

I scoffed at the absurdity of it all. “No demon can just freely let a soul go unless you’ve got something better to offer.”

“Then we kill the demon.” His words were calm, final.

I shook my head, trying to keep my thoughts clear. “I’d rather take the less extreme route first, if possible.”

“Do you know where to find a demon selling Mirage?” I asked.

Ginevra shook his head apologetically, regret written across his features.

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