When I returned home, the first to greet me was Erika.

    “Welcome back, my lord, and congratulations on your victory,” she said with a graceful yet adorable curtsey, holding the sides of her skirt and bowing her head slightly.

    ''Riding a horse was the hardest part,’ I thought.

    Horse riding looks simple—just sitting on a saddle—but unlike the steady ride of a car, a horse’s movements jostle you up, down, and side-to-side. While stirrups help with balance, sitting in the saddle for extended periods requires absorbing the impact with your entire body. It turned out to be an unexpectedly rigorous workout.@@@@

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