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Chapter 51 – Possibilities
Valentina stood outside an elegant townhouse in one of Bridgewater's better neighborhoods. The Violet Delights seemed to be very different from the usual brothels in the city. There were no glaring lanterns, for one and no drunken men standing around outside the door or lurking in the shadows. Instead, the three-story building made of solid brick exuded a refined, discreet elegance. Well-crafted Essence patterns shimmered in the high windows, carefully woven defensive patterns that Valentina looked at with…-
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Chapter 32 – A Gift of Peace
"Wake up, little Weaver. Today is your big day." Valentina slowly opened her eyes. Vyxara's voice sounded unusually gentle, almost tender. "Twenty years," the demon mused with amusement. "Such a short period of time for me, and yet, how much you've changed in that one year." Valentina stretched out under the silken sheets. A year ago, she had still slept with two sisters in a small room on her parents' farm. Today she woke up in a four-poster bed that was larger than her parents' entire bedroom in…-
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Chapter 61 – Royal Prerogative
It was raining again. At least it was a little warmer now, which meant they were finally rid of the damn sleet that had plagued them all winter. She hurried through the dusky streets of Bridgewater on her way to Violet Delights, her cloak pulled tightly around her shoulders. The narrow streets were almost deserted. In this weather, most people stayed indoors and inly a few late traders were hastily packing up their stalls. She way still pondering the same questions she had already pondered for days.…-
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Chapter 13 – Healing Arts
Vyxara's voice woke Valentina before dawn, and Valentina was glad of it, because she certainly didn't want to be late today. "There's no need to be nervous, little Weaver," Vyxara's voice sounded amused in her head. "Trust me, unlike the court, you'll be right in your element there among the scholarly Essence Weavers." "I'm still a little nervous," Valentina admitted in her thoughts. Today was her first day at the famous Greystone Hospital. The idea of working under the supervision of Master Wilford…-
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The second day of the new semester began with a flood of students streaming into the main hall for course registration. Valentina made her way through the crowd, a list of the courses she wanted to attend this year firmly in hand. She had chosen to focus on medical applications of Essence Weaving, inspired by her time at Greystone Hospital. "All those looks," Vyxara murmured, amused. "You'd think you were an exotic creature from the Scorched Lands or the Far West and not just a student in a new…
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Chapter 9 – Dusktown
Valentina leaned forward to peer through the curtains. Through the grey haze, she saw only shadows at first, but then the fog lifted a little, revealing a view of Dusktown. The town stretched over several gentle hills, its grey stone buildings rising in steps from the valley. The permanent haze that hung over the town and looked like a mixture of coastal fog drifting in from the coast not too far away and smoke from countless chimneys and the remnants of the Scorching, probably gave even bright days a…-
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Chapter 23 – Dropping the Eaves
Valentina was on her way back to her chambers when she heard voices coming from one of the salons. She immediately recognized Lorenzo's soft baritone and Hazel's cutting voice. She was about to go on, but something in Hazel's tone made her pause. "Curious, little Weaver?" teased Vyxara. "Go on, you know how to eavesdrop." Valentina hesitated for a moment, then activated her Essence Listening ability. The voices became crystal clear, as if she were standing right next to them. "...just don't understand…-
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Chapter 52 – Decisions
When Valentina entered the library the next morning, she immediately sensed that something had happened again. The already very subdued atmosphere was now full of nervous tension. Students whispered in the corners, but fell silent abruptly when someone walked past. "Did you hear that?" A first-year student leaned across the table to his friends. "They arrested another two last night. Essence Weavers from the city." "If he keeps this up, all the Essence Weavers will leave the city," another muttered…-
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The duke was waiting for her at the entrance to the grand banquet hall, splendidly dressed in the Greystone colors. His eyes shone appreciatively as he took her arm. "My enchanting Valentina," he murmured. "You're outshining everyone else today." The duchess stood beside him, elegantly dressed in silver-grey brocade. Her smile was cool, but not unfriendly, as she greeted Valentina with a precisely measured bow. The banquet hall was a marvel of Essence-enhanced light and shadow. Master Lucian had really…
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Eastwald lay relaxed on the bed, half his body covered by a sheet, the skin of his back covered in scourge marks, but he really was a changed man. The stern, ascetic mask had given way to an almost boyish relaxation. "More wine," he demanded, holding out his goblet to Valentina. She poured generously. "And the dried fruit," he added. "The sweet ones, yes, exactly those." Valentina took a candied fig and held it to his lips, giggling playfully. He bit into it with relish, syrup dripping down on his…
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