Once More, With Reluctance
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Last published Fri, Nov 10, 2017
"I'll never leave you."
A vow. A broken promise. An unprecedented betrayal. Renelle Saunders has moved on with her life after two years. But when her new home is attacked, the people she loves receive threats and she is summoned by the ruling family, she knows that she has no choice but to take up the blade once more.
[Cover by WinterRains. Updated 11/11/17]
[MAIN CHARACTERS]
--Renelle Saunders--
A former mercenary, the now-famous healer lives in Valencia, the capital of the northern kingdom Stedal. It has been two years since she settled there. It's unknown where she is truly from, as her reply is always the same: "Everywhere. I travelled a lot."
--Aidan Truthwell--
Commander of the Primus division in the military. In charge of the capital city and royal family's security. Generally well-liked by his troops, though some think that he's too easygoing and lenient.
--Aya Winters--
Also known as "Reaper" among the mercenaries. An old friend of Renelle's. Period of activity in the mercenary world is unknown. Some don't believe that she's human. Those who see her are usually unsettled.
[OTHER CHARACTERS]
To be revealed as the story proceeds.
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