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It took thirty minutes for the ritual to end. Afterward, the patriarch of the crow clan examined the witch and promptly -flew- through the storm without deliberation.
''What the hell just happened?'' Elina voiced everyone's thoughts.
''We'll know when she's healthy.'' Klesiah responded.
''This has to do with the pearls. Death pearls, tied with necromancy, death, and disease... maybe she caught something when channeling them? Because she's used to doing it through a body specifically crafted to handle the strain of pearls?''
''Hm, I believe so too.'' Sieglinde answered you, nervously running her big, claw hand through her hair. ''Are you guys okay?''
Hao suddenly tugged at your collar when you looked down at her; she dragged you onto her level for a kiss. An excellent way indeed to announce your vacation.
Ama made a full recovery three days later. Your hypothesis had been spot on: the concept of death imbued within necromantic pearls had affected Ama's body; she caught a nasty pneumonia. With dutiful Holy from Elina and the peerless medicine of the Tengu's temple, the little witch learned a harsh lesson despite all her experiences.
Now's come the time for you guys to choose how to proceed.
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