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... ital was accompanied by a quiet, reflective tension. The Duke's estate loomed large in the distance, its ornate gates shutting behind the departing carriage. Within its confines, alliances had been forged, investments secured, and the seeds of his grand vision sown. Yet as the vehicle rocked gently over the uneven roads leading home, Kael couldn't shake the mingling pride and unease that had settled deep within him.
Victor sat opposite Kael, poring over a map with the diligence of a seas ...
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