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“Yes.”
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Hmph…
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Jack let out a low groan.
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It was understandable. The Gardion Tower had already sent several 6th Circle mages to fulfill the request.
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All had failed.
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The last, Helta, a 6th Circle mage, said only someone skilled in formations or a 7th Circle mage could succeed.
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“Surely it’s not an archmage,” Jack muttered.
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The Gardion Tower had only three 7th Circle archmages.
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Given their status, it was unlikely one had come.
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“Who’s here?” he asked.
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He was curious. Who would come knowing multiple 6th Circle mages had failed?
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“Well…” Eden hesitated.
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“…?” Jack was puzzled.
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Why such a reaction?
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Finally, Eden spoke. “Elder Baren.”
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“Elder Baren?”
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“Yes.”
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“Wasn’t she 5th Circle? She doesn’t meet the requirements…”
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Jack stopped mid-sentence, his eyes gleaming.
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A piece of information came to mind.
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“Is the mage named Gaon with her?”
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“Yes! How did you know?” Eden asked, surprised.
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Jack didn’t answer.
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His mind raced.
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I was already curious.
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A shocking report had arrived recently.
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A mysterious archmage had appeared.
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Not entirely mysterious—he openly claimed to be Gaon from the Gardion Tower.
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That’s why he was called mysterious.
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Using the name Gaon in the Gardion Tower was unthinkable.
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And there was something odd.
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Elder Baren was with him.
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Why would Baren tolerate and travel with someone using a false identity?
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It made no sense, so Jack assumed the information was wrong.
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He’d expected accurate details eventually.
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But now Baren and Gaon were here.
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“Where are they?”
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“The first reception room.”
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“I’ll meet them myself.”
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This was a chance to verify the truth.
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If he’s a 7th Circle archmage…
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Jack’s priority wasn’t Gaon’s identity.
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It was whether he was truly an archmage.
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If he was?
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Swish.
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Jack glanced at the barrier.
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Please hold on.
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He left, heading straight to the first reception room.
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Swish.
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On his way, a figure in a black mask approached.
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It was Veslin, head of the Belmar Duchy’s first intelligence unit.
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Veslin handed over documents. “Fresh information. Unprocessed.”
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“Unprocessed?” Jack asked, taking them.
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Most information was refined before reaching him.
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Unprocessed reports were urgent or critical.
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What was so important?
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“…!” Jack was shocked upon reading.
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The documents detailed events in the Bretan Kingdom.
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Parn is dead? Lamu’s taken control?
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King Parn was dead.
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Duke Lamu of the Patran Duchy had seized power.
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The cause of Parn’s death was key.
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Gaon…
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The Gaon he was about to meet was responsible.
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“Is this true?”
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“That’s what the current information says.”
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Jack handed the documents back. “Verify thoroughly. Report any new details immediately.”
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“Yes, sir.”
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Veslin bowed and left.
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Jack resumed walking, thinking.
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He’s definitely 7th Circle.
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King Parn wasn’t a pushover.
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He had a 7th-grade beast, Aslan.
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How Gaon killed him was unclear.
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But one thing was certain.
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He’d crossed the wall.
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If he hadn’t, he couldn’t have killed Parn.
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Why did he kill him?
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One thing puzzled him.
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Why?
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What was the reason?
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Is it safe to meet him?
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He could be unstable.
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Meeting him might be risky.
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No, he’s just a mage.
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Jack was a peak Sword Expert, facing the wall.
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Even against a 7th Circle archmage, he was confident he wouldn’t die.
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This was the Belmar Duchy’s stronghold.
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Countless knights and soldiers were here.
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Plus, mages, spirit summoners, and shamans resided as guests.
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If a fight broke out, Gaon, not Jack, would be in danger.
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Step.
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Jack arrived at the reception room.
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He swallowed hard, calming his nerves.
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Creak.
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Fully composed, he opened the door and scanned the room.
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“…?”
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He was puzzled.
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Only Baren was there.
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No Gaon.
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“Elder Baren, it’s been a while,” Jack said, approaching.
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“Yes, it has,” Baren replied, standing.
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“Where’s the one called Gaon…?”
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“Oh, he stepped out briefly. He said it’s urgent but won’t take long.”
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“…!” Jack was slightly surprised.
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Baren’s attitude was overly respectful.
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Like addressing a superior.
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It was baffling.
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Baren, an elder, knew the name Gaon was forbidden in the Gardion Tower.
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Why was she so deferential?
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What was Gaon’s true identity?
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“I see,” Jack said, recovering.
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This is perfect.
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He had questions, some awkward to ask with Gaon present.
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Now was his chance.
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But then—
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“Is the request about dismantling a barrier?” Baren asked.
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“…!” Jack was stunned.
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Baren knew about the barrier.
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Those who’d seen it were bound by a mage’s oath to silence for three years.
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How did she know?
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Did 6th Circle mages break their oaths, sacrificing their circles?
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“How do you know?” Jack asked.
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“Gaon-nim told me,” Baren replied casually.
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“…What?”
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Jack was bewildered.
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How did Gaon know?
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“He knew what kind of barrier it is,” Baren added.
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“…!”
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Jack was shocked.
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The duchy’s intelligence couldn’t identify the barrier.
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Neither could the mages or shamans who’d seen it.
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Yet Gaon, without seeing it, knew its type?
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No time for this.
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Jack snapped out of it.
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He couldn’t stay shocked.
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He needed to confirm Gaon’s identity.
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“I’ll be blunt,” Jack said.
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“Go ahead.”
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“Can you tell me Gaon’s true identity?”
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“True identity?” Baren asked, puzzled.
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“Yes. I know the name Gaon is forbidden in the Gardion Tower.”
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“Correct. Even if it’s your birth name, you must change it to join the tower. No one can use that name.”
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Baren nodded.
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“…?” Jack paused.
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She knows, so why…
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It made no sense.
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Why tolerate it?
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“Why…” Jack trailed off, looking at her.
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Understanding his gaze, Baren smiled. “Because he’s the real Gaon-nim.”
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“…What?”
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Creak.
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The door opened.
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“…!” Jack flinched.
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His senses were extended, prepared for anything.
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No one was at the door.
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Who opened it?
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He raised his energy, looking.
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A young man with dark hair stood there.
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Baren stood.
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Jack knew from her reaction.
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This was Gaon.
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But he wasn’t alone.
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Someone floated behind him.
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“…!” Jack was shocked.
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He knew the figure.
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The masked man.
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How did he…
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The masked man was powerful.
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A wall-crosser.
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Not invincible, but killable only at great cost.
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He was the key to solving the barrier.
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How was he subdued?
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“Did you deliver the message?” Gaon asked.
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“Not yet,” Baren replied.
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“Then let’s solve the problem first.”
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Jack was bewildered by their exchange.
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Baren’s claim that he was the real Gaon.
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The subdued masked man.
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Solving the problem.
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Everything was confusing.
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“Jack Belmar,” Gaon called.
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Jack flinched. “Yes, sir.”
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He instinctively used honorifics.
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“Don’t you want to dismantle the barrier?”
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“…!” Jack’s eyes gleamed.
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“Can you do it?”
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“Yeah. I don’t know who’s inside, but their condition will worsen with time. Better hurry.”
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“…I’ll guide you!” Jack, startled, took the lead.
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“Loyalty! Greetings, Duke!” the knights saluted as they reached Marek’s bedroom.
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Creak.
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Jack entered, looking at the barrier.
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It always took his breath away.
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How would Gaon solve it?
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He stepped aside.
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Gaon strode toward the barrier and placed his hand on it.
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Jack was puzzled.
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What was he doing?
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Examining it?
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Then—
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Crack! Crackle!
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Cracks spread across the barrier.
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As if a tap would shatter it.
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“…!” Jack flinched, worried something was wrong.
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And then—
SpecialCharactersAndSymbols!@#$%^&*()_-+=[]{}|;:\"'<>,.?/
Swish!
SpecialCharactersAndSymbols!@#$%^&*()_-+=[]{}|;:\"'<>,.?/
The barrier vanished.
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