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Just as Ashe was being classified as non-recyclable waste, far away in the prosperous imperial capital of Nabistin, a vast complex of magnificent and austere palaces rose in solemn splendor. At the heart of it all stood the most striking structure—a towering spire built upon a small island in the center of Lake Yalan. Its white walls and blue roof shimmered above the water. Orioles sang among the greenery, white doves wheeled through the sky, and the entire tower seemed less like a building of stone and mortar than something lifted straight from a fairy tale.
"And so, the brave knight slew the fire-breathing dragon. He rescued the beautiful princess from its lair. Together they returned to the imperial capital, where the people rejoiced. The king himself presided over their wedding, and from that day forward they lived happily ever after. A most joyous ending."
The kindly old woman closed the picture book with a gentle smile. At that moment, the clock chimed midnight, and a little cuckoo bird popped out to announce the hour.
"Your Highness, the twelve o'clock bell has rung. It's time to sleep," she said softly, tucking...
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