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“I’m alright,” Gwain insisted, though Yuna could quickly tell he wasn’t. He

wasn’t about to back down.

it

He wondered, How could I possibly admit to the woman I love that I, once the

best, have repeatedly suffered defeat? Would she still admire me the same

way if she knew?

“Okay, as long as you’re fine,” Yuna responded gently.

Changing the subject, she suggested, “How about we see Aunt Isabella?”

Gwain hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. He dreaded the idea. I

really don’t want to run into Santiago and Yorick again, but I need answers.

Who are they, and why are they after me?

His resolve hardened. Once I’ve mastered the Dragon Tome, I’ll settle the

score.

Meanwhile, Shane and his group followed Santiago into a room in a cozy

Tue,

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wooden house at the Magnolia Theater,

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“Mr. Santiago, Maestro Moretti would like to share some tea with you and

catch up,” one of Isabella’s female disciples welcomed kindly. Then she

turned to Shane and the rest. “The three of you, come with us.”

Shane snapped, “That’s not happening! There are bad guys out there trying

to take Roselynn. If we leave without Master, they could grab her anytime!”

The disciple reassured him, “You’ll be safe with us. No one dares cause

trouble on Maestro Moretti’s turf.”

Santiago gave them a wave. “Go on. The brat from the Lannister family

wouldn’t dare start anything in the Magnolia Theater.”

“Okay,” Roselynn reluctantly agreed, dragging Shane along.

Clearly, this meeting meant a lot to Santiago, and everyone knew Isabella

had profound ties to his late wife. Even though they were curious, it was

apparent they didn’t belong in that conversation.

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Echoes of

escorted outside, they unexpectedly ran into Gwain

eyes locked on

and turning his life around.

now, and Santiago’s presence made him cautious. He

make a move.

groups passed by without

and several other disciples

Gwain and Yuna. “Apologies, but we’re hosting two

and no one

Why can’t

her voice icy.

soft laugh. “Maestro Moretti left

only keeps connections with her

mean anything anymore.”

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frustration was clear, but she couldn’t argue. All she could do

outside with Gwain.

Yorick and his tiger, Simba, sat drinking tea in

layout was such that the rooms

hall between them. Though they

could feel

a long sip of wine, wiped

after hiding for

replied, “I wasn’t hiding. I

Now that the time’s

promise? To her?” Santiago’s tone

only person I’d ever make a promise to,” Yorick

gaze distant.

like you cared for her! You’re

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of

her!”

said nothing, refusing to

for that!” Santiago suddenly

hard enough to smash through

could, a calm, graceful

break

as a familiar figure stepped into the hall, pulling him back

old memories.

lowered his cup, watching the

painted face radiated elegance, and

to see straight through people. She scanned between the two

in their own right, and her presence

she made

emotions swirled, and he muttered under

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shame… what a shame…”

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a shame?” Isabella asked, though she

right where

a bitter laugh. “It’s a shame that the person

from back then. And Jane… well, she’s

you look alike, you’re not the

you realized that by now? Are

Jane

sighed deeply. “Yeah… I guess I

cup and

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