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Among the magnates left behind, some held influential ties. Edward refused to believe the authorities could truly dispose of them all.@@novelbin@@

Despite Cascadia's resurgence and strict governance, certain regions had always been steeped in traditions of networking and "favors". He doubted that even the most powerful hands could erase such connections easily.

A particular guest came to mind-Keesha, a high-ranking provincial official's daughter. Her search for a young womb was no ordinary vanity but a desperation for a surrogate.