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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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outside, they unexpectedly ran into Gwain

froze while Gwain’s eyes locked on Roselynn. To him, she was

Tome and turning his life around. Yet

turf now, and Santiago’s presence made him

make a move.

two groups passed by

and

Gwain and Yuna. “Apologies, but we’re

no one else is permitted

Moretti’s niece. Why can’t I see her?” Yuna

her voice icy.

soft laugh. “Maestro Moretti left all

keeps connections with

mean anything anymore.”

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she couldn’t argue.

outside with Gwain.

and his tiger, Simba, sat drinking tea in one

such that the rooms were on opposite sides, with only

hall between them. Though they couldn’t

could feel

wine, wiped

after hiding

replied, “I

Now that the time’s right, I’m

her?” Santiago’s tone grew

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

gaze distant.

cared

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Echoes of

her!”

said nothing, refusing to

make you pay for that!” Santiago suddenly shouted, gripping his wine

hard enough to smash

could, a calm, graceful voice echoed through the house.

to break my

stepped into the hall, pulling him

old memories.

his cup,

face radiated elegance, and her

see straight through people. She

in their own right, and her presence brought

she made was full of grace

he muttered under his breath, “What

Echoes of

shame… what a shame…”

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shame?” Isabella asked, though she already

where it

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

then. And Jane…

look alike, you’re

you realized

hoping Jane will

I guess I am.”

cup and

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