Cassandra Faux Follower

In an era where everyone venerates the gods, Lu Ran, a high school junior, reveres a mysterious being brought to him. From then on, the mortal realm gained a wandering believer. Gods fend off demons with slick maneuvers, exhibiting flamboyant skills unique in their own right, whilst Lu Ran knows deep down that he is genuinely a devout follower! The story begins in an old residential building...

An earthquake, another world, and a tentacle monster in his basement claiming to be his wife are just the beginning of a chaotic new life for Nick. He has a bunch of new neighbors to get along with, people who want to kill him just for existing, and monsters with a taste for blood. But he's going to do his best to get to the bottom of everything and maybe even find a way back home.

``` En raison des cas croissants de suicide dans le pays, le gouvernement a créé un système simulateur lié aux ondes cérébrales humaines, les emmenant transmigrer dans des milliers de mondes et à expérimenter de nombreux aspects de la vie afin de stimuler la volonté de vivre. Seulement quand le volontémètre était rempli à 100 % pouvaient-ils finalement revenir à la vie. Lu Yizhou. Masculin. Célibataire. 22 ans. Un certain jour, il s'est suicidé en s'enterrant dans la terre des neiges. Et puis, il a été tiré dans le simulateur. 666 : Bienvenue, hôte ! Félicitations, vous êtes la 666ème personne à rejoindre ce projet ! L'hôte a beaucoup de chance d'obtenir 666, car 666 est le système le plus séduisant, le plus sensé et le plus merveilleux ! Lu Yizhou : ...Puis-je changer de système ? Tu es bruyant. 666 : QAQ Lu Yizhou : Peu importe le nombre de fois où je transmigre, mon volontémètre ne se remplit pas. 666 : N—Non, n'abandonne pas ! L'hôte ne devrait pas abandonner QAQ uwaaa, ne laisse pas 666 tout seul ! Tu es mon premier, mon unique, comment peux-tu être si insensible et me laisser derrière toi comme ça ?! Lu Yizhou : ...pourquoi cela sonne-t-il faux ? . . . Ainsi, il commença à sauter d'un monde à l'autre pour sauver le méchant. Lu Yizhou : Pourquoi dois-je sauver les méchants ? 666 : Ckckck, Hôte, tu es trop innocent ! Bien sûr, c'est parce qu'ils sont plus formidables que le protagoniste masculin ; plus riches, puissants, ingénieux, dominateurs et séduisants ! Lu Yizhou : ...ce ne sont que tes préférences, n'est-ce pas ? 666 : Hôte, pourquoi ne crois-tu pas 666 ?! QAQ . . . Il pensait qu'il n'avait plus rien pour lequel vivre. Emportant avec lui un cœur las et un corps engourdi, il a coulé au fond de l'abysse pour y trouver... une étoile scintillante. ******* Beau, stoïque, dense et étonnamment naïf gong x possessif, gâté et calculateur shou qui savait utiliser son charme Tags supplémentaires : transmigration rapide, fantasy, aventure, comédie, sombre, mystère, tragédie, rythme rapide, seme/gong/top protagoniste, l'intérêt amoureux tombe amoureux en premier, yaoi, mature, pensées suicidaires, le passé joue un grand rôle, 1 vs 1 Retrouvez-moi sur : Instagram : delanasiwarka Serveur Discord : bit.ly/delanadiscord Discord : delanasiwarka#1490 ```

Shen Feiwan und Fu Shiyan wurden wegen einer Nacht der Unbesonnenheit in die Ehe gezwungen. Drei Jahre nach ihrer Heirat wurde Shen Feiwan wie ein drittes Rad behandelt. Bis Fu Shiyans alte Flamme in die Stadt zurückkehrte, verkündete Shen Feiwan, dass sie diese Art von Leben nicht länger ertragen könne. Während Fu Shiyan seiner alten Flamme nachstellte, lud sie zehn männliche Models ein, um mit ihr zu trinken und sich zu amüsieren. Jemand war darüber nicht glücklich. Er trieb sie in die Enge und sagte: "Shen Feiwan, benimmst du dich, als wäre ich tot?" "Was ist der Unterschied zwischen dem Leben als Witwe und dem Leben als Witwe?" "......" In der Tat. Sich des Vaters zu entledigen, um das Kind zu behalten, ist nicht völlig inakzeptabel! Nach der Scheidung konzentrierte sich Shen Feiwan ausschließlich auf ihre Karriere, und die ging steil bergauf. Sie hatte zig Millionen Follower in ihren Livestreams, wurde zur besten Schmuckdesignerin der Welt, verdiente so viel Geld, dass ihre Hand krampfte, und erhielt so viele Auszeichnungen, dass ihre Hände zu zittern begannen. In einem Presseinterview fragte jemand: "Ich habe gehört, dass Ihr Ex-Mann Ihnen auf der ganzen Welt hinterherläuft, um Sie wieder zu heiraten?" Sie antwortete ruhig: "Ich habe mir die Zukunft vorhersagen lassen." "Ist er nicht der Richtige für Sie?" "Er beeinträchtigt mein finanzielles Glück." Fans: Er soll zur Hölle fahren! Fu Shiyan: ?

Beatrice Da Ville was meant to be the villainess. Arrogant, cruel, and doomed to die. But when a 21st-century woman wakes up in her body, she refuses to meet that fate. Avoiding execution should have been simple: keep her head down, stay out of trouble, and let the story run its course. But the world refuses to let her disappear. The nobles are always whispering about her, the royal family won’t leave her alone, and worst of all—the cold, calculating Crown Prince keeps watching her like he knows she’s up to something. But the deeper she gets entangled in the kingdom’s growing tensions, the more she realizes something terrifying. This story was never just about the heroine and villainess. And if she’s not careful, she won’t just die. She’ll play right into the ending that was always meant for her. If the script won’t let her live, then she’ll just have to rewrite it herself.

******** (WARNING: This novel’s MC is Laurence’s disciple, since both of them love to cuss at everyone’s faces…. Just kidding! xD xD. Just like my other work that has a warning at the top… So, please read at your own risk! ^_^) (Note: This novel will undergo revisions from the start. Thank you! ^_^) ********* Not all villains are evil. Sometimes, their experiences and how others treated them shaped them into what they are today. ********* “How amusing! Do you really think that being labeled as a [tyrant], a [bully], and a [villain] would be that outstanding?! Why don’t you come here right now and let me punch you in the face so that you can wake up from your f*cking delusional sh*t!” ********* In his first life, for some unknown reason, he was betrayed, framed, and stripped of his status as a noble and labeled him as a “traitor” or in the worst case, a “villain”. Now, as he faced execution and prepared to die when suddenly an unknown entity called [system] offered him a chance to be a dimensional traveler, a being who transverse through the stars and space to countless worldlines in order to complete various tasks that was assigned to them. The system also promised him to grant his greatest desire should he ever consent to be bound by the [system]. With no other choice, he accepted the entity’s offer and after millennium years’ worth of transmigration, for some unknown reason, the system prompted him to be reincarnated back to his first life that he had forsaken…. As the “villainous” Third Young Master of Marquis Chevalier Household from Stellarus Empire. ********* Photo not mine. Credits to the owner.

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

Malaya University is a MYSTERY/THRILLER LIGHT NOVEL starring Cassandra Gonzales. Cassandra Gonzales is a girl from a rich family. She was a stubborn girl so her mom ran out of patience in what she does. So her mother made her go to the school in the middle of the forest.

Natalie & Zane: Love Beyond Lives Shunned by her pack as the Traitor's daughter, Natalie Cross—a werewolf without a wolf—has endured more pain than most could imagine. Forced to bear the mark of a ruthless alpha, rejected by her destined mate, and ultimately banished, she finds herself alone and unwelcome among her kind. With the Alpha's scent branding her as untouchable, no other pack will take her in. Desperate and discarded, Natalie hides among humans, scraping by in a world that doesn’t know or care about her true identity. But everything changes when she crosses paths with an adorable wolf pup—and its enigmatic, wealthy owner. The man offers his help, something no one else has dared to do. Yet, kindness feels like a foreign concept to Natalie. Can she trust this stranger who harbours secrets as deep as her own? Or is his generosity just another trap, promising a fate darker than the one she’s already survived? Cassandra & Sebastian: A Forbidden Love A rogue werewolf and assassin, Cassandra is sent to kill a rare-blooded vampire—only to discover her target is Sebastian Lawrence, a powerful businessman with powerful friends. Sebastian turns out to be her fated mate. Torn between duty and an undeniable bond, she hesitates, sparking a deadly game of deception and desire. As Cassandra uncovers the dark truth behind her master’s orders, betrayal becomes her only way to save Sebastian. But her defiance marks them both for death. Now hunted by darkness itself, they must fight together to break her chains and defy fate itself. Will their love survive the war that threatens to consume them—or will destiny tear them apart forever? Easter & Jacob: Worlds Apart Easter's life is a prison—trapped in a loveless marriage to a man twice her age, tormented by a past she cannot escape. Guilt weighs heavy on her heart, a burden she has carried ever since a single lie cost her everything. When she meets Natalie, an enigmatic schoolmate who claims to have a solution to her suffering, Easter is skeptical. But Natalie doesn't just offer help—she hands Easter over to her brother, Jacob Bartholomew. Known as Mist, the Wolf Spirit, Jacob is no ordinary man. He is the legendary father of all werewolves—an ancient, powerful being wrapped in the illusion of a youthful, effortlessly charming man. From the moment Easter lays eyes on him, she is spellbound, drawn to him in a way she cannot understand, let alone control. But she knows better than to dream. How could someone as extraordinary as Jacob ever love someone as broken as her? Yet, Jacob sees her. Sees her pain, her strength, her fire. And what if his feelings run even deeper than hers? Bound by destiny yet divided by worlds, can a god and a mere human defy fate and find a way to become one? Or will the shadows of Easter’s past—and the forces that govern Jacob’s existence—tear them apart before they even have a chance?

After the death of her parents, Resena Blackwell lived a life a sadness and emptiness thanks to the cruelty of her Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin, however, after a chance encounter while on her way to the drycleaners, Resena meets a handsome yet mysterious man by the name of Julius Spencer. Could Julius be the key that finally brings Resena joy and happiness after so many years of pain? Follow the journey of Resena each week as she finds her way back to the roses!

Pull the trigger, bunny. I want to see how you can live without a heart," Nikolai's smirk widened with every passing second, his hazel eyes darkening like the night. "If I pull this trigger, I’ll kill you, Nikolai!" she spat, her hands trembling. But Nikolai only chuckled, stepping closer. "Have you ever kissed your enemy, Cassandra? Or fucked them so well you forget the rival we face?" His cold breath brushed her skin, making her heart skip a beat. *** In the ruthless world of mafia power struggles, Cassandra and Nikolai’s forbidden connection defies all rules. Each encounter draws them deeper into a web of sin and secrets, where loyalty to their families demands bloodshed, but their hearts crave surrender. With every clandestine meeting, the stakes rise and the risks multiply. they must navigate a treacherous path where love could be their ultimate downfall, or their only salvation. In a realm ruled by cruelty and vengeance, can they defy fate and survive the wrath of those who seek to tear them apart? WARNINGS: Contains Abusive Relationships, Abusive Words, Drugs, and Violence, BDSM.

Meet Skye a plus size teen who is nerdy, smart, tech savvy and inlove. Skye has a secret she may look like a push over but what is that uniform at the bottom. Tali is geeky nerd, Skye's love interst and a sheep, 3rd follower. He follows his friends and they lead him astray. How will his story end? Ndivhuwo is a typical Aplha teen, with his two dumb followers Rudzani and Rendani what kind of trouble will they get in who used hair remove on their beard? Least we forget the bullies in this chirstian school, where not all is as holy as it seems and secrets come to light as a young girl navigates and juggles life, school, family and love.

The world is slowly being consumed by Lemos, the Living Abyss—a being of insatiable hunger, devouring everything in his path. Fey, a fallen prince whose kingdom was lost to the Abyss, has sworn to end Lemos once and for all. Gifted with the Eyes of Iztol by the god of fate, Fey can glimpse the unknown future and the fates of those around him. But each vision drains his vitality, his once-dark hair turning silver as he pushes himself to the brink. With time running out, he must unravel the true extent of Lemos’ power and the dark forces that sustain him. Alongside his allies—Nova, a follower of The goddess Death who wields blood magic in her name, and Rhea, a Half Elf/Fairy rouge—Fey delves into a world where magic is governed by the Pulses, the energy that flows through all life. Using V.I.T.A.L.S,(Virtual Innovation Technology and Application Link System) the technology that allows Invokers to harness and stabilize their pulse, they must navigate the dangerous balance between power and control. As they fight to push back the Abyss, Fey and his allies must master their magic, forge new alliances, and uncover the origins of Lemos' endless hunger. But with the world on the brink of collapse, they soon realize that defeating the Abyss will take more than power alone—it will require understanding the very nature of fate itself.

[Mature Content] "Please, call me Christian," he insists. "And I know this might be intrusive, but I can't help but wonder if there's anything I can do to help. Professionally or personally." Surprised by his offer, Marilena considers the possibilities. Here is a man she barely knows, the boss of the man who just broke her heart, extending a helping hand. Perhaps in the storm of her emotions, a strategic alliance could be forged. "Well," she begins, a spark of determination igniting in her eyes, "there is one thing you could help me with, Christian." With a newfound determination, Marilena approaches Christian with a proposition. "Help me show him what he's missing," she says, her eyes sparkling with a blend of mischief and resolve. Christian's lips curves into a wry smile. "I'm in, Marilena. Let's make him regret ever letting you go." _______ In "The Boss's Persuasion," delves into the captivating world of Marilena Chauque, a resilient woman who, after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend, finds herself entangled in a web of unexpected emotions. Desperate to make her ex-fiance jealous, Marilena enters into a fake relationship with none other than her former lover's charismatic and influential boss, Christian Ngale. As Marilena navigates the complexities of their faux romance, the lines between reality and pretence blur, leading her to question her true feelings. Christian, known for his charm and enigmatic presence, proves to be an unexpected ally in her quest for revenge and self-discovery. As the charade deepens, Marilena is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and the unexpected twists of a game that initially seemed harmless. "The Boss's Persuasion" is a tale of love, deception, and the transformative power of unexpected connections, as Marilena grapples with her emotions and the possibility that her fake relationship may lead to a truth she never anticipated. Will Marilena's pursuit of revenge ultimately become a journey of genuine love, or will the intricacies of her plan unravel in ways she never imagined?

Claire is a famous Tarot-Influencer, who has fun ruining her Follower's life. She completely falls for the British actor Levi and is determined to make him hers only. She manipulates herself into Levi's Circle through his Manager Sam. Suddenly one day, Helen,her older sister, appears in her life again after 12 years of absence. Claire starts to have vivid dangerous dreams, which lead to the murder of Helen's Husband Theo... but Sam won't let go either and slowly but surely Claire isn't sure what's real anymore or who to trust The Face I claim is Book 1 of a series

it follows a boy and his friends as they encounter different challenges

[WARNING: HEAVY MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]

This story follows a young who is excessively talented for his humble background. Follow Ethan as he discovers the mysteries surrounding him and his father's side of the family.

In the year 2110, lucid dreaming isn’t just an escape—it’s power. The world has changed since the discovery that dreams can shape reality, leading to the fall of governments and the rise of three factions, each with their own agenda. Orion, a student at Zenith Academy, thought his dreams were nothing more than restless nights—until he wakes up with wounds that shouldn’t exist. As strange visions persist and a mysterious old woman warns him of what’s to come, he finds himself drawn deeper into a hidden war fought beyond the limits of the waking world. With his friends by his side—Neil, the tech genius; Rin, the conspiracy enthusiast; and Cassandra, obsessed with lucid dreaming—Orion begins to unlock abilities that defy logic. But power always comes at a price, and in a world where dreamers can alter reality, the difference between an ally and an enemy is as thin as the veil between sleep and wakefulness. When a faction finally takes notice of him, Orion must decide: will he embrace the lucid world, or lose himself in it forever?

(OBSOLETE) Cassandra Shin is a martial arts practitioner whom grew up with her childhood friend and crush Ye Qiu. She may have not been directly by his side, but seeing how hard he trained whilst being harshly berated by his father her affection only grew. While he didn't have a mother, Cassandra never had a father. Growing up in each other's presence with differing ways of parenting, Ye Qiu grew up with a mission, whilst the female meandered through her life aimlessly. As they grew up, Ye Qiu had told Cassandra that after his father deems him worthy and releases him from the Dojo, he will set out to find his mother and asked if she'd want to join him. Having no direction or plans for her life, she agreed to be his companion for this journey. The day after this promise, their village was struck by an unknown superpower force that wiped the small village and its surrounding areas into nothing but ashes. Cassandra had no recollection of what happened afterwards. The only thing left after that is her and Ye Qiu, with the entire village suspended to its state in time never ending when it was still whole.

Mara, a young refugee in search of a better life after war has ravished her hometown, settles in a small upstart town called Atlanta's Rest, where offworlders have made their residence in an effort to rebuild human society. Unexpectedly she discovers secret abilities that force her on the move again. Mara meets and befriends an Amalya named Abryi, a Hidden Follower of the Faceless Gods, who guides her along the way. Malevolent powers in the shadows scramble to steal her abilities. Join Mara in this dark apocalyptic quest, can she overcome the power struggle within or will she be swallowed by the sinister forces that rule the multiverse?

Soul leech, the all-knowing, the omniscient. One of the ‘named horrors’ witnessed by humanity centuries ago. It is said to have the ability to grant Godly strength to its followers. But these followers, alongside their family, never managed to live for two years in return. “Scary indeed, but what does all of this have to do with me?”

"Cassandra run!" That's all my life has been about- running. Trying to escape one problem or the other, yet never completely evading it. This was my life. A life which was such a mess of secrets and pain, making it impossible for me to live like a normal teenage girl. Now, I'm leaving the only people who never left my side, no matter what. I feel horrible and I hate myself but try as I must I can't turn back. I'm running without really caring where I was going, my legs taking me to god-knows-where. And that's how I ended up here. In a forest. What was I thinking? Easy, I wasn't. That night, in that forest was were my life changed forever...

Cassandra - cursed with a power she cannot reveal to anyone. Aidan - the dark, brooding man who knows too much. Will fate bring them together? Or will destiny tear them apart?

Lucas Arthur was nothing more than a weak and struggling C-rank hunter, barely getting by in a world where power dictated everything. Forced to participate in a risky raid in a Class B cell, he found himself abandoned by his comrades when a deadly ambush left one of them, Andre, mortally wounded. As Lucas stood beside his dying comrade, the impossible happened. A glowing blue screen appeared in front of him. [Congratulations! You have earned the unique skill: “System Maker (SSS Rank)”] Before he could realize the absurdity of it, another prompt followed. [You have met the requirements to grant Andre the System: Evolutionary System] Driven by instinct, Lucas agreed and watched in shock as Andre's wounds healed, his strength rose, and his eyes shone with new power. Then, with unwavering loyalty, he spoke: *“Your orders, sir?”* It was then that Lucas realized he had the power to create systems for the Hunters, growing stronger with each follower. Each follower and each hunter Lucas gave a system that could evolve and increase in level and power But as Lucas grants more systems, powerful enemies take notice—ones who would do anything to control or destroy a System Maker With every hunter he empowers, Lucas steps closer to becoming an existence that defies the very rules of this world.

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What happens if the one transcendent being that cares for mortals fell and got a second chance in a world full of magic, intrigue and possibly even friendships? Does the past determine the future or are we all able to pick our own destiny? An angel, one of the two nigh immortal species in existence, has been hunted and killed by his own kind because he wasn’t prepared to watch silently while his people followed their own desires to whatever end. When, against all odds, he opened his eyes again, he was someone else, his past and powers hidden deep within him. On an ancient world, with advanced magic but medieval technology, he was reborn as Cassandra Pendragon, the youngest daughter of one of the five royal families on Boseiju, the home of the fox tribe, the kitsune. As she grew up, who she was and who she had been, started shaping her future. Forgotten friends and unknown enemies began knocking at her door and while she struggled to find her way between the past and the present, the winds of war were already blowing across her home. I‘ll try to publish at least 2 chapters a week, probably more. The first story arc is pretty much mapped out. Should be around 150 or 160 chapters for the first volume (it’s taking much longer than I expected) and the second one is nearly finished as well. Try it, it should be one hell of a ride. One more thing: the first two chapters are more or less a prologue and if you want to, you can skip them, I wouldn’t recommend it, though. The writing style as well as the perspective shifts dramatically, afterwards. As for trigger warnings: it’s going to get gory from time to time, and the MC often has to pay a toll in blood. Additionally there are -mildly- sexualised scenes, once in a while, but nothing graphic. Lastly, somewhen webnovel changed the description box from female lead to female oriented. It’s mandatory and I can’t change it either way but I have no clue if the book is catering male or female preferences. I hope the description above makes up for whatever confusion it might cause.

Adeline didn't expect she would transmigrate into the trashy novel she read years ago. The plot was so cliched that she couldn't bring herself to finish it. Years later, she found that very book on her bed, the page was open to the villainess' execution and before she knew it she found herself in the very novel she hated. The evil villainess who couldn't stand her two childhood friends become completely enamoured by the female lead, she decided to take care of the matter herself and thus became the public enemy. She now became the villainess of the story! "I do not accept this!" Adeline yelled at the top of her lungs. "I will change the plot." The Crown Prince she rejected won't leave her alone. The cold Northern Duke clung to her and wouldn't let go. The Arch Mage wants to abandon his duties and serve as her personal knight, and the Head Priest is obsessed with her! The Male leads she wished to avoid won't leave her alone! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Obsessive male lead- check. Funny but strong female lead- check. Amazing family- check. Annoying Goddess- also check.

Tomber enceinte de son patron après une aventure d'un soir et quitter subitement son emploi de strip-teaseuse était la dernière chose que Serena avait espéré, et pour aggraver les choses, il est l'héritier de la mafia. Serena est calme tandis que Christian est intrépide et s'exprime librement, mais d'une manière ou d'une autre, les deux doivent faire en sorte que ça marche. Quand Christian oblige Serena à accepter un faux fiançailles, elle fait de son mieux pour s'intégrer dans la famille et la vie luxueuse que vivent les femmes, tandis que Christian se bat autant qu'il le peut pour garder sa famille en sécurité, mais tout prend un tournant lorsque la vérité cachée sur Serena et ses parents biologiques est révélée. Leur idée était de faire semblant jusqu'à la naissance du bébé et la règle était de ne pas tomber amoureux, mais les plans ne se déroulent pas toujours comme prévu. Christian pourra-t-il protéger la mère de son enfant à naître ? Et finiront-ils par avoir des sentiments l'un pour l'autre ?

When you're dead you just have to wait to be reborn. If you don't want to be reincarnated you can take on missions and receive soul energy. The more soul energy the better your life after reincarnation will be. What if you don't want to be reincarnated? What if you enjoy being part of another world, taking care of easy and fun missions? Thats exactly how Rehan feels. But he didn't await that his first hard mission would capture another soul and hurt them as deep as possible. "You lost our bet.", the Lord of Souls said. "I know.", he answered. "Then you will accept your punishment." "Of course."