“I can’t say that is an appropriate choice. The czars of Russia were known more for their excess than their contribution to civilization – and Anastasia Romanov did nothing of note in her short life.” “Exactly why I chose her, Your Excellency,” Citra said, holding eye contact with him. “She was the product of a corrupt system, and because of that, was denied her very life – as I almost was.” Xenocrates bristled the slightest bit. Citra went on. “Had she lived, who knows what she might have done. Perhaps she could have changed the world and redeemed her family name. I choose to be Scythe
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