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"Of course not!"
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When Sam told Daphne that he would be leaving Baron Reinbach tomorrow, he was naturally met with fierce opposition.
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How could a ten year old man do such a thing before he comes of age? I'll go protest to the Master myself!"
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"Wait, wait, wait! It's not like that man told me to leave."
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"Not your husband? So you're his wife?"
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No, it's Manion.
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"--that little shit."
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Finally, not even his brother's name escaped Daphne's well-defined lips.
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His temples seem to be drawn together.
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He must be very angry.
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Sam tries to calm Daphne down for the moment.
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"I'm not leaving because Manion told me to. You know Daphne has wanted me out of this house for a long time, don't you?"
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That's... yes. I know that.
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"I was thinking of staying home until I'm an adult, but I figured I don't have to wait another five years."
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"But those five years are important! I've never even heard of a ten-year-old being an adventurer on his own!"
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"But you're doing well so far."
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"Yes, that's true, but that doesn't mean it won't continue to work! When you leave the barony, you will find strange monsters. Sometimes you may even have to fight humans!"
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I'm ready for that."
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Sam is no fool.
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He knows that this other world is not just about fighting monsters with swords and magic.
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There are also criminals, bandits, and adventurers who do evil.
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Sometimes you may even have to take a human life.
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Sam is prepared for all of this and tries to stand on his own feet.
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He is grateful for Daphne's concern.
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There is no one who is more kind to me than she is to herself.
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That is why it was hard for me to worry her and to make her sad.
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Still, it does not change the fact that I want to leave this house.
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"But that doesn't mean I can send her off with a 'yes'!"
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"Daphne."
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"Sam, don't bother me too much."
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"I don't want to be in this house for another five years."
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"--!"
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Daphne chokes up at Sam's words.
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"My father doesn't care about me, and my mother-in-law treats me like an obstacle. My half-brother doesn't even recognize me as his brother. ...... Do I have to endure five more years of that?"
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"...... that's..."
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"I don't want to stay in this house for five years while they make fun of me. I'll miss Daphne and the boys, but if I don't go now, when will I go?"
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Daphne began to shed tears as she told Sam how she really felt.
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I know I'm being unfair.
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She knows that Daphne, who has always been there for her, is sincerely concerned about her, but she puts her own needs first.
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"I'm sorry, Daphne. You have been so good to me and I have made you sad.
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With a heartfelt apology, she embraces the thin body of her benefactor, who has treated her like a mother and sister.
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Daphne also hugged Sam's small body tightly.
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"--I'm sure that the best thing you can do for Botchana is to get out of this house. I understand. I won't stop you now, Daphne, if you have to go through that.
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"Thank you."
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"But, sir! Please report your survival regularly. Let this Daphne know that you are alive and reassure her."
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"Okay. I'll send you regular letters."
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We will miss you.
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Daphne's arms tighten in a hug.
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Sam hugged her tightly, trying to never forget her warmth.
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"Me too, Daphne."
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