Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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"Cohila..." Gustav called forth as rhombus shaped patterns of light surrounded his form.
A devouring energy spread across the entirety of the surroundings.
Gustav was ready to use Cohilia to consume whatever barrier stood in their path when Miss Aimee grabbed his arm.
"Don't bother. It won't work," She voiced.
"What? Cohilia always gets the job done," Gustav still held his arm out while replying.
"Not this time. Nothing you throw at it will change anything," Miss Aimee said with a tone of certainty.
Gustav slowly lowered his arm in confusion.
"If nothing will work then, how are we supposed to get in," He stood in place with a conflicted expression.
Gustav felt a wave of disappointment settle over him. The barrier remained insurmountable, and the finality of the carvings' message left him grappling with a sense of defeat.
