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Chapter 13: Childhood friend
Author: Harusaki
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A normal day had just ended at Valley Technological High School. Most of the students were on their way home. Some stayed behind for club activities. Others walked with friends, laughing and enjoying youth, while a few strolled hand in hand with their lovers.

From the window of her classroom, Amber gazed out, admiring the peaceful view.

She always wished every day could be like this—quiet, beautiful, untouched by chaos.

Today, Amber remained in the classroom because she was on cleaning duty.

Normally, another student would be paired with her, but they had to leave early due to an emergency, leaving her alone with the task.

Amber played the role of the kind, model student. Always polite, always friendly.

Cleaning the classroom was easy work, so she didn’t mind. But what weighed on her heart was something far more serious—the threat of another terrorist attack. Rumors said it would be much bigger than before.

If the terrorists attacked again, this peaceful city would be thrown into chao
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