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The self-proclaimed Trojan soldier screamed in agony as Maria read through his soul, causing severe pain and disgust at its core. His soul cracked and shattered into pieces, which fell into her shadows. Maria ate the fragments.
"Oops, I think I killed him. Reading into someone's soul can be exhausting for the recipient if they cannot take the pressure of my gaze, it seems," Maria said, rubbing her chin. "Oh well."
She threw the bronze soldier aside. Its body hit the floor and shattered. The villagers watched in awe. Then the younger members ran forward with weapons and started hitting the remains, crushing them into pieces.
It was clear they resented these invaders for desecrating their sacred home. Maria watched in silence as even children kicked the golem body, crying over their losses.
"It's the same as back home..." Ferleen said. "I had no idea that in the time we didn't visit this floor, so much would change."
