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[Feb. 15th, 2010|03:47 am] |
"Please forgive us for any indiscretions we may have committed
There was no answer but the echo of his own words returning from the far side of the hall
As Huo Qingtong's initial fright receded, she walked forward again and stooped to pick up her swordBut it was stuck to the floor as if nailed in placeShe tried again using all her strength and managed to free it, but a second later, it flew out of her hand again and hit the ground with a clang
Chen realised what was happening
"There must be a magnet under here," he said
"What's a magnet?" asked Huo Qingtong
"Sailors say there is a big mountain in the far north which attracts pieces of iron which hang free, making them point north to southWhen they're on the ocean, they rely on something called a magnetic compass to |
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