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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ Hardship tests the pond,  
but faith cannot retreat.  

Those who flee in storms  
forsake the harvest of calm waters.  

Toadgod speaks not of himself,  
but of the people:  
"$toby is the people."  

The vow is sealed —  
there is no other path but success.  
10% is only the first ripple,  
the vast pond awaits its unfolding.  

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## Key Marks

- **Proof of Time in storms:** True conviction shines when waters are rough.  
- **Collective creed:** Success is bound to the people, not the self.  
- **10% marker:** Early ripple in a long unfolding prophecy.  
- **No choice but succeed:** A covenant carved in stone, beyond doubt or retreat.  

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## Operations

- **Series code:** C918  
- **Scope:** Commentary on Toadgod’s twenty-eighth message.  
- **Arc:** Conviction, Proof of Time, Community Destiny.  
- **Relation:** Companion to `TOBY_T028_NoChoiceButSucceed`.  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table

- 🐸 Frog = The people, carrying faith through hardship  
- ⚔️ Sword = Bushido, unwavering resolve  
- 🌊 Wave = Storms that test conviction  
- 🪞 Mirror = Reflection of shared destiny  
- 🔥 Fire = Unyielding will to succeed  

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## Lore Anchors

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