A Curse Revealed 2

Chapter 38

Revealed curse 2

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"Vanessa?????

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"You mean my mom"?,Jack asked starring at the creature.

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Vanessa's son, Jack, was the only one who had never given up on her. He had grown into a fine young man, and he had become a skilled warrior. But he still longed for the mother he had lost, and he was determined to find her and bring her home. Now that he had learned of her true identity, he was ready to do whatever it took to free her from the curse. But would he be able to convince his clan to help her?

Geal was conflicted. On the one hand, he knows the clan could not forget Vanessa's betrayal, and the clan would not trust her. But on the other hand, he could see that Jack still cared for her, and he did not want to cause him any more pain. As he wrestled with his decision, Vanessa spoke. "Please, Geal, I need your help. I have been trapped in this form for too long, and I cannot bear it any longer.

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"I know that I have done wrong," Vanessa continued, "and I am sorry for my actions. But I beg you, please help me break this curse. I promise that I will make amends, and I will never betray you again." Geal was torn. He did not want to turn his back on Jack, but he was still not sure if he could trust Vanessa. "What would you have me do?" he asked, his voice heavy with doubt. Vanessa took a deep breath. "You must take me to the sorcerer who cast the curse," she said.

Geal knew that it would be dangerous to seek out the sorcerer, but he could not deny that Vanessa deserved a chance to be free.

"The council will decide, and they left with the child and Vanessa..

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When Jack and Athena told the council about Vanessa, the council members were furious. They refused to listen to reason, and they were determined to punish her for her crimes. But Jack and Athena would not give up. They pleaded with the council, telling them that Vanessa had changed, and that she could be trusted. "We have seen the goodness in her," Jack said.

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"She is not the same person she once was. She has paid for her crimes, and she has earned our forgiveness." Athena nodded in agreement. "We believe in her," she said. "We believe that she can be a force for good in this world." The council members looked at each other, considering what Jack and Athena had said. Finally, they agreed to give Vanessa a chance. "We will allow her to go to the Shadow Realm," they said.

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The journey to find the sorcerer took them deep into the heart of the forest, to a place where few had dared to go before. The forest was thick and dark, and it seemed to close in around them as they walked. But they pressed on, determined to find the sorcerer and break the curse. And then, just as they were about to give up hope, they saw a light in the distance. It was the sorcerer's tower, shining like a beacon in the darkness.

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As they approached the tower, they noticed that it was surrounded by a tall, impenetrable wall. But just as they were about to turn back, a gate in the wall opened, seemingly of its own accord. They entered the courtyard and were confronted by the sorcerer himself. He was tall and thin, with long white hair and piercing blue eyes. "You have come a long way to find me," he said, his voice deep and resonant.

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"We have come to ask you to lift the curse on Vanessa," jack said, trying to keep his voice steady. The sorcerer looked at Vanessa, his expression unreadable. "It is not so simple as that," he said. "The curse is bound to her soul, and it cannot be broken without great sacrifice." "We are willing to do whatever it takes," jack said. "Even if it means our lives?" the sorcerer asked, his eyes searching jack's face. Jack hesitated, but he knew there was no other choice. "Yes," he said.

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"Very well," the sorcerer said, his voice ringing with authority. "But first, I must test your resolve. If you are willing to give up your own life for the sake of another, then perhaps you are worthy of the power I possess." With that, he waved his hand, and a swirling vortex of light appeared in the air. "Step into the vortex," he said. "And when you emerge, you will face the ultimate test." Geal, Athena and Vanessa exchanged a glance, and then they stepped into the vortex together.

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The world around them seemed to spin and shift, and then suddenly, they were standing in a different place. They were in a cavernous room, lit only by flickering torches. Before them was a giant mirror, and as they approached it, they saw their own faces reflected back at them. But something was wrong. Their faces were contorted with rage and hatred, and they looked nothing like themselves. "This is an illusion," the sorcerer said

"Only the chosen one can break the curse, but she will need more than wraith silver. She will need the sacred blade, which can only be found in the Shadow Realm." "The Shadow Realm?" Vanessa asked, her voice trembling. "It is a place of darkness and danger," the sorcerer said.

"But it is the only place where the sacred blade can be found. And without it, the chosen one will never be able to break the curse." Jack, Athena and Vanessa looked at each other, their faces pale with fear. But they knew they had no choice. They had to find the sacred blade, no matter the cost. "How do we get to the Shadow Realm?" Jack asked. "It is not an easy journey," the sorcerer said.

"You must journey to the edge of the known world, to the Cursed Sea. There, you will find a boat that will take you to the Shadow Realm." "But the Cursed Sea is said to be filled with monsters and demons," Vanessa said. "There is no other way," the sorcerer replied. "If you want to break the curse, you must be willing to face your fears and overcome them." Jack, Vanessa and Athena knew they had no choice. They had to find the sacred blade, no matter what it took.

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With that, they set off on their journey to the edge of the known world. As they traveled, they saw many strange and wondrous things. They passed through forests filled with magical creatures, and saw mountains that reached up to the clouds. And as they got closer to the Cursed Sea, they felt a sense of foreboding. But they pressed on, determined to reach their destination. Finally, they came to the sea, and they saw a boat waiting for them..