Sophia Harris
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Seryne leaned in, seeing through his act. Was it a truth-sensing ability, or did she notice contradictions in his answers? It might also be any number of strange professional skills. He had played their game for Kai erased his timid hesitation and turned the paper ninety degrees. “The Vastaire wrote right to left, up from down. This one is a prayer of thanks to their god, but it’s incomplete. And this glyph was transcribed incorrectly,” he tapped on a half spiral crossed by a hook. A glint of…-
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Heart racing, panic twisted his guts. Kai suppressed the impulse to run. This was straight out of his worst nightmares, kidnapped by the Republic to be never seen again. Improvisation wrote surprise and a hint of fear on his face, he needed to stall without alerting them. From the way the two enforcers were eyeing him, there was no chance to convince them they had the wrong guy. The paper they checked must have his description. The guy in his thirties was in charge. He had a crooked nose, probably…
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Flynn's screams tore through the room, barely muffled by the piece of leather between his teeth. His eyes shot open, awake, but they did not seem to register anything he saw. Muscles tensed against the bonds keeping him tied to the bed, as he wanted to rip his arms off. His skin turned red, and his mana veins swelled like roots ready to burst. He didn’t curse, didn’t ask for help, didn’t beg for the pain to stop. He just screamed like an animal being hacked limb by limb. “Stay back. You can’t…
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Kai faltered, his fingers brushing the golden pommel. The oak door was engraved with growing plants and runes. Cloaking, sturdiness and polish enchantments, the complete package. When he received word a healer at the “You can come in.” A voice with a musical accent commanded. The cloaking runes only stopped people outside from peeking in. Exhaling a slow breath, Kai put on a neutral polite expression and pushed inside. Light filled the spacious study with no apparent source, the air was sweet and…
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The worst symptoms of the discard dulled to a mild hangover. Kai took a hot shower, forced down a meal and did some light stretching. He wouldn’t trust himself to do a summersault or fight a beast to the death, but that shouldn’t be necessary to deal with his friends. A brawl was always on the horizon with Uli and Oli around. Since they would meet in a tavern and not on the beach, he might survive the night unscathed if he played his cards right. Under no circumstance could he reveal his situation. If…
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“Don’t be a sore loser.” Flynn brimmed with satisfaction. “I won fair and square.” “It’s not a victory if you knock us both out,” Kai grumbled and pulled away. He walked ahead on the beach, Higharbor rose in the distance beneath a cloudy sky. His defensive Water spell had made electricity course through both their bodies. Lightning was one of the trickiest elements to control, and Flynn was far from mastering it. Kai hadn’t been Lightning had been the real Flynn caught up with him,…
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Relaxed in a comfy armchair, Kai smelled the sweet scent of coral flowers. The sun filtered through the matte windows, suffusing the hall in a warm light. Pictures of natural landscapes hung on the cream walls, and an unseen harpist played a tune in the background. He had to admit the There was no sign of the screams, blood and stench that were sure to inhabit the building. From the lowest peasants to queens and emperors, It had been the talk of the capital when they opened a branch in the…
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“How did your date go?” Flynn greeted him with an irritating cheery mood. He was practicing his evolved Throwing skill across the living room. The blades embedded with a Kai answered with a scowl. He had succeeded in his goal, yet it didn’t feel like a win. “That bad, uh?” He hit the bullseye and went to retrieve his knives. “She must have chewed you up thoroughly.” “Something like that.” Kai headed to his bedroom, not in the mood for more conversation. There had been no haggling…
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Bidding goodbye to the Goods and news from all over the archipelago and the mainland flowed through the capital, and it was also where a certain stalker lived. With her fame and reputation, the little princess shouldn’t be hard to find, though getting her help might prove more problematic. He had missed his own house more than he thought possible. Clean and spacious, if a little messy. While he enjoyed spending time with his family, six people were too many—especially when they had to share a single…
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Under the disapproving gaze of old Alfred, Kai knocked twice before walking into a different study on the upper floor. The room was gaudy and welcoming. Lacquered furniture carved from expensive wood, blue curtains woven with silver threads and incredible lifelike paintings. On the desk, a shimmering crystal lotus was used like a paperweight. Reishi waited on the velvet sofa, holding a book and a cup of tea. He didn’t turn to look but poured another cup. “You came quickly. Please, sit.” His nerves…
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