Nadine watched as the world crumbled at his feet. The magic tore through the town, turning the buildings and people alike into dust.
He lowered his hand.
“It is done,” he said, pulling his gloves over his decaying hands. It was the first sign, the skin rot, before the madness took hold.
He walked away from the hillside, leaving his companions aghast in his wake.
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