The Ambush

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It all happened so suddenly. Chiron was asleep after yet another peaceful expedition in the mountains. He and his men had scoured every region imaginable, expecting to find some criminals who could be threats to the Empire, but so far they saw nothing. They met no one. After nearly two months of extensive search, Chiron determined that he and his men had fulfilled their obligations to the Empire. “We depart home tomorrow!” He had told them. Everyone cheered, rejoicing since they would get to see their wives and children very soon. The air that night, before Chiron went to sleep, had a certain ambiance to it. It felt pleasant to see his comrades smile despite such weary weeks being in the cold and desolate mountains. Finally… they would be able to go home. “Lady Kuvira should have

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