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CHAPTER 171: The One Who Gave the Name

Auteur: Timothy
last update Date de publication: 2026-11-13 05:13:13

“Who gave you the name?”

The child didn't answer immediately.

The warrior remained close to the eastern wall, staring at the narrow seam where the stranger had disappeared. One hand rested against the stone, his fingers spread as though he could somehow reach through it.

“Did you hear me?” he asked.

“Yes.”

“Then tell me what you remember.”

“I don't know who gave him the name.”

“Your mother told you something about it.”

“She said the Keeper would remember when he came back.”

“And the person who
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