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Chapter 15 – An Old Friend & a New Friend
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JwgstoutDo you think Maydor will cause trouble? Also, who misses Hunji already? Please leave me comments and gems if you are enjoying the story so far. From here on out - it is all forward. Now the story really begins. The ring seems to be a strange object that keeps cropping up don't you think?
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