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      WCBD CH14

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      by Aria — Anthony Fenn sat dejectedly across from Siles. His companions cast worried glances at him, but Anthony waved at them, so the group of children relaxed and turned back to their own amusement. Anthony remained silent. Siles said, "Mrs. Fenn said you've been mixing with underground gang members." Anthony's ears turned red. After a moment, he said, "They're not. I... know someone who can introduce us, but we haven't been able to join yet." Siles nodded, understanding. This group of naive…
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      WCBD CH30

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      by Aria — Letter? Siles was momentarily surprised, not understanding who else would be writing to him. He quickened his pace and took the letter from Lorenzo's hand. Seeing that the return address on the envelope was the Central Cathedral of the Church of the Past, he immediately formed a guess. Lorenzo looked at him with confusion, specifically eyeing the brooch. "Why are you... dressed so..." He revealed a complicated expression. Siles didn't pay much attention to his expression. He raised the envelope…
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      WCBD CH46

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      by Aria — Two weeks ago, Siles and his companions followed Carol and the Revelators of the Second Corridor to the West City to investigate Anselm Norrison's theft of museum artifacts. At first, the incident seemed entirely unremarkable, appearing to be nothing more than the desperate act of an old man trying to pay for his granddaughter's medical treatment. However, upon deeper investigation, it was revealed that behind it lay Revelators, underground gangs, crocuses symbolizing Personari, big shots from the East…
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      WCBD CH62

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      by Aria — The circus clown returned to the large tent.He heard others discussing something, apparently related to a merchant and some men and women. But he turned a deaf ear to it. The corners of his mouth hung with a foolish grin, carrying the demeanor from his performance into his daily life. However, people knew that this clown was always a bit crazy and eccentric. People from the Ashless Lands were always crazy and eccentric; it wasn't anything unusual. The clown walked further inside the large tent. He…
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      WCBD CH15

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      by Aria — "At the beginning of the year, during his New Year's address, the Grand Duke mentioned the Withered Wastes Development Plan. No one paid attention at the time because there's such talk every year, but it's never actually been implemented. "However, after spring break, certain signs made people feel that the Grand Duke was serious this time. "First was that the National Railway Department planned to connect the railways in the Ashless Lands with the railways inside the Duchy, using the same gauge, and…
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      WCBD CH31

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      by Aria — "The room on the east side of the second floor of 19 Bradley Street was always dark; its lights had never been turned on. "So, when Miss Gwen turned the corner and saw the window of that room suddenly as bright as the August sunlight, she couldn't help but wonder curiously: who had moved into such a pitch-black house? "The landlady of 19 Bradley Street was not very likable. She always kept a straight face, sitting in the first-floor foyer, quietly scrutinizing every resident who passed by. "Miss…
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      WCBD CH47

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      by Aria — "A newcomer has joined the Dawn Revelation Society," an old voice said slowly in the dark room. "Who?" The man sitting opposite him was a stout, plump figure, relishing a piece of hard candy. The sound of the candy cracking between his teeth periodically echoed like a burst of whispers. "The Croupier," the old man said. "That's what the Knight who recruited him called him." The plump man shook his head side to side. "This is not news I wanted to hear. However, it doesn't matter." "Are you…
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      WCBD CH63

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      by Aria — “I think so, yes,” Siles said in a low voice. Jimmy let out a small gasp, then fell silent for a long time. After a moment, he said, “Even if you say that... we still have to eat.” His voice was very soft. “We have no other choice.” Siles said, “You work for me, so you can try buying some other food.” “But we’re in West City,” Jimmy said. “There’s only Greyson in West City.” Siles frowned slightly. He thought, Did Greyson really monopolize West City in such a…
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      by Aria — "Dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. "...I have obtained a professorship at Lamifa University, responsible for teaching the literary history of the Age of Silence and earlier periods. I have met my colleagues in the college—some of them were my former professors, and they are all very easy to get along with. "... "...I hope you take care of your health." Siles Noel sat at his desk with lowered eyes, holding a quill pen in his hand, writing on scratch paper the content of the…
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      WCBD CH2

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      by Aria — In the dim, shabby, dust-filled antique bookstore, a bearded middle-aged man sat lazily behind the counter, wearing a slightly worn suit and glasses, looking at a book with yellowed pages. The wind chime hanging at the entrance rang, signaling a customer's arrival. But the middle-aged man neither looked up nor stood, only casually saying: "Feel free to browse. Call me if you need anything." Then he continued burying his head in his book. After Siles walked into the bookstore, he looked…
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