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THROUGH THORNS INTO THE ABYSS. Prologue
«Execute her!» – ordered the Empress. Seized by hatred – and fear – she rose sharply from her throne and pointed her silver scepter at the Witch.
The Karga did not flinch. Shallow and wrinkled, she looked up at the ruler with a cold gaze, and her darting eyes squinted even more. The old woman was completely calm, and in her whole image – a quiet confident hatred. A smirk of gloating… And the ruler could barely contain herself. Her face was flushed and fierce, terror in her eyes. «Execute right here on the spot,» she added, struggling to pull herself together. «At once.»
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Sitting on the ashes, a weeping Laira pondered over lofty matters… For the first time in her life! She had done this before, but usually in jest, to keep her entertained. Now her thoughts were burning her from within. «Why do people fight? Why do they kill each other? My father used to tell me as if it were very beautiful and heroic and interesting. And where is he now? But… Isn’t it Destiny? Father! Eh, Father… You wanted me to grow up to be a warrior. I will. But I will fight for one purpose, to end the wars once and for all. I will seize power in the Capital, unify the Empire, and personally kill all the troublemakers who call for civil strife. And I will build a great wall along the borders so that foreigners cannot attack. No, I would rather conquer the whole world and annihilate the borders! There will only be one Cusuni Empire. The peoples cannot live in peace, for they are ruled by men. It’s time to put an end to that! After me, my direct descendants in the female line – daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters – will rule, and people will forget what war is. There will be eternal peace. I will be recognized by all as Great! In this way, I will fulfill my father’s will. And I will avenge you, my village and my clan. I will be the warrior who puts an end to war… But… Oh, Gods! How will all this come to pass!?» Her eyes were red with tears, but she could already see the determination in them.
Later, Lyra realized the naivety of her dream. After all, people had been at war at all times, and no amount of power, even the fairest, could end it. The propensity to kill is inherent in human nature itself. All living creatures that dwell and suffer in the celestial world live by similar laws… But it was then, sitting on the ashes, that Lyra chose her path.
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