Mr. Blackwood's memories of his sister's death came flooding back, and he felt a familiar rage building inside him. The god of the underworld had stood by and done nothing as Morgan drew her last breath, and now he was watching Celeste suffer the same fate. He looked at Lucille, who was frozen with fear, and he felt a surge of frustration. She was supposed to be the goddess of death, but she was useless in the face of death.Lucille saw the anguish in Mr. Blackwood's eyes, and she knew he was hurting. She understood that his anger was born out of fear and grief, and she knew she had to be strong for him. A tall, shadowy figure appeared in the clearing, his features shrouded in darkness. Mr. Blackwood's eyes widened as he recognized the figure: it was the god of the underworld, come to claim his daughter. Lucille, too, recognized him, and she tensed, bracing herself for what was to come."You," Mr. Blackwood said, his voice shaking with rage.The god of the underworld remained silent,
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