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The man shook his head, and said, “As an outsider, you can challenge them to a fight to the death to take over their leadership. If you win, you can take the leadership and do whatever you want—including dismissing it. But you know what will happen if you lose.”
“What’s the challenge?”
“I don’t know for certain. But they worship the moon, or its energy. If you destroy the source of their religion, then that should do the trick! Good luck.”
“How do you know so much about them?”
The man sneered. “I was in the same boat as you. Didn’t have any luck, though. But I’ve told you all I know. You can go save Orla. Can I have my woman, please?”
Lorcan nodded. “Which one?”
“Alana.”
“Alana? The one who fainted at the sight of you?”
The man laughed. “She’s a shapeshifter, you i***t. Bricius
