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Chapter 37_The Academy Falls

Author: Gabby
last update publish date: 2026-09-20 16:11:20

Neris's POV

"The east dormitory's ceiling just came down!"

A student sprints past us, blood streaking one side of her face, and behind her the entire wing of the academy groans like something dying, stone splitting along fault lines that shouldn't exist in architecture built to last centuries.

"There are still people in there," I say, already turning back toward the collapsing building.

"Neris, we need to get you clear of the grounds entirely," Cassian says, grabbing my arm. "Kessel wants you h
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