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To think someone would find conversing with a god enjoyable—even expressing a desire to do it again—was absurd enough. But hearing such words coming from a barbarian, not even a believer, was beyond Aquaz’s comprehension.
“What’s the matter?” Ketal asked her, noticing her strange silence.
“Oh, nothing,” Aquaz replied, hurriedly shaking her head.
Ketal was puzzled by her reaction, though he decided not to dwell on it. It seemed conversations with gods weren’t something people had every day. Even Shadranes had reacted with shock, so it wasn’t surprising that Aquaz would react similarly.
Ketal felt quite pleased that he’d experienced something so special and spoke cheerfully again. “You should have a chat with your god too someday. It’s surprisingly fun.”
Aquaz remained silent, uncertain how to respond.
“Anyway, it seems you’ve made a wasted trip,” Ketal remarked lightly, changing the topic.
Aquaz had traveled here urgently to assist Kalosia’s holy land, but the crisis had ended before her arrival.
“Not at all,” she replied calmly. “I’m relieved everything was resolved without serious harm.”
“So does this mean your pilgrimage is finished?” Ketal asked...
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