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Theysoon realized that becoming full-fledged acolytes would be almost impossible. As though nothing had happened, hecalmly laid it beside him on the floor. During all other timesonly darkness reigned. The dark night sky made it impossible to see whether the Minions were keeping the swarm fromreaching the Black Ships.

“Of course,” he answered. “Why not?” Aeolus asked. Crooking afinger, the First Wizard beckoned the prince into the hall. There is no other choice.