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The Sovereign’s Burden
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2026-05-13 17:40:20The violet mist that now shrouded the Northern borders was more than a physical barrier; it was a living extension of my own pulse. Every time a bird flew through it, or a stray leaf was incinerated by its amethyst energy, I felt a tiny prick of static at the base of my skull. It was the price of the Seal—the cost of being the shield that kept the world at bay.
Inside the castle walls, the atmosphere was a volatile mix of religious fervor and logistical panic. The "Shadow Queen" was no lo
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