Page 118 of The Sins of Silas

Azrae – The God of Vengeance

Celluna – The Goddess of Love

Then, just below, a prophecy had been made. Centuries ago.

ONLY AFTER THE SIN OF DEATH WILL FOUR GODS RISE TO POWER

The God of Deceit

The Goddess of Sacrifice

The God of Rebirth

The Goddess of Purification

MAY AZRAE SHOW MERCY TO US ALL.

“Whoa…what the fuck,” I respired.

Sacrifice. Rebirth. Purification. Those were all theexactmeanings of three of the four birds on the Otacian crest.

My mind was reeling.

So…The Goddess of Sacrifice protects The God of Rebirth and The Goddess of Purification…from Valor?

“Roland, will you hand me the book in my bag?” I asked nervously.

Silas's eyes finally flitted over to me after ignoring me since he woke up yesterday. “What's wrong?” he pressed, noting the panic in my voice immediately.

Roland plopped the Warlock text in my hand, and I opened it, flipping through the pages with haste.

The only God who was not symbolized in the crest was The God of Deceit. What creature stood for it?

Deceit, Deceit…there.

Spider: Deceit

Spider.

“FUCK!” I blurted, pulling on the reins to force Donut to a halt.

“What?!” Silas demanded.

I rushed off the horse, clutching the books. “Dani!”

Merrick and Vi exchanged a quick, nervous glance before rushing off the Warlock. She shifted back to her human form instantly. “What the bloody hell—”

“This prophecy,” I said breathlessly, pointing to the text.

Her eyes skated down to it. “Yeah? What about it?”

“The God of Deceit. The animal that symbolizes deceit is a spider.”

She frowned, her eyes widening as she made the connection. “There's no possible way,” she breathed, shaking her head.

“Uh, can someone clue us in as to what the fuck you guys are talking about?” Merrick said impatiently.

“If he were a God, what would he need this Weapon for?”

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