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The Shadow of Great Britain

The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)
Fantasy
1973 Chs
Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love

Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love

Tong Airui was kicked in the ribs by a little girl! The news spread, and his brothers and sisters were instantly in an uproar. "Who is that girl? Let's avenge Fourth Brother!" Who is the little girl? The purple-clad car goddess on the racetrack, the beautiful girl at the chessboard, and she's been bearing a nickname for more than ten years: sweeping star! Eighteen car accidents, and she was present at every one! Sure enough! Whoever meets her is unlucky! But what puzzled Yi Luowa was: Even the dog next door started avoiding her, yet why does that cunning wolf refuse to leave? When she first felt life was meaningless, it was him who tightly held her hand. "As long as I'm alive, the sky won't fall on you!" From then on, her world was bright! [Maid Chapter] One day, Tong Airui was thirsty, "Yi Luowa, I want to drink water!" "Your mouth is below your nose, drink if you want!" a certain woman pouted, glancing at the man sitting beside her and said, "Old Eighth, I'm thirsty." Old Eighth hurriedly brought water to her hand, "Drink it, I've cooled it for you." Yi Luowa happily took a sip, just one sip, before Tong Airui snatched it away with a dark expression. After drinking it in one go, Tong Airui pointed at her nose and shouted, "Remember, you're my maid!" Yi Luowa slapped his hand away, "Tong Airui, you running faster than a rabbit proves you're healed. My days as a maid are over!" [Pampering Wife Chapter] Second Sister: "Tong Fourth, your wife has already beaten Grandpa ten times in a row. If this continues, Grandpa will get sick from anger! Aren't you going to control your wife?" Tong Airui: "If his skills are not as good as others, why insist on playing chess with my wife? That's not something I can control!" Fifth Brother: "Fourth Brother, can't you control my sister-in-law? She's taken eight championships from me!" Tong Airui: "From now on, when your sister-in-law enters a car race, you just don't enter!" Fifth Brother: "The key is, she participates in every race." Tong Airui: "I'll give you ten months to quickly win a championship. After ten months, I can't control her." Fifth Brother: "What's happening?" Tong Airui: "Your sister-in-law is expecting!" [PS: Spoiling text, strong male and female leads, both emotionally and physically pure, one-on-one relationship, continuous pampering. If you like it, please add to your favorites, love you~
Urban
948 Chs
Is 'The Long Shadow' a true story?
It's not a true story. Usually, such works are crafted to entertain or convey certain themes and messages rather than being based on real events. The plot and characters are developed for literary purposes.
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2024-10-02 02:04
How long is the story of Shadow of Revan?
The story length of Shadow of Revan varies depending on how quickly you progress and your playstyle. But on average, it can take several hours to complete.
2 answers
2024-10-08 03:47
Is The Long Shadow based on a true story?
No, it's not. The Long Shadow is a fictional creation, not rooted in real events.
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2024-10-16 23:51
How long is the story of Shadow of War?
The story length of Shadow of War can vary depending on how quickly you progress and how much you explore. Generally, it can take several hours to complete the main storyline.
2 answers
2024-10-13 22:44
How long is the story of Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
The story of Shadow of the Tomb Raider can take around 15 to 20 hours to complete, depending on your playstyle and how much you explore.
3 answers
2024-10-13 13:13
How long is the story of Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
The length of the story in Shadow of the Tomb Raider depends on several factors. If you focus mainly on the main quests and don't do much exploration or side activities, it could be around 12-15 hours. But if you take your time to uncover all the secrets and complete all the side missions, it could extend to 25 or more hours.
1 answer
2024-10-15 18:17
How long is the main story of Shadow of War?
The main story of Shadow of War typically lasts for approximately 25 - 35 hours. This can change based on how quickly you progress through the missions and if you engage in additional activities and exploration within the game world.
1 answer
2024-10-14 06:26
What is 'the long shadow real story' about?
Well, 'the long shadow real story' might refer to a story where a particular event or person has cast a long shadow, meaning it has had a far - reaching and long - term impact. Maybe it's about a historical event that still affects the present day, or a person whose actions had consequences that are still being felt over a long period of time. For example, it could be like the story of a great inventor whose invention changed the world and the shadow of that change is still very much present in our modern society.
2 answers
2024-12-10 03:44
What is 'the long shadow true story' about?
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't specifically read 'the long shadow true story'. But generally, a 'true story' implies it's based on real events. It might be about a person's journey through a difficult time, or an event that had a long - lasting impact on a community or individuals.
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2024-12-13 16:45
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