Raven's Soul. Volume 2 - стр. 15
– I don't know why I suddenly wanted all this! I'm not bloodthirsty at all and I love my husband! And his daughters are like family to me! – I exclaimed, trying to defend myself against the old mage's accusations. – This sword must make those who touch it insane!
– This sword… "Dead Man's Axe" does not make anyone insane, but it gives the hatred and darkness of its wielder incredible dimensions, destroying him from within! You, Sylvia Rossi, are a demoness, and Darkness is your essence! Your hatred for Derek Murkswerd and his people fills you, even if you think it doesn't! – Alviss gritted his teeth. – Deep in your soul you wish for death and cherish your revenge! That is why in ancient times the Axe was split in two and forged into swords, so that men like you could not find it and use it for evil!
– If this weapon is so fierce and dangerous, what is it doing here in this display case?" Evans frowned, turning to the mage. – You've done an excellent job of hiding it from eager eyes! Come and get it!
– That's the idea! Who would think that the Dead Man's Axe is a sword, and that it's kept in this closet, in full view of everyone? – Alviss said, and, glaring menacingly at Evans, jabbed his index finger at me. – And you're messing around with this creature of the Dark? You want it to take over Axe's power? You're not deaf and you heard what's going on in her black soul!
– She won't touch it from now on," Evans said in a firm tone and turned to me. – I hope you realize this is the right thing to do.
– Of course I do! Keep him away from me! – I exhaled with emotion.
– We'll make sure that Sylvia and that sword don't reconnect," Evans said, relieved.
He'd already put his claws away, and he looked like the man I'd known. And yet his formidable appearance, his ability to act and defend, struck me deeply. After all, he wouldn't hesitate to kill me to protect people from my vengeance… It was very… Intriguing. Attractive.
"And what am I thinking? – I realized. – I'm married to the man I love, and I'm admiring Evans like some enthusiastic young girl!"
– Do you have something to hide the Axe in?" – Evans asked Alvissa.
– Perhaps! But you're not getting either one! – The old mage frowned. He walked over to the cabinet and slammed the door open, making the glass shake pitifully.
– Alviss, we need these weapons to save King Kaldwind," Evans said softly to the old man.
– That weapon stays here! Now get out of here! And don't come back! – Alviss spat it out with such force that drool spurted from his mouth.
– Take everything we have! – I untied a pouch of gold from my belt and threw it at the old mage's feet, but he laughed loudly and kicked it away from him.
– Either you leave voluntarily, or I will throw you out by force," Alviss said in a dark voice.
I felt a slight vibration in my fingers and glanced at the ring Derek had given me, the emerald glowing brightly.
– Evans…" I said quietly, so as not to provoke Alviss. – I don't think your friend is kidding… We're in danger!
– Oh, well! I didn't think it would come to this! – The healer cursed under his breath.
– Get out of my shop! – Alviss shouted fiercely and raised his hands sharply in the air.
A moment later, the stabbing and slashing weapons in the cabinet flew at Evans and me, leaving behind a hazy red smoke, but suddenly a translucent sphere surrounded us, and the knives and swords fell to the floor at our feet with a loud clang.