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Chapter 99: If I Bleed Out Your Mate Can Explain

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last update publish date: 2026-10-09 23:13:00

Not dramatic. Just true. “By nightfall Magnus will have the road, the cistern, and every map marker on that post. Kronvik just lost the southern fork.”

Emil slid down to sit before his legs failed him. “Then the routes south of Ironfang are open to whoever has the steel to stand on them.”

Sunna tore a strip from her hem and shoved it against Josefine’s hip hard enough to make the other woman swear. “If you faint, I’m leaving you for Asmark’s accountants.”

“If I faint, cut my throat before
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