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72<br />
Guardians of the Seal<br />
“For the sensitivity of the work we do here, security is of the utmost<br />
importance,” she explained and Tara nodded. They walked past the first<br />
set of buildings to a small one in the back. Lamela led her in. “Your work<br />
is even more sensitive. Few people will have clearance to the section you'll<br />
be working.”<br />
With that, she placed her finger on a scanner and the wall at the back<br />
opened into a bigger room. It contained some of the most advanced<br />
equipment Tara had ever seen. “This is your lab,” she announced.<br />
A small-framed lady came out from behind a huge microscope.<br />
Lamela greeted her and then turned to Tara. “Thelma here is your<br />
assistant. She will show you around and help you to settle in. I need to run<br />
now. If you need anything, call me.”<br />
Tara gave Lamela a big hug. “Thank you once again Lamela. For<br />
everything.”<br />
Tony was now wearing a hooded robe like the rest of the people in the<br />
room. Like the night before, the room was filled with the vapour of the<br />
drug; and as he inhaled, the high he had craved so long returned.<br />
Suddenly, he saw a light again and his companion appeared. This time, it<br />
touched his forehead and he felt a rapture greater than anything he had<br />
ever felt burst through his veins.<br />
“Karis has told you there is someone higher than me. I am unworthy to<br />
even unbuckle his sandals,” it told him. Tony muttered a weak yes.<br />
“Well, to see him, you must be ready to sacrifice. The law of this level is<br />
written in blood. In sacrificing, you might be transformed. Observe,” it<br />
said and pointed to Karis.<br />
As Nimrod had instructed, Karis knew his time on the earth was done.<br />
In obeying Nimrod and following the plan, he was at least guaranteed<br />
that he would receive no punishment when he returned to the<br />
Neatherworld. On cue of the demon that was speaking to Tony now, he<br />
picked up the white marble knife on the altar. He felt with his spirit to be<br />
sure the rest were ready. He needed them to make sure his disappearance
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