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"Thank you, Sam."
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"Huh?"
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At the front door of the Sinatras' house, Fran, whose eyes were moist as Sam waited for the carriage, thanked him.
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"I didn't think my father would ever say he'd take care of you."
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"I would be honored to be trained by Ur's master."
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"I'm sure my father was motivated by you. It's been a long time since I've seen my father so cheerful.
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Tears spill from her eyes.
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But these tears are not sadness.
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I knew immediately that they were tears of joy.
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"My father has been depressed ever since we lost Mr. Ur. But you found what Ur-sama left behind in Sam, didn't you?
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"I hope so."
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"Hmm, I'm sure you're right. I also think that Sam and Urs are somewhat similar.
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"Me and Ur? Well, I'm not aware of it myself, but do we look alike?"
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When Sam asked, Fran smiled and nodded in the affirmative.
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"I like the way you stand confidently against any opponent," Sam said. From the past, Urs always faced his opponents head-on, just like Sam, without fear."
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"It's just like Ur."
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"So is Sam. "No one would challenge the most powerful court wizard in the kingdom to a duel.
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"Maybe. But I couldn't stand that he was a court wizard and that he called himself the most powerful man in the kingdom. And he was disrespectful to Master Fran and Delight.
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"Thank you for doing this for us. But don't be too hard on yourself."
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I won't force myself on you. I'll take it easy and beat Albert.
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"Oh, God, that's impossible. You're not afraid, are you, Sam? I would be afraid to fight Albert."
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Fran asks, and I think about it.
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It is true that fighting the most powerful wizard in the kingdom would seem reckless from the outside.
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But Sam, strangely enough, doesn't think so.
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He knows well the abilities of his late mentor, Ulrike Scheidt-Walker, whom he respected and admired.
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She is the one he should aspire to be.
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There is no better wizard than her.
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To prove it, Sam, who has inherited everything, aims to be the best.
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Therefore, the strongest in the Kingdom of Skye is only a passing phase.
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And that is why we should not be afraid.
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If I am defeated by such a man with a rotten heart, I will not be able to face my late Ur.
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I am not afraid. I know someone stronger.
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"Master Ur. I know how strong you are.
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"Well, you'll see. I'm going to beat Albert. Then he won't be hanging around you anymore, and Delight will have a chance to take a new step forward.
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"--, You're thinking of us so much. Thank you."
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"Because you are Ur's master Delight and Ur's sister Fran. They mean a lot to me, too. I would do anything for you guys."
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As he said this, Fran hugged Sam tightly.
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"You are so strong for such a small body.
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"Think of me as arrogant. I am the one who will eventually become the strongest. I won't let something like this stop me. I'll defeat Albert and relieve the sorrows of Ur's loved ones.
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"--Thank you. I'll be rooting for you, Sam, from the bottom of my heart. I believe that you, Ur's favorite disciple, Samuel Scheidt, will not be defeated by such a man."
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Sam also embraces Fran's body.
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Her body is so thin that it is hard to imagine that she has supported her father all her life.
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I wonder how anxious she must have been when Albert wooed her.
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She wanted to save a woman in need, and not only because she was Ur's sister-disciple.
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And not only Fran, but also Delight who was not here.
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He was humiliated by Albert.
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And Albert, of all people, wants Fran for himself.
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I can only imagine how Delight felt when he found out.
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If Ulle were alive, he would have gone to beat him up without waiting for a duel.
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Sam would do the same thing right now.
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But he knows that would only make him feel better.
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In public, let's do to him what Albert did to Delight: beat him to death and take everything he has.
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Sam knew what he had to do.
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"Thank you very much.
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Thanking Fran for her support, Sam leaves her body, regretting that he has to leave her.
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With a slight feeling of embarrassment, the two waited wordlessly for the carriage.
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When the carriage arrived at the Sinatras' house, they exchanged greetings and left the house.
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--And that night... Sam and Albert's duel was recognized by the state.
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A week later, it was decided that they would fight at the royal palace.
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