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      WCBD CH80

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      by Aria — The dining car was completely packed with diners at this moment. Because this train was overcrowded, there were two dining cars available, located at the front and the end of the train. Siles and his group had chosen the dining car at the front. Alva, with his sharp eyes, spotted a table for four and rushed ahead to claim it. Siles and the other two went to select their food. By the time they returned, Siles noticed Alva was red-faced, engaged in a heated argument with someone. Siles couldn't help…
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      WCBD CH96

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      by Aria — "Where should the story begin?" On the night of Monday, November 2nd, aboard the Light of First Snow train heading from Biedel to Maltz, the group still consisted of the same four people: Siles, Chendo, Chester, and Alva. They sat there, listening to Siles analyze the full sequence of events behind the incident. They had already left the House of Hales. In a sense, the House of Hales no longer existed. Reconstruction was progressing at a very slow pace, and it remained uncertain whether the House of…
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      WCBD CH112

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      by Aria — Siles maintained his composure. He first turned off the faucet, wiped his hands on a dry towel hanging nearby, and then turned to face Emil. He said in a somewhat distant tone, "Apologies, young sir. I believe this is our first time meeting." Emil’s eyes carried a hint of doubt, but he did not look like a child who would question an adult's word, even if he had been constantly troubled in his dreams by his maternal grandfather forcing him to learn painting. So he murmured in a low voice,…
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      by Aria — Chapter 127: New Changes "Dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. "I am planning to purchase a property in Lamifa City and am writing to ask for your opinion. Professor Bright recommended a residence in the neighborhood near Atherton Square; it's a three-story house with a garden. "I am very fond of the independent study and library on the third floor of this house, which suits my needs perfectly. Outside the study window is the long tree-lined avenue next to Atherton Square. "The…
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      WCBD CH81

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      by Aria — Because of what had happened that morning, a heavy atmosphere hung over the entire Light of First Snow train. The four of them were in no mood to play cards anymore. They either lay down or sat, occasionally exchanging a few words. Even the usually lively Alva was prone to let out a sigh now and then. They passed the time in this somber environment until the conductor came looking for them once more, requesting that they all accompany him to the dining car at the front of the train. "What…
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      by Aria — “My dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. “…As I write this, I have returned to Lamifa City. The Ashless Lands is a magical place filled with secrets. I made some new friends and solved a bit of trouble together with them. “… “…That is roughly what happened. Please rest assured, however; I did not encounter any severe or terrible crisis, only a few mad individuals. Perhaps that is simply how this world is, and we can only try our best to maintain our own reason and…
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      WCBD CH113

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      by Aria — “Miss Garland had always thought that dreaming was a rather fun thing to do. “Because when she dreamed, she always felt lightheaded and bewildered, as if she understood nothing at all—as though the world inside the dream were an entirely different realm. “Every time she went to sleep, every time after saying goodnight to her parents, Miss Garland would lie in bed neat and proper with a feeling of excitement and anticipation, welcoming the arrival of her dreams with utmost…
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      WCBD CH128

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      by Aria — Chapter 128: Unlucky Events Siles withdrew his gaze from the windowsill. The doll in the dream said that Siles could manipulate its actions. However, when Siles woke up, he didn't find the doll appearing on his nightstand. An invisible guidance drew his attention to the windowsill, to the dolls he had bought at the underground trade market. One of the dolls suddenly "came alive." It was a smiling, child-like doll, about the size of a palm. After Siles woke up from the dream, it was as if some…
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      WCBD CH82

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      by Aria — It was on the afternoon of the second day that Siles and his companions learned the truth about Mr. Lampson's death. At that moment, he was acting as a croupier, dealing cards for his companions' card game. Then, a conductor suddenly knocked on their compartment door and poked his head in… He was about to say something, but suddenly became tongue-tied because of the messy playing cards on their table. "What happened?" Siles asked. "Uh…" The conductor hesitated for a moment, then said, "We…
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      WCBD CH98

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      by Aria — From this letter, written in a strictly businesslike tone, Siles learned that Professor Calverley had passed away due to illness at three o'clock in the morning on November 7th—yesterday morning. Professor Calverley’s health had never been particularly good to begin with. With Lamifa City’s prolonged rainy season and bitter winter this year, his physical condition declined rapidly, leading to his regretful demise shortly thereafter. Before his death, he had revised his will. He bequeathed his…
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