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Chapter 9 The Cursed

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while the sounds of merchants hawking their wares, the clang of hammering on metal, and the aroma of exotic spices filled the air. As they blended into the crowd, Galen wore a nondescript black hoodie, pulling the cowl up to shadow his face, while Lysan

But her attention was soon drawn to the town square, where the market stalls seemed to be arranged around a central, omino

he creaking of wooden beams. Lysandra'seyes locked onto the gruesome spectacle, her mind racing with the implic

m. His eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in a mixture of anger and concern. What we

place. The crowd's murmurs grew louder, their faces filled with a mixture of morbid curiosity and bloodlust. Ly

her mind racing with the possibility that this execution might be more than just a coincidence. Could this be a warning, a demonstration of Valtoria's intolerance for those who didn't conform? As the hooded figure was

d's attention. The extravagant fabric, woven with intricate patterns and threads of gold, was a testament to his wealth and sta

gh office. Beneath the cloak, he donned a finely tailored doublet and hose in a deep, rich blue, adorned with delicate Silver trim. A heavy, ornate chain of off

without prejudice. But I have one unyielding rule: we will not harbor the Gifted. Those born with the Marks of the dead gods are Cursed, and we'll

forced herself to look away, but the sound of the blade biting into flesh was unmistakable. The mayor's sm

arely above a whisper. "We need to get out of here – now. This city is a death

xed on Lysandra with a mixture of curiosity and lechery. Galen watched with narrowed eyes as th

merchant over the price of two fine horses. "Hello, beautiful," one of t

voice low and even. "That's enough. Leave her alone." But t

nd, sending him crashing into a nearby stall. The wooden frame splintered, and the ca

from the surrounding crowd, and Lysandra'seyes sna

en!" Her eyes blazed with fury as she turned to the touts

sed around his arm like a vice. She twisted it into an unna

our, daring them to make another move. The touts exchanged uneasy gla

orange flames. Forgetting the crowd, he unleashed two fireballs that

anger had sealed their fate. The tout's terri

crowd, and the approaching soldiers, their faces set in determined lines. The mayor's words ech

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Contents

Chapter 1 Pilot Chapter 2 Planned Chapter 3 Glorious Chapter 4 On the run Chapter 5 A Blade's Trials Chapter 6 Amazon Chapter 7 First Trial Chapter 8 Unleashed Chapter 9 The Cursed Chapter 10 The Hound
Chapter 11 The Tenth
Chapter 12 The escape
Chapter 13 The battle for Themyscira
Chapter 14 Chaos and war
Chapter 15 Last ditch effort
Chapter 16 True test of loyalty
Chapter 17 Rage
Chapter 18 To the death
Chapter 19 Skilled
Chapter 20 Unexpected surprise
Chapter 21 Dark Gifts
Chapter 22 Fatherly Affection
Chapter 23 The Plan
Chapter 24 Blood Betrayal
Chapter 25 The Oath of Blood
Chapter 26 The death of a beloved
Chapter 27 The Imperial Commander
Chapter 28 Life in the Empire
Chapter 29 Uncertain
Chapter 30 Wysteria
Chapter 31 Purpose
Chapter 32 A new start
Chapter 33 Prophecy of the Alpha
Chapter 34 Destiny and Fate
Chapter 35 Hell hath no fury
Chapter 36 Attempt
Chapter 37 Training
Chapter 38 Calanthor
Chapter 39 Ultimatum
Chapter 40 Fight to the death
Chapter 41 Alpha's Gifts
Chapter 42 Light at the end of the tunnel
Chapter 43 The world we see
Chapter 44 The All-Father
Chapter 45 Council
Chapter 46 Forum
Chapter 47 The fight begins
Chapter 48 The Throne of Glass
Chapter 49 The Battle of Zha'thik
Chapter 50 Hello, Stranger
Chapter 51 Friends at odds
Chapter 52 Slim to none
Chapter 53 Revelations
Chapter 54 Lost
Chapter 55 Wounded Alpha
Chapter 56 Truth Unveiled
Chapter 57 The god of war
Chapter 58 The Kindred
Chapter 59 Kindreds last stand
Chapter 60 Raven of the House of Al-Abin
Chapter 61 Endgame
Chapter 62 Lost Battle
Chapter 63 Unveilers
Chapter 64 The Hunt begins
Chapter 65 Imperial Heir
Chapter 66 DeSanti
Chapter 67 The Lord of Death
Chapter 68 Into the night
Chapter 69 Abode of the Disir
Chapter 70 Dark Fate
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