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Piercing Through the Blizzard

Author: Rainey Alta
last update publish date: 2026-06-25 08:00:07

The silence felt like a blade held directly against Cedric’s neck. He stared at Kaelus for a long time, searching for a single flicker of doubt on that flat face.

However, all he found was the chilling aura of someone who had long since carried the truth. Or more accurately, someone who refused to let that truth fuel a self-destructive hatred.

"Who told you?" Cedri

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