1. Umm, Ms. Ghislaine, my father didn't...
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2. Just Ghislaine. Drop the "Miss."
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3. Okay.
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4. Read this. I can't read, so do it out loud.
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5. "My beloved son, Rudeus,
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6. I'm sure you have no idea what's going on.
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7. I'd tell you to ask that musclebound strongwoman,
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8. but she's got muscle for brains, so you won't get a decent explanation from her."
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9. What was that?
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10. P-Please sit down, Ghislaine. That was a joke.
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11. Oh.
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12. "I'll cut to the chase: I got you your job.
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13. You'll tutor a nine-year-old noble girl in Roa!"
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14. A job! The one I asked him for.
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15. Finally!
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16. But in that case, what did he have to knock me out for?
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17. "The woman with you is her family's bodyguard and sword instructor.
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18. I hear she wants you to teach her, too, in exchange for training you.
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19. Don't laugh at her for asking just because she's got muscle for brains."
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20. What did you say?
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21. "But she is a Sword King. I can promise that you won't find a better sword instructor.
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22. I've never beaten her even once, except in bed."
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23. Some things are better left unwritten, stupid dad!
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24. He really is a hit with the ladies.
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25. "For the next five years, until you turn 12,
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26. you'll teach reading, writing, arithmetic, and magic there.
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27. During that time, I forbid you to return, send letters, or make any contact whatsoever."
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28. What?
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29. That's because I sensed you were beginning to depend on Sylphiette.
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30. I decided that that wouldn't be good for her.
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31. You've done it now, Paul!
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32. You'll work, earn money, and live independently.
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33. I can't wait to see the person you'll become.
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34. Your wise, awe-inspiring father, Paul.
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35. You sent me off by brute force. What's wise about that?
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36. Paul sure loves you.
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37. "P.S.
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38. The young lady is fair game, but hands off the strongwoman. She's mine."
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39. That's it.
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40. I see. Send that letter to Zenith.
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41. Will do.
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42. I have my reservations, but this is fine for now.
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43. Yeah, it's for the best.
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44. Sylphie might be all alone now,
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45. but she'll never grow if she doesn't solve her problems for herself.
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46. I can't let myself depend on her either.
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47. I've got no regrets. None.
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48. Still...
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49. I'd like to see her at least once a year.
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50. So many beastkin.
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51. Ghislaine's one, too. Maybe they're not that rare in this world.
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52. Thanks.
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53. Hi.
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54. Pleased to meet you. I'm Rudeus Greyrat.
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55. A noble says hello by drawing back his left foot,
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56. making a circle with his right hand, and bowing slightly.
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57. Like this?
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58. Yes, that's not bad.
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59. You can sit.
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60. I am Philip Boreas Greyrat, the mayor of this city.
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61. I suppose I'm Paul's cousin.
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62. Huh? That means... what, exactly?
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63. Does that mean we're related?
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64. I suppose so.
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65. Oh, I see. I get it now.
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66. That scoundrel used his family connections.
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67. That said,
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68. I never thought our family was so high-status.
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69. And? How much do you know?
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70. That if I educate a young lady here for five years,
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71. you'll help pay for my enrollment in Magic University.
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72. That's all?
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73. Yes.
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74. Good grief. I see he hasn't changed.
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75. Oh well. I'll introduce you to my daughter.
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76. Then, we'll talk.
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77. Okay.
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78. I hear you're quite impressive for your age.
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79. My master deserves all the credit.
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80. You have a way with words.
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81. I hope you don't seduce my darling little girl.
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82. You know I'm only seven, right?
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83. I already told Paul, but my daughter is just a little willful.
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84. She only takes to a select few people.
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85. I don't expect much from you, but I'll try you out because Paul asked.
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86. You're being awfully frank.
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87. Confident, are you?
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88. I won't know until I meet her, but...
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89. Eris, I've brought a new teacher for you.
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90. "Intense."
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91. That was my first impression.
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92. All my senses are flashing danger signals.
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93. Pleased to meet you. I'm Rudeus Greyrat.
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94. What? You're younger than me!
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95. I don't believe my age is relevant.
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96. What? Are you disagreeing with me?
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97. But you can't do all the things I can, can y—
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98. Huh?
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99. What nerve! Who do you think I am?
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100. My second impression was "violent."
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101. Why did you hit me?
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102. You're younger and you talk back!
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103. Now do you understand what it feels like to be hit?
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104. Wh-What the...
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105. I'll make you regret hitting me!
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106. Huh?
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107. W-Wait a—
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108. Damn it, Paul,
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109. what the hell have you gotten me into?
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110. Wait! I'll mash you into paste!
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111. "Just a little willful"?
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112. Where'd you go?
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113. Stop hiding and show yourself!
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114. Don't be ridiculous.
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115. That's no pampered little lady!
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116. She's the protagonist of a delinquent manga!
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117. How'd it go?
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118. I've never seen such a vicious creature in my...
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119. Uh, I mean, I've never seen such an innocent young lady before.
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120. What will you do now? Give up?
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121. I will not.
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122. If I just slink back home, Father is sure to laugh at me.
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123. Oh, well said.
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124. All the other teachers admitted defeat at this point.
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125. But do you have a plan?
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126. Let me think.
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127. I could probably beat her up with magic.
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128. No, that's no good.
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129. Beating her in a fight won't make her listen.
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130. If I'm not careful, she might pay me back ten-fold!
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131. Please, God, no!
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132. I can't cast healing magic silently!
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133. Why don't we put on a little act?
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134. Something to trick your daughter into wanting to study.
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135. Oh? Tell me the details.
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136. I'll do all I can to help.
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137. All right.
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138. In that case, I'd like to ask you to...
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139. Make yourself at home.
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140. I've made my plan. I just hope it works.
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141. I'm sick of getting beaten up like in my old life.
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142. I have to succeed.
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143. Oh, the holy relic's back in the village.
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144. God,
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145. please, help me find success.
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146. Ow!
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147. They didn't have to be so rough.
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148. It was supposed to be a fairly clean place.
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149. Well, I guess atmosphere can't hurt.
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150. Now, we'll use my magic and knowledge to escape and return home.
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151. That'll show her how important education is.
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152. Good morning, My Lady.
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153. What's going on?
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154. It appears we've been kidnapped and locked up.
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155. Ah, if only you could use magic, you could burn through the ropes easily.
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156. Don't talk nonsense!
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157. Ghislaine! Ghislaine, where are you?
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158. Ghislaine! Hey, Ghislaine!
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159. Perfect reaction. Now...
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160. Pipe down, brat!
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161. Oh, nice choice!
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162. She'll never guess it's all an act now!
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163. That hurt! I'll clobber you!
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164. What'd you fucking say?
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165. G-Great acting!
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166. You stink! Stay away from me!
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167. Who do you think I—
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168. Looks like you don't know your place!
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169. You bitch!
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170. Who said you got to hit back?
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171. I-Isn't this overdoing it?
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172. Gross little shit.
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173. You'll pay for this.
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174. I'll tell Grandfather.
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175. Divine power is rich and nourishing.
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176. It offers the strength to rise again to those who have lost their strength.
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177. Healing.
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178. Heal me all the way.
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179. You'd just shout again if I did.
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180. Cast the spell yourself.
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181. I can't. I don't know how.
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182. You could do it if you'd studied.
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183. Are they quiet now?
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184. Yeah.
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185. You didn't kill 'em, did you? We need 'em in one piece.
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186. Huh? Well, can't we make do with just the boy if we have to?
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187. No, you can't.
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188. I hope they're just good actors, but it doesn't sound like it.
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189. Should I blast them with magic?
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190. That's risky when I'm not sure how strong they are, though.
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191. And I don't want to teach the young lady that violence is the answer.
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192. She'll never stop punching me then.
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193. Oh well.
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194. Either way, my job is the same.
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195. Well, I don't want to die, so I'm leaving.
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196. Goodbye.
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197. Help me!
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198. I told you to pipe down!
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199. Hey, it won't open!
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200. Bye.
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201. Don't leave me here.
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202. Just use your fists, right? It's your specialty.
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203. Can you promise not to be violent or shout?
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204. H-Help me.
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205. Can you promise?
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206. Damn it!
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207. Let me.
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208. X-Healing.
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209. Okay! We should be fine now!
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210. You promised not to shout, remember?
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211. Why should I have to keep a promise to you?
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212. You little brat!
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213. Is that so?
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214. I guess this is goodbye, then.
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215. Farewell.
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216. Where'd you go? Get out here, you little shits!
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217. I-I didn't mean that. I won't shout anymore.
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218. You say that, but you'll just break your promise again.
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219. I-I will not.
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220. If you do what I say, you can come with me.
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221. It looks like this town is near Roa.
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222. I can't read.
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223. Reading comes in handy.
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224. It lists the coach fares, too.
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225. If you knew math, you could get back on your own.
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226. You should just do it all, then.
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227. I'm not your servant or employee.
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228. What? You're my tutor.
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229. No, I'm not.
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230. Huh?
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231. You said you didn't like me,
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232. My Lady, we're in Roa.
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233. We should be safe now.
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234. Yes, we should.
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235. She's sleepy now that she can relax, huh?
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236. There were a few hiccups, but this is mostly according to plan.
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237. She respects me a little now... I hope.
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238. You work at the manor!
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239. Wait!
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240. What is it, brat?
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241. You could've gone home if you stayed put.
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242. Let go of me—
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243. Return that girl at once.
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244. We can't do that.
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245. Lady Eris has a certain appointment to meet far away from here.
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246. Looks like you're better at magic than I thought.
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247. Join us. We'll give you a cut.
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248. How much would that be, exactly?
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249. How does 100 Asura gold pieces sound?
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250. Would that pay for two enrollments in Magic University?
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251. Oh, yes. It could pay for ten with some left over.
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252. I see.
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253. That's a tempting offer.
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254. That little girl's made my life a living hell.
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255. If you become her tutor, she'll do the same to you.
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256. Even at your age, you must know the value of money.
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257. If you do, then raise your hand real slow.
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258. I do.
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259. But I also know there are things more valuable than money.
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260. Cut the crap!
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261. It's not crap.
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262. What?
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263. Thinking back, I've never had to worry about money in my life until now.
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264. I spent nearly 20 years as a bum.
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265. Half my life was spent wallowing in VNs and MMOs.
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266. My experience in that niche taught me what betraying the young lady would mean
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267. and what saving her now will lead to.
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268. Money can't buy dere!
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269. Huh?
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270. Whoops. I said that out loud.
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271. Wha—
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272. Shit!
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273. Damn!
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274. Hey, brat!
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275. Sorry!
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276. Tricky little...
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277. What?
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278. Yeah! I won!
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279. Not so fast!
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280. This isn't just desperation.
Paul told me something once.
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281. The North God Style has sword-throwing techniques!
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282. Ghislaine! Ghislaine!
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283. Hey, Rudeus.
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284. Rudeus.
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285. Rudeus!
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286. Is this all of them?
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287. Yes. Thank you very much.
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288. There was an explosion, so I checked it out.
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289. Right decision, I guess.
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290. But what the hell happened?
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291. I heard you two went out, but...
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292. Ghislaine.
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293. Eris!
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294. You're back awfully late.
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295. What happened?
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296. Lord Philip, it's not what it looks like!
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297. It's a misunderstanding!
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298. I see now.
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299. Take him away.
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300. Lord Philip, please forgive me!
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301. Lord Philip! Lord Philip!
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302. Are you all right, Eris?
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303. The promise was until we got home, so I can talk now, right?
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304. Yes, it's fine now.
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305. I failed, huh?
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306. Well, that makes sense.
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307. My plan backfired, and I ended up needing Ghislaine to save me.
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308. I almost died.
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309. Without Ghislaine, I'd be dead for sure.
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310. I hadn't even thought about it,
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311. but what will happen to me if I die again?
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312. Wait!
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313. I'll give you special permission to call me "Eris"!
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314. Special permission, understand?
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315. Huh?
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316. So, you mean... it's okay?
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317. You mean I can work here?
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318. Thank you very much, Lady Eris.
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319. No "lady"! Just "Eris"!
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320. I wonder if I earned affection points for my choice back there.
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321. Or does she plan to get her revenge once I'm officially her tutor?
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322. Well, either way,
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323. for now, I think I'll celebrate landing my first ever job.
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324. I learned the ABCs of love
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325. I learned the ABCs of love
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326. So why can I still not grasp it?
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327. So why can I still not grasp it?
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328. When I'm battle-weary and desolate, I'll want you
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329. When I'm battle-weary and desolate, I'll want you
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330. When I'm battle-weary and desolate, I'll want you
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331. When I'm battle-weary and desolate, I'll want you
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332. When I'm battle-weary and desolate, I'll want you
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333. If you do
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334. If you do
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335. Then I'll fear nothing
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336. Then I'll fear nothing
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337. If you will
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338. If you will
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339. Then you can trust your back to me
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340. Then you can trust your back to me
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341. Then you can trust your back to me
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342. I want to break everything, just break it all, if it's for your sake
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343. I want to break everything, just break it all, if it's for your sake
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344. I want to break everything, just break it all, if it's for your sake
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345. I won't let purity or rationality get in my way
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346. I won't let purity or rationality get in my way
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347. I won't let purity or rationality get in my way
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348. The one thing, the only thing I want to protect
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349. The one thing, the only thing I want to protect
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350. The one thing, the only thing I want to protect
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351. Is the person who taught me everything
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352. Is the person who taught me everything
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353. Is the person who taught me everything
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354. Only you
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355. Only you
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