Healers and nurses from the nearby infirmary arrived with caravans to take the marshals, who were now free of the possession, with them.
The evening was fast approaching, the sun began to turn crimson behind the clouds, and everyone's shadows sprawled on the ground.
Spheris watched [Suture Of The Eternal], who stood by the bone gate, his eyes fixed on the surroundings through a silver-glinting scope. The surface of this scope was sleek and it shimmered with an ethereal glow.
It was one of Jared's Variables called a Specter Eye. Using the magical scope, Jared could detect the lingering presence of Demon souls within a particular radius.
After a final sweep of the area, he lowered the Variable and made his way back to the team, a thoughtful expression on his slim face.
"Everything clear?" Lirael asked, dusting off her jacket.
