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Shapiro gestured sharply. "Fine. Then you’ll come with me. Lead the way."
Of course, it had to be him.
If it had been Gilbert, the one who drooled over gold, it would’ve been far easier to handle. But judging by how the other two stayed behind, they were probably going to report to someone else.
Clack.
Just as I was about to step forward, he pulled a pair of shackles from his pouch and locked them around my wrists. To think I was being chained again, by a grunt like this, no less.
"Is there a problem?" Shapiro asked.
"Of course not. As long as His Majesty’s safety is secured, I’m prepared to return to the grave at any time."
"Hmph."
Better to play along. Whether I wore cuffs or not, escaping wasn’t an option anyway. At least with the restraint on, he’d let his guard down a little.
"Undead," he said coldly, "Just guide me. If your information proves true, I’ll make sure the priests perform a purification rite for you."
The nonsense echoed through the graveyard, but I bowed my head as if deeply moved.
"Thank you. I’ll be counting on that."
As I led him toward the cave, I took the chance to glance around the area. The thicket...
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