you have got it right! the second clue is:

The thief does not seek absolute power or revenge.


let's look at the third challenge


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To unlock the next clue, each house must guess a riddle. Once everyone has guessed theirs, the next clue will be revealed.


Remove my skin and I won’t cry, but you might!


Where are the lakes always empty, the mountains always flat and the rivers always still?


What kind of dog never bites?


If you drop me, I’m sure to crack, but smile at me and I’ll smile back. What am I?