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"Are you sure about the seal?　Master Thor."

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　At the serious tone of Balkonia's voice, Thor nodded quietly as he extended his hand.

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　It is true that by sealing the noxious gas hole, we will gain wealth and prestige unmatched by our adventurer days.

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　But it would also bring with it responsibilities and troublesome tasks.

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　But for a middle-aged adventurer who was once despised as a mud fisherman, there is no better opportunity for advancement.

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　Through his long apprenticeship, however, Thor had come to understand himself well.

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　He would not normally spend twenty-five years of his life developing useless skills in a foolish and honest manner, even if it was to save his childhood friend, a girl to whom he owed a debt of gratitude.

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　He had a lot of willpower, but most of his motivation came from his enjoyment of walking through dangerous forests and killing monsters.

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　And in the past six months, Thor's desire to go to strange places and face new threats has only intensified.

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　A wonderful and awe-inspiring sight that most humans never get to see.

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　The tension that makes your skin crawl when confronting a life-threatening entity.

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　And the triumph that comes from doing everything in our power to the death.

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　The friends who share in the hardships and joys of life.

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　In the end, Thor loves the act of adventure that combines all of these things in the depths of his heart.

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　And in any case, his clumsy nature, which allows him to focus on only one thing at a time, is not suited for a position in which he would have to lead a large group of people and rule a city.

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"I've done nothing but swing swords for too long. I'm not the right person for the mayor's chair.

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"You don't have to worry about that too much, do you? I am sure there are many who would willingly raise their hands if only Master Thor were so inclined. Besides, it seems that the ...... expectations were also high. ......"

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　Thor scratched the bottom of his chin silently at Barconia, who unusually slurred her words.

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　Perhaps he had heard from his friend Siegka that many of the Central European officials and residents of the town were in favor of Thor.

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　Most of the Central Americans are the descendants of those who were living in the border area when the "Coma Hole" occurred and survived the disaster.

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　Most of those towns and villages have already been swallowed by the miasma and disappeared.

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　That is why it was the long-cherished wish of those who lost their birthplace to build a border town named after the central landspeople.

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"I know what everyone wants. But I don't want to stop while I can go on.

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　Thor said it so clearly that Balconia, who had been helped up, rolled her eyes and then her mouth fell open in a funny smile.

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"That's also a very Thor-like thing to say, isn't it? Then I look forward to the day when we can work together again. Yes, I have no intention of retiring yet, after having recommended you to do so.

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　They looked at each other and put more strength into their clasped hands.

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　Thor looked at him with a casual smile, and Barconia noticed the change that had taken place in him.

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"Mmm, my hair is completely back to its original length!　Oh, even the mustache!　What an amazing feat! This is a skill that would be a shame to leave him as a town chief!"

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　Barconia was so impressed that she was talking even faster than usual, but Moe, who was stroking her head absent-mindedly, seemed different.

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　He puffs out his cheeks and smacks Thor's thigh.

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"Yah!　To-chan, you can't fix the smoothness!"

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No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Look at this fine, elegant mustache!

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"You have to be smooth, old man!

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　Thor, who had been mildly amused by their friendly quarrel, turned his attention to the female player and the male waterman.

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　The flute and the knife with the wavy blade are already tucked away in their respective pockets.

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　They looked at Sora, who was still rambling on, and at Kugase, who was asking questions and responding to them.

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　And Ram Merulla, whose beautiful, clear eyes, usually full of reason and wisdom, are turning black like the surface of the water at the bottom of a well.

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　Thor approached Riccoli and the others and asked them frankly about their concerns.

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"Just to make sure, is there anything wrong with the 'bitter water of sorrow' when sealing the miasma, or later on?"

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Yes, that's not a concern.

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"Yes, you just spit it out and that's it. It's more difficult to raise them, you know. That's why I wanted to get this over with. ......"

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　The older sister looks worriedly at her younger sister, but her expression does not show the urgency she had just shown.

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　Mordamo, the neighbor, has lost all of his troubled mood.

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　Thor, reassured by the change in the two, again broached the subject.

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"Then, can I leave the sealing to you?　I'm sorry if I'm putting you through a lot of trouble."

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No, not at all. No, not at all. Rather, are you sure you want us to do such a despicable thing?

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　Thor nodded as quietly as before to Moldamo, who posed a question similar to that of Barconia.

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　He glanced over and met eyes with Yuril, who was staring at him.

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　His expression showed a hint of relief.

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"I don't know what's going on, but you really need a new town, don't you? If it's good for someone, that's reason enough."

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　Even though we have known each other for a few weeks, we are well aware that Riccoli and Moldamo are not the kind of people who act out of self-interest.

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　In the first place, if they were such people, they would not have been willing to go along with such a dangerous battle to the very end.

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　Mordamo's expression twisted as Thor said simply, "I am not a man who would go along with such a dangerous battle until the very end.

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　He hurriedly covered his eyes with his hand, but the blush on the face of the blue-scaled man was so red that even the scales on his neck were clearly visible.

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　Keeping his face down, Mordamo squeezes out a few words.

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"Thor-sama ......, you are the one who should be called a hero after all."

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"Don't do it. You're making me itchy."

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　Thor reaches out to touch his chin, but then Kugase suddenly calls out to him.

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"Thor, can I talk to you for a minute?"

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"Yeah, what's up?"

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"It looks like we're almost there, so I think it's time to call it a night."

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That's a very dangerous thing to say. What do you want me to do?

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It's very simple. What do you think of Sora?

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　The question sent a shiver down Rummella's spine.

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　Anxious glances were busily passing between Thor and Sola.

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　I was aware that he adored me, but it seemed that he truly cared for me.

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　Then, no matter how he answered, he would surely hurt Rummelera.

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　Thor, who had raised his eyebrows unintentionally, made up his mind and answered clearly.

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"Yes, I do. I care for you from the bottom of my heart. If I could, I would stay with you forever.

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"Tomi, Thor-chan ......"

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"Moo will always be with you, too, To-chan!"

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　Moo, who had been nearby for some time, clung to Thor's waist and pressed his golden tendrils against him.

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　Sola, who had also rushed over to him, jumped into his chest and buried her face in his.

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"Oh, I don't see who's included..."

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"Oh, no, of course not, Mr. Yuril."

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　A chilling voice echoed from behind him, and Thor turned around and hurriedly held out his hand.

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　The silver-haired beauty stepped toward him and gave him her usual smile as she held his hand.

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　Touching the three, Thor turned his head straight to Rummella.

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　It would be too unmanly to deceive at this point.

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"I appreciate your feelings very much and I'm happy for you, Ram. But for someone like me..."

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　Thor stopped short of saying "middle-aged, dull man.

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　To belittle oneself without meaning to is to belittle the feelings of the person who has done you a favor.

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　After a small shake of his head, he tells her exactly how he feels about the warmth he is feeling right now.

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"I'm sorry, my hands are full with these two right now. I can't reciprocate your feelings."

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"So ............ and ......."

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　At that moment, large tears fell from Rummella's eyes.

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　At the same time, a strange kind of pressure was born, enveloping her petite frame in an instant.

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　In an instant, however, they converged and disappeared into the girl.

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"Well, it seems to have worked. Yes, you did a good job, Ram-chan.

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　With a nasal voice of comfort, Kugase gently hugged Ram Merulla's shoulder.

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　Licori runs to her sister and helps her to her feet.

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"Come on, seal the hole quickly and let's go back to the city and have a party!"

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"Yeah, I guess so. Forget about that blind man right away, Ram.

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　Ram Merulla nodded his head absentmindedly and started walking as Kugasse and the others led him.

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　But then someone blocked their way.

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　It was the twins, who had lost interest in Ram Merulla and the others' conversation and were examining the corpse of the labyrinth's master.

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"Don't interrupt me, Miss Kiki!"

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　At Kugase's slightly angry tone, the twin sister gives an exaggerated shrug.

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　She remained silent and pointed behind her with a snap of her chin.

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　Standing there was Rasel.

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　As all eyes were on them, the swordsman held out his hand.

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　Then, to everyone's surprise, he announced the truth.

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The miasma has disappeared. And this is what fell out."

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　In the palm of Raszel's hand was a red skeleton key.

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