AS Ilsa entered Minbenthac she heard a sobbing behind her Tears were straeaming out of mInna's face " We actually did it!" she cried.
_ Finally sinking in.?' margas said. "You're free, of everything Malcia put on you. What happened under the spell, that's between you two, and the gods. I won't ask, and you do not need to say anything. However, I do not want anything more than friendship between you.. anything more .. is extremely dangerous.. and I will not put up with it.." His voice turned cold. " understand?
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Yes' Minna said, the change in Margas' tone unnerved her. Margas had a powerful voice, even when spoken in a low tone, every word of his met their mark. Minna remained silent until they reached the Palace. As soon as she set foot inside, she gulped down the potion, drinking every last drop. Once she had finished , she put the empty vial away in her loincloth.