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Chapter Twelve: Spade Kingdom
Author: Author Warren II
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If it weren't for the Land of Dusk, Shawn would never marry an ugly orc. But that was the only way to save their kingdom from those monsters.

He knew it could ruin his relationship with Ava, but he could do nothing—he was forced to do it after all, even if it was against his will. Besides, he didn't know what could have happened to him if he refused King Orc's offer.

Shawn hurriedly got inside the adventurer's guild. He wasn't thinking about the hundred gold coins anymore; all he wanted was to explain everything to Ava, but she wasn't there.

The adventurers were drinking as he arrived. Most of them were unaware of the whole story. All they knew was that they won, not the reason why the monsters retreated, especially the orcs.

"What did you do to my apprentice, Shawn?" the old man asked as he walked towards him.

"I,I,I," Shawn stuttered, seeing the old man's glare at him. "Please let me explain everything."

"No," the old man replied. His fierce stare gradually turned into calm, amazeme
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