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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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escorted outside, they unexpectedly ran into Gwain in

eyes locked on Roselynn. To him, she was

and turning his

now, and Santiago’s presence made him cautious.

make a move.

passed by without

Lady Rosa and several other disciples stepped

Gwain and Yuna. “Apologies, but we’re

one else

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

her voice icy.

Rosa gave a soft laugh. “Maestro Moretti left all her

ago. She only keeps connections with

mean anything anymore.”

of a Forgotten

but she couldn’t argue. All

outside with Gwain.

tiger, Simba, sat drinking

layout was such that the rooms were on opposite sides, with

them. Though they

feel

took a long sip of wine, wiped

come out after hiding

Yorick calmly replied, “I wasn’t hiding.

that the

To her?” Santiago’s

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

gaze distant.

like you cared for her! You’re the one who

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of

her!”

said nothing, refusing to deny or

Santiago

hard enough to smash through the

a calm, graceful

break

figure stepped into the hall, pulling

old memories.

his cup,

delicately painted face radiated elegance, and her sharp, lively

through people. She scanned between

own right, and her presence brought an

room. Every move she made was full of grace and

and he muttered

1979 Echoes of a

shame… what a shame…”

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a shame?” Isabella asked, though she already knew.

where

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

then. And Jane… well, she’s not

you look

softly. “Santiago, haven’t you realized that by now?

hoping Jane

guess I am.”

cup and

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