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“Initiates, step forward,” says the leader wearing the crown. I move two steps forward along with three other people. Who are they? Maybe Tanwen? Other than that, I don’t have a clue. All I know is, I’m glad Araceli isn’t one of them. I made sure she was asleep in her room before I left. “Only four of you were strong and loyal enough to pass all three trials, and become full members of the Order. For your initiation, we require one last test of bravery, loyalty, and faith.” Of course. I should have known it wouldn’t be just a simple “here’s your gold robe, now we’ll tell you all our secrets.” Nope, they had to make us do one final thing. We’re taken to the lake, near where I met with Kassiel all those nights, and then we stop. One figure steps forward and places a gold-plated medallion
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