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Not quite. At least for now, Rezak is trying to cooperate with the Republicans, in pursuit of his own larger goals.
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Elyssa Dimalos, Andiol Empire The scenery peeking through the carriage window didn't please Elyssa at all, and she briskly pulled the curtain back across the glass. They had been driven to a region so bleak it dampened her spirits, making her once again question the wisdom of the entire mission. The buildings in these blocks were ugly, multi-storied structures, unpleasantly crammed together. Horse manure stained the streets in hefty clumps, and the stench from manufactories couldn't
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I could always aim for the record of the slowest-moving romance in GA history.😀
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Thank you for the encouragement.🥰 I believe the story improves as the plot continues to develop. Renn truly deserves some kind of punishment, but let’s see what fate has in store for him.
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You should be careful, Renn is a shade commando😁 This story is at minimum five books long. It can be brought to a close at that point, with the plot reaching its conclusion. However, it’s also possible to continue the story with books six and seven. I do know how it would progress from there, and I’ve already written the sixth book. The continuation likely depends on whether there are still readers after book five — and whether I can find time to finish writing book seven.😊
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@Seraph28 Thanks for your comment! I completely understand how frustrating it can be when nothing seems to move forward in a positive direction. But the story isn’t even halfway through yet, so I have to let the plotlines unfold gradually — otherwise everything would be revealed too soon.🤗 This third book truly lives up to its title: the villains are definitely getting the upper hand over the heroes. As for Zdain and Josel’s relationship... that’s something I can’t reveal.😉
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Renn What had happened at Castle Cache had been a good start. The Blue Moon had been crushed and would probably not recover from the blow it had received. This meant that a dwindling number of people in the Inhabited World had the strength to stand up to the Darkness. Raff Gennebeck, the eldest of the council, had met a painful end, but Renn did not mourn his dead uncle. Anyone who dared oppose the Darkness deserved the same fate. Hopefully, the Shadow Cross would take care of the rema
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This part really sparks a lot of thoughts. So far, there haven't been any signs that Noah is anything other than a good guy. If he were truly a jerk, it's unlikely that Mark and Emery would be his friends, since they're clearly kind-hearted people. Could Jack have said that just because he's jealous? On the other hand, Jack might know things about Noah that we don't yet know.
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This story is off to a very intriguing start. I like Nick’s personality, and Jack is fascinating in a mysterious way. I think I’ll keep reading 🫡
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@drsawzall Yes, there are a lot of villains — far too many from the heroes' perspective. But maybe at some point these bad guys will start to dwindle.😉
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Doptus Province of Five Hills, Andiol Empire The farm was located some distance outside of Five Hills. It was a remote place, where one could arrive without attracting attention. This was especially true on the evening in question, when a drizzling rain kept most curious onlookers indoors. The muddy road ended in a yard surrounded by buildings. A small, red-haired man leapt down from his horse and cast a scrutinizing glance around. He didn't want to arrive too early, for the meeting
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Two big secrets are indeed waiting to be revealed. Drama is to be expected.😬 > > Interesting discussion going on here. In my country, things are different in that the state funds education for everyone, including at the university level. Nevertheless, children of low-income parents pursue less education than those from well-off families. Thus, social class is often inherited.
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@akascrubber Good points about Zdain and how he sometimes feels like an outsider in this group.🙁 Let’s see if we hear more about the Redeemers later.
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Thanks for the comment Good question. I think that in the Middle Ages, the peasants in Europe accepted as a given truth that others were superior — it was seen almost as the will of God. In more recent times, with the rise of nationalism, the situation changed in some ways: the lord could no longer treat the common people cruelly without consequence — though of course, it still happened. I think of Danae as a character who sees herself as rebellious and modern, when in fact she still shares much of the old-fashioned thinking of her aunt.😐
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Danae Back in Malkania. The realization was both slightly disappointing and intriguing. Danae had barely gotten a glimpse of Andiol before she was already being escorted back to her homeland. Then again, she was not at home in familiar Naldau, but much farther south. This part of Malkania was entirely new to her, and so she looked around with almost as much wonder as her traveling companions. Melgy had shown Danae their location on the map, so she now had a rough idea of where they wer
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@VBlew Renn knows exactly how to play this game.😬 If Zdain had revealed his feelings to Josel, things might be different—or not, since, as you say, Josel doesn't really understand his own jealousy. @drsawzall In stories, secrets like this are usually revealed "at the worst possible time".😅 Let's see what happens. At least, Darren wants to present himself as a childish buffoon to others. We don't know much about his thoughts because he hasn't been a POV character.
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@akascrubber @Seraph28 You are right. Renn only has evil intentions. Whether he will evolve into someone better remains to be seen, but based on his current actions, it doesn't look likely.😠 In this book series, I've designed so that there are different types of villain. Mocvann, for example, is cruel and thoroughly evil; Rezak is cold and completely callous to others; Vargan is power-hungry and devious, but he doesn't serve the Darkness; and Zdain's father is a total asshole, yet he's still on the side of the good guys.
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@Seraph28 Thank you for your kind comment. I'm happy to publish this when I have enthusiastic readers like you🥰 Jozda is a brilliant name! 😄 Josel clearly doesn't like what Renn is doing with Zdain. We'll hear more about how Zdain feels about Renn later.
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Danae Andreuz asked, his voice raspy: "How is Anibella?" "She's the same. She's always fussing about, thinking she's a very pious and refined duchess." "Don't you like her?" "I like her very much; she is sweet and usually kind to me. Besides, she's my only relative," Danae said, before quickly adding: "Or is she... Uncle Andreuz?" "You have your mother's eyes," Baron Andreuz Dannkas said quietly. For that truly was his real name. Andreuz was Aunt Anibella's older brother
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@drsawzall True. Here's one more little mystery.🫣
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@Seraph28 @akascrubber Thank you for your comments😊 Ragart managed to get Zal from Five Hills safely. Later we'll see if they find Taihan in Afamat 🤔
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That was this chapter. Next time, Josel returns as the narrator. If you need to check any characters or terms, the glossary is there to help: https://gayauthors.org/story/lupus/the-world-of-the-legend-of-the-red-star/2
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Ragart Five Hills, Andiol Empire As the night brightened into morning, the situation took a turn for the worse. Ragart had put the still-unconscious Zal in Renn's bed and gone out for a walk. He was reluctant to leave Zal alone, but uncovering the events of the night was essential. Ragart talked to shopkeepers as they opened their stores. He had handed out some coppers to a couple of urchins, sending them to Castle Cache to investigate. It would have been too risky for him to go ther
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So true! 😁 There are many more twists to come, all in due course.😉
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We'll see what happens. There are lots of players in the game, and the stakes are constantly rising.
