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Drop a meme here that you find funny. Or reflects your mood.
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The festival entered its fifth day.
On the surface, Mallikavana remained as lively as ever.
The fragrance of fresh flowers still drifted through the streets.
Merchants continued calling out to customers, children chased one another between the decorated stalls, and musicians tried their best to restore the festive mood that had briefly been shattered a few days earlier.
Yet anyone paying close attention could immediately sense that the village was no longer the same.
The kingdom had become a fortress.
Royal soldiers stood at nearly every crossroads, their sharp eyes constantly scanning the passing crowds.
Patrols moved through the streets at regular intervals, stopping strangers without hesitation.
Every cart entering or leaving the village was inspected.
