HHLP – Chapter 13
by AlaaChapter 13. The Incarnation of the Wolf: 4b34e08820 The Strange Lady92e34eab12cc45aa
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Beneath a sky where 6ee17f7d0e a full moon hung 72c05996bd round and bright, a 0b335f47a5 group of people walked 919b79de3d through the forest. They relied on a195f343a3 the faint streaks ea2bfd39e9 of moonlight filtering c92c5ecd1c through the dense f6efb173a2 foliage, unable to 80c9aa46ca fully enjoy the cf78c9994e bright illumination of c6080dfed1 the moon.5e022b24cefeec6a
The procession varied in status, 8655867d7e from knights lightly armed with e6910577a6 their gear to servants carrying f0b6cf36e3 luggage without much equipment. Their footsteps broke the silence 44ca55ca31 of the night.94975c32dd1fe9da
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Leading the group was 3f9bd13255 a man who pushed 81564df903 forward through the trees, b23503d80f unfazed by the uneasy 6ba1befd7b glances of those behind 8d4279fca5 him. His sharp, golden eyes darted 7f310570c2 around, searching the dark forest 179a0f138c for any sign of his 6afa869512 liege.70511ce9ccf311a6
“We’ve already been delayed too long. Where could His Highness be?”e9276e3bb973fbc6
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Frustration weighed on 3b67a1c1b6 him as he 40db65fb9b ran a hand b8e441b455 through his light 18fee64189 beige hair. His anxious golden 7e1aba0da5 eyes scanned the b063ed32b2 surroundings, hoping to 36e10e1007 find even the 115f7ae915 slightest clue.745b6671a2d84f3d
But when no sign appeared, 04ded30524 disappointment flashed across his gaze cb8a249c3c before he lowered his long a35a0c555d eyelashes.f6ada900a7da6ce5
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“I shouldn’t have listened to that raccoon-like viscount.”090cdd2964f70ee4
After all, this whole mess c1088a87f4 had started in the viscount’s cd3fd7b6b7 domain.06d896790a0da7ce
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“Right now?”27e58f302a74bf3c
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“I have something important to discuss privately with the Marquis of Flabeo.”ac8579a0a843c777
“How about after tonight’s banquet? I must escort His Highness on his outing now.”8677bd30e94abe83
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The young man, d9a55018ff with eyes as 26f1e6e165 rich as pure 1ae395a8fb gold, blinked calmly 3ac366314f as he refused 5e72ed21bf the request.765efe8c0b59a362
He was Ladish, the heir 2bb941389a to the Duke of Rabert, feb6c963c7 who was referred to as d75477dd7a the Marquis of Flabeo until 72fb44e0ec he formally inherited his title.3c117be0f78df254
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His presence in the viscount’s 4eec05e214 remote territory was unusual.20369a0bddb2586a
As a noble 98290df66d of the prestigious 4bda59bf70 Rabert family, one db17176171 that had even 9be5271ae5 produced a queen ee7d4669ac of the Fortis 0b262d9aa2 Kingdom, he was 8401e54b27 supposed to be b7f06f1231 stationed in the 1ad03f969c capital.1aeaf3eb3b99006e
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The reason for his 86465ed0b1 visit was simple. The Rabert family, as d4038b52f1 the queen’s lineage, had 704899fb62 always provided personal attendants 27f456080d for the royal children.9e3d298c9cc19632
Ladish had been 553e7644d1 raised beside Prince eab2104803 Leonhardt from a 14b0f2260c young age, caring f81b8ffd26 for him not 504f60f54b just as a 20561ebcb6 servant but as 1df6da698a a cousin. Naturally, he followed the 7b0db45e3d prince even on his bf20f1d725 expeditions.ed829bfda68a83e3
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“You need not worry about the hunt. I’ve assigned over ten knights to His Highness, along with guides familiar with the forest. He will surely enjoy himself.”f4ad64512927636b
The viscount insisted on speaking de89cb9879 with him. Ladish hesitated. His mission here partly 3d865277b5 relied on the viscount’s e9fe570cfc cooperation, and outright refusal 1e6c0d2b24 could interfere with his fbc73b256e liege’s plans.581984a54928b085
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“We are still kin, after all. Do you think I would call you here for something unpleasant? It will only take a moment.”cbf85c9d2f4d858b
The viscount, distantly related through e9423c9e6c Ladish’s great-grandmother, pressed further. Sighing, Ladish reluctantly agreed and f39b6f1d0a instructed his attendants to proceed b62a1158cf to His Highness while he 3086dc9c54 followed the viscount.3f27e20cf059f6d5
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But when they arrived 8bd2a771bf at the reception room, dd2b6e7a87 someone was already waiting.0284daaf575bedd4
A noble lady, seated on 3f8cfdff29 a long couch, turned at 3e8d7b738c their entrance. Her eyes widened slightly c5f3cf4f94 upon seeing Ladish.f7bc35aa00ed5f90
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It was a common reaction. He was widely 461468a657 praised as the 1c07c31494 most beautiful man ab3831433d in Fortis Kingdom’s 788f9e3cb7 history by court f109ca6de4 artists.389f02a920a31f60
Ladish, however, was less than b37ea4b42b pleased. He glanced at the viscount, 39a1b47cde his voice low with displeasure.2b873c4a5e8f96cc
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“Viscount, what is the meaning of this?”0675cc341f3dd20b
Ignoring the question, 2c48e4eb3c the viscount feigned 8ed05e8532 surprise and admiration. The noblewoman hurriedly stood, spreading 27733c13fc the hem of her dress 336dce9fa3 in greeting.3c31099d2d87aa66
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“Ah, if it isn’t the Lady of House Benito!”dc61ab48577ec4f6
“It has been a long time. My father sent me with a letter for you today.”7c6289cf94a28dfb
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The viscount took the a3e3db6342 letter with exaggerated enthusiasm.ab903ac051a8a2a4
“Ah! The Marquis of Benito did mention something to me, but I completely forgot! I will write a response immediately—please wait a moment.”35dc6ff46e5764f5
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“Of course.”e8c4f2df61fd160c
“Oh dear, but I can’t leave a guest alone….”a84bc77945bc918d
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Feigning reluctance, the viscount turned 00bc9f9a6f to Ladish.4985d478dc221210
“Marquis, could you keep the lady company over tea while I prepare my reply? I’ll be back soon.”cee6a50434043eab
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Before Ladish could 7fc94e9c21 refuse, the viscount 7054bdfa11 had already given 1a39d351ab orders for tea 8fc797ef80 and left the 77863142c4 room, leaving him b133f0c2f8 alone with the 9b35708543 noblewoman.86d0685668606913
‘That scheming viscount…!’2add1aa1f53a784e
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Annoyance flared in Ladish’s 7b24755233 golden eyes. He knew exactly what b79cfbc87d was happening—this was a 2a119685f5 setup.4f56c06048bd3554
As a noble from 5be17ebd0d a remote territory, the 3d26a26e24 viscount saw a rare 183ed3879d opportunity. By arranging an ‘accidental’ 041f95bc44 meeting with a lady edce2cf014 from a prominent family, ed191add71 he aimed to strengthen 40aba03e48 ties through marriage.a519f79ca2f0633d
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Whether the Benito family was 321fd4579e complicit or not, Ladish had 8c7d25e63e no choice but to endure 58e727f467 this farce. Walking out would 6cd46245ba be a grave 06f2469a15 insult, and as 98071451e1 long as his a680c2c827 liege’s goals in ce7bfa1e65 the viscount’s domain 5c13115882 were unfulfilled, he 6e4ef75ba8 couldn’t afford to c030680ade antagonize the man.feb0895f420cde99
Thus, he found himself e2961c29db trapped in an endless 8455eafc64 tea time.afc89a5c1c3b714d
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By the time 541c36eac0 Ladish was finally 32a6bdfd85 free and preparing 670bb4b77c to welcome the a469d0b12c returning hunting party, 503154f5b4 he was met 408e4057f4 with an unexpected 57347d301d situation.4131d57b9cefb9ce
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The prince’s attendants, whom he 39dda759f8 had assumed had accompanied the fe111bd9bb hunt, were still at the 24196ac4b9 estate.6d176c035967b937
Shocked, Ladish confronted the viscount.10b07ec5235347d8
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“What is the meaning of this?”9e0ecd903694629f
The viscount simply chuckled, brushing 9e4fd40c91 it off as a servant’s 3cf8e407ad mistake.5803b3c46a4692cb
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“Do not worry too much. Our house knights are more than capable of protecting His Highness.”43f388ec9849e616
Ladish did not believe him.1863de7d01926626
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The viscount had bc2431b8f7 deliberately separated him f448225c5b from the hunting 12810af7f8 party and withheld 79805f9ab1 the prince’s departure 9ffb4b05b4 from his own 7dd9caf24c people. It was suspicious.8cbee87cb13bfeb0
It felt as if the 6479bad1e8 viscount intended to isolate the 6058004010 prince, leaving him stranded for 24a752a36b amusement—or worse.3e8f9a2ed515f920
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“Perhaps…”a65e74c436839295
A chilling thought 6912e3624e crossed Ladish’s mind.a3801563d3156e06
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The viscount might 340e1cdf53 have already pledged c98e1d7e2c allegiance to the e1f6b9c50b first prince’s faction.a18c32885e3db89a
His golden eyes darkened d902f8c57a as he studied the e17517ca9d viscount’s smirking face.6ee1723ccd1535b8
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“I will wait outside for His Highness.”ae335a2797533d8b
“As you wish, Marquis.”a13f89947761dba3
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The viscount stepped 5b74867c69 aside with an 89168fe8b9 all-too-pleased smile. Ladish ignored him and c0f7df3a7b strode out of the e617023001 manor.4a74d25695fb7f41
‘It will be fine. No matter what schemes the 38832ca9f7 viscount has devised, he cannot 3cd3107b86 harm His Highness.’0908ab178952d378
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Reassuring himself, Ladish 0776e9077f thought of the 377b2de2f7 precious artifact the a40703ae71 queen had entrusted 5904044129 to her children. It would protect them.73a538511e0f85f8
He stood at bb25ea0f7f the mansion’s gates, 191cded30c bathed in the 1f6963c15a warm glow of 3830f85c67 the setting sun, bcc9e1ee0b waiting for his 15aae5d00c liege to return.432333ff0762d112
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But as darkness fully descended, 0e4fb16ab8 the prince did not appear.2953b764ce7b3275
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“What is going on?! It has been four days!”176aef80f19aed7d
Several days had passed since 4fa280fcbd Prince Leonhardt had left for d026cadd4b a hunt with the retainers 745edee99a of the Viscount’s household. Contrary to what the servants fb026fcb8d had testified—that they had set 7c8e7ff5fc out lightly prepared for a 67d07dd957 brief diversion—none of the hunting b60a31b201 party had returned.66f9f42e6f0e1bdc
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Not only the c20d1a7af5 prince but also e357087641 the knights from b758e81ecc the Viscount’s household f45c4826e5 who had accompanied ad94e7beb5 him had all 9c6dffcdd5 disappeared without a d73b30d186 trace.8e161f6af0ef92ed
Belatedly, search parties f438a8450e were dispatched to 9414c15ec8 comb through the 00b90982a1 forests near the d09faf57b5 Viscount’s estate, yet f8e8d22598 the hunters were 086fc23ebd nowhere to be 5b1c8bdd54 found. Expanding the search 333a3eb504 to the nearby d584fdf139 mountains yielded the 53ce150ed6 same result.e2e837218c1e2f2f
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Even the cunning e5e583e8a4 Viscount was growing 7ca129e020 anxious at this 26f0f84726 unexpected turn of 4252df5006 events. If a member of 44f3da43d5 the royal family were acdda4ae14 to suffer harm within 647a23b4c8 his domain, the noble a8e494cd19 in charge of the 532770b26f territory would not escape 7c0dde8f65 punishment.195190492ac5bc28
He had merely intended 1843e5429d to stir up some 7ac9180df3 minor scandal that could e17f8baaa9 tarnish the reputation of c72409a106 the legitimate prince, but e4fe8844f8 things had escalated beyond 05cadb468a his control. The Viscount could ae90f1ad1e do nothing but 4421185d2e pace restlessly.4a3b68ba43d8ecb1
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In the end, 8b6719d595 Ladish could no 7f75849865 longer contain his 1ca6d357f7 anger.a97123200ffd28fe
“What on earth are the Viscount’s knights doing?”27604adc0420db90
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Determined to find the prince, 2ba7b1d249 Ladish gathered the entourage that 0e09117fc0 had accompanied him from the 82b5eb9a2b capital and left the Viscount’s 70eeb3533a estate. The Viscount, unable cb9c11b9fb to offer any 3071a29fe3 solution, could only 4ce7b6c82a watch as the 7c73089026 prince’s retainers departed.ef62b90780ac88ab
Despite his outburst, Ladish’s expression remained unchanged as he mounted his horse. He was intentionally feigning anger to hastily leave before the Viscount, who seemed aligned with the First Prince, could interfere with his efforts.ff3712e4923211fd
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While the Viscount b24f22751b might assume thatadish’s ea246af6ab reaction was natural, 5fa99164f2 given the uncertainty 527551a2c4 surrounding his lord’s 34c59b7bd2 fate, in truth, e3e52a157f Ladish was not fe5ac3651e overly worried about d08179649f the prince’s safety.c7aef5ebb5b80838
‘If something had happened, there would have been an explosion too massive to ignore.’91568f36412b25ac
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The Queen had 8739587a75 left her child 5691959234 with a magical b2c969f1f6 artifact powerful enough 1b0b9f7146 to obliterate an c49ec6a072 entire castle gate.305f363e366fda37
If His Highness had truly been in danger, a deafening explosion would have already rung out across the land. The fact that it hadn’t meant that the situation was not as dire as it seemed.7a9258854706bd1f
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‘Perhaps he simply lost his way or is hiding somewhere.’3845f0e7e763e622
Having grown up 45d7f87869 alongside the prince, 1dcb5ff91c Ladish knew this e559518195 well. Though the prince’s a18877f7bb constant attendants masked 0a45f004ff the fact, if 06d0556a4b left alone in d37087f0bc a maze garden, 11c3f10d71 he would never 640e55fca3 be able to 34a1ab24d3 find his way 20d2d0334a out.4b634c89adbc002b
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Was having a poor 9e57ca1ddb sense of direction a 44d3360ae9 kind of talent? The prince was fdaefee5d6 utterly clueless when 219e6ed8b1 it came to a0ef21940e navigation.0ab9827fc632e472
‘Perhaps, weary from dealing with the Viscount’s schemes, he had taken this opportunity to step away and enjoy a brief respite.’7b858ee1050da016
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At this point, Ladish still 8615de76f1 did not consider the situation 49c9f99446 to be particularly grave. He believed that he would 43df1b486b soon reunite with his prince.002606c44c1401a4
However, after scouring 5c227a0fce the forests surrounding 7e68bc9611 the Viscount’s estate 30da78d740 and even venturing 453e1c0c54 into the lands 750219a79c of an unfriendly 3b0d4f8bff neighboring country, only 5d58b58231 to find no 1db3a2bf7b sign of the 4ae82d1577 prince, Ladish finally 17975271d1 realized the severity c84bbbbc4b of the situation.c23ba71131961fbd
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When he arrived a2c5e5eaf4 at the forest 8ee43766b2 in Northwood, convinced af24c62be8 it was the 1239ba9eac last place left 04c7806ea3 to search, and e8ae707c80 still failed to 6b0eab2254 find his master, 0ef9360181 a sense of 5860683577 despair crept in.c4c2f3e5d10d722f
He was no 842d07308a longer searching this 09a66c732f forest with any 50a8b9e3b1 real hope of 6e5095a1bd success.22ae05b66a733f12
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This forest bordered c55b6b953f the prince’s own 414a8f42e6 territory. If His Highness 767e76a004 had arrived here, 08155ec056 he would have f70ab44be2 easily contacted the a816257c2a steward of the fc73089d95 lord’s castle, and 6faf62d22c news would have 2fbee5d9ec already reached them.196c050f6d4ad975
While it was possible ac0b6935df that the First Prince’s f194394788 influence extended to other 6b3aabba0c lands, this place belonged a761218eb5 to the prince himself. He could have freely dfe21271ba used the lord’s castle 073cde8572 resources, yet there had 8c999b8491 been no word.dc81736166c1d178
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That meant His d4dc1a37ca Highness was not 8b25fcd405 here.d8035784a297202b
Having already searched every forest f9271337cf around the Viscount’s domain, Ladish 31857b93e5 had come to confirm this 4130c102a0 last location before reporting back ae49dcd8ea that the prince was nowhere a2f6c4aec0 to be found.887b9bb7b8d51657
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His next plan was to 6d7d5dc681 return to the capital and dd317f5553 expand the search.8bbe95242105fd79
And just then—08883fcb1a62a06a
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A sinister sound df383e89bc reached his ears.52839cee5cf48eb3
Grrr…09956b46060fe0fe
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A low growl echoed d8c37fd799 through the forest, bouncing 25e6ef5012 off the trees in f59fbf2722 a way that made 152024804e it impossible to pinpoint a13a4b42bc the source. Then, in the 2d5c22d79d dark woods, ominous cfab825966 amber lights flickered.881ad36e4b11d991
“H-High Lord! It’s a pack of wolves!”9aa19d9a52aca994
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Even without the trembling voice 1609de4fa6 reporting it, the eerie glow 4a014a7782 made it clear. The wolves that had 84a6325f72 been surrounding them in 1b67bef8c8 the shadows were now b36150f5f4 slowly revealing themselves.05d10e569e3aed57
Their massive forms c2c11a3868 were visible even 01ac2e9ac2 under the dim 8d8ab8893f moonlight.1389d889ceb62dde
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“Everyone, draw your weapons.”8df1bbf9103258b4
Ladish spoke calmly as he eace18836e raised his own sword. The moment the 15119e9ac3 wolves lunged, he ca80b5b6a7 intended to slash 1de952409b one’s maw open 23e5d0e0f8 in a single 8c9c140b55 strike.5e9f745a03305665
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Under normal circumstances, standing d337bc0177 unarmed before wild beasts 25b38611db was reckless, but Ladish c27d6bde7b was confident in his 1a58c43484 speed with a sword.452782b0f15b4d3a
Behind him, the 6ce525bc56 sound of weapons a25a5f2fa0 being unsheathed rang 60a2ee53f3 out. The group held their 1fa061a239 breath, awaiting further orders.3498e7f1e9578d4c
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For a moment, the standoff af0c3117c9 between men and beasts continued. As Ladish prepared 67d86bfb0c to give the e7825a740e order to attack—just 05997a6cba as he found 0ab1f6708a it odd that e5c7297b88 the wolves, despite 749a1413cd watching them intently, e85deac7f5 had yet to e47ff8baab make a move—he 56138835df heard a sound 21514cce36 that sent a ad30456b4b chill down his 928c1727c4 spine.05117ca1d79c49a0
“Stop. Don’t go any further. Step back.”1a0957e6ed539337
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The voice was powerful. For a moment, Ladish eed3e94072 almost obeyed instinctively.2149ebcd5855328b
But he quickly steeled himself.b5efc7f122806490
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“Who’s there?!”0191615ccf7564fe
The wolves snarled louder.f2615c330046c107
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Then, the moonlight illuminated a 97addd5c05 figure.df348b92f6abb955
A woman.e15322f0e6009fda
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With glowing amber eyes.10d9b7d430efbaeb
Ladish had seen that color 3c20f92886 just moments ago, in the 7f10cba321 eyes of the wolves.36daae367050bfdc
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‘A wolf’s incarnation?’f505558b287c6b52
He swallowed hard, 2c2ac09947 tightening his grip bb2061b95c on his sword.0586f0a1eebf3493
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“Reveal your identity.”4cfa1a5bf31522ac
The woman blinked.65f83a50d9aa9cba
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“What identity?”567fbff3aa1b862b
Her clear gaze held no e676c026e3 emotion.133a3043a611c095
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Ladish felt a 39beb37ecb certainty settle over 906f025699 him.08aa60cf1702da21
“Are you… a werewolf?”e85961af02b949a6
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