Chapter 23
With her first calm breath she asked him a simple: "How..?"
"You were cut by an imbued demon blade. Although the stray knife merely grazed your shoulder, it was potent enough to immediately have an affect you. The poison on the demonic blade appears to have been designed to feed off miko energy in order fuel its destructive power."
"So, what now?"
"We are too vulnerable remaining in this area. It would be wise to head southwest and seek the assistance of a trusted ally that resides there. There may be enough time, however, to safely allow you a bath."
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