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CHAPTER 40 — A Gulp of Holy River Water
Author: Nay Velle
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Darius's breath sounded ragged and heavy, echoing amidst the silence of the damp border forest. His body leaned forward with both knees trembling violently. His leather armor had been torn in several parts, leaving lines of scratch wounds that continuously seeped fresh blood. Beneath his feet, the corpse of a Grave Wolf (D-Rank) lay stiff with a neck that was almost severed due to his forced slash.

Darius's right hand gripped the handle of his new sword so tightly, so tightly that his knuckles
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