With only the light of the moon to guide me, I stumble on. The rhapsody of the forest surrounds me, cicadas buzzing, owls hooting, and rodents scurrying. I keep moving forward. I must not stop, the lives of others depend on my speed. After running all night I pass through the first protection. The community now knows a messenger is coming. I am met at the gate, and collapse as I hand over the precious scroll.

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