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The Gem of Odiley
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2026-06-18 08:00:44“Release him.”
King Odiley’s command shattered the silence of the hall, making the captain of the guard hesitate for a fraction of a second before stepping forward. The bindings around Kaelus’s wrists were promptly undone.
The dark-skinned ruler leaned forward, his face a mask of indifference. In truth, however, he was rapidly calculating the imme
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