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Chapter 9

Author: Tangle H
After I forcibly invited Bertram to stay, my residence became even livelier.

I already had quite a collection.

One practicing punches in the yard.

One reciting prayers at the moon.

Now I even had an elder to honor like a dutiful daughter.

A happy family reunion, with every face ashen.

Only Kane acted like he had come home.

I found him on the training ground, sparring with four guards.

When the last guard rushed him, Kane stepped aside, caught his shoulder in one hand, and flipped him onto his ba
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