SAGA - Curse of the Shadow Page #3

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From which hell did they come from?

They were watching all along.

When you left they closed in.

Why?

- You're one of them. That's why.

Where were you?

- I couldn't sleep.

I just saved you!

What do you want from me?

Do you think I'm evil?

You think I'm one of them?

I want you to tell me the truth.

The truth?

You swore to help me!

To rid me of this curse.

You tell me the truth, Keltus!

Am I just a pawn in this game?

Can your almighty Prophetess help me?

Can she?!

Yes.

And if she can't, then what?

- She will save you.

This, this isn't me.

They did this to me and

I'm gonna make them pay.

And I believe you can, Nemyt.

If you can resist long enough!

Enough! We must leave!

To Garret's Crossing. Now!

Before the next night falls.

Human flesh is weak.

My wounds from that damn cross

are just old scars.

- The flesh is weak, but the mind is sharp.

The mind too is weak.

You have feelings for the Elf brat.

She is fighting the curse.

Even you must admire her strength.

Her heart is black or the curse

would not have taken to her.

The Shadow has claim only on souls

blinded by murder and hatred.

She was cursed as she killed

Fang-Tor Bloodmoon.

The Shaman lord?

I suspected she was in league with the Shadow.

It was he who poisoned Mulgrut's mind.

I owe her debt for killing him.

And now she's cursed because of it.

And there's one other thing.

She was a child of the Garuun-Dan.

I should have known.

- She is consumed with vengeance.

The skies were free of rain these years.

The clans were starving.

We went to the woods many times, to survive.

We wanted food, nothing more.

The Elves were hidden in the trees.

We didn't even see them as our hunters

were slain by Elven arrows.

Every party returned with diminished numbers.

Without food.

At last we gathered a war party.

And in desperation attacked the Garuun-Dan.

Their women fought as valiantly as the men.

And we spared the children.

She has nothing but her revenge.

No family, no people.

She kills without remorse.

Is she so different from you, wanderer?

Your order is not known for its kindness.

In service of a higher purpose.

The prophetess remains pure but her servants...

they do as they must.

No one's here. We're early.

Why do we assume the Shadow hasn't

already sent an agent for the exchange?

As long as we are here first

it won't matter.

Keep watch!

I gotta take care of this.

The elf retrieved the bones.

And I will return them to

the temple for destruction.

And you trust her for this task?

I see no other option.

I promised her the priestesses

would cure her of the contagion

and remove the mark.

- She is an Elven murderer.

And soon will be the servant of Goth Azul.

Her usefulness is at an end.

You will kill her.

I had planned to do so.

You are my loyal servant, Keltus.

None to soon. Here comes Mulgrut

my former first captain.

Good, they are early.

Nemyt, you ready?

As ready as I can be to face a horde of dogs.

Hold nothing back. Mulgrut

has a keen eye for treasure.

And if something should go wrong?

- We're on our way.

You make for a small target.

- Thanks.

Beware of Mulgrut. He has a coward's

heart but a cunning mind.

If they can fear you

you will succeed.

Burning field. Broken spire.

The coward soils his pants

as I light him on fire.

The common tongue doesn't do justice.

Does the Shadow send in a child

to do with Mulgrut, the Warlord?

And where is Kullimon the Black?

Does he send his whores

to deal with the Shadow?

Kullimon the Black is now

Kullimon the worm food.

You are a kneel fight,

barely initiated to the Shadow.

How is it you have gone to the ...

- I have come for the vessel.

I have the payment in full.

This purse is light.

Do not think to make a fool of me, Elf!

The Shadow cares nothing for money,

we wouldn't cheat you over a few paltry coins.

One thousand as agreed.

Why should I not keep your

treasure along with the vessel?

Are you fool enough to trifle with the Shadow?

My life means nothing and now

yours hangs by a thread.

Give me the vessel!

Kethku, give her the vessel!

Now!

Another day, Orc scum and I would

bleed you like the filthy pig you are.

Seize her!

Tell me, dark rider

does this Elf ride with you?

A thief and impostor!

Give me the vessel!

No, not so fast.

She has paid the price.

How do I know...

You dare to mock?

Give me the vessel!

Kethku!

You lust for power,

Mulgrut the Betrayer!

And power you shall be granted!

Banded murderers and betrayers,

join with the rising Shadow

and take upon you the Power of Goth Azul.

Bothku Vir Otumnai Ger-Havock..

Ha, i'm immune.

At last!

I am immortal.

We serve Goth Azul!

Go to the Dimwood Pass.

And now you, plaything!

We'll make great swat.

For the horde.

Take her to Dimwood Pass.

I'll go after the Shadow agent.

I must retrieve the vessel.

- And I have a vendetta to settle with the horde.

You would leave the girl to her terrible

fate after she did her part to help you?

My only responsibility

is to the Prophetess.

May your enemies suffer and your friends...

May your enemies suffer.

Prophetess, guide me.

After Mulgrut has

had his fun with you

he's promised you to me.

I've bled the Bleeding Stone

if that's what you were looking for

Ambassador of Light,

you will give in to the Shadow.

Your soul is empty.

- You stole the ashes of Amun Khan.

I'm taking them back!

- You cannot kill me.

You belong to Goth Azul now!

Your faith is weak, your mind is doubtful.

In death you will serve our master well.

I will never serve Goth Azul.

Prophetess

Save me!

You have failed me, Keltus the Forsaken.

You are forever cursed.

The goddess remembers you no more.

I don't lay with fish.

Play with us.

- Yes, come play with us.

Come, play with us.

Are you not Kullimon the Brave?

Kullimon the Conqueror?

I don't have time for

this, water whore.

There is still fight in you, that is good.

It means more fun for me!

- Don't touch me.

But I am Mulgrut!

Warlord Of the Battle Grave!

And Slayer of Elves.

I'm going to enjoy this.

Mulgrut, the horde is hungry.

They have not hunted in days.

The hunger will pass.

The warriors, they are restless.

They ask why we must wait here.

They do not serve the Shadow.

The horde serves at my pleasure

and my pleasure is here, in Dimwood Pass!

Now go and muster my horde.

For the bloodsport.

Horde, Pak-Chut!

And now, my plaything...

I will teach you of much suffering!

The Horde kills for honor

in battle, Mulgrut.

Is one bound girl

the best you can do?

No! Kullimon!

It is impossible!

How fares the Horde under

Mulgrut the Betrayer, Kethku?

Have you spent that gold?

Have you hunted?

Have you seen victory in battle?

Or instead have you been cursed and enslaved

taking orders from a human master?

Silence him!

I challenge Mulgrut for the Horde.

No.

You have no right to challenge.

The Horde has already chosen between us!

Do you fear to bite me,

Mulgrut the Cursed?

I, Kullimon the Black,

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