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Chapter 43

Author: Marblewrites
last update publish date: 2026-01-10 01:27:31

A yawn was the first thing that escaped my mouth. I opened my eyes partially and stretched my arms before closing my eyes.

My forehead throbbed intensely and I took my palm to touch it. It burned like I was seated near a furnace.

When the veil of sleepiness cleared from my eyes, I raised my head and looked around my surroundings in utter confusion.

The last place I remembered was the bar, drinking glasses of the infamous Devil's rum. How the heck did I get into this room? I was lying on a king
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