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Chapter 7

Author: Yakamoz
"When you went past the Graywoods that night, did you notice anything strange?"

Ethan was silent for a long moment before he answered, "I caught Nora's scent."

"Why didn't you investigate it?"

"Arthur said that there was no way she would enter the forest. Lucas was also urging us to leave because Beth wasn't feeling well, so we had to escort her back to her dorm quickly."

The Head Elder stared at him. "And so you left?"

Bowing his head, Ethan replied, "Yes."

Lucas, who had been standing by
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