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Chapter 1 - Prelude

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"Wake up, TanTan..."

A hand gently stroked her hair.

Lying comfortably in her warm bed, TanTan didn't want to open her eyes just yet.

"Uhm... Give me five more minutes, Mom..."

"No more being lazy, sweetheart. You'll be late for school."

"Uhm..."

Wait...

Something is odd.

TanTan slowly opened her eyes, looking at her mom, the person she loved most in the world.

Growing up without a father had made her bond with her mother especially deep. TanTan was willing to do anything for her.

"But, Mom... I'm not a schoolgirl anymore. I'm already twenty-five, and I'll be receiving my law diploma in just a few days."

Her mom looked back at her strangely. She was smiling, but there was a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"What are you talking about, silly girl?

You're still fifteen. You still need protection..."

She hugged TanTan warmly.

"Listen, TanTan. No matter what happens, you must never give up. No matter where or when, I'll always be with you, and I'll always protect you... Never forget that."

"Mom, what are you talking about? Ugh... Why do I suddenly feel a pain in my chest?"

"Mom...?"

"Mom?"

And then, everything went dark.

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