
Twelve Grades of Iron
Rowan believes a standard earns authority by surviving inspection. His peer rival Cassian Rook believes imperfect certification is preferable to uncontrolled talent, while Registry Prefect Veyra Holt believes centralized fraud may be justified if its
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- Chapter 1: The Result That Lied 2,069 Words
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- Chapter 6: A Token That Never Died 1,760 Words
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