Shadowing Practice: Who Is Morb? A Dark Secret Revealed! | Red Magic Chapter 7-8 | Little Fox - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Little Pops!
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Xan let out a yell,
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and Zing let out a blast of flame,
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for they both realized who had just burst into the cave.
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Hurta!
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Xan exclaimed.
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You shouldn't sneak up on people like that!
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She smirked, quickly rubbing her fingers together and touching her arm to repair the spot where Zing had just singed her.
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If you didn't want me in here,
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you should have used a shield spell, she said.
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What's the point?
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Zan said.
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You know all my passwords.
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You'd get past a shield spell too.
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True.
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Perda's smile faded quickly and her eyes filled with worry.
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But listen, I'm glad I found you.
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Did you know your house...
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Just blew up?
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Zan finished grimly.
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Yes.
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Zing and I barely got away.
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What about Boz?
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Perda asked anxiously.
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I don't think he was there.
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Zan said.
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Here's what happened.
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He told her the same story he'd just told Darb.
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Perda listened quietly.
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Wow.
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She said when Xan had finished.
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And you didn't recognize the guy?
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I've never seen him before in my life.
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Xan replied.
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Did you check the directory?
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Xan blinked.
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Why hadn't he thought of that?
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Um, not yet.
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He said, shooting a sheepish glance toward Darb.
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We, uh, were just about to do that.
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Here, I'll pull it up.
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Perda snapped her fingers.
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A book-like image appeared in mid-air, floating at eye level.
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Identification needed, Zan said.
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Adult male.
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Instantly the book disappeared, replaced by a long list of names.
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The names were in tiny print since they represented every adult male in Magicka.
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A picture floated beside each name,
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though the images were far too miniscule to be seen clearly.
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For a second, Xan was tempted to check the list and see if his father was listed,
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or Boz, but he resisted the temptation.
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He had checked his father's listing before.
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It was still there, but with a special notation at the top,
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missing, presumed deceased, or permanently off-world.
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As for Boz, it was too soon for his directory status to have changed,
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no matter what had happened.
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Well?
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Purda said, sounding impatient.
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Is there anything else you can remember about this guy?
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You need to narrow the search down a little.
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I know I'm just thinking Xan tried to remember what the stranger had looked like
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taller than average thinner than average
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Between 30 and 50 years old
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He watched as the list rearranged itself the names getting bigger as their numbers became fewer Hail skin long thinning dark hair.
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What color were his eyes?
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Perda prompted.
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I'm trying to remember I wasn't exactly gazing into his eyes at the time,
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you know, Zan said.
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Here, I'll help.
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Perda held out both her hands.
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Help with what?
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Zan understood that she was offering to combine her magic with his.
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Anyone could do that to make a spell stronger.
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What he didn't understand was what spells she thought they should do.
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Perta sighed.
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Don't you ever pay attention in mental magic class.
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We just covered enhanced short-term memory spells last month.
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Oh, right.
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Xan lifted his own hands and rubbed his palms against hers.
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Sparks began to crackle between them.
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Recall, he murmured, trying to focus on the memory of the man's face.
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Just like that, the image popped into his head.
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It was as clear as if the stranger were standing right in front of him.
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Sans shuddered, quickly dropping his hands from Purda's.
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Amber eyes, he said.
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Small, mean-looking amber eyes to be precise.
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Narrow face with sunken cheeks.
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He went on, adding as many details as he could.
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With each one, the list of names grew shorter.
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Soon there were only a few names left on the floating screen.
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By now, both names and images were large enough to see easily.
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Do you recognize any of the pictures?
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Darb asked, peering at the directory.
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I'm not sure.
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Zan scanned the entries.
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Wait!
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There he is!
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That's him!
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Zan pointed at one of the images.
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Instantly, all the other entries dropped away.
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Full entry, please.
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More words appeared beneath the name and picture.
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Name, Morb, Perda read.
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Home, Dragon's Peak, Mount Mystery.
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Current occupation, unknown.
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Dragon's Peak?
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Zan said.
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Isn't that the village that's always having trouble with trolls?
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Wait, this can't be the right person after all.
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Darb spoke up.
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Look, he's a void.
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He pointed to another part of the entry.
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A void?
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Zan echoed.
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But that doesn't make sense.
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This is definitely the guy that was at my house.
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Yet there's no way a void could do what he did.
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The entry must be wrong.
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Purda moved her hand, causing the directory to scroll down.
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It can't be wrong, she said.
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There are lots of mentions of him being a void.
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See?
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It even says he used to work as an animal caretaker.
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That's a void job.
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Zan glanced at the entry.
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Wait, go back, he said.
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Check it out.
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This Morb guy used to work at my parents' research laboratory at the university.
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Really?
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Then maybe Morb isn't connected to the Royal Warning at all.
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Herda suggested.
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He might have been looking for your parents or something.
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But he said he knew where Boz was.
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And why would he try to use the Flash Freeze on me?
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That doesn't make any sense.
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Xan's right.
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This has to be connected to the disappearances of Reds somehow, Darb said.
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I guess you're right.
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Perda gasped.
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Gliss!
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Huh?
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Xan said.
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She's a Red, and so are both her parents.
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Perda said.
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If Morb is after Reds,
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he'll probably try to get them too.
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We have to warn her.
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Several trolls were waiting when Morb arrived back at the fortress.
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The leader, an especially large and ugly troll, grunted.
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A fuzzy image of a figure trapped behind iron bars appeared briefly above his head before quickly fading out.
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Morb tried to hide his disdain.
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Trolls were disgusting creatures, with their rough magic and rougher appetites.
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But he needed them, at least for now.
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Prepare the treatment, he ordered the troll.
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The trolls lumbered off.
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Morb strode across the room and down a steep stone stairwell.
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At the bottom was a heavy wooden door.
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As soon as he pushed it open,
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the prisoners began crying out.
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There were now more than a dozen of them in the cells,
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peering out from behind the heavy iron bars.
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But Morb barely looked at most of them.
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His eyes went directly to one particular cell.
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The long-nosed old man inside stared back defiantly.
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His hands and legs were tied so he couldn't move without falling over,
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but he stood tall and proud despite the restraints.
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You!
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Boz spat out as Morb approached.
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I should have guessed when I heard the news.
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You never could accept that you weren't meant to.
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Silence!
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Morb cut him off.
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He turned toward the door.
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I'm ready, he called loudly.
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Heavy footsteps tromped down the stairs.
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A pair of trolls came in,
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lugging an iron cauldron between them.
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The prisoners shrank back fearfully when they saw it, all except Baz.
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What are you going to do, Morb?
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He demanded.
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Feed me to your pet trolls.
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The Red Council will hear about this, have no doubt.
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Using flash freezes and dowsing spells?
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Holding people prisoner?
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You won't get away with it.
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Morb ignored him.
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The trolls tipped the cauldron, spilling its contents.
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Leeches.
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Dozens of enormous pale blue leeches.
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Their faces turned this way and that.
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They could sense the powerful magic of all the red prisoners nearby.
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Get Boz!
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Morb said.
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The leeches slowly wriggled between the bars and into Boz's cell.
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Boz looked startled.
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Where did those things come from?
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He exclaimed.
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There are no leeches that size anywhere in Magicka!
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How did you- Aaaaah!
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The rest of his words were lost as the leeches slithered up his legs.
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Their pale bodies brightened to a vivid electric blue as they fed on Boz's magic.
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Morb watched for a moment, enjoying the sight.
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Then he turned away.
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He still had unfinished business to deal with before he could put the rest of his plan into motion.
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He hurried back upstairs, pulled out the picture he'd taken from Boz's house,
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and carefully ripped out the boy's face.
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Morb then stepped toward the secret eye,
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his gaze on the ancient skull at the top.
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Then he noticed a flutter of movement.
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Turning his head, he saw an insect hovering just outside the window.
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A spy fly, he murmured.
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Now who would want to spy on little old me?
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The spy fly sensed it had been spotted.
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It spun around to fly off.
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But Morb was too quick for it.
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Rubbing his fingers together, he blew it to pieces with an extra strong flash freeze.
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Then he gently placed the red boy's picture into one of the skull's eye sockets.
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Stepping back, he watched as the map above slowly started to change.
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Stay here, Xan ordered Zing.
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We'll be back soon.
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The dragon spat fire at him.
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Xan rolled his eyes.
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Let me talk to him.
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Darb knelt in front of Zing.
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Listen, buddy.
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We need you to guard the cave while we check on Gliss, okay?
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Zing continued to look skeptical for a second.
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Then finally, he whistled happily, wriggling his whole body.
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Zan sighed.
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The dragon never could resist Darb's charms.
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It was kind of annoying.
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Let's go, Purtis said, grabbing Darb's hand.
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I've got Darb.
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Meet you in Gliss's living room.
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Zan closed his eyes, focusing his mind.
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This was no time to be sloppy.
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He'd been in Gliss's house several times.
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Her parents were always inviting him over.
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It was actually a little embarrassing.
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They seemed to think that because Xan and Gliss were the only two reds in their level,
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they should be friends.
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Maybe even more than friends.
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Xan tried not to get distracted by that.
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He and Gliss weren't especially close,
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but he liked her fine.
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He definitely didn't want to see her captured by this morb character.
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Zap, he whispered.
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Bam!
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He landed hard on the ground,
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with the wind knocked out of him him opening his eyes he saw gliss's house
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perda grunted beside him she
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and darb appeared both of them also flung off their feet
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what happened darb asked Zan stood up wincing they must have
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a shield spell up no wonder perda said they're probably worried about the warning
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but it means we're blocked out too no big deal darb
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said it is possible to get into a house without using magic, you know.
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He smiled.
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It's called knocking on the door.
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Xan!
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Gliss' mother exclaimed when she answered the door.
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You shouldn't be out right now.
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Haven't you heard the news?
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She quickly ushered all the kids inside.
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Her husband and Gliss were in the main room.
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You're okay!
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Perta exclaimed, rushing over to Gliss.
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Listen, Xan told Gliss' parents.
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We just figured out who's behind all the trouble.
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You did?
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Gliss' father said.
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I'll show you.
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Xan snapped his fingers to call up the directory.
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Morb, he said when the book appeared.
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But before the image could fully form,
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there was a sudden, blinding flash.
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The next thing Xan knew,
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a familiar figure was standing before him.
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You called, Morb said with a sneer.
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Context & Background
The dialogue in the video "Who Is Morb? A Dark Secret Revealed!" from Red Magic Chapters 7-8 features lively conversations among characters who are embroiled in a mystery involving magical elements and urgent situations. The characters, including Xan, Zing, and Perda, find themselves in a cave after an explosion at Xan's house. Their interaction highlights various emotions such as surprise, worry, and determination, showcasing the importance of communication in crisis scenarios. This context not only enriches the storyline but also provides invaluable insights for English learners focusing on practical and conversational English.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “You shouldn't sneak up on people like that!” – A common expression of surprise or annoyance.
- “I don't think he was there.” – A phrase used to express uncertainty about someone's presence.
- “Wow.” – A simple yet effective way to convey amazement or shock.
- “Did you check the directory?” – A practical question that encourages others to seek information.
- “Here, I'll pull it up.” – An informal way to indicate that you are going to retrieve information.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively enhance your English skills using the shadowing technique, especially with the engaging dialogues from this video, follow these steps:
- Choose Your Segment: Start by selecting a short segment from the video where characters are actively conversing, such as the scene in the cave.
- Listen Carefully: Play the segment, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and emotion conveyed by the speakers. Listening attentively helps you grasp the nuances of shadowspeak.
- Repeat Out Loud: Use a shadowing app or your recording device. Play a line and then repeat it immediately after, mimicking the speaker's style.
- Break Down the Vocabulary: Analyze specific phrases like “Did you check the directory?” Discuss their meanings and contexts to improve understanding.
- Practice Regularly: Engage in daily IELTS speaking practice using similar dialogues. This consistency will enhance your fluency and confidence in real-world conversations.
By following this structured approach, you'll become more comfortable with natural dialogue, improving your overall communication skills and proficiency in the English language.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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