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Shui stared at the mass of dead silent spirits before her. None willing to even shift, much less make a sound or speak amongst themselves. Even the ones at the table stayed quiet. Minding their own business. Playing with their weapons, or in the tiger’s and turtle’s case, pretended to nap.
It was obviously not a real nap. Shui caught them peeking out of a single eye a few times to look at her. Studying her. What for, she wasn’t quite sure. Qi was involved and a lot of it too whenever their glow eyes turned to stare.
Hu Shui jumped in her seat. The old man reappeared. Standing by her side and coming to a full bow. “ Great Spirit Queen . The accused shall be apprehended shortly. Only a matter of time.”
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