The morning was busy in the pack house. Servants moved everywhere, carrying food, cleaning the halls, and preparing for the elders’ visit. The new servant, the spy, worked quietly among them. He carried water, swept the floor, and bowed to everyone he met. On the outside, he looked like a humble, weak man. But inside, his eyes were sharp, and his ears were always listening. ---When Mira passed by, she saw him bending under the heavy load of firewood. “Be careful,” Mira told him. “Do not hurt yourself. You look weak.” The man forced a small smile. “Do not worry, kind lady. I can manage. I am grateful to serve here.” Mira nodded, feeling pity. She even told another servant to share extra food with him. The spy bowed again, but in his heart he laughed. “These people are too soft. They trust too easily. This will be easier than I thought.” ---By noon, Elara was sitting in the hall with Damien. She looked pale again, her body weak. Damien noticed and whispered, “Ela
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