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Chapter 704: Marcus at Ease
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2026-05-07 09:19:23Marcus arrived without scanning exits.
The realization struck him halfway across Florentis Courtyard, subtle enough that he almost missed it. His shoulders were loose. His stride unmeasured. His eyes registered people, not threats.
That, more than anything else, told him this place was different.
He paused briefly near the entrance, n
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