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The Ball

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Nora POV

I woke up the next morning to Karen's message that everything went well with Alpha Jasper. He also told me my father was looking forward to my coming so I could take over the kingdom's affairs.

I guess my father was quite impressed.

“ That's just his way of telling me to come back quickly, Karen."

We texted for a little while until a bang on my door made me stop. Justin was at it again!

“ I won't miss training, brother!" I told him, standing up from the bed.

Since what happened at the training ground, I had become an object of ridicule yet I cared less. The surprise would be here sooner than later and I can't wait to see their faces!

That morning, instead of training, I decided to have a run around the forest. It's been a while I ran and I don't want to fall below Elder Silvarum expectations once I get back.

I set my timing to see my limit after the potion I took. I wonder if there is going to be a huge difference. I took a deep breath before setting my target. It was the sa
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