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A Fragile Peace

Author: BENIKAY
last update publish date: 2026-02-18 22:24:26

Lila's POV

This was my first time taking a walk around the palace. The Palace was very large, expanding over hectares of land. There were lots of places to visit, the archery ground, the weaponry store, the training arena and royal garden amongst others.

My handmaid Claire works ahead of me pointing at different doors and explaining each room we were standing in front of. This was sightseeing. Her soft and polite voice added to make it even better.

We walked further, stopping at a leftward
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