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Chapter 48: Almost Empty Estate
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2026-06-01 14:00:08“Leo, check those boxes for contents,” Luz ordered quietly. “Cassandra, keep watch at the ladder– if anyone comes down from that estate, take them out immediately.” The cargo containers appeared mundane– food, supplies, medical kits– but their presence suggested that Amelia was right, that this tunnel is connected to Cidade dos escravos surface and was used to smuggle illegal goods. The ladder hinted at access points for smuggling goods into and out of Cidade dos escravos. While Leo began pry
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