Note: I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but I made a mistake with the chapter order.
The chapter titled "Seventh Trial: The Children of Ashenlocke vs. the Orphans of Ashenlocke Part -- Two" was posted incorrectly as Chapter 123. It is should be chapter 131.
Also, the chapter currently labeled 124 is actually Chapter 123.
I sincerely apologize for the confusion, and thank you for your understanding.
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His left hand shot forward without warning, moving in a sharp, direct line toward Vera's neck.
Vera stepped lightly to the side.
Not a hurried movement.
Just one small shift of her foot, her body turning slightly as his hand passed through the space where she had been standing a moment ago.
The air displaced softly.
Nothing else.
"You're slippery," he said, tightening his grip on the handle of his kusarigama.
