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The Lurking Shadow
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2026-08-05 10:58:46The terror written across Selen’s face plunged the entire room into a sudden silence. Even Eden, usually so composed on the battlefield, held his breath at the sight.
"You recognize this medallion?" Kaelus’s question was sharp, leaving no room for lies.
Selen took a step back until his shoulder hit the doorframe. "I... I don't—"
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