Chapter 140: Treasure-Seeking Cicada
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Updated : Feb 9th, 2026
Her skull felt like it had been pounded by a sledgehammer. Maria Scurr slowly opened her eyes.
She had expected the backseat of a car. Instead, an old-fashioned wooden ceiling met her gaze. A faded lantern hung from a carved beam, casting a dim, warm glow.
She pushed herself up and settled against the headboard, scanning the room. It was small, sparsely furnished, yet carried the weight of years. A faint scent of sandalwood and wood resin lingered in the air.
"Where… am I?"
Maria frowned, a...
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