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Chapter 10: The Veil of Shadows

Author: Samantha Ebb
last update publish date: 2026-09-01 03:31:05

The second round of the Selection was scheduled for sunset. Unlike the brutal physical trials of the first day, this stage was designed to test political instinct, mental fortitude, and subtle sensory perception.

In the high, sunlit arcades of the West Wing, remaining candidates gathered in elegant silk robes, taking advantage of the afternoon break. Attendants served iced teas and delicate pastries while small groups of noble daughters gossiped, bonded over shared pack networks, and marveled a
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