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... ging iron plate—a wooden frame for support, with the iron plate suspended by hemp rope, struck with a metal rod when needed.

Upon hearing the clanging, the laborers who had paid their dues could come over to move goods.

The sheriff of Docklands put down the metal rod and stood there waiting.

Behind him stood four soldiers with long swords at their waists and long firearms on their backs.

Soon, a First Mate approached.

The pouch of money in his hand brought ...

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“You’re nothing but scraps before me. I am the almighty Extreme Alchemist! So, you’re a martial arts genius, huh? Come…Come. Come! Have a taste of the elixir made by the great master.”

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