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Chapter 66 - The Challenge
Author: M. K. Diana
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Three hours later, in the Asheville district, a cool mountainous area in the southern region of Cammont.

“Honestly, I feel reluctant to part with this item.” A ninety-year-old monk took a small box out of his robe pocket and placed it on the small table in front of him. About the size of a ring box, it was covered in purple velvet. “But since I promised Master Tilcott, I must keep my word.”

Marc stared at the box briefly. “It looks exactly like mine,” he thought. “Could there really be many relics like this scattered throughout the kingdom?” Even so, he didn’t linger on it and reached out to take the box.

“Your Reverence, I greatly appreciate your kindness.” Marc bowed his head slightly to show respect. “I will keep this box safe and deliver it to Master Tilcott.”

But before Marc could take the box, the abbot placed his palm firmly on it.

“Mr. Belmont, I never said you could take it immediately.”

“What do you mean?” Marc frowned.

“Before this box leaves the monastery, I must first see
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