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Chapter 23: The Cardinal Sin
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The vial is well preserved and still looks as good as new. As I was about to bring out the silver key that I got from the other room, someone appeared in front of me.
It's planning to steal the key in my hands. Before I could even think, the battle had already transpired.
It happened in a blink of an eye.
'It won’t let me obtain the essence.'
Regrettable, but there was nothing he could do but defeat this shadowy figure. I hid the key in my inventory and brought out my Chromium Tungsten-steel sword.
Wrapping the short sword with holy energy, I tried to slash it but upon touching the sword it dissolved into dust….&nb
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