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Chapter 96: The Weight of Guilt and a New Order
Author: Corazon
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In a small house located on the outskirts of Arcadia City, Isolde sat in the warm living room with her mother. The cold air outside seemed incapable of penetrating the warmth within their home. Yet, despite the cozy atmosphere, Isolde's heart was filled with deep anxiety and guilt.

Isya, a woman with graying hair but still radiating gentleness and strength, watched her daughter attentively. Isolde rarely appeared so lost in thought, and it made her mother worry.

"Mother," Isolde's voice was soft, almost a whisper. "I feel like a coward."

Isya frowned. "Why do you say that, dear? You just returned from a very difficult battle. Everyone knows how brave you are."

Isolde shook her head slowly, her gaze fixed on the wooden floor beneath her feet. "Mother, I did come back, but I returned with a tremendous fear. I saw my friends fighting, some of them sacrificing their lives. While I... I was too scared to stay there. I wanted to fight, to help them, but my body wouldn't move. I chose to sav
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