A tricky escape
The priests returned to their positions once all the candles had been lit, and they immediately resumed their prayer. None of them had any idea that Ezra was right there in the room with them, but one wrong move could give him away.

As the priests closed their eyes and folded their hands to ask the Goddess for forgiveness, a heavy voice echoed within the walls of the inner sanctum.

“I see your sad plight, and it breaks my heart, children. But fear not, for light shall always drive out the shadows and cleanse the land of all evil!”

Startled by the unexpected voice, the priests opened their eyes and stared at the idol of the Goddess.

“Who…who are you?” one of the older priests finally asked, gathering his courage.

“I am Aranya, the God of Creation!” the voice replied. “As Ishani’s elder brother, it is my duty to protect her and guide her followers when they stray from her path. But I am afraid her light is dwindling from your world.”

Ezra quickly unleashed two controlled bursts of
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