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Asthenosthene and the King
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The sun rose high and the sight of soaring towers emerged from behind the green mountains. As the galloping of the horses ceased more and more, Asty could hear the urban ambiance.
She rested her head against the window's frame.
Inside the carriage were Asty, Captain Ironfield and Instructor Yuran. They were all headed to the Capital to rendezvous with the King. The Instructor notices Asty's silence, so he tapped her shoulder to calm her down.
Asty glanced over to the Instructor and found him, smiling pleasantly at her.
"You seem nervous," Yuran handed over a piece of candy. "I hope this eases you a bit."
Asty smiled at him and took the candy from his palms. "Thank you, Sir."
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