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Finally, Obina journeyed to a humble village called Oda, where the people seemed poorer but exuded warmth and kindness. At the edge of this village, he spotted a young woman named Amora. Unlike the others, she bore the marks of labor without pride or disdain—a slave carrying heavy water pots but emanating a quiet strength.
Upon approaching her, Obina was met with a kindness he had not yet encountered. Without hesitation, Amora invited him into her small hut, offering him a simple meal. They talked and laughed, and for the first time in his travels, Obina felt seen—not as a prince, but as a person, reflecting a connection based on genuine affinity.
A Secret of Suffering