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2024-10-29 19:42:56Vana' POV
“Yes, I have, Vana. It’s about Wrath Medona. It’s about the Book of Dragon.”
“Wait, what about Wrath Medona?” I asked, quickly forgetting that Gregory hasn’t met Ms. Mera yet.
“I’ll say it after you introduce me to the people gathered behind you,” Ms. Mera said, her eyes raising above my head.
I frowned, turning around as I find Gregory, Yuna, and Professor Zander standing behind me. I raised a brow at them, wondering why they’re all behind me. I didn’t even notice their presence behind me until Ms. Mera pointed it out.
“She’s right,” Gregory said distantly, agreeing with Ms. Mera.
I was baffled for a moment, staring at Gregory before I scooted my seat over to the side. I followed Gregory an eye, observing at his interaction with Ms. Mera. I coug
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