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castle. After the meal, Ryan walked to the balcony and sat on a rocking chair, soo

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of hunters entering the forest," Ryan began. "Their leader, Sir Redmond, is no ordinary man. He's dangerous, and he has a personal vendetta against us. We must be prepared for anything."Roman nodded. "We will fortify our defenses and double the patrols. The warriors are ready to fight.""Good," Ryan replied. "We also need to ensure the safety of our young and the elderly. They should be moved to the innermost part of the castle where they'll be safe."Later that night, Ryan walked through the quiet halls of the castle, his thoughts heavy. He found Talia in the library, poring over an old book."You should get some rest," he said gently.Talia looked up, her eyes tired but resolute. "I can't sleep, Ryan. There's too much to do.""I know," he said, sitting down beside her. "But we need to stay strong for our people. We'll get through this, just like we've gotten through everything else."Talia sighed. "I just hope we're ready.""We will be," Ryan assured her. "We have to be.