The Shanti
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Last published Mon, Mar 28, 2016
When the Shanti are given an order, they obey. They don't care who their Magistae is, as long as he or she pays well, they are satisfied. With the world on the brink of a world war, Anja does her best in trying to survive and doing what has become her job; serving her Masters. When her new task becomes to smuggle the Crown Prince out of Westfjord, she has no other choice but to comply. Because that's her purpose.
Right?
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