John Brown
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Rachel's mother had recently mention to her that she had fiancée and that it was the long thought-to-be dead prince of Crawford. She was also informed that her mother was searching for the missing prince who could still be alive. She was upset by the news. She didn't want her happiness to be decided by others and she certainly didn't want to marry someone she never met and know nothing about. But alas she doesn't have a choice in the matter. Her parents loved her, but their decision was final.…-
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"What's going on today?" "I'm not sure. I heard there was going to be a big announcement." Inside the assembly hall at Crawford University, all the students were gathered. The day was proceeding as usual, when a notice for all the teachers on campus were to cancel their classes and escort their students to the assembly hall and wait for further instructions. Leon didn't really care about the cancellation of the classes as he weren't planning to attend them anyway. He had planned to continue his…
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The next morning, the troops stationed on the walls were still on guard as the carcasses of beast littered the ground. Thousands of deep dents and holes could be seen over the lower half of the wall. "Report!" The General Marquis said with an imposing aura. "Yes, general! The wall suffered a substantial amount of damage. 12000 rounds of ammunition have been expended in battle. 346 beast carcasses waiting to be retrieved and studied. Contact with the Freebird have been lost and we suffered… two…
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"Er… how long have you been awake, teacher?" "A while ago. Don't called me teacher. Just call me Lina." "Eh…? Ah… o-okay…" Leon stuttered, his words were borderline incoherent. He didn't know how to react in this situation. Lina could see the awkward situation he was, so she gave him a way out. "Don't think too much. That was just a small reward for what you did." "Ah… okay…" Leon said. He felt it wasn't that simple, but he didn't want to inflate his ego. He can't expect every…
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Looking at unconscious Lina, some color had slowly return to her face. The disappearance of the parasite had allow her core to slow gather the wood elements through the opening Leon had made. It was like a dried-up plant returning to life. Leon looked at Lynne in thought. "What is it? What do you want?" Lynne wasn't sure why she was feeling apprehensive. She thought she would be happy at having Leon's attention on her. "Nothing much. I was just wondering if I could also check your pulse?"…
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"So, who is this young lady? Your lover?" Dwight asked. Cough* 'This old man never stops jabbing him with his words.' "That's my teacher." Leon placed particular emphasis on the word 'teacher'. "Oh." "Eh~ isn't this Lina Greene, the history teacher?" Lynne finally had a good look at her face and figure out Lina's identity. "Hoh…Greene you say…" Dwight traced his chin with his thumb and finger in thought. "What's up old man? You know something?" Leon was curious. An expression of…
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"Halt! This is Lord Cromwell's private villa! Trespassers shall be met with force!" One of the two guards guarding the entrance, shouted. SMACK** "Idiot, that's the Lord's most esteemed guest! Did you do your homework?" The other guard smacked him in the head and warned before making way for Leon with a smile, "Please enter with ease, sir Leon." The guard said courteously. Leon nodded and continued rushing in. The guard's smile disappeared after Leon entered the villa. "If you want to lose…
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The sudden question came as a surprise for Lina followed by dejection. Matters relating to awakeners were like poking at her sore spot. She could faintly remember when she was young and asked to drink the poison that would seal her talent forever. The tragedy of the royal family was something that affected the whole kingdom. The Greene family had always been a line of loyal subjects to the crown. But unclear complication and confusion had made them out to be viewed on the wrong side. In fact, several…
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The royal palace of the Crawford Kingdom was once a hot spot for people to pay a visit to. To see the king and queen in person was an honor and the birth of the crown prince was a news, worthy of celebration. Nobles and commoners alike would line up to congratulate with gifts to the birth of the next ruler. However, to be part of the Crawford royalty is not a fortune but a curse. One plagued with heavy responsibility. As the guardian kingdom of humanity, they have a duty to safeguard the Great…
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"What would you like to eat?" "Hmm anything is fine with me." Lina did not have a preference and left the decision to Leon to make. Food was just a necessity to sustain the body. Ever since she could remember, she had always eaten at home with her parents and had never eaten outside food. Food at home would always consist of one vegetable and one meat dish served with rice. The situation had not changed ever since she first started getting her paycheck. Leon's situation was much different either.…
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