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One hundred and forty six

Penulis: Luxie
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-09 17:20:57

Evangeline POV

The Veiled Meridian gathered at the regional building. A large hotel stood in front, serving as a shield for the underground structure that an ordinary eye would never catch.

The hall stayed quiet in a contained way. I walked in with my group. We followed the same greeting pattern we had always followed. I pressed my fingers to my wrist, gave a nod, and moved to my place.

The space was arranged in circles. Low stools marked each ring to indicate rank and function. The outer rings
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