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

wasn’t about to back down.

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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

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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.”

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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 the

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

turning his life around. Yet he

now, and Santiago’s presence made him

make a move.

two groups passed by

Rosa and several

Gwain and Yuna. “Apologies, but we’re

no one else is

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

her voice icy.

gave a soft laugh. “Maestro

ago. She only keeps connections with

mean anything anymore.”

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of

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

outside with Gwain.

sat drinking tea in

that the rooms were on opposite sides, with

Though they couldn’t

could feel the other’s

wine, wiped

after hiding

Yorick calmly replied, “I

the time’s right, I’m

her?” Santiago’s tone

person I’d ever make a promise to,”

gaze distant.

“Don’t act like you cared for her! You’re the

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her!”

nothing, refusing to deny or confirm

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for that!” Santiago suddenly shouted, gripping his wine

hard enough to smash through

calm, graceful voice echoed

to break my

figure stepped into

old memories.

his cup, watching

painted face radiated elegance, and her sharp, lively

to see straight through people. She

and her presence brought an instant

move she made was full of grace

swirled, and he muttered under

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of

shame… what a shame…”

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Isabella asked, though she already knew. Her

right where it

bitter laugh. “It’s a

same as the one from back then. And Jane… well, she’s not

how much you look alike, you’re not the same

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

hoping Jane will return

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