First to Fall
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Last published Thu, Apr 9, 2026
Zea Gray grew up showered in wealth. Zion's princess was raised with only one goal in mind: to become Edmine Academy's top candidate and be chosen as the next prodigy of Prime Agencies.
Maxwell Nelson was forged in darkness, dirt, and hatred. After losing his parents to brutal state troopers, he applies for Edmine Academy as a joke, but manages to get in.
Once they enter the academy, Zea's mechanical perfection and Max's brilliant chaos clash immediately and the two become sworn enemies.
But as their years in the Academy pass, will they remain enemies?
And as the world surrounding them sinks further into political corruption... who will be the first to fall?
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