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RONAN

"Why are you tied?" I went closer to the girl.

"I have been this way for as long as I can remember, my king. I have been in captivity for so long I have grown accustomed to it.'

She glanced at the wall. "My king, the clock is ticking." Her voice was filled with worry.

But I didn't even glance at it. Not anymore.

More of the Chairman's words came to mind. 'this is a trial for the w