Leguna vs Balor (1)

Leguna got dusksoul grass and softbone flower from Oljharok the following morning. He powdered the ingredients in a practiced manner and concocted several toxic solutions which he dabbed onto his choice weapons for the duel -- Lighteater and Ebony. He put the surplus into a bottle to take along.

He left for Nightsong at noon. The goodbyes had already been said the night before, so the send-off was not very emotional. Kurdak and Vera would depart a day later and wait for him by a particular great tree in the forest, a known landmark in the northern area of the forest. This tree stood 70 meters tall[1]. Leguna had nearly lost his jaw when he saw it up close for the first time.

Kurdak originally wanted to accompany Leguna all the way to the dueling grounds, but Leguna refused. He didn't know what traps might be waiting for him -- he could escape on his own, but not with someone else accompanying him -- and Balor had also been specific that he had to come alone. Kurdak, however, didn't...

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