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Interlude: Aria – Part 01

Ewen Benjamin was becoming quite the thorn in Aria’s side.

Originally from the Militant Nation, he had served as an advisor to Zenobia Q. Lanchester, the Girl King, while also pursuing his studies in continental history as an aspiring scholar. He was rigid to a fault, but with gentle eyes and polite manners. At least, that’s how Aria, a non-human, saw him.

Their first meeting, however, had been far from ideal.

Aria was an Infernal Blade. And Ewen had lost his father to one owned by the Militant Nation.

During her time there, Ewen had approached her, seeking information on the Independent Trade City. At first, their conversations had been lively and engaging, but the moment the topic turned to Infernal Blades, his expression instantly darkened and the light vanished from his eyes.

“I will despise Infernal Blades until my dying breath.”

He spat the words out with a venom. And once he realized what