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That night I go to the dungeon where the boys from Melvin's country are.
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In my hands I carry a soft blanket and a pot of warm water. A cool breeze caresses my cheeks. Inhaling deeply, I walk down the stairs. My footsteps echo as they pound on the ground.
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The place is damp and slightly chilly. It is dimly lit and I can't see much.
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I can't let a sick person stay in a place like this. But that doesn't mean I can't let them out of their cells on my own.
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What are you doing here?
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A low voice echoes in the quiet space. My eyes meet my brother's through the fence. His red eyes catch mine in the darkness.
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"Where is my brother?"
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"He's sleeping. Don't bother me."
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"Here, put this on him. And hot water."
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So saying, I put a blanket in through the gap in the fence and offer a pot. But he shows no sign of taking it. Instead, he looks at me with suspicion.
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Oh, maybe he thinks it's poisoned?
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I don't like hot food because I have a cat tongue. But I have to bear it to make him trust me a little.
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I take a sip of the hot water to take away his uneasiness.
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"Is this okay?"
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He gently took the pot from my hand. I put a blanket on my brother, who is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo quietly sleeping.
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You really love your brother, don't you? That's why I can't let him lose him here and now.
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We have to do something before he gets hurt so bad that he never gets over it.
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"Why are you being so nice to me?"
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He muttered as he looked at his brother.
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"I'm the one who crawled up from the arena."
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I lifted the corners of my mouth in a huff.
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We have to earn their trust at all costs. I don't know yet if they're up to the task, but I'm sure there's room for growth: .......
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Besides, Neil, you're my second-in-command, and I want to live up to your expectations.
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He gives me a surprised look at my words.
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If you're good enough, you'll survive. Isn't it a good world?"
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"What good is a country with a slave market?"
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He turns his sharp eyes on me.
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Yes, there is a slave market in Laval, but it's unofficial and criminal. It's called black market .......
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I also think it's better to stop it and destroy it as soon as possible.
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"My country, you know, couldn't even crawl up. The top is always the same. Even if they are good at something, they die without ever being able to show it. They don't even give you a chance."
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I wanted to add, "It's all about whether or not you can use magic," but I stopped myself. Then he continued.
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"So, this country is still good, isn't it?"
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He falls silent at my words.
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...... Now that I think about it, something really was wrong with Durkis country. I didn't realize it until I left the country.
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That world was the norm, but in other countries there is no one who can use magic. I guess it's like being a frog in a well and not knowing the ocean.
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Well, Durkis didn't do much diplomacy, so it can't be helped.
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"What do you want?"
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I respond to his question with a smile." "Trust and confidence.
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