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The Hidden Fox
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2026-06-22 08:00:47The thundering hooves of the Valthorne and Odiley forces ground to an abrupt halt at a major crossroads, exactly half a day's ride after leaving the Capital gates.
Standing directly in their path, a small detachment bearing the golden eagle crest blocked the road like a wall of shields.
"Grand Duke Valthorne." The leader of the detachment—an Imperial Marshal draped
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