executions must have been, and wondering if there were any real witches at the trial,” said Jenna’s voice.

Titus got back to the battle at hand, and realized something. His lips moved but the creature interrupted.

“Yes, yes, I know, neither of us is allowed to inflict harm on the other or on her until the fight is over. That goes without saying,” she said, missing the irony of the statement. It thought for a second then spoke again. “Let’s make it more interesting. Let’s impost a time rule, say, five seconds?”

His heart quickened slightly at the thought, leaving anxiety and fear to sour his disposition. He spoke again before the creature could pick up on his fear.

“If there are multiple possible opposite answers, or if the question is a pa...

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