xlviii. Shipping Manifest

Largo Port Trinkets.

Nov. 20, 2019.

This document lists everything to be shipped to and acquired by Sir Marvin Greeley.

The order was purchased on the tenth of November--2019.

Crossbow (1).

Arrow (460).

Essence of Xuviphas (8).

Thank you for your purchase! Order again soon!

Extras... One letter.

This letter is written by a P. Andrysiak. This letter is meant for Marvin Greeley alone.

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Dearest Sir Greeley,

I hope this letter finds you well. I know. I know. Long time, no talk, isn't it, Marvin? How long has it been since we've uttered a single word to each other? A year? Two? Five? Twenty? I'm not sure. The point being... it's been way too long, my good man.

I know we've both been very busy... We've lead very different lives. I mean... that's what's expected of us, isn't it? I'm an archangel... You're a demon. The masses would think us opposites--they wouldn't once think that we're partners... friends.

Even though we haven't talked in oh so long, I've been keeping tabs on you, Marvin. Isn't that what friends are supposed to do anyway?

I know that you have been searching... For something. And for a long time, I wasn't sure what.

Now, I know what you were awaiting....what you were searching for.

Essences of Xuviphas.

That's a dangerous toy to play with, don't you know, Marvin? One wrong move... One mishap... One slip up... One mistake and your whole would will come undone. You could die a most terrible, painful death... Someone you love could as well.

And don't even get me started on the dangers of letting a weapon like that fall into the wrong hands...

But, I have faith in you... I have to, after all.

You're one of my loyal followers...

Yes. That's right, Marvin. When I've kept tabs on you, I've seen what you do.

I've seen you worship, pray, and sacrifice in my name... You know... the way it should be.

So...

When it comes to the essence of Xuviphas... You won't mess with it in a childish way, right? I can trust you? I can count on you, Marvin?

You won't let it fall into the wrong hands, right?

Of course you won't.

You're responsible.

I'm well aware of that.

And for the next matter of business...

I'm weak now--so weak. Brittle. Faint.

I've been thwarted by someone I trust.

And before you ask, the answer is no, Marvin. You cannot kill who betrayed me.

He means too much to me.

I will gain my power back.

I will get my throne back.

I know you'll be by my side every step of the way, my most loyal subject. I know you'll aid me through the hardships I'll face down the road.

I also am aware that you plan on striking down those who oppose us.

Ha. Good.

As you should, Marvin.

But... Alas... there's one that's off limits....one I'm oh so curious about--the Elusive Vbyvtsya...

Vbyvtsya's been slaining a few monsters here and there... And I know that nobody's really aware just who he is quite yet... But, call me crazy, but I think I just might have a hunch on who Vbyvtsya really is under the hood.

And if he's who I think he is, then he's off limits. Got that? Obey that order or I'll have your head.

Now... On to a not so dark, intense topic...
How are the kids doing?

Warmest regards,

Your old friend,

P. Andrysiak.

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