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“The winner of this test is Liora,” the Seer declared.
A quiet murmur rippled through the elders, though none of them looked surprised. In fact, one of the older men chuckled and said, “No surprise she won this round.” Another nodded, smirking as if the outcome had been obvious from the very beginning.
Liora practically glowed. Her entire face lit up with triumph, her posture straightening as though she were drinking in the praise like sunlight. She looked proud, radiant even, her smile wide, sharp, and unrestrained, as if this victory had always belonged to her.
The Seer continued, her voice serene and unwavering. “Liora showed signs of a golden child, focusing on her goals, clarity of intent, and obedience to the instructions given. She was told to bring back a head as a win…
