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 There was no signal from Seras.

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 "If a witch tells a lie, I'll cough it up."

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 That's what it's not.

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 The witch is not on the goddess' side.

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 This is almost certain to be confirmed.

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 I think we've eliminated any doubt in our minds.

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 It looks like negotiations will continue as they are.

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 Seras and the others are not going to speak.

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 The witches have entrusted me with all their negotiations.

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 We can't afford to fail. ......

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'Then let me get back to my question.

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 The witch said, and repeated the question.

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'What is your purpose in coming to Erica?'

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I have two goals.

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Two? Greed.

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You're only human.

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"...... Hmm. Tell me. I'll ask you, just in case.

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One is to protect the leopard man and the dark elf behind me.

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 Queer.

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 The tip of the wand bounced lightly upwards.

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'Go on,'

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They're wanted for whatever reason. If they don't get protection here, they'll be on the run with no hope of escape on the outside.

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 The witch looks at you with a assessing gaze.

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"Don't you and those high elves need protection?

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'I'd also like to ask for temporary protection for me and her, if possible. Just get us both out of here as soon as we get what we came for. Also, I don't want to make a pact with you, ...... and I don't intend to divulge any information about you to the outside world. And there's no reason for me to be out there trading information about you.

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 A slight upset is evident from Eve and Liz.

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 Perhaps.

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 "We're both going to get the hell out of here."

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 It would be a reaction to this part.

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 The witch used her wand as a support and bent forward.

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"You're ...... feeling pretty confident in your speaking skills, aren't you?

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Well ...... I wouldn't say I'm not confident. And that's why I'm buying into the negotiating role as the leader of this bunch.

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You don't seem to be a craven and confident person, do you? You don't seem to be a confident person, do you? Hmm, that's not such a bad impression so far.

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If the witch, who might be interested in protecting you, gets upset, well, you know. That's why I keep an eye out for it.

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"Stop laughing.

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 ...... I've been feeling that way for a while now.

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 I've heard that "stopping laughing" is an old saying.

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 But "stopping laughing" is not a normal thing to say.

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 "It's time to laugh."

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 "When you feel crazy."

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 That would have been the word used for such a situation.

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 But it doesn't smile.

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 So ...... the witch has never smiled.

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 It is not even a smile that comes from any emotion other than amusement.

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 The taunts, too.

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 Even a wry smile.

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 The irony, too.

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 And the self-mockery.

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 No.

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 The witch who never smiled asked.

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"So, what's the point of the other one?

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 I pulled three paper tubes out of my backpack.

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"Here.

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What's that? Is it a map or something?

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It's a spell book.

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What, honey? Do you want Erica to teach you how to read the spell book, too? I mean, what kind of spell do you want me to go all the way out here to teach you?

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"Caveat emptor.

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 Instantly, the witch's complexion changed.

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'............ Heh.'

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I'm looking for someone who can read it. I'm thinking of a witch who knows enough to call it indefensible.

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"All three are here: ......, which means you can go to ......

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 The witch gives me a look of recognition.

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'You mean you want the power of the forbidden curse to defeat the goddess of Arion?

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Yes.

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 The witch cowers her shoulders.

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'Impossible.'

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 Now you say.

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 I don't know - but I'm not.

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 I know, but I'm not going to tell you.

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 That's as close as you can get.

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 No signal from Seras.

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 What I'm getting from her is hesitation and confusion.

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 She's not sure whether to give a signal or not.

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 It was like that.

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 "I can't."

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 This is.

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 "I can't because it's impossible."

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 Not.

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 "It's emotionally impossible."

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 If so, go to .......

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 The witch's word is not "a lie."

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 And the witch said "all three are there."

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 She definitely has some kind of information.

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 If you don't have some information, you can't say that.

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"You do know.

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Good answer. Well...

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 Leaning forward, the witch lays a thin layer of eyelids on her purple-blue eyes.

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'And I don't know if I'm the right person to give you the knowledge of the forbidden curse.

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How can I get them to tell me at ......?

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What?

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Okay.

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 The witch wrinkles her nose.

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'............ what?'

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If that's the case, then I'd like to talk to the leopard man behind you about protecting the dark elves first.

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 It looks like there's still no way to get around the forbidden curse.

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 Then we'll start negotiations.

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 I'll start on another island.

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"And why does Erica need to protect you guys? What's in it for Erica? ...... and, well, that's how I'd normally cut it off.

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 The witch closed her eyes and pondered silently.

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 She eventually opens her eyes.

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 Purple Ice's gaze lingers on Eve and Liz.

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'Are you of the leopard race there, son of the Speed clan?

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I am. I am...

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 Eve steps forward.

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'I'm Eve Speed, Aidim Speed's daughter.

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 I'm the negotiator, but that doesn't mean I'm not allowed to negotiate.

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 That's what I've told everyone.

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 You're free to speak your mind.

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"Eve Speed ......

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 The witch.

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 "I knew it."

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 I made a face like.

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'What about Aidim and Paki?'

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 Eve's answer to the witch's question was delayed by a beat.

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'My father and mother are dead.'

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...... I'm sorry to hear that was so hard for you. I'm sorry.

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No, it's true.

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 Eve raises her arms as if to indicate.

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"This is the map you gave my family. "This is the map you gave to my family. "If you ever need the power of a forbidden witch, use this map and ask for the witch. ...... My father Aidim taught me that.

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'I've been taken care of by the Speedies, you know. But yes ...... Aidim and Paki are dead. ......

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 A shadow fell over the witch's face, though it was only a piece or so.

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 ...... that look.

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 She seemed to have a good relationship with Eve's parents.

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You are the daughter ...... of that time, aren't you?

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Do you know who I am?

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 Eve said she didn't know him.

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'You don't remember. Well, of course you don't. You were just a baby when I met Erica.

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...... So that was it.

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The Speedos have been disappearing for some time now, but ......

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 Eve clenches her fist.

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'My tribe was raided and destroyed one day ...... leaving me alone.

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 Immediately after.

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"To whom...

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 The witch's voice took on a heavy, quiet purple flame.

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 A modulation of tone that could be called a sudden change.

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 On one hand, the sound of Eve's voice was near disheartening.

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''I remember that the attackers were children who were not yet old enough to be ......

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"Before...

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 The tone of the words close to a command.

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 "Tell me the names of those children."

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 The witch urged.

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'No, I do not know the name. The only thing I remember vividly is that it was unusually strong for its age: ......

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 Eve with a breath of insight.

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"That's about the only thing I know, so I can't take revenge on you. ...... I'm sure your face has changed completely by now.

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 The witch gave a small cluck of her tongue.

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 He seems to be a more compassionate type than I thought.

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 If you can be angry for someone you are close to, then you are very compassionate.

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I was the only survivor, and I wandered around the continent. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I was a wanderer and a loner like myself.

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 Eve places her hand on Liz's small shoulder.

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We began our journey together in search of a resting place ...... but one day we were spotted by a group of slavers. There was no way we were going to be able to escape from those who were outnumbered. So ...... we fled to the Devil's Belt, hoping for the slightest chance of success. But ......

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 Eve shook her head without effort.

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''The demons of the demon group belt were far more formidable opponents than the slavers' gang. And so, when they had no choice but to turn back, they were attacked by the slavers who were waiting for them and captured by .......

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 Eve told the witch at length about what happened afterwards.

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 How she became a bloodthirsty fighter after being sold into slavery in Monroy.

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 That he fought desperately to buy himself and Liz back.

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 Saved by us after being betrayed by the duke who runs the bloodbath .......

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 The witch listened in silence.

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 When she finished listening, the witch moved her gaze to Liz.

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'What's your last name, sweetheart?'

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I'm sorry ...... I only know the name Lizbeth.

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Well, then, parents can go to ......

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 The witch is about to say something and keeps her mouth shut.

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 I guess she thought it was a terrible topic to ask.

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I'm ...... before I met my lady, I lived quietly in a dark elf settlement in the forest.

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 Liz spoke up pensively.

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'I don't know who my real parents were, as I was a deemed child. I have no memory of them at all. ...... I later learned that the name Lizbeth was the name of that ...... deceased daughter of the person who took me in and raised me.

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 And a line of fear runs across Liz's face.

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'One day the settlement was destroyed by people who claimed to be ...... Allion's cavalry, and I didn't know why until ......

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 Allion.

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 A country with a f*cking goddess.

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 A country that continues to have a bad image flicker .......

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 The witch continued to be irritated.

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"But you managed to survive, and then you went on a wander by yourself ....... And during your wanderings, you met Eve.

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'Yes. And ......

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 Liz looks at me.

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'I was saved from a dangerous situation by Toka-sama. How you were saved is just as the lady told me earlier.

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 The witch finally let her blatant irritation show.

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'I'm not saying that all humans are vile, but ...... I still frown on your awareness and treatment of the elves and sub-race. No matter how many years have passed, their stupidity has not changed. And in that sense, you were right to distance yourself from the secular world. Just so: ......

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'No, normally I would have turned you away quickly ...... but oh dear. To Aidim's daughter, a girl of her own kind who has lost her home ......

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 Shaking her head loosely, the witch began to ask herself a question.

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'No, no, no, wait? How much of what you just said can we believe in the story in the first place? But ...... there's no way to know what Aidim is talking about unless you're a speedster, and ...... if you ask me, there's a bit of Aidim in there too... ...

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 They're struggling with it.

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 I think I can get my skills in now.

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 I won't do it, though.

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 However, it's safe to say that the plot was a success.

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 "The leopard race with a connection to witches."

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 "A girl of my kind with an unfortunate past."

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 If it was just me and Selous, it probably wouldn't have happened.

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 I wouldn't have been able to pull off that conflict either.

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 For example.

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 "I won't tell you about the ban. I'm sorry, but I don't trust you, so leave."

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 It's possible that he could have ended up getting kicked out like that.

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 There seems to be compassion, but the realist side seems to be stronger.

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 Unless there's a good reason to do so, you won't be able to pull the compassion out of it.

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 I would say that Eve and Liz were still a necessary element to pull the compassion part out.

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'Okay.'

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 The witch looked up, as if she'd made up her mind.

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"I'll give you some concessions for now.

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 But he looks somewhat unconvinced.

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'But can I tell you one thing? No, I'd tell you without permission, though, wouldn't I? Eve and Liz: ...... You're probably being used as a lure to get a good hug from Lady Toka, right?

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 I see you've expanded your thinking.

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 I knew a witch was sharp.

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 And.

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I don't mind.

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 Eve answered emphatically.

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─ Even so, I don't mind if the Toka uses me. This man has done enough to make me believe that, and more importantly, he has risked his own life to bring us here. Above all, he has risked his own life to bring us here. Then we have used the Toka to our advantage.

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Wow. I can't wait to go to ......

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 Liz continued.

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'And I don't care how it's used by Lady Toka! So, if I can be of any help to you at ......, please go to .......

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...... How long have you two met the talkers there?

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 The witch asks.

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 Eve told him honestly the number of days.

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'Hmm ...... you've built up quite a thick trusting relationship for the number of days. So that means that ...... the guy there, Toka, is either quite a softie ...... or a very good crook.

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 I sniff.

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'It's probably the latter,'

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"Stop laughing.

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 One witch taps the floor with her wand.

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'You sound like a hard man to eat ...... not bad.

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 The witch turned on her heel.

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'Well, I didn't destroy the golem without a second thought ...... No, that may have been part of the calculation, but ...... yes, to gain the trust of the mistress...' ...

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 The witch turns around and peers over her shoulder.

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'But ...... that person there, Toka, is quite an interesting person. It might not be a bad idea to have a little interaction. I've been a bit bored lately.

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 The witch gave her wand a spin in her hand.

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'Okay. I'm inviting you to Erica's house.

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 Good.  

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 One of our two objectives is now clear.

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 It's not a bad place to start.

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 In fact, I'd say it's a good one.

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 Well, ...... the witch seems to have seen through our aim and dared to accept it, too.

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 Anyway, we've managed to get to the island.

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 As long as we can gain the witches' trust, we can achieve our goal here in the Golden Dwelling Demon Army.

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 Yes.

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 I can get close to that d*mn goddess' forbidden spell.

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 Moreover, the witch has already revealed one important piece of information about the forbidden spell.

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 I don't know if she's aware of it or not, but she's going to tell us at .......

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 From what I understand, it's still not certain.

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 Selous didn't know that either.

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 It's been a "may" for a long time.

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 You'll be covering your mouth with your palms.

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 Yes, I know.

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 Well, the witch asked me.

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"You want the power of a forbidden curse to defeat the Goddess of Allion?

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 I almost grinned again.

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 That's what I mean.

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 If it's forbidden.

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 You can't just let the gods fall down, you can't just let them go...

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 A door at the top of the wooden staircase opened and a witch emerged from it.

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'Come in,'

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 Eve looks at me once as she takes Liz's hand.

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 It's a look that asks for permission.

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 I nod back and they start walking towards the stairs.

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 Slay followed there.

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'...... we're coming too, Seras.

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Yes, sir.

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 Seras replied, then ducked down to me at a small run and hid his voice.

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'Somehow, you managed to get into my pocket.

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Yeah. Well, now that you've got Eve and Liz under your protection, I'd say that's a good thing.

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