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Gateway to the Past
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2026-07-15 08:00:37The next morning, the carriage bearing the Valthorne crest stood ready outside the inn before the sun had fully risen.
Rieta stood straight beside the carriage door, greeting Roselyn as she stepped out, her movements still a touch careful.
"How are you feeling, Grand Duchess?"
"Much better than yesterday, Rieta."
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