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"Wait, where are you going?"
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"Where?" ....... I got some vacation time, so I thought I'd make the most of it."
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I turn to Victor, who is holding me back.
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Is it possible that the negotiations have failed? I had already established it in my mind.
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"I'll take you up on your offer. I'll take you up on your offer, but you're going to have to leave Maddie to the others."
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Victor looks at me with serious eyes.
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Why does he want me to go to the cliffs where the maddie flowers are?
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"Well, I'm confident in my abilities," he says.
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"Oh?"
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So why are you being so grumpy? Victor is such a moody guy.
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"Just because I can do a little magic doesn't mean I'm smug. I've trained myself to be confident."
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"...... you can see that much in you, even if you don't like it. I just ......, it's dangerous there anyway. You can get one maddy in exchange for many lives. People die trying to get Maddie as easily as people die from spotted fever."
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What's on the cliff?
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"Huge, ravenous beasts, poisonous flowers and insects, unstable footing, and death if you're not careful for even a second."
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He said this in a low voice.
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The name "Dead Arrival Forest" is a perfect description of the place. You're sure you'll make it back alive in that forest?
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"I'll be fine. I'm ready."
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"......I can't say anything back to you when you look into my eyes with such unwavering determination."
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He muttered resignedly.
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We did it! Now we can prevent that nasty epidemic!
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Well, it's too early to be happy because we don't have Maddie yet. But I'm going to get her alive.
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"I'll be there when you go get Maddie."
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............ What? What did you say?
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It was Victor who said those words, wasn't it? It's not like he's some soldier with a voice that sounds exactly like Victor's or something.
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"I must be hearing things."
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I lightly tap my ear.
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I thought I had good hearing, but now I wonder if I'm finally hearing things.
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I'm coming with you.
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Victor said with certainty, pointing at me.
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"What?
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"What's with that reaction? You should be more pleased. I'm going with you."
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I wonder if this prince knows what he's talking about. Don't talk to me like I'm a parent taking my child to kindergarten.
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It's a dangerous place, isn't it?
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"Oh. Not by a long shot."
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"You are sure you are the second prince of Lavar, aren't you?"
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"Oh. ...... what do you mean?"
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He frowned at my question.
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I'm the one who should be frowning. Why would a prince of a country follow me on a life-threatening journey to the Madi collection?
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"What good would that do?"
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Victor would only work for his own benefit.
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"Wouldn't it be more efficient to use me?"
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I'm right, aren't I? I haven't said anything wrong.
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So ......, why do you have to stare at me so much!
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