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2022-04-08 22:56:07Blake
Blake breathed in a heavy, raking sigh. It was a long day of mediating between the monks and the nuns. But he was determined to get things in order here and return to the Old King. He placed his hands on either side of his pounding head after motioning for Bertha to speak.
“There is but one path, Brother Blake,” Bertha stated.
A murmur ran through the crowd of monks. They were uncomfortable with this suggestion for good reason. If Blake had been treated the way that the nuns had, he would take pleasure in subjecting the men to their own ways.
“The nuns shall lead the monastery and restore the King’s glory here.” Celendra finished.
There was an eruption of clatt
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