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Chapter 232

Author: Laughing Riot
The dawn had not yet fully broken, and the autumn morning carried a sharp, lingering cold.

Wilfred had unexpectedly not appeared today. Word had it that he had caught a chill from yesterday's wind. It was nothing serious, but out of caution, the royal physician advised him to remain in his quarters for the time being.

It was Andrew and Adelaide who read out the rules, which seemed rather unusual this year, on Wilfred's behalf. The target for the day was a black bear. However, it was no ordinar
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