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Chapter 10: Fear Does Not Forget
The grand hall of the imperial palace glittered with gold and silk. Rows of long tables stretched across its length, overflowing with nobles, dignitaries, and the students of the Valerian Mage Academy.
At the very end stood the emperor’s table, comically longer and larger than the rest. At its head sat Emperor Xavier Valerian, the weight of his presence felt more keenly than the jeweled crown upon his brow. The princes were seated close to him, followed by the highest nobles of the realm. Further down, the head of the academy presided with the top five students—Serina among them.
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