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Submitted to Contest #296
Turtle ShellIt’s always a standoff with Dax. So cliche. He’s about thirty feet from me, swinging his spear around like some circus performer. His flowing white robes billow with the angry wind that pulls on my armor. He twirls his spear around effortlessly, the tip sparking every time it hits the cobbles. The electric spear has a massive legacy throughout the kingdom as not only the most lethal weapon invented but also just overkill. It fits Dax. His nickname should be overkill. “Finally we meet!” He yells, his Chesire smile sending chills d...
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