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"...... I have said nothing false to you.

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That was a lie.

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 Eve's gaze shot through Seras.

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'On what basis do you make such assumptions?'

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'There is evidence for this. In any case, my point must be right. You are well aware of that yourself, aren't you?

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 Eve lets out a low, beastly growl.

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 She grips the hilt of her sword.

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'Tell me what you want,'

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I want to help you.

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 There is an air of incomprehension in Eve.

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'Help me, help me ......?'

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Tomorrow is your last bloodbath, right?

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...... Yes.

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The Duke in charge is up to something. They're plotting to bring Eve Speed to a defeat.

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What did you say?

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 I passed on what Seras had learned.

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"Whatever the truth, why should you help me?

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The reason is simple. You have information on the forbidden witch, and I can't have you dying. Unless, of course, you're willing to give me the information before the ...... bloodbath tomorrow.

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 He doesn't understand the principle.

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 But Eve knows that she is going to be caught in a lie.

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 She understands that it is impossible to hand over false information and leave this place.

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'Do you have any evidence that the duke is going to carry out the operation?

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There is no hard evidence.

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"Hmm.

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 Eve ponders.

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'What's up?'

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I am the property of Duke Zuan. Well, I figured that man would be good enough.

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 There seems to be little trust with the owners.

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 Is this a plus.

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 I thought for a moment before asking.

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"So you're not going to leave the last bloodbath behind, kidnap a girl who says she came with you to ...... monroy, and run away with her?

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 A low growl escaped from deep in Eve's throat.

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'You ...... if you mess with that girl--'

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Don't worry, I'm not gonna hurt you.

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I just wanted you to know I know what you're going through. I just wanted to tell you that even though you've saved up enough money to buy yourself back, you've been earning money to buy the girl back for two more years.

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 Eve's anger dies down.

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'I'll thank you for telling me about the crafting. But--'

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 Qualitatively, Eve said.

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'We can't run away from the bloodbath of tomorrow.

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 There is no blur in his eyes.

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'No matter the odds against me, I must win the bloodbath of tomorrow and win my freedom with my own hands.

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Why not just take the kidnapper and run? If you can tell us where the witch is, we can help you escape.

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Where do you want me to go?

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 There was a hint of resignation in Eve.

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''If we don't use the system to officially become free, I and the boy will continue to be pursued by Duke Zuan. Furthermore, if the Mercenary Guild, which is also the operator of the Blood Battlefield, gets involved, mercenaries from all over the continent will start targeting us for the bounty. Wherever we run, we will continue to be hunted for days.

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 Pity in Eve's eyes.

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'If it's just me, fine. But I don't want that boy to have to live a life of escape, I don't want him to be on the run. I don't want him to spend his days on the run anymore.

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 But if you go into a bloodbath, there's a good chance you'll die.

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What if I told you I know a better place to hide?

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 There was a slight pause for a reply.

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 Eve asked back.

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'Where is ......?'

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Maybe you know more about it than I do.

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It's the abode of the forbidden witch.

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............

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You know where the witches are, don't you? They can hide you there.

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So you want me to take you to the witch.

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Well, there's that.

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Hmm.

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 Eve sniffs bitterly.

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'Even if you knew where my witch was, it would be impossible to get to her.

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Why?

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"No one can go to the depths of the Demon Army. I've said it before. No one can enter that place.

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 Now, Eve says "backcountry".

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 It's a word that only those who know where they are can say: .......

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If we go with you, we may be able to get there. I promise to protect the girl to the best of my ability. What do you think? Isn't that where you want to bet?

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 Eve narrowed her eyes and took a glance at Seras.

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It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more enjoyable. This is reckless. Entering the demon belt with two non-combat personnel is tantamount to suicide.

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 Seras is about to say something.

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 But I stifle him with my hand.

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'I still have some sorcery in me, you know? In the meantime, I'm powerful enough to take down the Skeleton King with plenty of time to spare.

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 I'll give you the names of the demons that seem to be strong and famous.

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''The Skeleton King, or ......, is indeed a vicious demon, but it's not comparable to the demons beyond the demon cluster belt.

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"Then...

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 What more demons than that one, are you sure?

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"What if I told you that I'm the one who killed the Five Dragons of the Black Dragon Order?

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 At some risk, I cut that card.

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