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« …the Evil King chortles, and a sacred rod and seven lights fade into darkness. A lovely maiden rises to the heavens. But lo! A hero clad in red appears and travels the world. He gathers around him eight who are pure of heart. This hero restores the seven lights, and they raise him into the sky. On the airy heights, the hero clashes with the Evil King. The lovely maiden wishes... »
