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Vol. 2 Chapter 10: A Dark, Desolate World
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Somewhere in the heart of the mainland of Terra Australis a few hours ago, South British soldiers gathered around in a campfire as the sun slowly rose.
They huddled up in their coats as the slow, cold fog of morning dew. A few days ago they had received word from their general to leave their post before Sanctum Day but not before her permission.
Then, a soldier on horseback shouted, &ldq
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