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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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they unexpectedly ran into Gwain in the front

while Gwain’s eyes locked on

Tome and turning his life around. Yet he was

now, and Santiago’s presence made him cautious.

make a move.

groups passed by

and several

and Yuna. “Apologies, but

no one else is

Maestro Moretti’s niece. Why

her voice icy.

a soft laugh. “Maestro Moretti left all her

She only keeps connections with her disciples. Family

mean anything anymore.”

of

but she couldn’t argue. All

outside with Gwain.

sat drinking tea in

the rooms were

hall between them. Though they

feel

of wine, wiped his mouth, and

out after hiding for two

down his cup, Yorick calmly replied,

that the

promise? To her?” Santiago’s tone

ever make a promise to,” Yorick responded,

gaze distant.

you cared for her! You’re the one

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her!”

nothing, refusing to deny or

Santiago suddenly shouted,

it hard enough to smash through the

could, a calm, graceful voice echoed

to break my

stepped into the hall, pulling

old memories.

lowered his cup, watching the

painted face radiated elegance, and

see straight through people.

in their own right, and her presence brought an instant

room. Every move she made was

muttered under his

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shame… what a shame…”

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shame?” Isabella asked, though she already

where it

laugh. “It’s a shame that the person standing here now

back then. And Jane… well, she’s not you,

much you look alike,

smiled softly. “Santiago, haven’t you realized

Jane

“Yeah… I guess I am.” He then

cup and

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