6 ：Rise

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    Astheeveningprogressed，LordWeigrewmorefortable，andSukiesawherce.Sheleanedin，hervoicesoftandinviting.“Mylord，I’veheardrumorsaboutaneonbeingdevelopedinthepace.Doyouknowanythingaboutit?”

    LordWeichuckled，clearlypleasedwithhercuriosity.“Ah，theDarkLord’ssecretproject.Yes，I’veheardquiteabit.It’ssupposedtobeincrediblypowerful，somethingthatcouldgethecourseofthewar.”

    Sukie’sheartraced.“Thatsoundsfasating.Doyouthinkthere’sanywayIcouldseeit?”

    LordWeiraisedaneyebrow，intriguedbyherboldness.“You’requitethecuriousone，aren’tyou?PerhapsIcouldarrangesomething.Butitwouldrequireabitofpersuasion.”

    Sukiesmiled，leaningcloser.“I’msureweetoanarra，mylord.”