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60|An Investigation
~Rory~
The werewolves and witches led by Maestro aim to finish the ritual and gain what they lost. And then there are the royal vampires led by their king Greco who would do everything to prevent the prophecy from taking place.
It was like a game of push and pull, a miss or hit. These supernatural races are determined to see me die and use me for their own benefits.
‘I’m going to die either way,’ I said to Elijah. ‘I better live my life the way I wanted to.’
It was more complicated than it looks, though. Elijah told me I have to act normal, count my movements and be careful in showcasing my abilities.
Apparently, apart from my hair - which Nolani helped me dye back to its original color - my spee
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