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Create a richly detailed traditional Ukrainian folk-tale illustration inspired by the story «Два брати». The scene should feel like an authentic illustration from an old Ukrainian fairy-tale book: warm hand-painted textures, expressive characters, natural earthy colors, subtle folk-art influences, atmospheric woodland scenery, and a slightly magical yet believable fairy-tale mood. Show the poor brother inside the devils’ mysterious underground hut, hiding carefully beneath the pripichok (the traditional raised area beside a Ukrainian stove). Around him, several fantastical devils have gathered and are talking among themselves. They should look mischievous and folkloric rather than terrifying or grotesque. The poor brother is listening secretly, with a cautious but intelligent expression, trying not to be noticed. The hut should feel rustic and distinctly Ukrainian, with a traditional clay stove, rough wooden walls, simple household objects, and dim warm firelight contrasting with the dark mysterious forest outside. Through the atmosphere and composition, suggest that the poor brother has accidentally discovered the secret behind the miller's broken dam. The composition should focus primarily on the poor brother hiding beneath the stove area and the group of devils, making the storytelling moment immediately understandable. Keep the visual hierarchy clear and avoid overcrowding the scene with too many objects or unnecessary details. Do not overload the illustration with many things; keep it visually clean, focused, and readable. Use a cinematic storybook composition, expressive poses and faces, beautiful painterly lighting, detailed Ukrainian folk clothing, and a sense of old-world folklore. The image should feel like a high-quality illustration from a classic Ukrainian children's folklore collection, not a modern cartoon. Leave some intentional clear/quiet space in the upper portion of the illustration for the story title, but do NOT write, draw, or include any title, letters, words, typography, or text anywhere in the image.