NARRATOR

Zarek asked her to come with him, even working hard to get rid of Rousse.

Meridiana was very sensitive to death and to beings who lived between both worlds.

"She wants to die, but… there’s too much guilt. She’s one step away from release, but something won’t let her accept it, and she’s heading down the wrong path."

She spoke with her head bowed, using her magic to feel Lisa’s emotions.

Zarek considered it for a moment, staring… just staring into the darkness shaped like a human face.

What had once been a beautiful woman was rotting into the bark of this tree she’d summoned herself.

He stretched out his hand with a sigh, determined to see if he could strike a bargain.

He didn’t want any more female corpses, especially not one so tormented.

Erasing the memories of a life spent suffering was a problem he didn’t want to deal with.

Better to persuade her to leave in peace.

"Everyone, shield yourselves with your magic. Meridiana, step back," he ordered soberly.

He took a step forw