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The ground is a little slimy and the air is damp. It feels as if it has rained.
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The sound of running water seems to be getting closer and closer.
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Victor walks faster and faster, touching the slightly damp walls.
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"You are right, there is water ahead..." he says.
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His voice rings out.
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It's like we're in a tunnel.
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"What kind of source is this lake?"
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I don't know. What do you think ...... is like?"
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Don't answer a question with a question. I can't even imagine. The prince knows more about this country than I do.
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"Can't you answer the question?"
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"There are limits to what we can predict based on existing knowledge."
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Imagine. You're good at that, aren't you?
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What a crazy idea. ...... little gems?"
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"Not bad."
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I don't know what the right answer is. Well, maybe there is no right answer.
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But this kind of power is magical ......... Oh, that's what I mean!
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I guess that's why he wanted to go with me. But they don't know I can do magic yet. .......
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Even a prince with good intuition can't see that I have magical powers.
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"You look somewhat like Albert, don't you?"
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What did you say?
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No, Alicia. Don't let your upset show.
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I don't like being around that old man.
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"How could you be so rude?"
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You just thought that because we have the same dark hair.
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I've seen your face.
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Oh, right. I know exactly what I look like.
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"Did you know Albert?"
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He doesn't answer. Or rather, I can't say anything because if I answer in a strange way, I'm afraid I'll reveal myself.
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I'm sure Victor knows that I'm pretending to know nothing.
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Victor came this way with me because he thought I was related to him. Because there was a chance I could do magic.
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It's too hard for Grandpa to swim in this lake. Of course it's better for me to be young.
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"I'm going to change my tune. What did you see when you looked at him?"
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Victor turns to me.
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Victor knows your grandfathers were deported. He knows my age. So it is easy to imagine that he and I have never met.
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It wouldn't do him any good to lie to me. But that doesn't mean I can't tell him who I am here.
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"I don't know what you're imagining, but don't assume. He has nothing to do with this."
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"Why don't you stand your ground? Who are you lying to?"
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Then he grabs me by the chest as hard as he can.
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His tone is strong and a little rough. Sharp eyes. The air freezes at once. The atmosphere is almost frightening, as if he is going to kill me at any moment.
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Don't show weakness here. I let myself be inspired and turn up the corners of my mouth a little with a relaxed expression.
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What would you have done if I had told you that I was related to him? Would you lock me in a dungeon? Or are you going to entertain me? ...... How did the prince get paired with me?"
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I could feel Victor's grip on me loosen a little at my question.
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"You should take advantage of people who can take advantage of you. I'm glad you agree with me. So, when the time comes, I'll make sure I'm used too.
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He slowly took his hand away from mine.
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"...... really, a kid like you is a pain in the ass."
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He gives a small chuckle, as if he has given up. Then he turned his head and started walking again.
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