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The soldier chuckled softly. “Stuck on border duty for this quarter. You know how it goes.” “That I do.” He gestured to the rest of us. “I’m just taking some friends and family to Ashbury to visit my parents.” Gregil nodded. “That shouldn’t be a problem, although we need to search through your things.” Jasin groaned. “Do you really? We’re in a bit of a rush, and you know me, after all.” “Sorry, General’s orders. Shouldn’t take long.” We were asked to dismount and step aside, while four soldiers took our horses and began going through all of our things. Every muscle in my body turned into a tight knot as I watched them, though I couldn’t think of anything suspicious we might be carrying. As they searched, Jasin moved to the side to speak quietly with Gregil. Reven crossed his arms and
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