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Chapter 11: The Great Storm

Author: Ricardus
last update Last Updated: 2023-03-28 19:48:43

After the successful negotiation of the peace treaty with the bandits, Aric and Kaida returned to the kingdom, feeling proud and accomplished. They were greeted with cheers and celebrations as they rode through the streets, surrounded by happy citizens. But their joy was short-lived. As they made their way to the palace, they noticed that the sky had turned dark and ominous. The air was thick with humidity, and they could hear the distant rumble of thunder.

Aric and Kaida exchanged a worried glance. They knew that the weather was unpredictable, and that a storm could mean trouble for their kingdom. As they arrived at the palace, they immediately called a meeting with their advisors to discuss the potential threat of the storm. They knew that they had to be prepared for any outcome, and they wanted to make sure that their citizens were safe.

The head of the palace guard spoke up first.

"We need to prepare our defenses," he said.

"The storm could be a cover for an attack by our enemies.
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