to the nest of Xineoph, beside him was the servant he saved
and prayed together. "We made it! Thanks to Citrustoon!"
Their joy melted, tears turned to smiles, Xineoph nodded
"The second puzzle is solved, human. Your keen observation,
words of persuasion, sympathty to your brothers, and belief
in your belifes proved your capability to achieve all you can
Theoph is pleased to witness human beings know themselves."
The Book of Freedom diminished to an unknown corner of Elyssium
until next time it was found. Souesta approached Xineoph
"May I ask for a favour to send my brother home,Noble Guardian?"
"Only if you finished the third puzzle, he remains here for his life."
"Do not send me away, mister! I have no family left. You are my master!"
"No one is your master now. You have to stay with me until I manage
the third puzzle of Theoph. That done, you act on your own will power."
The freed man answered:"I am your man. Mullan is how I was named."
Souesta clapped Mullan's shoulder three times showing his agreement
The two partners turned to Xineoph, prepared for the third riddle
"Only Souesta will enter the puzzle field. Mullan'll stay here for a moment."
Xineoph swallowed the words that would disclose the power of friends
"Here are your choices: find the truth, or pay your debt of life."
Xineoph waved her wings, a black smog wrapped Souesta
Mullan shouted:"Mister! Back save and sound!", in grief
that he could not help but went to a far end, sat and waited
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