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Chapter 22: The Road Ahead

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Aric looked out over the kingdom, his heart filled with both hope and apprehension. The people had worked tirelessly to rebuild after the invasion, and the kingdom was slowly recovering. But there was still much work to be done.

As he made his way through the streets of the capital city, Aric couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that there were still those who opposed him, who saw him as a threat to their own ambitions.

He needed to be vigilant, to keep a watchful eye on those who would seek to undermine him. But he also knew that he couldn't do it alone.

He called a meeting with his advisors, and together they discussed their next steps. They needed to strengthen their alliances with neighboring kingdoms, to ensure that they had the support they needed in case of future attacks.

They also needed to focus on rebuilding the kingdom's infrastructure, to ensure that their people had access to the resources and services they needed to thrive.

But most importantly, they needed
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