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Chapter 6: Shadows in the tavern

I pulled my hood low and descended into the town’s tavern.

The tavern buzzed with laughter, mugs clashing, and the sharp scent of roasted meat. But beneath it all, I felt the weight of eyes. Curious. Watchful. Testing.

I kept my hood low, my fingers wrapped tightly around the mug in front of me. M...