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	However, at the same time, several questions came up in Saito's mind.		However, at the same time, several questions came up in Saito's mind.

	Saito's ~~right~~ hand still had the runes of Gandalfr engraved on them... so it meant that he was still Louise's familiar, but now he was also Tiffania's familiar.		Saito's left hand still had the runes of Gandalfr engraved on them... so it meant that he was still Louise's familiar, but now he was also Tiffania's familiar.

	A double familiar contract... was this really possible?		A double familiar contract... was this really possible?

Masterupc: Names conventions, punctuation

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Names conventions, punctuation

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Immorrel at 19:24, 18 December 2017

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	And the power of the fourth familiar, what will it be?		And the power of the fourth familiar, what will it be?

	Gandalfr can use any weapon, Windalfr can command any beast, ~~Myozunitonirun~~ can operate any magical object at her will.		Gandalfr can use any weapon, Windalfr can command any beast, Mjöðvitnir can operate any magical object at her will.

	"Then what can the fourth familiar do?"		"Then what can the fourth familiar do?"

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	In the dark rocking cabin, Saito never let go of Tiffania's hand as she lay on the bed. Her whole body was covered in bandages, and she was attached to Elven medical equipment. She suffered near-fatal injury when Fatima, from the "Steel-blooded Party", tried to kill her with a gun.		In the dark rocking cabin, Saito never let go of Tiffania's hand as she lay on the bed. Her whole body was covered in bandages, and she was attached to Elven medical equipment. She suffered near-fatal injury when Fatima, from the "Steel-blooded Party", tried to kill her with a gun.

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	It had been some time after escaping from the "dragon's nest", but Tiffania still did not show any signs of waking up. She had just called out Saito's name over and over in her dreams. Every time Saito heard that, he would clench her hands tighter, and whisper to her,		It had been some time after escaping from the "dragon's nest", but Tiffania still did not show any signs of waking up. She had just called out Saito's name over and over in her dreams. Every time Saito heard that, he would clench her hands tighter, and whisper to her,

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Shadowys: ancient magic -> Firstborn magic

2017-04-23T05:20:30Z

ancient magic -> Firstborn magic

Shadowys: fixed a mistranslation.

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	A cylindrical ship slowly sailed past the dark sea bed, where no light fell.		A cylindrical ship slowly sailed past the dark sea bed, where no light fell.

	This was the "~~Sea Dragon Ship~~" ~~provided~~ by ~~Mother Sea~~.		This was the "sea dragon ship" towed by sea dragons.

	The ship did not sail on water, instead it moved through the sea like a submarine.		The ship did not sail on water, instead it moved through the sea like a submarine.

Bygghandel: Slight spelling mistakes fixed, some sentences rewritten for the sake of flow. Grammar patched up, in some spots.

2017-01-09T10:46:01Z

Slight spelling mistakes fixed, some sentences rewritten for the sake of flow. Grammar patched up, in some spots.

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Shadowys: /* Chapter 1: Mystery of the Holy Land */

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Chapter 1: Mystery of the Holy Land

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	As he thought about this important thing, Saito's head began to hurt.		As he thought about this important thing, Saito's head began to hurt.

	The holy land was renowned to be the place where Founder Brimir first came upon. What the elves call "~~The Devil~~'s Door", according to the pope, had a magical device that could stop the 'Great Uprising'.		The holy land was renowned to be the place where Founder Brimir first came upon. What the elves call "Shaitan's Door", according to the pope, had a magical device that could stop the 'Great Uprising'.

	To regain control of the holy lands, the residents of Halkeginia have continuously waged war with the elves.		To regain control of the holy lands, the residents of Halkeginia have continuously waged war with the elves.
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	"Where are we now, approximately? Have we passed the border?"		"Where are we now, approximately? Have we passed the border?"

	"Not yet. This 'Sea Dragon Ship' is different from a military vessel so it can't go as fast. Also the ~~sea marshals had~~ already blockaded the shortest path."		"Not yet. This 'Sea Dragon Ship' is different from a military vessel so it can't go as fast. Also the navy has already blockaded the shortest path."

	"Are those guys still hunting us?"		"Are those guys still hunting us?"

	"Of course. This is because you people are the devil, and we are traitors of the elves. The 'Steel Blooded Party' that is controlling the ~~sea marshals~~ now wants to exterminate every devil even if they had to sacrifice themselves to do it. Of course they will hunt us down to the ends of the earth."		"Of course. This is because you people are the devil, and we are traitors of the elves. The 'Steel Blooded Party' that is controlling the navy now wants to exterminate every devil even if they had to sacrifice themselves to do it. Of course they will hunt us down to the ends of the earth."

	Arie took a glance at Fatimah who was sleeping at the back of the cabin.		Arie took a glance at Fatimah who was sleeping at the back of the cabin.

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	The ship did not sail on water, instead it moved through the sea like a submarine.		The ship did not sail on water, instead it moved through the sea like a submarine.

	Just a few hours ago, Saito and the others, who were being hunted down by the Elven navy, only managed to escape the "dragon's nest" because they got saved by ~~Arie~~'s party, who were chasing after Luctiana.		Just a few hours ago, Saito and the others, who were being hunted down by the Elven navy, only managed to escape the "dragon's nest" because they got saved by Ari's party, who were chasing after Luctiana.

	~~Arie~~, wanting to protect Luctiana who was sentenced to death by the Elven High Council, was preparing for the both of them to escape to the Kingdom of Gallia in self-exile. However, it was impossible to sneak into Halkeginia on their own. So, they planned to have Saito, who had good relations with the Gallian royalty, help them out by pulling some strings of his own.		Ari, wanting to protect Luctiana who was sentenced to death by the Elven High Council, was preparing for the both of them to escape to the Kingdom of Gallia in self-exile. However, it was impossible to sneak into Halkeginia on their own. So, they planned to have Saito, who had good relations with the Gallian royalty, help them out by pulling some strings of his own.

	In the dark rocking cabin, Saito never let go of Tiffania's hand as she lay on the bed. Her whole body was covered in bandages, and she was attached to Elven medical equipment. She suffered near-fatal injury when Fatima, from the "Steel-blooded Party", tried to kill her with a gun.		In the dark rocking cabin, Saito never let go of Tiffania's hand as she lay on the bed. Her whole body was covered in bandages, and she was attached to Elven medical equipment. She suffered near-fatal injury when Fatima, from the "Steel-blooded Party", tried to kill her with a gun.
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	Saito raised his head, and glared at the other girl lying at the back of the cabin.		Saito raised his head, and glared at the other girl lying at the back of the cabin.

	Having similar delicate features resembling Tiffania's, she was the culprit who shot Tiffania, Fatima. After Saito crushed her shoulder bone in a fit of rage, she fainted and was carried by ~~Arie~~ and the others to the boat.		Having similar delicate features resembling Tiffania's, she was the culprit who shot Tiffania, Fatima. After Saito crushed her shoulder bone in a fit of rage, she fainted and was carried by Ari and the others to the boat.

	The sleeping girl breathed steadily and carried a peaceful expression on her face.		The sleeping girl breathed steadily and carried a peaceful expression on her face.
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	"I felt so happy... that Saito, you were the one to answer my 'Summon' spell, and came to my side. This meant that where I belong... is by your side... and it also means that between Saito and me, there is a real connection..."		"I felt so happy... that Saito, you were the one to answer my 'Summon' spell, and came to my side. This meant that where I belong... is by your side... and it also means that between Saito and me, there is a real connection..."

	Saito had already became Louise's familiar, so it should have been impossible for the teleportation gate to appear before him again. But the longing that Tiffania had for Saito had surpassed the supposedly insurmountable laws of magic, and allowed Saito to be ~~resummoned~~, and became a new familiar.		Saito had already became Louise's familiar, so it should have been impossible for the teleportation gate to appear before him again. But the longing that Tiffania had for Saito had surpassed the supposedly insurmountable laws of magic, and allowed Saito to be re-summoned, and became a new familiar.

	However, at the same time, several questions came up in Saito's mind.		However, at the same time, several questions came up in Saito's mind.
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	Not only Louise, there was also Siesta, Tabitha, Kirche, Mr. Colbert, the Princess, Guiche, and Malicorne, and everyone in the Undine Knights... I wanted to meet everyone so much.		Not only Louise, there was also Siesta, Tabitha, Kirche, Mr. Colbert, the Princess, Guiche, and Malicorne, and everyone in the Undine Knights... I wanted to meet everyone so much.

	Right. When I get back to Halkeginia, I have to report about the "~~holy land~~" to everyone.		Right. When I get back to Halkeginia, I have to report about the "Holy Land" to everyone.

	As he thought about this important thing, Saito's head began to hurt.		As he thought about this important thing, Saito's head began to hurt.
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	The rampant "wind stones" causing the 'Great Uprising', will destroy Halkeginia... This much was the truth, but Saito still had doubts about them that he could not put into words.		The rampant "wind stones" causing the 'Great Uprising', will destroy Halkeginia... This much was the truth, but Saito still had doubts about them that he could not put into words.

	Maybe the pope had already knew the position of the "~~holy land~~" long ago.		Maybe the pope had already knew the position of the "Holy Land" long ago.

	"What did that place really contain?"		"What did that place really contain?"
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	The person who entered the cabin, was Arie, holding a breakfast plate.		The person who entered the cabin, was Arie, holding a breakfast plate.

	~~Arie~~ glanced at Saito, who was sitting on the floor, and then shifted his vision to Luctiana, who was lying on the bed beside Tiffania.		Ari glanced at Saito, who was sitting on the floor, and then shifted his vision to Luctiana, who was lying on the bed beside Tiffania.

	"How is she?"		"How is she?"
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	"Is that so."		"Is that so."

	~~Arie~~ walked to the side of Luctiana's bed. He chewed his lip bitterly.		Ari walked to the side of Luctiana's bed. He chewed his lip bitterly.

	"If only I had some training in healing magic."		"If only I had some training in healing magic."

	Luctiana's injuries were so serious that even the Firstborn magic of the elves could not heal her easily. Also, ~~Arie~~ and his party were elves with battle training, so they were not skilled in healing.		Luctiana's injuries were so serious that even the Firstborn magic of the elves could not heal her easily. Also, Ari and his party were elves with battle training, so they were not skilled in healing.

	"How's the half-blood doing?"		"How's the half-blood doing?"
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	"We have tried our best. But there's only emergency medical equipment on board this ship, so we should find a place with something more adequate as soon as possible."		"We have tried our best. But there's only emergency medical equipment on board this ship, so we should find a place with something more adequate as soon as possible."

	~~Arie~~ sat beside Saito and, with a straight face, gave him the breakfast plate filled with food.		Ari sat beside Saito and, with a straight face, gave him the breakfast plate filled with food.

	"This breakfast was made by Idris. Eat."		"This breakfast was made by Idris. Eat."
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	"Shawarma burrito? What's that?"		"Shawarma burrito? What's that?"

	~~Arie~~ looked surprised.		Ari looked surprised.

	"I'm sorry, why don't you eat it instead, I have no appetite now."		"I'm sorry, why don't you eat it instead, I have no appetite now."
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	"I'll eat it later."		"I'll eat it later."

	"We might have to fight with the ~~sea marshals~~ later, so if you're out of energy due to hunger that would be not be good for us."		"We might have to fight with the naval forces later, so if you're out of energy due to hunger that would not be good for us."

	"...All right, I understand, I'll eat it."		"...All right, I understand, I'll eat it."

	Under ~~Arie~~'s persuasion, Saito took the food that looked like a Shawarma burrito reluctantly.		Under Ari's persuasion, Saito took the food that looked like a Shawarma burrito reluctantly.

	Opening his mouth wide, he stuffed the whole thing into his mouth with abandon, downing it with gulps of water.		Opening his mouth wide, he stuffed the whole thing into his mouth with abandon, downing it with gulps of water.
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	He breathed a sigh of relief after finishing breakfast. His nerves, previously stiff, loosened up, and his mood relaxed a little.		He breathed a sigh of relief after finishing breakfast. His nerves, previously stiff, loosened up, and his mood relaxed a little.

	Saito stared at the darkness beyond the window, and asked ~~Arie~~.		Saito stared at the darkness beyond the window, and asked Ari.

	"Where are we now, approximately? Have we passed the border?"		"Where are we now, approximately? Have we passed the border?"
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	"Are those guys still hunting us?"		"Are those guys still hunting us?"

	"Of course. This is because you people are the devil, and we are traitors of the elves. The 'Steel-~~blooded~~ Party' that is controlling the navy now wants to exterminate every devil even if they had to sacrifice themselves to do it. Of course they will hunt us down to the ends of the earth."		"Of course. This is because you people are the devil, and we are traitors of the elves. The 'Steel-Blooded Party' that is controlling the navy now wants to exterminate every devil even if they had to sacrifice themselves to do it. Of course they will hunt us down to the ends of the earth."

	~~Arie~~ took a glance at Fatima who was sleeping at the back of the cabin.		Ari took a glance at Fatima who was sleeping at the back of the cabin.

	"Even though I originally thought of using her as a hostage when I brought her on board, to be honest, I'm not even sure if we can use her at all. They wouldn't even think twice about sacrificing the lives of their comrades to exterminate devils. That is the sort of organization they are."		"Even though I originally thought of using her as a hostage when I brought her on board, to be honest, I'm not even sure if we can use her at all. They wouldn't even think twice about sacrificing the lives of their comrades to exterminate devils. That is the sort of organization they are."
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	"But the High Council will never acknowledge it. There are places like that at the border, and Luctiana often goes there to research barbarians."		"But the High Council will never acknowledge it. There are places like that at the border, and Luctiana often goes there to research barbarians."

	~~Arie~~'s eyes turned to Luctiana.		Ari's eyes turned to Luctiana.

	"There are medical facilities in Eumenes, we shall heal those two there."		"There are medical facilities in Eumenes, we shall heal those two there."
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	"Shallar seems to be in a bad mood. I'll go take a look."		"Shallar seems to be in a bad mood. I'll go take a look."

	~~Arie~~ then stood up. Shallar was the name of the sea dragon that is propelling the boat. It was the same dragon that Saito defeated in the canal just as they were escaping from Adyl.		Ari then stood up. Shallar was the name of the sea dragon that is propelling the boat. It was the same dragon that Saito defeated in the canal just as they were escaping from Adyl.

	"You get some sleep, be ready to fight at all times."		"You get some sleep, be ready to fight at all times."
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	"Humph, stubborn barbarian."		"Humph, stubborn barbarian."

	~~Arie~~ shrugged indifferently.		Ari shrugged indifferently.

	Just then, a dreamy voice could be heard from the bed.		Just then, a dreamy voice could be heard from the bed.

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	This was the "sea dragon ship" towed by sea dragons.		This was the "sea dragon ship" towed by sea dragons.

	The ship did not sail on water, instead it moved through the sea like a submarine.		The ship did not sail on water, instead it moved through the sea like a submarine.

	Just a few hours ago, Saito and the others, who were being hunted down by the Elven navy, only managed to escape the "dragon's nest" because they got saved by Arie's party, who were chasing after Luctiana.		Just a few hours ago, Saito and the others, who were being hunted down by the Elven navy, only managed to escape the "dragon's nest" because they got saved by Arie's party, who were chasing after Luctiana.

	Arie, wanting to protect Luctiana who was sentenced to death by the Elven High Council, was preparing for the both of them to escape to the Kingdom of Gallia in self-exile. However, it was impossible to sneak into Halkeginia on their own. So, they planned to have Saito, who had good relations with the Gallian royalty, help them out by pulling some strings of his own.		Arie, wanting to protect Luctiana who was sentenced to death by the Elven High Council, was preparing for the both of them to escape to the Kingdom of Gallia in self-exile. However, it was impossible to sneak into Halkeginia on their own. So, they planned to have Saito, who had good relations with the Gallian royalty, help them out by pulling some strings of his own.
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	"Tiffa, I'm so sorry... For not being able to protect you."		"Tiffa, I'm so sorry... For not being able to protect you."

	Saito looked after Tiffania by her side, while berating himself repeatedly.		Saito looked after Tiffania by her side, while berating himself repeatedly.

	It was all my fault that Tiffania got hurt by the gun. If I had thought about it more, I should have known that the cannon shots onto the water were just to distract them...		It was all my fault that Tiffania got hurt by the gun. If I had thought about it more, I should have known that the cannon shots onto the water were just to distract them...
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	Damn, what kind of Gandalfr am I? I can't even protect people important to me at the most crucial times... I've just got some power of my own, and I have become so conceited.		Damn, what kind of Gandalfr am I? I can't even protect people important to me at the most crucial times... I've just got some power of my own, and I have become so conceited.

	Saito raised his head, and glared at the other girl lying at the back of the cabin.		Saito raised his head, and glared at the other girl lying at the back of the cabin.

	Having similar delicate features resembling Tiffania's, she was the culprit who shot Tiffania, Fatima. After Saito crushed her shoulder bone in a fit of rage, she fainted and was carried by Arie and the others to the boat.		Having similar delicate features resembling Tiffania's, she was the culprit who shot Tiffania, Fatima. After Saito crushed her shoulder bone in a fit of rage, she fainted and was carried by Arie and the others to the boat.

	The sleeping girl breathed steadily and carried a peaceful expression on her face.		The sleeping girl breathed steadily and carried a peaceful expression on her face.
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	"Saito..."		"Saito..."

	As if she had heard Saito and felt relieved, Tiffania began to sleep quietly while breathing steadily again.		As if she had heard Saito and felt relieved, Tiffania began to sleep quietly while breathing steadily again.

	Saito slowly released his hand from hers, and gave a small sigh.		Saito slowly released his hand from hers, and gave a small sigh.
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	"Louise and the others must be worried right now..."		"Louise and the others must be worried right now..."

	Right now, she must be so nervous that her eyes has gone red, while desperately trying to find Saito who had gone missing.		Right now, she must be so nervous that her eyes has gone red, while desperately trying to find Saito who had gone missing.

	Saito felt a pang of sadness as he thought of Louise, who he had left in D'Orneilles.		Saito felt a pang of sadness as he thought of Louise, who he had left in D'Orneilles.
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	Not only Louise, there was also Siesta, Tabitha, Kirche, Mr. Colbert, the Princess, Guiche, and Malicorne, and everyone in the Undine Knights... I wanted to meet everyone so much.		Not only Louise, there was also Siesta, Tabitha, Kirche, Mr. Colbert, the Princess, Guiche, and Malicorne, and everyone in the Undine Knights... I wanted to meet everyone so much.

	Right. When I get back to Halkeginia, I have to report about the "holy land" to everyone.		Right. When I get back to Halkeginia, I have to report about the "holy land" to everyone.

	As he thought about this important thing, Saito's head began to hurt.		As he thought about this important thing, Saito's head began to hurt.
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	If he did not solve the mystery of what really happened there six thousand years ago, he would not be able to save Halkeginia at all... Saito did not know why, but he had this feeling all along.		If he did not solve the mystery of what really happened there six thousand years ago, he would not be able to save Halkeginia at all... Saito did not know why, but he had this feeling all along.

	Maybe it was that the person who knew the most about what happened six thousand years ago, has been quiet for few hours now.		Maybe it was that the person who knew the most about what happened six thousand years ago, has been quiet for few hours now.

	Saito spoke to the katana lying vertically on the side of the cabin.		Saito spoke to the katana lying vertically on the side of the cabin.
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	"If only I had some training in healing magic."		"If only I had some training in healing magic."

	Luctiana's injuries were so serious that even the ~~ancient~~ magic of the elves could not heal her easily. Also, Arie and his party were elves with battle training, so they were not skilled in healing.		Luctiana's injuries were so serious that even the Firstborn magic of the elves could not heal her easily. Also, Arie and his party were elves with battle training, so they were not skilled in healing.

	"How's the half-blood doing?"		"How's the half-blood doing?"
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	"We have tried our best. But there's only emergency medical equipment on board this ship, so we should find a place with something more adequate as soon as possible."		"We have tried our best. But there's only emergency medical equipment on board this ship, so we should find a place with something more adequate as soon as possible."

	Arie sat beside Saito and, with a straight face, gave him the breakfast plate filled with food.		Arie sat beside Saito and, with a straight face, gave him the breakfast plate filled with food.

	"This breakfast was made by Idris. Eat."		"This breakfast was made by Idris. Eat."
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	"...All right, I understand, I'll eat it."		"...All right, I understand, I'll eat it."

	Under Arie's persuasion, Saito took the food that looked like a Shawarma burrito reluctantly.		Under Arie's persuasion, Saito took the food that looked like a Shawarma burrito reluctantly.

	Opening his mouth wide, he stuffed the whole thing into his mouth with abandon, downing it with gulps of water.		Opening his mouth wide, he stuffed the whole thing into his mouth with abandon, downing it with gulps of water.

	"G-guh...That was tasty!"		"G-guh...That was tasty!"
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	"Of course. This is because you people are the devil, and we are traitors of the elves. The 'Steel-blooded Party' that is controlling the navy now wants to exterminate every devil even if they had to sacrifice themselves to do it. Of course they will hunt us down to the ends of the earth."		"Of course. This is because you people are the devil, and we are traitors of the elves. The 'Steel-blooded Party' that is controlling the navy now wants to exterminate every devil even if they had to sacrifice themselves to do it. Of course they will hunt us down to the ends of the earth."

	Arie took a glance at Fatima who was sleeping at the back of the cabin.		Arie took a glance at Fatima who was sleeping at the back of the cabin.

	"Even though I originally thought of using her as a hostage when I brought her on board, to be honest, I'm not even sure if we can use her at all. They wouldn't even think twice about sacrificing the lives of their comrades to exterminate devils. That is the sort of organization they are."		"Even though I originally thought of using her as a hostage when I brought her on board, to be honest, I'm not even sure if we can use her at all. They wouldn't even think twice about sacrificing the lives of their comrades to exterminate devils. That is the sort of organization they are."
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	"Humph, stubborn barbarian."		"Humph, stubborn barbarian."

	Arie shrugged indifferently.		Arie shrugged indifferently.

	Just then, a dreamy voice could be heard from the bed.		Just then, a dreamy voice could be heard from the bed.