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Elliot retrieved an arrow from his quiver, a long-range projectile with a hooked point and black feather fletching. His bulging muscles strained as he pulled back the bowstring. Maxi subconsciously held her breath.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Dark red blood dripped from the monster's face. Clenched between its thick lips was a disembodied green arm, and the limp corpse of a goblin hung from its stubby hand. The ogre sucked the arm into its mouth, swallowing it whole.

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"Exactly that," he said again.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Blinking listlessly, Maxi tried to imagine the Temple Knight commander stashing the feathers in his pocket. A small chuckle slipped out. Kuahel stared at her in bafflement, clearly unsettled by the giggle of a woman on the brink of collapsing.

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Maxi's eyes widened. She was not the only person who had leaped into the secret passageway. To her surprise, the two goblins lay in a crimson puddle. Kuahel Leon towered over them, wiping the blood off his sword.

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Before she could finish, there was a clattering sound, and Ulyseon came out of the knights' tent. Rubbing his nape to dispel his drowsiness, he walked over to the fire.

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Maxi bit her lip. She did not dare ask what he meant. The hairs on her arm stood on end, and she glowered at Ruth resentfully. How could he burden her with such a big secret when she already had enough things to worry about?

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Sidina nodded, dabbing her sleeve on the corners of her red eyes. "Just my luck to draw the short straw."

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Ulyseon looked up quizzically from polishing his sword. "Is something the matter, my lady? Are you feeling unwell?"

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"If I remember correctly, you've already failed them twice," Riftan scoffed. "I would not make such grand promises if I were you."

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Miriam glared at him as though he were a pathetic insect. "Do you honestly not grasp the seriousness of the situation? We've just learned that the dark mages have built a veritable nation of monsters! And here you are gleefully dusting your hands, claiming we've accomplished our mission!"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"He wanted to join the search party, but Sir Hebaron denied his request citing a lack of experience. He's currently fuming. He can be terribly snappy when he's upset, that fellow."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

He looked at her calmly in silent reassurance before turning back to the model. His eyes glinted coldly, and his long, thick lashes drooped a little as if to conceal them. After maintaining his silence for a while, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and walked them to the entrance.

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"I once went a fortnight on only water. Nothing will happen to me just because I went without for a few days, so stop your needless worrying. Eat. I need you to get through this until we find the others."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Holding her in his arms, Riftan lay on the clothes spread over the ground. He made sure to tuck the remaining garments around her. Lying on top of him, Maxi slipped into a light sleep.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"This is the second time you almost died before my eyes," he said slowly. "And now you're hungry and cold, covered in bruises in a dingy cave. I didn't want to do that with you here, of all places."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Not wanting him to think her wanton, she hastily added, "I-It's been three years, after all. Though it wasn't the most ideal situation… I loved… being in your a-arms again."

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Twiddling her fingers, Maxi looked away and mumbled, "I-I… e-enjoyed it… just the same."

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