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“Now,” said Cirraea. “You really want to be in the Darkshadow Trials, my dear Miss Nohil... Now, trust me, dearie. You don’t want to leave this cave.”

Alira suddenly got dizzy. Staring into Cirraea’s eyes seemed to wear her out.

“No! Alira!”

That was all Alira heard before the voices began.