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　The King of Samaritan is calling me.

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　It sounds simple enough in words, but this is an unusual situation.

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Why do you want to see me?

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"It is not good for our king not to entertain guests from other lands. Besides, he's a bit ...... eccentric and has ideas that are beyond our grasp.

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　I don't know how to respond to the words uttered with a chuckle.

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　It was not an answer at all, and in many ways it made me feel uneasy to hear that the king was an eccentric.

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　......I'm worried about Amako and Nair, but it's not good to turn these people away now and make a bad impression on us. If we do a bad job, it will affect the response to the letter.

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　The choice I have to make in this situation is...,

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"...... Mr. Aruk, I'll take care of Amaco and Nair."

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　I give him the letter and he finds them.

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"Are you going alone?"

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　Mr. Alc looks at me with worried eyes.

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　Well, I guess he must be worried about me going alone to give them the letter. I'm worried about whether I'll be able to handle it myself.

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Don't worry. I'm not worried about handing the letter alone either.

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"I'm not worried about the letter. I'm not worried about the letter. What I'm more concerned about is ......."

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　Mr. Arque glanced at Mr. Fegnis and the others who were waiting for our response, and his expression changed to a stern one as he spun his words.

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"Perhaps there is a reason why they contacted Mr. Usato. I don't know what it is, but we should be very careful.

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"...... Yes."

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　A reason to make contact with me, huh?

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　It seems to me that only healing magic is worthwhile. ...... I wonder if there is someone who wants me to heal them like Amako asked me to do.

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　Anyway, I'll take precautions as Aruk says.

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"Have you finished your consultation?

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"Yes. I will go to ...... alone. Is that all right with you?

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　I turn to Mr. Fegnis and tell him I understand.

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　His eyes widen slightly at the answer "just me," and he looks both surprised and relieved.

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He looks both surprised and relieved. I would say it's rather convenient, wouldn't you?　The king has ordered me to bring you alone.

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"One?　You want me to go alone?

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Yes, just you.

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"......"

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　...... is not good!

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　Ordering them to bring you alone is like telling them you have a completely different agenda!

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　Did I do something to draw attention to myself?　I've done some pretty daring things in Lingle Kingdom and Luxvis, so I'm sure I have a lot of ideas about it. .......

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　But now that I've said I'll go, I can't refuse now.

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　Surrounded by knights, I let out a small sigh, and after glancing at Ark behind me, I started walking down the road leading to Samarriar's castle.

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I let out a small sigh and glanced at Mr. Arc behind me.

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　Lord Usato is surrounded by the knights of Samariat and taken away.

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　As I silently watched his back, I wondered why they--the king of Samariat--wanted to set up a meeting with Usato.

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　And he had clearly asked me to come alone, a request that would obviously leave the decision to him alone. If the treatment was for the wounded or sick, he might accept it without hesitation. It is partly because his healing magic is far more powerful than recovery magic, but it is also because of his own pride and pride as a lifeguard.

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"That was close ......!"

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Amako!

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　Amako and Nair appear from the alleyway behind us, their expressions of frustration on their faces.

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　I immediately approach her side to check on her safety.

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Are you hurt?

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I'm fine.

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"I'm not okay. He pulled me out of nowhere and I hit my head. ......"

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　Nair is rubbing her head with teary eyes, but she too does not appear to be badly hurt.

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　From her words, it is safe to assume that Amako was the one who took her out.

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"After all, Amako-dono disappeared by himself, didn't he? ......"

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"Yes. I felt bad for Usato, but he could have been in trouble if I hadn't. ......"

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"That long sword?"

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"...... I don't know either. But I'm glad I was more focused than usual. If only I hadn't had a premonition that Nair's transformation would suddenly be undone,...... and I hadn't panicked and taken her into the back alley to hide. ......"

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　The long sword carried by the knight-errant, who called himself Fagnis, was no ordinary sword at first glance. It was because it looked like it was emitting some kind of magic power from the orb at the end of the hilt.

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　I don't have a magic eye, so I can't be sure, but judging from Amako's reaction, my guess is not far off.

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"I have heard that there is a sword named ......<>. <Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"So you've uncovered my of transformation. ......"

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　Given Samaritan's national culture, the Sword of Truth could not be more appropriate.

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　After all, to them, subhumans are "monsters disguised as humans. Of course, it is not true that subhumans disguise themselves as people, but it is effective against demons like Nair who can change their appearance.

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　I do not know if the knight-errant Fegnis was aware of Nair's presence and approached him or not, but the only thing I can say is that Lord Usato had to go to the castle alone, as ordered by King Samarriar.

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"What are you going to do now, Mr. Arc?"

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"...... let's wait. We will find a place to stay and wait for Usato before he comes back.

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"What if he doesn't come back?　Wouldn't it be better if I turned into an owl and followed him?"

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"That is not the way to go now, not when there is a knight in chief who can force you to untransform."

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　If she is to be sent to the castle, it will be in the event that Usato-dono has not returned for more than two days.

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　Personally, I would like her to come back as soon as possible, but it depends on what the King of Samaritan will say to her.

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　I cannot help you from outside.

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"......Good luck, Lord Usato."

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　Now all I can do is wait, and with an itch in my heart, I mutter a few words to myself as I look at the castle in the distance.

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I was so nervous.

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　After a dozen minutes of walking with Mr. Fegnis and some knights, we arrived in front of the castle of Samarriar.

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　Normally, I would have enjoyed the view of the city and the big tower in the background, but the knights surrounding me and the gazes of the Samariaritans watching me made it difficult to do so.

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　As I silently followed them, thinking that I felt like I was being taken away, the scenery changed from the streets of Samaritan to the castle.

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"We will be arriving at the throne shortly.

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"Yes."

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　Red carpets, gleaming artifacts adorning the aisles.

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　As I follow Mr. Fegnis, my eyes wander around the castle, which looks similar to the familiar castle of the Kingdom of Lingle but is completely different, I see a large door.

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　That is the door to the hall where the king resides.

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　As I was led to the door with bated breath, a woman wearing a dress similar to a maid's outfit approached me by the door.

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She said, "I am sorry to bother you, but if you have any sharp knives or weapons such as swords or daggers, I would be happy to take them from you.

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　The maid offers me something like a deep-bottomed tray.

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　Since I was meeting the king of a country, I expected something like that, so I quietly took out the small sword that came out of the body of the evil dragon, which I had stuck in my waist belt, and placed it gently in the tray.

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　It's not really a weapon,....... It's just a sharp fruit knife, so you can leave it with me.

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"It's ......"

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　The small sword wrapped in a leather scabbard on the tray looked awkward, but Mr. Fegnis looked at it intently.

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　It looked to be a short sword of about 40 centimeters, but it seemed to be a weapon that had belonged to a brave warrior, and I wondered if anyone who knew anything about it would be able to tell that it was a great work of art.

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What's wrong?

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"...... No, don't worry about it."

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　He comes to himself and puts his hand on the large double-opening door in front of him and opens it.

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　As I stepped into the hall, Mr. Fagunis urged me to enter, and the first thing that met my eyes was the luxurious and gorgeous interior and --- a mature man sitting on a throne.

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"Hello there, you've come. Welcome to Samaritan. It is my great pleasure to welcome you here."

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　The symbol of a king, a man with a pure white robe and a golden crown hanging haphazardly from the elbow of his throne, his legs crossed, his elbows leaning forward, his mouth slackens and he smiles when he sees me.

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"My name is Lucas Urd Samaritan, and I am the king of this land."

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　A big smile with no hint of evil.

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　The man's atmosphere, or perhaps I should say his spirit, makes my legs naturally move back.

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　I had the impression that this man was not a bad person, but at the same time, for some reason, I felt that I should not trust him.

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I was not sure if I should trust him or not.

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　Lucas Urd Samaritan.

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　King of Samaritan, to whom I will give the letter.

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　He was not humble or mild-mannered like the king of Lingulu, but rather a man of action who said what he wanted to say without hesitation.

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　At best, he was an unconventional person, and at worst, he seemed to me to be a king who did not look like a king. I can't say this, though. .......

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"Hmmm... he wants to form a coalition against the Demon King's army... ....... You're still a sweet guy. Don't you think so too?

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"Yes, yes. ......"

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　I don't like to answer, and I think you're being too frank.

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　And then, before I could start a conversation, I was urged to hand over the letter and was made to sit on the chair offered by the maid.

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　What's that?　That's not at all what I expected.

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　It's totally different from the model that Ms. Welshy showed me.

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　Mr. Lucas, it's not at all what I expected. .......

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　Seeing my confusion, Mr. Fegnis, who was standing by Mr. Lucas' side, opens his mouth as if to rebuke him.

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"King, please refrain from such behavior. ......

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"Oh, I'm sorry. You're on the side of the Lingle Kingdom. But I'm going out on a limb here. Lloyd has no ambition. This letter is no different. It doesn't say anything threatening. In an appeal like this, it's important to strike fear into the hearts of the people, even if it's a little exaggerated. But there is none. <<>, such sweet words that are equivalent to loving a flower are all that is written.

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　......I don't know about you, but I'm sure it's sweet.

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　I knew only vaguely about the contents of the letter, but if it was written by the king, it made some sense. He would never use threatening words.

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"But he is still capable. But he's still a king if the people approve of him. A country ruled by a man who puts the people first must be a very comfortable place to live. Don't you think?"

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"...... Yes."

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　I know the king and the kingdom of Lingle very well.

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　Perhaps they have an old-fashioned relationship?　I've always imagined the interaction between the kings to be awkward, so I can't imagine them getting along very well. .......

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"Being admired by everyone is one of the most important elements required of a king," he said. ......You don't have to do this and that like I do, everyone will follow Lloyd."

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"The king is well-loved."

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"I've cut a lot of people out of my life. If he is a king supported by his people, I am a king built on what I have cut down. I envy you the prestige of a king like him, who can talk about ideals and make them come true. ......Oh, I envy you. No, do you mean envy in this case?　Or hateful?　Either way, I'm sure you're standing in a different place than I am. ......"

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　Master Lucas mutters in a melancholy voice and carefully folds up the letter.

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　I straighten my back and wait for him to say something about the letter.

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　Maybe he will suggest that I take some time off, so I should tell him that I will stay in the country.

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I accept.

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"What ......?"

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　However, contrary to my expectations, what Lucas said was an approval.

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　I was stunned by the shock that it was so easily done.

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"Um, what?"

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Didn't you hear me?　Let's take the letter. We Samaritan will send an army to the Kingdom of Lingle.

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"...... is?　......, aren't you making up your mind too soon?　Can't we talk about it some more or ......?"

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"We don't need to talk about it!"

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　He spreads his arms grandly and looks around the hall.

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　Mr. Fegnis and the maids beside him are all smiling in a manner that is at once dismayed and annoyed.

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　It is as if they are accustomed to the king's remarks. .......

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"It would be strange if you didn't get it after reading this, wouldn't it?　The demon king's army?　An army of demons that laid waste to the entire continent hundreds of years ago is about to plunge the continent into darkness once again. Unless you have a good reason, there's no reason not to cooperate.

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"But you turned it down the first time. ......"

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"The first invasion was because we had not gathered enough information against the Demon King's army. But after the second repulse, when the summoned hero was mortally wounded, the threat of the Demon Lord's army rose to the highest level in my mind. I was convinced that if we let the Demon Lords go unchecked, we would be in trouble."

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　I guess those who understand understand the danger of the Demon Army.

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　I was a bit suspicious that he accepted so easily, but ironically, the fact that two brave men, Kazuki and his senpai, were in a pinch may have hastened Lucas-sama's decision.

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"Thank you very much for agreeing to do this."

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　I send my thanks.

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　Okay, despite some misgivings, we've succeeded in getting Samaritan to cooperate. At this rate, we may be able to shorten our trip significantly.

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　But..,

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"Well, now that you've done your part here, let's talk about me."

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　--- That is, if it ends easily.

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　I handed the letter to Mr. Fegnis, who put his hand on the armrest and muttered to himself, "I knew it.

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　For him, the letter is just a side story.

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　The main topic is, I don't know what ...... will come up from now on, but I've been warned by Mr. Aruk, so let's think carefully and choose our words carefully so as not to say anything careless.

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What do you want me to do?

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"Well, it seems that he knew that we had something in mind when we called you here."

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　Mr. Lucas nodded his head in admiration and said, "You are very perceptive.

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I know you well.

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"That's because I heard that the rumors of the Rescue Mission spread after the battle with the Demon King's Army. ......"

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"I'm talking about you guys from the other world."

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"!!!?"

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"A brave who wears the light of the sun to purge evil, a female brave who shoots electric shocks and dances on the battlefield like lightning---two people with the qualities of heroes summoned from another world, and an unfortunate boy who got caught up in their summoning."

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"......, how did you know about that?"

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　If they are known as the heroes of the other world, do they even know that I was summoned together with them?

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　I was more surprised that they were interested in me.

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"Isn't it natural to send a secret agent to another country?　Knowing the internal situation of other countries and responding to it flexibly is one of the ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts. ......Well, I don't know if it is necessary in this warless world. ......"

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　I didn't think that there were spies from other countries checking up on us ......, but why are you telling me about it?　From what I've heard, I can only assume that you're here for Senpai and Kazuki.

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"You want two brave men?　So you want me ......?"

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"No. We don't need a brave man. Sure, you're right, we do need overwhelming individuals. But not that one. I must not have that thing, for if I did, I would surely be seduced by its power."

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　I was a little ticked off that he made them sound like they were dangerous, but I kind of get what he's saying.

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　Senpai and Kazuki are strong. Unlike me, who force them to develop their potential by hurting their bodies, they are geniuses who grow at an abnormally fast pace through their own talents and hard work.

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　If someone other than the king were to have such a force like these two... it would be a terrible thing to even imagine.

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　But if we don't need them, the question becomes even deeper.

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"Then why did you call me, a healing magician?　If you take away the part about being a friend of a brave man, the only use for me is healing magic, right?"

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"Use value. Yes, I know, that's a bad way to put it. I'd use you, but you're almost always replaceable. As a hostage, as a bargaining chip, as any knight in the kingdom of Lingle. But..."

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　But..." Master Lucas continued, his eyes filled with strong will.

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"You are the one and only one who received the art of healing magic from Rose, the Commander of the Rescue Mission. That's why I want you, the healing magician.

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"...... you're buying too much."

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　It was barely an answer.

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　Because I had not imagined it. He had never imagined that he would be the one to be recruited, not his seniors or Kazuki.

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　Wasn't there some kind of mistake?　With a faint hope, I manage to answer the question.

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"Healing magic is a kind of magic that is considered useless or unusable by many people. I don't think it can be of any use to Lucas-sama, even if I can move a little.

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　Master Lucas, whose expression had turned into a mad one, laughed bitterly at these words.

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"Useless?　Useless?　Outrageous!　That's because we haven't had any conflicts in the last few hundred years!　Is it more useful because anyone can use recovery magic?　No, no, no, no, that's the thinking of stupid people.

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　Mr. Lucas shakes his head repeatedly, as if to say, "Alas!

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　He spins his words in a loud voice that echoes through the hall as if he were making a speech.

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"You are too shortsighted and foolish, what brings you to such a thought?　You can heal any injury, you know?　A skilled healing wizard can even cure illness!　No need for doctors to give medicines, no need to suffer in the process of healing---it's a wonderful magic, I appreciate it."

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"...... Uh, uh, thank you. But then, why don't you just use another healing wizard besides me ......?"

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"Not just any healing wizard will do. ---What I want is the healing magic of a woman named Rose who has achieved the one exception. She has fought on the battlefields and saved many people. I want a healing wizard who embodies the ideals of a child's imagination.

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　Rose's healing magic.

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　Ordinary healing magic and the healing magic that she and I handle are not the same. Rose has established a combination of healing magic and physical ability, a result of crazy training.

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　That is what he is looking for.

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"Of course I've tried everything. I've hired a number of rare healing wizards and tried to make them like Rose and you... but even the grownups have fled the scene. Even though what she's doing is the same training she's putting her people through."

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"Of course they will run away. How can a normal person not be disgusted by that kind of training?

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You've endured.

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"I didn't endure. They made me endure. When I said I didn't want to do it, I got yelled at and my hands were ...... all over the place.

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"...... are you okay?　It's not too hard, is it?"

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　The king is worried about me.

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　What's going on?　What's that kindness in the eyes of the maid and Mr. Fegnis?

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　I cough to break the gloomy atmosphere.

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"Oh, my..." I cough. If you're going to make such an offer, you'll have to go through the leader first.

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"That's impossible. I don't think I can talk to her.

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"......"

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　I was unintentionally convinced. ......!

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　I'm sure that if I said that to Rose, she would have shackled me while refusing and then said, <>I can even imagine myself being chastised.

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"Either way, I have no intention of leaving the Kingdom of Lingle. But even if I accept your invitation, what am I supposed to do in this country?

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"I was going to ask you to form a unit. Of course, I'll give you a space where you can train without any worries and I'll provide you with everything you need.

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"......That's an extraordinary amount of treatment."

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"I hope you think you're worth it. I've found a few countries that have been acting suspiciously since the Demon Army left, and it's so disturbing that I wanted to do something about it.

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　You mean that you recruited me to prepare for a fight with someone other than the Demon Lord's army?

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　That's why you're planning to treat me unusually.

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　I don't have the ambition to have my own unit or anything like that, and I can't think of much that I need.

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"A space where I can train without worry, that's very appealing to me, but I'm not so keen on the idea of ...... having my own unit."

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"......We'll treat you better than the Kingdom of Lingle, but is that still not good enough?"

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"Yes, I still want to be his subordinate and I have friends I promised to reunite with in the Lingle Kingdom. Besides, he hasn't even accepted me as a full-fledged man yet, and I'm afraid I'll have too much to handle with my own unit.

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"...... I see."

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　Mr. Lucas sits deeply in his chair at my words.

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　I am not accustomed to using honorifics, so my speech is a bit rough in places, but I got what I wanted to say.

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　All I have to do now is to wait for his/her response.

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　As I wait for their reaction, Lucas-sama folds his arms and growls in annoyance, then lets out a sigh and looks up.

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"But you know, I can't just accept a refusal once and say <..."

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　As soon as those words are uttered with a wry smile, the doors of the hall are opened with a mighty rush and a dozen or so knights enter, surrounding me as I sit there.

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　......They are trying to force me to accept if I refuse, aren't they?

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　I didn't want to make things too difficult for you after you accepted my letter, but if you want to do it, I'll take it. I slowly lifted my hips, ready to move at any moment, and turned my eyes to Master Lucas... but I thought he had a big smile on his face, but he looked puzzled when he saw the knights surrounding me.

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"Hey, Fegnis, isn't this a little too early for you?　And what's with all these people?　It's like I'm the bad guy. Look at his face ......, he looks like Rose."

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"I'm sorry. But if you don't mind my saying, I think you're bad enough as it is."

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"You tell me. ....... Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to force your approval."

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"Yes, ......, is that so?"

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"You guys can go back now. Come on.

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　I can't help but be puzzled when Master Lucas shooed all the knights around us out of the hall.

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　Well, anyway, I'm glad it didn't turn out to be a rough one. ......?

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"I wouldn't do such a dirty thing as forcing them to obey me. All I'm suggesting is that you give yourself a little time to think."

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"Time to think?　...... how much time?"

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"Well, how about three days to a week?　I'd say about three days to a week, just enough to keep you on the road, okay?　During that time, you can get to know our country and we can get to know you better."

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　To be honest, I should decline, but since they have accepted my letter, I can't ruin their mood by refusing.

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　Well, a week or so should be all right.

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　I was originally planning to stay here for that long.

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I understand. I will stay with you for a few days.

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"Well, once that's decided, I'll invite your traveling companions to stay at the finest accommodations. I'll see to it that there are no inconveniences for you on your return."

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　...... hmm?　Until I come back?

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　Did I mishear you?　You make it sound like I'm sleeping somewhere else.

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"Um..."

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You there, show him the way to the garden.

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"Yes, sir. Mr. Usato, this way. I'll show you the way.

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　Oh, yes, I mean, what is the garden?　

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　I'd like to go to the finest inn in the world, if possible.

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　I'd like to sleep on a soft futon.

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　But perhaps he is too happy to let me stay here, or perhaps Master Lucas has poured a glass of alcohol from wherever he got it and doesn't notice my voice.

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　Is he really okay with drinking alcohol in the middle of the day?

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"......I'm in some kind of trouble. ......"

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　I wanted to at least check with Mr. Aruk to see if Amako and Nair had been found.

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　...... Wait?

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　If you think about it, Master Lucas sent a spy to find out about us. Of course, he must know who we are going with on our trip. Then, doesn't that mean that he knows that Amaco, the beastman, is one of our traveling companions?

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　As soon as this thought occurred to me, I felt a bad sweat and wondered why they didn't use it to threaten me.

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"No, you're wrong. ......"

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　You knew you would never get real cooperation from me if you tried to threaten me like that.

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　With that in mind, I guess I can trust you for the time being.

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　I let out a sigh as I followed the maid out of the hall, and walked wearily down the long castle path.

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"We have arrived. This is the garden."

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"...... wow ......"

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　The maid led us to a place on the outskirts of the castle, a garden surrounded by the castle walls.

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　Normally, I would ask myself where to stay outdoors, but the sight in front of me made me let out an exclamation of amazement.

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　There was a large circular transparent dome in the middle of the vast garden, and a beautiful two-story white house was built inside the dome.

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What is this?

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It's a ward made of magic tools. It is a very useful thing that separates the space between the outside and the inside, so it can protect you from the wind and rain without having to go inside.

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"Wow, I didn't know you could make this kind of magical tool. ......"

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　When I heard the word "warding," I had a false impression that it would lock me in, but judging from the maid's smile, it didn't seem to be the case. With a sense of relief, I move to the door that seems to be the entrance to the circular ward.

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　There are two guards standing in front of the silver door, which is made to be fitted into the ward, and when they see me and the maid, they bow reverently and make way for us.

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When they see me and the maid, they bow reverently and make way for us. As for the food, ......, I'm sure it will be fine, so you don't have to worry about it.

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"What's all right?"

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Nothing.

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"But you look ...... pale."

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"Nothing, sir."

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"...... yes."

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　For some reason, I am pressured by the power of the maid, who turns blue in the face while holding her stomach.

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　Tilting my head, I enter the ward through the open door.

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"If you need anything, please ask the butler who is in charge of this place. I am standing nearby, so please call me through the knight.

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"Okay. ...... Well, for now, should I meet the butler here?"

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"......Yes, that's right. It would be better to meet him first."

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　First?　Is there someone else besides the butler?

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　I was curious about what she said, and was about to ask her about it, when suddenly, the door of the white house in the ward was opened slowly, and I turned my attention to it. --- breath held.

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"......!"

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　What I saw was a morbid white.

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　A girl whose skin, hair, and even her clothes were white.

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　She looked at the maid behind her and me in front of her, alternately smiling at me with an innocent smile on her face.

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　When I saw her smile, I thought --- we look alike.

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　Her smile, which was free of any evil intentions, reminded me somehow of Lucas's smile.

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　She rushed up to me and happily grabbed my hand with her long glove, which was about the length of my arm, as if she was shaking my hand and shook it vertically.

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"Hello!"

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"Oh, yes, uh, you are ......."

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"Hello!"

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"...... hello!"

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"We have been looking forward to your arrival. Well, U......U......UZATO!　Yes, you are Uzato!

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"......"

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　This is the first time I've ever been forced to say hello to someone and then abused. I've never been hit before.

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　Hearing the maid's voice hurriedly correcting my name behind my back, I look up at the sky surrounded by wards, holding my eyes in a state of mental shock.

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