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CHAPTER 11 - The Seal

Penulis: Red Craine
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-19 13:06:00

LUCAS’S POV

The wooden staff cracked against Kane’s, the impact reverberating up my arms. I twisted, driving forward with another strike that forced my Beta back three steps.

Kane blocked, but barely. I could see sweat dripping down his temple as he reset his stance.

I didn’t give him the chance to breathe before I came at him again, the staff whistling through the air. He parried, but my next blow shattered his guard entirely.

Liora’s face flashed bef
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