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[Assistant] One by one, they passed by her and disappeared into the endless sand behind her. A sand one was the first to come.


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[Assistant] It was her achievement in her first hunt when she was 12 years old.


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[Assistant] The sandworm would be most vulnerable when it was moving in the sand and leaving a clear tail, but once it was skulking in silence, it would be hard for the hunter to spot it.


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[Assistant] However, that could not baffle the civilians of Sand Nation, who might be more deceitful than any other creature in the desert.


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[Assistant] Lorgr attempted to disguise herself as a common bush and wait for the sandworm to come.


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[Assistant] By the time it was close enough, she shoved her spike into the sand as well as the sandworm beneath it.


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[Assistant] Her excellent hunting performance had exceeded her siblings and even in the big clans of the Iron Sand City was unmistakable.


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[Assistant] As a consequence of that hunt, she fell in love with the happy feeling of confronting and fighting.


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[Assistant] The sandworm coming now did not take the cover of sand, but raised its head as it traveled slowly in the sand like a snake.


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[Assistant] For a moment, Lorger thought it would spit venom at her that would deform her face, but nothing happened. It went by quietly.


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[Assistant] A scorpion and a desert wolf came next, her second and third opponent.


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[Assistant] The scorpion passed by, but the desert wolf stopped, who, after a moment of hesitation, walked up to her, wagging its tail.


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[Assistant] It snuffed her calloused bare feet before turning around and walking by her side.


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[Assistant] Lorda recalled the brutal challenge between her and the wolf.


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[Assistant] Constrained by the fact that much more effort was required for a Majin woman to be a qualified duelist, she had to seek for the next prey right after the hunt of many sandworms and scorpions. She aimed at the wolf pack.


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[Assistant] But the wolves moving in packs were more fearful than she had thought. A sandstorm had struck them and untied the hunting team.


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[Assistant] By the time it subsided numerous wolves emerged on the horizon.


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[Assistant] The Sand Nation people hemmed in by wolves had fought valiantly, but they were outnumbered.


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[Assistant] One by one, they fell under the sharp claws and fangs coming from all around. Lorgr had thought she was doomed.


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[Assistant] At the last moment, a sharp pain took her and then she awakened to be a divine lady. She became the giant king of Wolfheart.


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[Assistant] Standing on the sand that was soaked in blood, she looked down at the wolves, whoever met her eyes huddled down, as if they were greeting their dominating god. The road after her awakening turned much broader.


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[Assistant] As strong performers of her age, clan fighters, and battle-tested warriors approached her one after another and disappeared. Lorger's heart tensed.


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[Assistant] Perhaps the dream would come to an end when the last opponent passed by her. There was not much time left for her. She wanted to slow down, but it did not help.


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[Assistant] Soon the earth darkened as if something large was passing over her head. Lorda looked up and saw the four-winged eagle. The last moment was coming.


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[Assistant] At the same time, with a shaking roar, the desert wolf broadened its muscles and jumped at that sky-dominating beast.


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[Assistant] The two beasts collided hard, sending blood and feathers all around.


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[Assistant] They fought their best as if wanting to finish the duel on the burning stage that had not played out yet. Lorger held her breath and gazed at her last battle.


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[Assistant] Her body would precisely record every feeling during the fight, which was exactly the reason why she could improve much more rapidly than ordinary people.


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[Assistant] If she got the chance to fight the beast again, it was certain that she could persevere longer and even snap its head before ashes lend a hand. What a pity that the opportunity was beyond her grasp.


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[Assistant] As the battle was reaching fever pitch, Lorda wanted to join and fight alongside the giant wolf, but her body was stiff and she even lost the feeling in her feet. She realized it was time to wake up.


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[Assistant] The fear grasped her heart and she began trembling all over. She did not want to be confined to a bed, disabled. She wanted to stand up, to continue to fight. However, she felt increasingly confined.


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[Assistant] The feeling had crept from her legs to her neck and she could not even manage to move her throat now.


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[Assistant] Suddenly, the desert wolf howled agonizingly from the pain of its torn abdomen ripped open by the eagle. Its intestines poured out as it faltered to lager.


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[Assistant] The wolf only managed to move a few steps before its last strength evaporated and it fell in Lorder's direction.


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[Assistant] She could clearly see the maid approaching her bedside in panic and feel the touch of the towel on her skin when the maid wiped her sweat.


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[Assistant] In her sight, the roof of the old tent, the knife hanging on the wall, and the burning brazier were all incredibly vivid. But how could she capture such a clear vision with only one eye? Subconsciously, she touched her left eye. To her surprise, it was intact.


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[Assistant] No, not just the eyes. Both of her arms were good and her entire body was painless, even her feet.


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[Assistant] Throwing back the covers, she scrambled out of bed and stood with both her feet on the ground firmly. What? She looked at the maid who had been shocked by her behavior.


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[Assistant] The new divine lady brought by the northerners healed you, the maid stuttered, trying to explain. She didn't even use any medicine. With a slight touch of her hands, your wound healed over.


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[Assistant] There's a witch called Nanna in Neverwinter of Grey Castle who can heal anybody, even someone whose breathing is last or whose limbs are entirely broken.


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[Assistant] So what Ashes had said was not to comfort her, but was real.


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[Assistant] There indeed was a witch who possessed such a miraculous power. Where are they now?


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[Assistant] Two days ago, the Osha clan took the first batch of Sand Nation people to the southern territory. Is she? The wolf girl slowed down. How long have I been out?


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[Assistant] Is there anything else that happened in the Iron Sand City during that period?


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[Assistant] Yes, the Wild Wave clan annexed the severely buffeted Black River clan and challenged us. The girl looked a little depressed.


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[Assistant] Many people have come to the castle recently, some coming for negotiation, some for. Her voice lowered as she spoke. Driving us out, right?


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[Assistant] Lorga reached out her hand to touch her pointed ear and then smiled at the maid. Keep them, for I no longer need them. What? But...


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[Assistant] Her father had told her to conceal her unique unhuman-like features before she succeeded the chief, for even a divine lady would be excluded and mistrusted for an abnormal look.


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[Assistant] But she had understood what she really wanted after finishing the long sand road in her dream. Half woman and half beast? A monster? That did not prevent her from continuing her fight, did it?


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[Assistant] Lorda waved her hand, giving no more words. She then walked directly towards the top floor of the stone castle.


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[Assistant] Along the way, she witnessed her clansmen coming and going with bags on their backs. Their sad faces displayed an obvious reluctance to leave their homes.


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[Assistant] Since their ranks had dropped down to third, they would be distributed to the much smaller houses of Stonecastle.


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[Assistant] It would be even worse for the people who would no longer be eligible to live in the castle. They were going to be moved to the campsite in the outer street.


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[Assistant] Even though it belonged to the Iron Sand City, it would be inconvenient when compared to the central area.


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[Assistant] After all, the big clan stone castles controlled the limited pieces of land around the lakes and oases.


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[Assistant] Lorger etched their expressions in her mind and stored it in her heart.


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[Assistant] She had an idea who they might be so she didn't bother asking.


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[Assistant] That's when she heard the sounds of an argument coming from behind the closed door. I thought we settled this already.


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[Assistant] Your clan would vacate the main castle within three days.


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[Assistant] So, why are you still here? Someone inquired loudly. Are you defying the vow of the three gods?


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[Assistant] Mind your attitude. Kabucha, a voice chastised.


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[Assistant] If she had correctly identified it, the voice belonged to her oldest brother Rohan.


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[Assistant] Now that you've absorbed the Black River Clan, you should make them vacate so we can move in.


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[Assistant] Ha, since your clan conceded during the holy duel, you shouldn't bother trying to be arrogant.


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[Assistant] Your chief still hasn't spoken and yet you dare to criticize us? Stay out of the way and be quiet.


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[Assistant] Others started to join in, exactly, accept the results or we can defeat you again.


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[Assistant] San, subsequently, the sound of swords being unsheathed rang out.


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[Assistant] Just as the guard outside the room drew his weapon to join the fight, Lorgr stopped him. Leave it to me. But, the guard murmured as he attempted to argue.


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[Assistant] However, his next words were quelled by Lord Ur's peremptory gaze. He lowered his head as he replied, I understand, my princess.


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[Assistant] Lorger pushed open the door and walked in, her face sullen.


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[Assistant] The warriors of the Wildwave clan stood with their arms crossed, defiant, as they ignored the sharp blades near their throats, betting that the Wildflame clan wouldn't dare to swing them. The warriors had guessed right.


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[Assistant] Both, her brother and the guards, only dared to threaten harm, making the wild flame look weaker.


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[Assistant] Gwell's burn flame was seated behind a square table and his eyes reflected the room's unsettled flames. Momentarily, the room was silenced. Stow your weapons. Lorger's voice broke the tension. Gwell smiled. Finally, you're awake.


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[Assistant] At first, Lorger wasn't able to read her brother expression. She couldn't tell if he was shocked or surprised.


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[Assistant] Lorger suddenly realized that her father hadn't told anyone about the Divine Lady of the North.


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[Assistant] Only her father and those who had cared for her knew. The rest still remained ignorant.


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[Assistant] I saw clearly with my own eyes that her legs had been crushed and bloodied as she was carried off the platform. What's that I see? A wolf's ears and tail. She's a monster.


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[Assistant] Lorgr, unmoved, walked over to the wild wave warriors, who had clearly lost their cool as they continued to argue. Anyway, wild flame yielded during the duel on the burning stage, which was witnessed by the three gods. You have to wait six months before your next challenge.


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[Assistant] This rule about participants who yield not being allowed to challenge the winner before six months had passed was a safeguard against planned surrender for the preservation of power and it was well known and accepted throughout the San Nation.


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[Assistant] We accepted the results, just like we believe in the three gods.


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[Assistant] Lorger gave the answer which relieved the tension in the warrior's chest. Unfortunately, it wouldn't last long.


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[Assistant] What she said next tense the room up again. So, who's Kabucha?


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[Assistant] I am. The head of the Wild Wave Warriors had no choice but to step forward.


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[Assistant] Now that you have promised to respect the results, move out immediately. You are no longer the strongest clan. Do you really still want to cling to this castle? The reply was a right hook to the face.


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[Assistant] Kabucha was indeed a good fighter, even so, he wouldn't be able to defeat a wolf claw that had instantly emerged in front of him.


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[Assistant] He had been blown away, breaking the door before he landed outside in a crumpled heap.


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[Assistant] You, the other warriors glared at her, and yet, none of them dared to charge at her.


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[Assistant] Even though wild flame dropped to the third clan, the dignity of the chief can't be ignored, especially by someone standing in the middle of our land. How dare you be so insolent. Lorgr accused. Take that punch as a lesson and get out, all of you. The moment Lorgr entered the room, the table had turned.


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[Assistant] Annexing Blackwater had contributed to a great part of Wild Wave's force, so they hadn't feared the holy duel or the possible private challenge. They were confident they would transcend Wild Flame.


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[Assistant] But, when Princess Lorda of the Wildflame Clan appeared before them, in the flesh, their confidence vacated them.


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[Assistant] They had to admit, even if Wild Flame had decided not to duel with them in six months, they still wouldn't be able to afford losses to the giant desert wolf who could sneak up and assault them from time to time in the future.


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[Assistant] Their day of reckoning would come, for they challenged them in the first place.


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[Assistant] For the San Nation people, revenge was as sacred as the holy duel.


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[Assistant] Wild wave warriors carried the bloody-faced kabucha and left without a word.


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[Assistant] Father, now that my sister has healed, can we move back to the stone castle in six months? Rowan asked excitedly, his fists clenched.


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[Assistant] Or perhaps you could negotiate with the Chief of Wildwave and save us from the trouble of moving. Since they wouldn't stand a chance in winning the next duel, he should allow you the favor.


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[Assistant] Yes, our prince is right. The guards echoed in excitement. Let me go and stop everyone who is packing.


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[Assistant] Also, don't forget to throw out the wild wave clansmen who have been lingering in our castle. Don't forget to tell them to take their belongings with them. They prattled undelightedly.


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[Assistant] Gwell's burn flame softly coughed and looked at his daughter. What did you have in mind? That brought silence to the room.


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[Assistant] Everyone turned their eyes towards Lorda and waited for her answer.


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[Assistant] Rohan was among them, slightly biting his lips, his eyes shadowed. Lorger barely noticed.


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[Assistant] She took a deep breath and said clearly, Father, I want to leave and I'm here to say goodbye.


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[Assistant] Rohan opened his mouth, trying to say something, but swallowed the words.


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[Assistant] The guards were as surprised as Rohan, but respecting the family's privacy, they obeyed the command and left in bewilderment. Soon Lorgr and Gwels were alone in the room. You want to go to the north? Gwels asked straightforwardly.


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[Assistant] Yes, Lordur answered honestly without hiding anything.


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[Assistant] I'll go to the southern territory of Grey Castle to find ashes, and then travel to Neverwinter with her. What about the Wildflame Clan? Go to the southern territory.


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[Assistant] You can find fresh oases there without having to fight for food or water. She paused for a moment. I'll bet that you had already made that decision long ago.


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[Assistant] That's why you didn't accept the challenge from the Wildwave clan. Gwels raised his eyebrows, but denied nothing. Lorger continued, It doesn't mean that you're afraid of them.


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[Assistant] Wild Flame has been the strongest clan for decades, even before I turned into a Divine Lady.


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[Assistant] You would never spare them without making them pay an unforgettable price for their insolence, even if they did surpass us after taking Blackwater.


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[Assistant] It's this kind of spirit that we have always relied on to hold our ground in the biggest stone castles of Ironsand City.


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[Assistant] The only reason that you wouldn't accept the challenge would be if the holy duel to determine the rank of the clans in Iron Sand City had already become meaningless.


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[Assistant] Our clansmen may fight and bleed to secure the future of the clan, but you would never let them fight a meaningless battle and die in vain. Am I right, Father?


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[Assistant] Gwell stared at her with a poker face for a long time before curling his lips into a smile.


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[Assistant] He shook his head and said, I don't know whether you were born a genius or you have the nose of a wolf. Or maybe both.


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[Assistant] In fact, I kept putting off the discussion of this matter because I wanted to seek your counsel on our relocation after you woke up. I don't think I truly understand.


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[Assistant] Yeah, I can figure out what kind of a person someone is once we've had a fight.


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[Assistant] You taught me to fight from a young age and I've tasted both your punches and your weapons. It's only natural that I can perceive your true intentions. I'm so glad to hear that. Gwell's laughed. What about Ashes? Can we trust her?


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[Assistant] For me, she's as unapproachable as a mountain. But a mountain is always silent and doesn't care enough to lie.


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[Assistant] She also gave me a feeling of a strength and safety, Lorder said slowly.


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[Assistant] Those under her wings must feel very warm and comfortable. I'm relieved to hear you say that. Gwell seemed to have made up his mind.


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[Assistant] Since we're all going to the southern territory anyway, why don't you wait a few more days and join us? I don't want to wait anymore, father.


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[Assistant] I feel my heart beat fiercely when facing the north, Lorger said, pressing her chest with her hands. It's urging me to set out as soon as possible.


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[Assistant] If I get there earlier, I can see whether they really intend to keep their word to offer every civilian of the Sand Nation an oasis just as they've promised. Didn't you just say that you believed in them with all your heart? Gwell's laughed. It's ashes I trust, not the chief behind her.


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[Assistant] Ashes may not be lying, but it doesn't mean that she can't be cheated. Lorgr waved her fist.


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[Assistant] If the King of Grey Castle deceives us, I won't let him stay in peace. What if Drow Silvermoon's words are true?


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[Assistant] Will you swear fealty to him if he treats the Ironsand people of the Majin clan as well as he does his own people, or even serve him in the same way your mother did? Gwell's asked with great interest.


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[Assistant] If all you wanna do is to challenge his men for your own entertainment, I'm afraid he won't welcome you. I. I won't.


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[Assistant] Who would be interested in a monster that's half man and half beast?


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[Assistant] The short fur on Lorder's tail bristled and her eyes turned away.


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[Assistant] I've heard from Ashes that there are extremely powerful alien enemies there. That's what I'm going for, not to serve the king.


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[Assistant] I'll pay them myself if I need any cures or treatment from the witches.


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[Assistant] The chief of Wildflame stopped teasing her and waved at her. Come over here. Let me have a good look at you.


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[Assistant] Lorger walked up to her father and sat down, placing her head on her father's lap as she always did.


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[Assistant] If the people of Greycastle people can come to Iron Sand City, then so can I.


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[Assistant] It'll also be easier for me to pay a visit after our people move to the southern territory, as it'll be closer.


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[Assistant] If you don't want to be the chief anymore in the future, hand the position over to my brother. He's far more suitable for the position of chief than me.


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[Assistant] He'll be an excellent leader for when we don't have to constantly fight for the oasis.


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[Assistant] Don't bother yourself with those things at this moment, Gwell said.


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[Assistant] Remember to write me some letters, even if you don't have time to come back.


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[Assistant] Since we are going to move to the north, it won't be bad for us learning their ways. You can put up with my ugly handwriting? Silly, he grunted.


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[Assistant] When our people leave home, they always leave something behind.


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[Assistant] If you don't want to leave a word, I don't mind keeping your hair. Uh.


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[Assistant] I'll leave a word, Lorger said, wagging her tail.


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[Assistant] After night had fallen, Lorger left Iron Sand City carrying a bag that was much larger than herself. No one saw her off.


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[Assistant] There was hardly anyone who knew that the Divine Lady of Wildflame was about to begin her own journey.


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[Assistant] Having passed through the small outer oases, she entered the desolate desert, where she looked around to make sure that she was alone before taking off her clothes.


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[Assistant] She folded every piece of her clothes neatly and packed them in her bag.


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[Assistant] Instead, she felt an ineffable sensation running throughout through her body as if a huge invisible hand was caressing her and the things that bound her and held her down had vanished. She had been renewed in the cold wind.


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[Assistant] Fine hair began to grow out of her skin, and her body was expanding.


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[Assistant] A few seconds later, a huge desert wolf stood in the vast desert. She raised her head and howled without restraint.


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[Assistant] Ow, ow, ah, woo, wooer howls echoed and lingered in the air above the desert.


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[Assistant] Lorda believed that all of the Wildflame clan must have heard her howls. The heavy bag now looks small and lightweight.


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[Assistant] She lowered her head to grab the strap of the bag with her teeth.


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[Assistant] After confirming the direction she was supposed to go, she began to run towards the southern territory of Grey Castle.


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[Assistant] On the last day of midwinter, a scouting team consisting of the Tequila survivors and witches and soldiers of Neverwinter finally commence their journey to the western area beyond the western region.


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[Assistant] Roland stood by the wharf and watched the concrete boat, which carried so many people, slowly depart the dock.


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[Assistant] The exploration could be considered as the most complex operation in the history of time. For the First Army, the Witch Union, and the Tequila Witches were all going to collaborate and cooperate with each other to conduct a thorough search of the Great Snow Mountain.


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[Assistant] If everything went well, they would arrive at the headwater of Redwater River in three days.


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[Assistant] Then, they would pick a shelter placed shielded from winds to erect their tents.


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[Assistant] They would first send their vanguard to locate the ruin with the help of Margie's magic arc and then use the Devouring Worm controlled by Fran to open a tunnel in the precipice for the rest of the party to enter the mountain.


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[Assistant] This operation was indeed no different than a grave robber's business.


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[Assistant] Roland was burned with curiosity and was eager to see the ruin of the old civilizations in the Great Snow Mountain.


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[Assistant] Unfortunately, he was stopped by Wendy and Scroll, who had been insisting on his stay in the castle ever since a demon had thrust a spear through his chest.


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[Assistant] Nonetheless, this did not mean that the scouting team would lower their guard.


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[Assistant] In view of the possible presence of invisible enchanted beasts that had once emerged in Misty Forest, Roland also included Nightingale in the team.


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[Assistant] It was a big party, so it was practically impossible for Sylvie to attend to the whole team, especially in the event that they had to split up.


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[Assistant] Meanwhile, the Tequila Witches also brought the last 3-5 colored stone to detect any objects that contain magic power.


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[Assistant] According to Pasha, there would be a beam of light at the top of an object that possessed magic power.


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[Assistant] This theory also held true for demons and hybrid demonic beasts, except that their beams were extremely fine and tiny.


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[Assistant] Roland believed his team constituted of 50 gods punishment which 500 soldiers from the first army and a large group of the high awaken was definitely an invincible army on the continent.


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[Assistant] If the operation was successful, it would indubitably lay a solid foundation for the future collaboration among ordinary people, extraordinary warriors, and various witches. Let's head back.


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[Assistant] During the time while Nightingale was away, Anna was responsible for the safety of the king.


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[Assistant] As Roland and Anna were having an intimate relationship, both of them felt very comfortable to stay close to each other. Roland held Anna's hand and walked to the castle.


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[Assistant] He did not, however, expect that Phyllis would be there upon his entry to the hall. You didn't go to the Great Snow Mountain with them? Roland raised his browse.


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[Assistant] I thought you would be interested in exploring the underground ruin.


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[Assistant] Phyllis replied with a shrug, I am, but Pasha prefers me to stay here.


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[Assistant] I know the castle better than anyone else, and most of your men have seen me.


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[Assistant] If they want to pick a person to take charge of the defense of this castle, I would be the one.


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[Assistant] As a matter of fact, the tequila witches had suggested that one of them should be stationed in the castle.


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[Assistant] Although Anna was powerful, her magic power would render useless in the vicinity of a god stone of retaliation.


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[Assistant] Further, Ana presented much more academic talent than combat skills.


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[Assistant] Once she was stripped of her power, both Roland and Anna would be in a perilous position.


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[Assistant] In consideration of the potential danger, Pasha insisted that a god's punishment which should stay in the castle to serve as their protector.


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[Assistant] Since God's punishment witches could manipulate anti-magic areas however they pleased, they could easily vanquish any witches.


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[Assistant] Their bodies of flesh, which were impervious to any illness or injuries, allowed them to fight under extreme conditions.


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[Assistant] Even if their enemies happen to be extraordinaries, God's punishment witches still stood a chance to win.


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[Assistant] If anything ever happens, I'll come to you as fast as I can.


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[Assistant] Roland understood that Phyllis made this decision was to avoid any unnecessary conflicts or suspicions.


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[Assistant] The ample buffer spaces between the first floor and his office enabled both the protector and the protected to have some privacy without feeling agitated about the awkward presence of the other. It was a delicate balance to keep.


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[Assistant] If the tequila witches, on the contrary, demanded the guardian should be in the office, it would only irritate Roland more even if they meant no harm.


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[Assistant] Pasha probably had also taken that into account when she had picked Phyllis as the protector, as the latter apparently knew the Union Witches better than any other god's punishment witches.


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[Assistant] Nevertheless, Roland would not completely rely on his ally when it came to safety, although the protection from a god's punishment which did greatly reduce risks.


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[Assistant] He also put some guards and members of the First Army at the staircase at each floor and the bedroom door.


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[Assistant] They would rotate their shifts every 8 hours to make sure nothing would go amiss.


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[Assistant] When Roland returned to his office, Scroll was waiting for him by the French window.


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[Assistant] Your majesty, Skrull dipped in a perfect curtsy and handed him a report. I've confirmed Lily's derivative skill. Really? Roland's eyes lightened up.


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[Assistant] Although it was still the months of demons, most of the witches had peacefully made their way through their days of awakening. Among them, Lily was the most special one. Her magic power had entered its adulthood a week ago.


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[Assistant] Like what he had done for Lucia, Roland had also spent the day of adulthood together with Lily.


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[Assistant] Apart from a substantial increase in her magic power, Lily also found there was something new in her ability which she felt delighted to see. Without a doubt, Lily was lucky.


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[Assistant] On the day she entered her adulthood, she had also attained her derivative skill.


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[Assistant] However, Lily encountered some difficulties in understanding her derivative skill.


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[Assistant] Unlike the main ability, a derivative skill was usually more subtle and thus harder to perceive.


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[Assistant] Witches did not sense their derivative skills as easily as they did their main abilities.


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[Assistant] In fact, it had taken Scroll two years to learn how to utilize the Book of Magic after the entry to her adulthood. But this was not a big problem.


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[Assistant] According to Agatha, to overcome this obstacle, which is only needed to practice their main abilities over and over again and thereby slowly searched for the solution,


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[Assistant] Few witches would obtain a derivative skill entirely irrelevant with her main ability.


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[Assistant] The relationship between the main ability and a derivative skill was analogous to that of roots and twigs and leaves.


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[Assistant] Derivative skills could, to some extent, supplement and strengthen the main ability.


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[Assistant] Sylvie's ability to distinguish magic power and Saria's painting brush were both solid proofs of this theory. Roland was surprised by the report.


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[Assistant] Is she now able to absorb a parent population into her body and keep it in there? Scroll inclined her head. Not only one.


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[Assistant] It was actually an accidental discovery made by Lily when she did her experiment.


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[Assistant] She found some assimilated parent populations enter her body and remained in there ever since.


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[Assistant] She thought they would disappear once she summons parent populations again, but in reality, they could still get out of her body upon her call and continue to assimilate other microscopic creatures. Roland soon realized what that meant.


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[Assistant] After the second evolution, the little girl had learned to turn parent populations she had seen into some specific microscopic creatures.


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[Assistant] Now, her new derivative skill simplified the matter.


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[Assistant] Lily did not need to actually see parent populations on the spot, but simply needed to remember them.


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[Assistant] In other words, she could collect converted parent populations a fortime and released microscopic worms when needed.


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[Assistant] Her new skill largely accelerated the assimilation process.


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[Assistant] Roland could envision, with the enhancement of the accuracy of microscopes and the increase in the parent population types Lily carried, Lily would eventually become a walking biochemical bomb.


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[Assistant] Roland was amused by the notion that a harmless assistant which, after receiving continuous education in Neverwinter, had, in the end, become a combat witch who carried a potentially lethal weapon.


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[Assistant] He felt both lucky and relieved that Lily at least belonged to the witch union.


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[Assistant] He just wondered, however, if demons would ever get sick or infected by any diseases.


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[Assistant] Adam, please. Jeb, don't say anything more. Won't you do that much for me?


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[Assistant] I've been a wife to you, Adam, because you don't have a wife. You just have the ranch. Well, I don't belong to it.


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[Assistant] I love you. I always thought the three of us would never be apart.


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[Assistant] If I were a man, I would have killed him long ago. After Adam's death.


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[Assistant] Mr. Callum, all this started long ago. It isn't my fight. And you're not the man I took you for. I'll do what's right. If you let him get away with it, she'll never speak to you again.


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[Assistant] I'm anxious about your brother and Miss Thorpe. I think he cannot know that she's engaged to my brother.


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[Assistant] It's exactly as I imagined. It's just like what we read about.


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[Assistant] Horrors. There's no thing I wanted then.


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[Assistant] I should have let you drive yourself today, he announced, apropos of nothing, while I chewed. Why, I demanded. I'm leaving with Alice after lunch. I blinked, bewildered and disappointed. That's okay, it's not that far of a walk. He frowned at me impatiently. I'm not going to make you walk home. We'll go get your truck and leave it here for you. I don't have my key with me, I sighed. I really don't mind walking.


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[Assistant] What I minded was losing my time with him. He shook his head.


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[Assistant] Your truck will be here and the key will be in the ignition, unless you're afraid someone might steal it. He laughed at the thought. All right, I agreed, pursing my lips.


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[Assistant] I was pretty sure my key was in the pocket of a pair of jeans I wore Wednesday, under a pile of clothes in the laundry room.


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[Assistant] Even if he broke into my house or whatever he was planning, he'd never find it.


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[Assistant] He seemed to feel the challenge in my consent. He smirked overconfident. So where are you going? I asked as casually as I could manage. Hunting, he answered grimly. If I'm going to be alone with you tomorrow, I'm going to take whatever precautions I can. His face grew morose and pleading. You can always cancel, you know. I looked down, afraid of the persuasive power of his eyes.


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[Assistant] I refuse to be convinced to fear him, no matter how real the danger might be. It doesn't matter, I repeated in my head. No, I whispered, glancing back at his face. I can't. Perhaps you're right, he murmured bleakly. His eyes seemed to darken in color as I watched. I changed the subject. What time will I see you tomorrow? I asked, already depressed by the thought of him leaving now. That depends.


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[Assistant] It's a Saturday. Don't you want to sleep in? he offered. No. I answered too fast. He restrained a smile. The same time as usual then, he decided. Will Charlie be there? No, he's fishing tomorrow.


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[Assistant] I beamed at the memory of how conveniently things had worked out. His voice turned sharp. And if you don't come home, what will he think? I have no idea, I answered coolly.


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[Assistant] He knows I've been meaning to do the laundry, maybe he'll think I fell in the washer. He scowled at me and I scowled back. His anger was much more impressive than mine. What are you hunting tonight? I asked when I was sure I had lost the glowering contest. Whatever we find in the park, we aren't going far.


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[Assistant] He seemed amused by my casual reference to his secret realities. Why are you going with Alice, I wondered. Alice is the most supportive, he frowned as he spoke. And the others, I asked timidly, what are they? His brow puckered for a moment, incredulous for the most part. I peeked quickly behind me at his family.


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[Assistant] They sat staring off in different directions exactly the same as the first time I'd seen them. Only now they were four.


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[Assistant] Their beautiful bronze-haired brother sat across from me, his golden eyes troubled. They don't like me, I guessed. That's not it, he disagreed, but his eyes were too innocent. They don't understand why I can't leave you alone. I grimaced. Neither do I for that matter.


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[Assistant] Edward shook his head slowly, rolling his eyes toward the ceiling before he met my gaze again. I told you, you don't see yourself clearly at all. You're not like anyone I've ever known. You fascinate me. I glared at him, sure he was teasing now. He smiled as he deciphered my expression. Having the advantages I do, he murmured, touching his forehead discreetly. I have a better than average grasp of human nature. People are predictable.


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[Assistant] But you, you never do what I expect. You always take me by surprise. I looked away, my eyes wandering back to his family, embarrassed and dissatisfied. His words made me feel like a science experiment. I wanted to laugh at myself for expecting anything else. That part is easy enough to explain, he continued. I felt his eyes on my face, but I couldn't look at him yet, afraid he might read the chagrin in my eyes. But there's more.


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[Assistant] I am Thane of Cawdor.


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[Assistant] We hear Macduff and Malcolm have gone hence. Not confessing their cruel murders, but filling their eras with strange inventions.


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[Assistant] He shall neither night nor day hang upon his penthouse lid. He shall live a man for bed.


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[Assistant] Beware, MacDuff. Beware, MacDuff.


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[Assistant] For some reason, my mom has determined that Brett Eldridge is always drunk. I don't know. Maybe he is. I like your mom.


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[Assistant] Regarding allegations that the President of the United States, uh,


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[Assistant] This is the President speaking. I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go. He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go. He did not direct you to let it go.


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[Assistant] He said, I hope. You don't know of anyone that's ever been charged for hoping something. Is that a fair statement?


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[Assistant] Well, there's very little to say, really. Father flew to Paris this afternoon, wanted me to go with him, but I told him I had a more important engagement.


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[Assistant] Sometimes we have a lot of money and sometimes very little. Depends on the price of wool. Wool's very high at the moment.


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[Assistant] Well, sort of grown up with the country. Big. Mostly verandas.


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[Assistant] It's the only place I know where the earth is as big as the sky. Where both of them stretch to the end of the world. You'll love it, Sidney.


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[Assistant] Dear son, the gendarmes have thrown me in jail because I resented insult.


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[Assistant] Law's here much different than at home. Come at once to help your loving father, Bill. Come at once.


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[Assistant] I know, dear, but we'll have lots of them. Anyway, this Christmas isn't over yet.


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[Assistant] Yes. You mean about the shell shock?


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[Assistant] Thankfully, driving lessons were all the rage during his university days and he, too, had signed up for them together with his friends.


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[Assistant] It seems theoretically unjustifiable that they can obtain so much magic power in such a short time.


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[Assistant] While evading the first round of magical attacks, it was Dawnen and her who received the greatest damage.


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[Assistant] Half of her beautiful violet curls have fallen off as a result.


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[Assistant] Fortunately, none of her wounds were fatal in her head except for her hair and torso were practically unblemished.


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[Assistant] In other words, she had chosen the optimal form of evasion against the sharp yet unpredictable attacks.


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[Assistant] It, therefore, has to be said that all of the Tequila's survivors were highly experienced warriors, as evident by the fact that even a witch who was mainly not combat type could perform this well.


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[Assistant] Because of this, the pioneering operation did not end in failure.


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[Assistant] Although Roland did not know what would happen if one died in Dreamland, he hoped that there would never come a day when this doubt would be addressed. Did the Union never have a similar ability? Of course they did.


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[Assistant] What we call biting is precisely caused by the damage inflicted by magic power on a body. Faldy gasped as she spoke.


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[Assistant] As a witch increases her capacity for magic through continuous practice, her body will become more used to this kind of damage and her recovery speed will also improve.


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[Assistant] Whether it be for us, demons, or hybrid demonic beasts, our levels of magic power can only be slowly cultivated.


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[Assistant] I get it now, Roland thought, this is the first time she has seen a living thing that's purely formed by magic power.


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[Assistant] In other words, she was only cognizant of life that's formed of flesh and bone.


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[Assistant] Therefore, it was natural that she couldn't understand an enemy she had never seen before. He did not have such doubts himself.


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[Assistant] From the moment the monster revealed its translucent body, he had already regarded it as a spirit or an elemental, and he believed that because it was formed by magic, it was certainly not going to be affected by magic.


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[Assistant] However, this was not an easy problem to explain, and his conjecture was not necessarily accurate.


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[Assistant] He recalled that when the blue light in the monster's body held the upper hand, the monster's visibly declining mood and consciousness could have caused it to revert to a more conventional living form.


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[Assistant] At last, Roland could only shake his head and reply, I don't know what it is either. But I can confirm that it's not a fallen evil. Are there many more monsters like this in the dream world? Ling asked, still in a state of shock.


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[Assistant] When the shadows in the room were covered by the black and red void, I felt my body freeze, as if there was something extremely frightening that was observing me all the time.


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[Assistant] I swear, even facing the senior demons wasn't as scary as this.


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[Assistant] I believe there aren't that many, or else the dream world would have been seized by them long ago, said Roland reassuringly.


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[Assistant] The Martialist Association could handle the corruptors, which were not affected by conventional force. But against this type of monster, even 12 martialists might not be sufficient to win.


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[Assistant] If there were many of them, the association would probably have been destroyed by now.


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[Assistant] In retrospect, he realized that he could finally confirm Garcia's assertion that the corruption of the outside world was inseparably related to the Bloody Moon.


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[Assistant] If it truly detests the dream world, why did it remain silent when he touched the divine relics?


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[Assistant] Roland also took extra note of the bottomless land which the monster mentioned last.


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[Assistant] It was perhaps due to linguistic assimilation that the structure of this term was similar to that found in the Land of Dawn.


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[Assistant] It was only when referring to an entire continent that it would be phrased this way.


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[Assistant] For example, although the meaning of divine land was similar, it was expressed in a different way.


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[Assistant] Supposing that the Bloody Moon is perpetually observing the real world because of the Battle of Divine Will, does that mean that what it reveals is an actual continent, just as I've understood?


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[Assistant] These questions were best left to an explorer to solve.


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[Assistant] Of course, not every witch was still contemplating the events of the battle that just happened.


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[Assistant] Phyllis, who sat in the front passenger seat, had already cast aside the heavy emotions she felt during the battle and was much more interested in understanding the operation of this limousine.


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[Assistant] When she was seated in a taxi previously, she was instructed to remain silent due to the presence of an outsider.


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[Assistant] This time, she could no longer control her wild curiosity and stared unblinkingly at Roland as if she was trying to memorize every action that he made. You want to learn driving?


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[Assistant] Rolland asked jokingly, having also relegated his thoughts to the back of his mind. Phyllis immediately nodded. We'll have to perform a few more tasks first. He took the opportunity to entice her.


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[Assistant] When the time comes, we'll be able to enjoy different cuisine every day, and having your own room and private car won't be a problem. Will the food taste better than KFC and Hot Pot? Faulde added. Those are entry-level stuff.


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[Assistant] Once we have money, you'll find out that even if you ate something different every day, you'll never be able to taste all the different types of cuisine in the world.


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[Assistant] Though Roland did not turn his head back, he could sense the glowing gazes from the witches behind him. When dawn is fine, let's move on to the next house. I've already marked its location.


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[Assistant] Faldi's voice remained soft, but it was not as faint as previously. I'm okay.


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[Assistant] We can set off tomorrow once our magic powers have recovered. The Petit Donnan replied in a positive manner. This bit of injury won't be a hindrance.


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[Assistant] Even Ling, who had been traumatized, was moved by Roland's alluring words.


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[Assistant] Though she did not echo the other's words, her eyes were glimmering as Roland saw through the rearview mirror. Roland felt deeply touched.


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[Assistant] It turned out that boosting the team's morale was truly a simple thing to do.


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[Assistant] In order to prevent policemen from popping by their place, he decided not to drive into Tonesie Street and instead parked the car next to the neighboring Clover Associations construction site, which was still under demolition and hence was a surveillance blind spot.


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[Assistant] From there was a nice little pathway which led to the rented warehouse.


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[Assistant] Subsequently, it was time to examine the spoils.


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[Assistant] Regrettably, there was not much cash in the safe, amounting to only $100,000 or so.


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[Assistant] However, there was a considerable amount of jewelry, consisting of jades and pearls. It was not possible to place a fixed valuation on them.


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[Assistant] To his surprise, he also discovered several solidified forces of nature.


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[Assistant] It was these small yet exceptionally heavy things which gave him the false perception that the trip was indeed fruitful. Are cash transactions already out of vogue for these people? Forces of nature are now a currency.


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[Assistant] By the time Roland returned to 0827, it was already half past 11.


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[Assistant] He gently opened the door and discovered that the lights were lit in the parlor.


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[Assistant] Zero was lying by the tea table with her back arched and slightly undulating, as if she had already entered Dreamland.


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[Assistant] In front of her were a stack of textbooks and a pencil box.


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[Assistant] It was evident she had been revising her homework while waiting for his return.


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[Assistant] There was only supposed to be a tenant-landlord relationship between them, but there seemed to be a sense of family now. Roland's heart softened as he gazed at this sight. He walked up and gently carried Zero to her bed.


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[Assistant] After taking off her shoes, he covered her in the warm quilt. Oh right, the textbooks.


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[Assistant] If she forgets about them tomorrow, she'll blame me again. Roland shook his head and laughed.


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[Assistant] He brought the textbooks on the tea table to her room and stacked them neatly on Zero's desk.


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[Assistant] At this moment, the bold print on a textbook cover caught his attention. Junior High Math Olympiad


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[Assistant] This was an extracurricular subject which appeared impressive but was thoroughly impractical.


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[Assistant] He recalled that he was uninterested in math when he was in junior high, and thinking that Math Olympiad was simply a higher level of math, he kept his distance from it and would rather spend his summers learning sketching and calligraphy than attend Math Olympiad lessons.


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[Assistant] Therefore, at present, he had not the slightest idea what the course was about.


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[Assistant] Strangely, he began to take interest in its content, if only for a moment. He could feel his breath becoming shorter.


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[Assistant] He took a deep breath and slowly flipped open the first page of the textbook.


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[Assistant] The neatly arranged examples together with Zero's elegant handwriting caught his eye at once.


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[Assistant] A flat yet spacious concrete ship slowly made its way into Clearwater Bay and berthed in front of somebody.


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[Assistant] Its size was much larger than that of the small boats, which occasionally appeared in the silver stream, and its weight made it practically impossible to be rowed by manpower.


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[Assistant] On its top stood two long metal cylinders that puffed out billows of black smoke.


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[Assistant] Its sides were painted an eye-catching tangerine color, which together with the smooth gray deck made the ship look like a belly-up rainbow trout at first glance.


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[Assistant] Like most of his brethren, somebody had never left the desert, and rarely if ever saw the ocean.


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[Assistant] Thus, when he saw that this ship was not made of wood, he could not help but exclaim in marvel. There was a stir of excitement among the ranks.


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[Assistant] Osha's supervisor immediately snapped a whip towards their heads. Keep your mouth shut. Line up and get on the ship, faster. Somebody felt the crowd begin to stream forward.


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[Assistant] With the people behind him jostling, it was impossible not to move.


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[Assistant] As he was carried by the momentum of the crowd onto the ship, a slight fear arose in his heart.


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[Assistant] Perhaps, he should never have left Silver Stream Oasis to come to this foreign land.


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[Assistant] Though there was an endless supply of water here, there was a chance that the three gods could not watch over such a remote place and therefore would not hear their cries for help if the ship carried them into the abyss of Styx's river. Hold on to me and watch your step. Molly's voice caused him to regain consciousness.


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[Assistant] A delicate hand wrapped around his palm and led him onto the gangway.


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[Assistant] Every now and then, someone from beside him would fall into the water with a splashing sound.


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[Assistant] Though the people on the pier would quickly pull them ashore, to fall into the river in this sort of weather essentially meant that they lost the qualification to work.


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[Assistant] When they pleaded to be re-allowed onto the ship, the standard reply they received was a lash from a whip.


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[Assistant] As his foot met the deck, he did not feel the wobble he had expected.


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[Assistant] The ship was completely still, and it felt no different from walking on land.


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[Assistant] When the gangway was withdrawn, the Hancho of Osha clan, Thurum, appeared on the high platform in the middle of the large ship and drew everyone's attention. Do y'all still remember what I said? The chief values order and discipline above all else. Take a look at your clansmen who fell into the water.


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[Assistant] The original plan was for everyone to board smoothly and receive a work opportunity so that you may obtain ample food even in the months of Demons.


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[Assistant] But now, they'll have to starve until the next opportunity comes about. This was all caused by your stupidity. It was nothing but a fall.


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[Assistant] There's no collective that accommodates the individual, only individuals who submit to the collective.


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[Assistant] Unlike the clan wars of the past, it's no longer lurking enemies who are being eliminated, but rather your own kin. Take this as my first lesson to all of you and remember it.


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[Assistant] However, in the future, anyone from the San Nation or tribe who doesn't observe order shall be banished from this evergreen land.


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[Assistant] As his voice fell, a booming noise erupted from the metal cylinders and rolled across the sky above port of Clearwater.


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[Assistant] The giant metal wheels on both sides of the hull gradually began to rotate.


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[Assistant] After a violent shake, the concrete ship slowly sailed out towards the mouth of the river. Thank you. If it wasn't for you. Somebody glanced at Molly. The latter laughed and narrowed her eyes to slits. It's nothing. It just happened that I was ahead of you in the order. Really? He lowered his head with some embarrassment.


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[Assistant] He and Molly were both members of the Fishbone Clan, and they had conversed with each other on occasion.


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[Assistant] He had always been fond of this hazel-eyed, black braided hair girl, but having heard that she already had a sweetheart, he had thought it wiser not to reveal his feelings to her.


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[Assistant] After some silence, he gazed at her while she leaned over the side of the ship curiously observing the scenery on both sides of the river.


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[Assistant] He could not help asking, Are you not the least bit worried about where we're going? She turned her head back. Blackwater Valley? Indeed.


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[Assistant] I've heard from the other clansmen that it's close to the Choke Swamp and Rotten Wasteland and has been cursed by the three gods.


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[Assistant] Anyone who enters without permission will never be able to come back alive. So did they apply for permission? Eh, about this. Molly laughed involuntarily.


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[Assistant] Don't they hope that as little people as possible get this job, so that their own clansmen may receive more money?


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[Assistant] You've also heard from Lady Drow Silvermoon that so long as you do things according to the chief's instructions, you'll never have to worry about the material needs of your family, while your tribe will also receive resource subsidies. She puffed out a mouthful of white air. Besides, do we have a choice? The last sentence truly shuts somebody up.


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[Assistant] Indeed, the first clans to willingly follow Osha to the southern territory of Grey Castle were predominantly small tribes which found it hard to continue in the silver stream oasis. Fishbone was one of them.


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[Assistant] The oasis which they had occupied was currently being devoured by the desert, while the increasingly dry tributary of the silver stream made it impossible to guarantee the survival of the clan.


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[Assistant] In order to survive, they either had to join another big clan or venture towards the southern territory.


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[Assistant] Thinking positively, at least the chief has fulfilled his first promise.


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[Assistant] We no longer have to worry about starving to death in the desert, right? Somebody could not refute this point.


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[Assistant] According to Lady Silvermoon's explanation, even those who were not able to attain a job out at sea would be able to receive a basic ration.


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[Assistant] As long as they could perform odd jobs for the reconstruction of the southern territory, they would not starve to death.


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[Assistant] Besides, there are OSHA people following us to Blackwater Valley. You don't have to worry too much.


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[Assistant] Molly laughed and pointed at a ruined port in the distance.


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[Assistant] Look there, the land allotted to our clan should be near to that black tower, right? It'll be great if we can stay here forever. Somebody looked towards the direction she pointed at. The pour of clear water appeared to have been divided into two.


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[Assistant] Half of it was a burnt down wasteland which seemed to have been forgotten and deserted, with damaged houses and scorched wooden frames everywhere, and the courtyards were filled with weed.


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[Assistant] Conversely, the other half already possessed a budding vitality.


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[Assistant] Here, the iron sand people had set up a series of tents, and people could be seen moving within the camp area.


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[Assistant] The damaged houses were being knocked down one after another, while freshly whittled wood was continuously being transported into the area.


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[Assistant] Perhaps, after I'm done with the next three months of work and return here, near to the tower will be a line of brand new wooden houses.


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[Assistant] The being reconstructed town slowly disappeared in the distance until the ship began to bobble up and down on the waves.


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[Assistant] The only scenery at present was the clear and boundless skyline they had entered into the ocean.


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[Assistant] Through the commanding post's window, Echo saw those Sand Nation civilians being whipped and tumbling on the ground. She could not help but feel sorry for them. They never knew what discipline was. They lived by the rule that the weak are prey to the strong.


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[Assistant] You hadn't been in the southernmost region for long and during that period, the chief was very concerned about you, so you might not be familiar with the small clan's natures. Such a kind of discipline isn't severe.


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[Assistant] Andrea, resting her upper body on the windowsill, shrugged.


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[Assistant] There is a saying among the nobles' carrots, combined with sticks, make the best way of ruling the subjects.


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[Assistant] They're kind of food, similar to His Majesty's corn, a sort of specialty of the Kingdom of Dawn, Andrea explained.


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[Assistant] But no matter how big the carrots are, they should always be much smaller than the sticks, which indicates that punishment should be more severe than awards so that the subjects would appreciate the favor.


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[Assistant] A lord such as Roland would be considered a black sheep in the city of Glo.


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[Assistant] Rare as it is, truthfully, I agree with you, Ash is said while pouting. His majesty is especially eloquent.


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[Assistant] With her chin resting on her hands, Hummingbird thought for a while and said the words he taught Thuram to speak sound very reasonable.


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[Assistant] The collective power is definitely stronger than an individual's power. But Thuram merely repeated what Roland told him to say. Iron Axe shook his head, smiling.


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[Assistant] Without seeing Neverwinter personally, one can never imagine what an inconceivable new order His Majesty has established.


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[Assistant] I believe that one day in the future, Grey Castle will become another Neverwinter, but that day is definitely not today.


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[Assistant] To make them remember the rules in the Saturn territory, whips are more powerful than words. Echo slightly side without saying a word. Commander in chief.


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[Assistant] A soldier suddenly walked into the commanding post and said, There is a riot breaking out in the Fallen Stone Clan and the Spring Clan. Some people are confronting the defending army. For boarding the ship? Ironaxe asked solemnly, Yes.


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[Assistant] Those who were squeezed into the water called for their families. They asked for the same amount of food and reward.


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[Assistant] They argued that it's not that they didn't want to go to the Blackwater Valley, but that the OSHA had turned them down. Alright. Who is guarding the camp? The Second Battalion of Flintlock.


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[Assistant] Call up two squads and those young OSHA lads who wanted to join the First Army. Tell them to gather at the riot spot. I'll be there right away. Yes, sir.


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[Assistant] Seeing that Iron Axe was about to leave, Echo could not help but call him and said, Please don't be too harsh on them.


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[Assistant] Ironaxe stood in the doorway quietly for a moment, bowed to her, and then said, I understand, Miss Silvermoon. I'll do it in moderation.


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[Assistant] After Iron Axe left, Echo returned to the desk, feeling melancholy.


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[Assistant] The process of the Sand Nation's relocation at the north did not go as smoothly as she expected.


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[Assistant] Although they could lead a well-off life as long as they follow his majesty's instructions, some people still took the message that Roland asked her to deliver as a lie.


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[Assistant] Even those who had gained a piece of fertile land did not completely trust her nor his majesty. Now she was sort of missing her life and never went her.


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[Assistant] Compared with leading the strongest clan, she preferred the time when she stood on the top of the castle, overlooked the mountains and the city, and sung the songs composed by his majesty.


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[Assistant] Somebody felt as though everything in his stomach was overturned.


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[Assistant] Along with the rise and fall of the concrete boat, some gastric acid welled up from his stomach again.


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[Assistant] The concrete boat, steady as the ground while in the bay, became a swaying leaf when upon the sea.


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[Assistant] Bobbing in waves, it nearly hit the offshore beach several times. The horizontal waving never stopped.


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[Assistant] It was a total torture for the Sand Nation civilians that were experiencing the sea for the first time. Ahem. Almost fine. After throwing up, he laid on the deck lifelessly. Do you know how long we've been on the sea? Today is the fifth day. This isn't right.


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[Assistant] Somebody gasped and said in a low voice, Do you remember what the Clear Spring Clan said? They live in the oasis by the sea.


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[Assistant] We passed the Iron Sand City at first dusk, which means the concrete boat travels really fast. Yet why haven't we arrived at the Blackwater Valley? You mean? Molly asked. The destination of Osha isn't the Blackwater Valley. Thuram lied. The place he's taking us is further south than the Choke Swamp. Further south? Molly started to worry. But there is nothing there. Could they be lost?


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[Assistant] The boat has been traveling along the coastline, which means it is highly unlikely for them to get lost.


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[Assistant] If we're going somewhere closer to the south point than the Choke Swamp, it'll only be. Everybody, cheer up!


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[Assistant] Before somebody finished talking, Thurum suddenly appeared on the center of the deck and his words interrupted somebody's. I've some good news. We're arriving at our destination. Pack your luggage, line up, and prepare to disembark.


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[Assistant] Remember, be careful not to fall into the sea anymore, because no one will rescue you this time.


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[Assistant] Somebody propped up his upper body and peered beyond the shore.


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[Assistant] Unsure it was still barren, no oasis to be seen.


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[Assistant] His speculation was confirmed by the rolling water vapor and gusted smoke columns on the sea in distance.


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[Assistant] There was only one place that could give such an inconceivable view, the Endless Cape. The Exile Place of the Magens.


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[Assistant] More and more Sand Nation people civilians noticed the anomaly and became quite on edge on the deck. This is not the Blackwater Valley. You lied to us. Why did you bring us to the Endless Cape? Do you want to abandon us here? I wanna go back. Please, let us leave. Shut up.


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[Assistant] At this moment, Thurum felt there was no need to conceal anything anymore.


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[Assistant] Have I said that we were going to the middle area of the Blackwater Valley?


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[Assistant] The valley tributaries run through the entire southern region. Of course it includes the Cape area.


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[Assistant] Any underground sticks as river is extended from the valley. Am I right? This is sophistry. Somebody thought angrily.


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[Assistant] If they had been told to work in the exile place, he was afraid that not many would apply for it. Nobody is going to be abandoned here.


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[Assistant] People from Osha and Grey Castle will join you in developing this area.


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[Assistant] Thuram raised his arm and spoke loudly. Listen carefully.


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[Assistant] From now on, Endless Cape is no longer an exile area. It'll be a newly born town. This is the order from the Chief.


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[Assistant] The silver stream got slimmer as it went south. Finally, it was entirely devoured by sand until it reached the Blackwater Valley. Hence came the name the Land of Exile.


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[Assistant] Without water and an oasis, how could they survive in the vast desert?


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[Assistant] All the Sand Nation civilians on board were shocked by Thurum's speech. Several of them stated their doubts like the one that somebody had. We can create water by ourselves. Thurum spoke loudly.


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[Assistant] But before that, the Vanguard troop has found a usable water source. You'll see it when you get off the boat. This aroused even more severe discussion. Create? Some people shouted. How do we do that? Silver Stream is a gift from Mother Earth. How could we create it?


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[Assistant] By the name of three gods, only deities emissaries could turn the desert into an oasis.


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[Assistant] If we can't succeed, can we return the southern territory?


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[Assistant] Right, you won't leave us here and go back alone, will you?


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[Assistant] Confronted by these questions, Thuram hesitated for the first time.


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[Assistant] Somebody noticed that Thuram peeked at the Greycastle civilians before he thundered. The Chief is capable of anything.


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[Assistant] As as he said we can, we can definitely create water. What you need to do however, is to follow instructions.


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[Assistant] Besides, Lady Silvermoon has promised, if we can't succeed, you'll be sent back to the pour of Clearwater in advance and paid with three months' salary. At this, he patted at the whip upon his waist. Of course, I won't return without you.


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[Assistant] If anyone loafs on the job, be prepared to taste my iron whip. That explains it.


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[Assistant] Somebody realized that the leader of the team was not Thuram, but those poker-faced people from Grey Castle who were standing behind Thuram.


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[Assistant] During the holy duel, he had heard of the mightiness of these people more than once.


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[Assistant] Different from the Queen of Clearwater, they did not appear sure of strength even when confronted by the warriors of big clans.


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[Assistant] But at this endless cape, even though they could defeat the watchdogs overnight, they still meant nothing in front of this endless sea of sand.


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[Assistant] Both the northerners and the chief might have far underestimated the power of the desert.


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[Assistant] Unfortunately for them, there were not many options left.


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[Assistant] About an hour later, the concrete boat slowly pulled into shore.


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[Assistant] Dragging a sore and exhausted body, somebody slowly walked off the boat.


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[Assistant] Somebody looked in the direction that Molly was pointing at and saw a black iron tower standing in the sand not far from the beach.


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[Assistant] At the top of the tower were two flags, one of which was scarlet, the other was with a complex embroidery pattern.


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[Assistant] Ordinarily, somebody would wonder why the girl who he only had an occasional conversation with would stay with him all the time, but now he was too weak to consider things in this aspect. Has someone arrived ahead of us? Let's go and take a look. Later. He shook his head. We'd better wait for Sir Thuram's instructions.


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[Assistant] Those San Nation civilians who had fallen into the water previously left a vivid memory in somebody's mind.


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[Assistant] He did not wish for the girl that he had a crush on to be whipped in front of everybody. Molly, finally I've found you. Molly's clansman gradually came to her. Sinbody, what a surprise to see you here. I thought you had passed out on the boat from seasickness. Ha, the crowd smirked. Sinbody lowered his head in embarrassment.


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[Assistant] Indeed, he was the weakest among his clansmen, be it in strength or guts.


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[Assistant] Usually, he would not mind being ridiculed, but today, in Molly's presence, he felt especially shameful.


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[Assistant] In fact, his performance in this voyage was even poorer than Molly's. Look, there is an iron tower. How did people transport something so heavy to this place? Probably by boat?


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[Assistant] I heard there is a direct shipping lane from Grey Castle to the Endless Cape. Will we camp there tonight? I guess so. Endless Cape is way more dangerous than an oasis. It must be guarded at night.


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[Assistant] There were only just over 20 men were from the Fishbone clan, which made them a fairly small group, but they were all of the young and strong members of the clan. One of them was called Carlone.


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[Assistant] Carlone was a strong performer among his peers. He was tall, handsome, and skillful, which won him the favor of his clan chief.


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[Assistant] The moment he opened his mouth, he drew everybody's attention. I once escorted the exiled for Ironsand City.


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[Assistant] According to my observation, the sizes of sand worms and scorpions in this area are much larger than those in an oasis.


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[Assistant] There's even a rumor that a giant scorpion with armor that dominates Earth also moves around here.


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[Assistant] We must stay alert at all times and set our tents as close to those from Great Castle as possible. Do you think Ser Thuram is telling the truth?


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[Assistant] Can the chief really create an oasis out of this desert? Somebody asked. Most unlikely, Karlon smacked his lips and said,


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[Assistant] If he were really capable of that, he could have been the ruler of the desert without going through the holy duel. Why bother developing this area then? What should we do next? The crowd began to stir. Relax.


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[Assistant] The Chief didn't have to go through all of this trouble, only to exile us here. Carlone's voice was full of calmness and confidence.


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[Assistant] The chief might have decided on this action on the spur of the moment.


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[Assistant] As to three months of salary, OSHA can't get away with it. That's right, or no one will ever trust them again. That's reassuring. I'm okay as long as we can go back.


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[Assistant] The clansman nodded, indicating their agreement, except for somebody. He did not entirely agree with what Carlon had said.


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[Assistant] It was true that Grey Castle had undervalued the desert, and their plan of turning Endless Cape into a town was destined to fail.


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[Assistant] But looking at those soldiers in uniforms whose facial expression was nothing but solemn, he faintly felt the chief did not decide on this action on the spur of the moment.


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[Assistant] By then, the crowd began scattering and some people began to move toward the Iron Tower.


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[Assistant] Thuram was still talking with the people from Grey Castle, totally indifferent to what was happening around him. Shall we go there too, some clansman proposed. I think so, Carlon said, nodding.


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[Assistant] If we're really going to camp around the Iron Tower, we can get a better place if we go earlier. Everybody, follow me.


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[Assistant] He took a look at Molly especially and asked, Do you want my help with your luggage?


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[Assistant] Didn't he always emphasize the importance of following the discipline? It's not like we refuse to get off the boat. Why does he care about this?


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[Assistant] SimBuddy, you're not intimidated by the endless cape, are you? Perhaps he's still sick.


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[Assistant] The Klansmen who ridiculed him previously did so again. I'm just worried. Somebody raised his head.


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[Assistant] Thuram, who previously ignored those who left, quietly walked in front of the clansmen, stuck out three fingers and grimly said, I give you three breaths of time. After that, every breath means one whip. This is the second lesson I'm teaching you. Do remember that.


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[Assistant] When the Warriors from OSHA Clan were about to execute the order, a clash broke out between the two groups.


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[Assistant] Over 50 people who regarded the punishment as unreasonable and attempted to escape the discipline started to tussle with the ones who tried to catch them.


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[Assistant] Unarmed, the wrongdoers soon lost their battle to OSHA clan equipped with clubs and shields.


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[Assistant] They were, as a result, stripped naked and prostrated to the sandy ground. Thorum whipped them himself.


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[Assistant] The whipping scene inflamed some of the spectators, who were on the verge of starting a virulent altercation, but were eventually deterred by the flintlocks carried by Greycastle men.


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[Assistant] Everybody had learned the miserable defeat of the watchdog in the oasis that night.


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[Assistant] Even cavalrymen swift like Wins had failed to penetrate Greycastle's defensive line.


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[Assistant] What had crushed them was exactly the same shiny iron weapons in those soldiers' hands. In a second, screams and shrieks filled the bank. OSHA did not plan to flog those clansmen to death.


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[Assistant] After he showed their bleeding backs to the whole group, he instructed them to treat the wounds with herbs and bandage them with gauze.


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[Assistant] Normally, there was rarely any plague in the freezing months of Demons.


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[Assistant] As long as they were physically strong, they should survive the whipping.


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[Assistant] Carlone and most of the Klansmen were outraged, except Molly, who rejoiced over the punishment.


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[Assistant] After the fearsome whipping was over, the group formed two lines and headed to the depth of the desert under the guidance of the whistle.


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[Assistant] Thuram did not utter a word, but everybody became automatically self-disciplined. The procession was in an exceptional order.


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[Assistant] When they were close to an iron tower, somebody discovered a drying oasis, or rather a pond.


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[Assistant] This was probably what Thuram referred to as the water fountain for the Vanguard.


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[Assistant] No shades of trees overhung the pond, except a few dying bushes around it.


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[Assistant] The pond was very shallow the depth of which was no more than a man's height.


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[Assistant] Perhaps it had been a verdant oasis a few decades ago.


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[Assistant] However, as the water vein of silver stream gradually diminished, the oasis, in the end, reduced to a cup of sand.


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[Assistant] The pond would not even suffice to provide drinking water for the few hundred laborers working here, let alone to nurture a tribe.


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[Assistant] That water could still be seen was because of the remnant of underground streams.


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[Assistant] Once summer came, those meat or water would soon evaporate under the scorching sun.


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[Assistant] Even if no one drank the water, the pond would become completely dry in no time. Somebody had seen many ruins of Oasis like this.


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[Assistant] In other words, if those Greycastle men failed to find a new water source within two or three months, they would have no choice but to leave this land, not to mention establishing a new town.


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[Assistant] Thuram did not pretend that he was not aware of the scarcity of the water. He hollered at the team. Do you see this pond here?


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[Assistant] This is going to be the only drinking water for us in the next couple of months. So, make your water elsewhere. Are you all clear? What about food? Someone asked. Somebody will deliver food to us.


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[Assistant] If there isn't enough, we can go fishing, Thuram replied.


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[Assistant] Hearing they would at least have food and water, all the clans relieved a little bit.


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[Assistant] The group thus dispersed and pitched their tents based on the instructions of the supervisor from OSHA Clan.


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[Assistant] How to quickly set up and take down a tent was a must-have life skill for every Sand Nation.


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[Assistant] A tent made of sheepskin could shelter three to six people, and usually, one person was responsible to carry all the required tools and equipment.


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[Assistant] There were only four women from Fishbone Clan who had applied for the job, so they erected three tents which arrayed in a triangle shape, each of which was fastened by a rope.


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[Assistant] The door of each tent was flung open facing outward as a way to alert each other in case of danger. This was the simplest tent arrangement among all.


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[Assistant] In the afternoon, Thorim whistled again and summoned everybody. He then took them to a place close to the beach.


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[Assistant] Somebody was surprised to find out that Northerners had conducted a thorough search here.


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[Assistant] On the flat sandy ground stood numerous short wooden poles, each pole tied to a white rope.


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[Assistant] Like dividing domains, these ropes and poles segmented the land into many huge rectangles. Each rectangle was 60 meters in length at least.


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[Assistant] The most incredible thing was that all the rectangles were of the same size, every edge and corner of which was precisely marked and measured.


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[Assistant] Somebody wondered how they did that within a distance of 60 meters.


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[Assistant] There were 50 or 60 rectangles marked out by white ropes by a rough count.


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[Assistant] Somebody also saw some Grey Castle men keep marking the land with wooden poles with strange tools in their hands.


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[Assistant] It seemed they planned to continue to do so until all the land in their sites was covered. You're finally here. A tall man came up to Thuram. My name is Kankiri.


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[Assistant] I'm a former member of the Mason Guild in the Old King City. Well, you've probably never heard of this organization.


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[Assistant] Even in Greycastle, few people remember the Mason Guild these days.


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[Assistant] Thanks to the benevolent king who's willing to hire us, we're able to settle down. Otherwise, we probably don't know where we'll end up. Uhm, that's not quite right. Let's leave this matter at a later date. The man coughed and patted thurum on his shoulder.


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[Assistant] Anyway, I'll be responsible for the construction of Endless Cape.


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[Assistant] I assume you're the supervisor appointed by Miss Echo, right? Echo? Isn't it Lady Drow Silvermoon's nickname?


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[Assistant] Somebody was shocked by the fact that the Grey Castle men named Kankurey sat as equal with the chief at the same table.


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[Assistant] Not accustomed to the small talks and cankeries over-elaborate formalities, Thuram made a stiff smile. He stepped back and bowed. Please call me Thuram. As to those lads, just let me know what they should do. If anyone slacks off, I'll punish them severely.


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[Assistant] Apparently, Thurum had received instructions from the chief of Osha clan, for he paid great respects to Kankure.


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[Assistant] The first task for you is very simple, which is digging holes. See those white rectangles?


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[Assistant] Dig a hole in each rectangle until the sand has reached your knees. For a moment, nobody responded. There was an embarrassing silence. Thuram's brows went up. He bellowed, are you guys all deaf? Get your ass moving.


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[Assistant] It roughly means that once a person knows the reason behind his labor, he'll become more productive. So, listen carefully.


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[Assistant] These holes will determine whether we can live here in the future. These holes.


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[Assistant] He paused for a second and then continued, are the key to converting seawater to drinking water. The group immediately stirred up at these words.


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[Assistant] The mechanism behind this is very simple, but only King Roland thought of it.


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[Assistant] It's just like boiling water. We are going to first feed these holes with seawater.


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[Assistant] Once the water is heated up by the sun and turns into water vapor, we collect them to get pure drinking water.


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[Assistant] Kankure even used his hands to further explain the matter. It's okay you don't understand.


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[Assistant] You just view the ocean as a giant pool of bitter water saturated with salt.


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[Assistant] If we can separate the salt from the water, the whole swirl sea will become our drinking water source. Somebody was rooted to the ground. He doubted if this project was realistic.


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[Assistant] Put aside the validity of the theory in the latter half of his speech.


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[Assistant] He wondered how they were going to collect such intangible things as water vapor. Kankure clenched his fist. The production will naturally be very limited.


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[Assistant] One rectangle can only provide water for a dozen people.


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[Assistant] Therefore, we have to build a large number of conversion sheds to supply water for hundreds of workers here.


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[Assistant] You should all feel lucky, for His Majesty pays special attention to the construction plan of Endless Cape.


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[Assistant] This is also the second town named by the king other than Neverwinter.


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[Assistant] To celebrate the unification of the southernmost region, His Majesty endowed the town with the name Festivity. And you guys are not only the builders of Festive Harbor, but also the first residents who settled down here.


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[Assistant] As soon as lightning returned to her tent at the campsite, she took off her goggles, peeled off her gloves, and put her frozen, numb hands above the brazier. Her fingers soon started to tingle.


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[Assistant] Although it had been almost half a month since winter had ended, flurries of snow persisted without any sign of turning lighter. On the contrary, it grew increasingly heavy.


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[Assistant] Every time lightning returned from an investigation, her hair was drenched with melted snow, and it always took a while before sensations came back into her skins.


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[Assistant] After her hands were a bit warmer, Lightning placed a stool next to the brazier, took off her soggy leather boots, and cocked her feet above the blazes.


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[Assistant] Having worn the same boots for such a long time, it was natural that the feet gave off some odor.


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[Assistant] Now she understood why her father always stressed that a great explorer should be supported by a great team.