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Chapter 18: Secret Technique Found

Author: Carv Espiros
last update publish date: 2026-04-13 03:28:57

They did not talk in the restricted corridor.

Lyra took the book from his hands, replaced it in the case, and reattached the broken clasp with a small repair tool she apparently carried as a matter of routine. Then she gestured for Kael to follow, leading him back through the rotating shelf door and into the main library.

The librarian glanced up.

Lyra showed him her faculty access card.

He nodded and looked back down.

She led Kael up the main staircase to the third floor, the quietest part of
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