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151 Mushoku Tensei
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Immortal Demon Lord Atoferatofe.
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She is a very famous Demon Lord.
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Her first appearance in history is the second Human-Demon Great War.
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"5 Great Demon Kings" Immortal Nekurosu Rakurosu's daughter, shock troop of the Demon Race.
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Low intelligence, but wield tremedous battle prowess and tenacity, a cruel and feared Demon Lord.
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But, perhaps because of her low intelligence, her supply route was cut.
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Captured by humans, she was sealed.
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Her revival happened before the Laplace Campaign.
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Demon God Laplace revived her personally, and she becomes his most feared Demon Lord.  After the Laplace Campaign, defeated by North God Kalman, she surrendered.
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It is said, that North God Kalman and Demon Lord Atofe had a child, who became North God Kalman II.
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It is also said, that North God Kalman taught Demon Lord Aotfe everything he knew of the sword.
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And it it is said, that North God Kalman II's sword art was taught by none other than Demon Lord Atofe herself.
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In summary, Atofe is a veteran of uncountable battles, a protege of the original North God, and also immortal.
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We're screwed.
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Atofe before us.
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Black clad soldiers surround us.
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Our retreat blocked, Atofe eagerly brandishing her sword.
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"Alright, come at me, all four of you."
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Atofe did not attack.
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Carefully wielding her sword, she is diligently observing us.
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Her eyes are her real weapon.
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With her strength, devastating us is not out of question.
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"... I won't be so naive this time.  I remember well."
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With that said, she glare alternates between Zanoba and me.
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Vigilant.
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Zanoba's special strength, and my lightning strike.
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Even a Demon Lord cannot avoid our attacks.
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But she now looks completely unscathed.
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She completely recovers even after taking a Zanoba punch to the face and having her face smashed.
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"Alright, do that again.  I will dodge this time."
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Plenty of confidence.
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Feels like she'll dodge it.
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This world's sword art can even reflect magic.
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Not sure about North God Style, but since she's a Demon Lord, I think she can avoid magic of my level.
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Open my demon eye for now, but would a second of precognition really make a difference?
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What now?
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... First, find a opening.
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But if we do, then what?
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Would my magic even do anything?
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The strongest Stone Cannon couldn't kill a defenseless Badigadi.
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Much less when Atofe is poised.
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As long as she guards it, no matter what kind of magic...
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"Rudeus"
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"If it's just Cliff, then he can make it to the magic teleportation circle and escape."
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I look over to Cliff after she said that.
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Cliff, his eyes focused at Atofe.
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But his legs are shaking.
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And no battle ability.
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"Tea, plant, and notebook.  Take all three with him, and Nanahoshi will be saved."
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"Right."
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Right.
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Yeah, this is why we came in the first place.
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Save Nanahoshi, that was the goal.
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If we have a goal, then accomplishing it is the most important.
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If we lose here, we won't die.  But we won't see family for 10 years, which sucks.
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"And find reinforcements.  Perugius and Atofe have a history. He can definitely get help."
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Perugius and his 12 Familiars.
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True, if it's him, maybe he'll come to our aid.
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No matter what, he's the hero that sealed Laplace.
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If he can do that, he should able to take on Atofe.
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"Fine.  Then, let's do that... Can you convince Cliff?"
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"Watch me."
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Elinalise retreats next to Cliff.
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Zanoba, Elinalise, and I will create an opening.
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Cliff will break out, run into the magic teleportation circle.
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Cliff convince Perugius.  We'll try to hold out.
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Will it work?
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Can we handle it?
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Also, can Cliff convince Perugius?
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While Cliff tries to convince Perugius, would we lose and forced to contract?
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No matter what, if Cliff escapes, then Nanahoshi is saved.
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Save Nanahoshi.
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That was the goal.
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But, I want to return too.
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Eh, damn, I am going in circles.
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Calm down.
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First, we need to restrain Atofe.
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At that moment, use magic to disperse the black clad soldiers and let Cliff escape.
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Then, if the situation allows, we will also take a chance and dive for the magic circle.
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Okay.
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Let's do that.
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Atofe cannot be defeated, but the surrounding black clad soldiers can.
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Take it seriously this time.
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Destroy them all.
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Okay.
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I can do this.
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Do it, do it.
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Kill.
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Kill them all, and I get to go home.  Okay.
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Yes, I can do this.
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I aren't just just saying it this time.
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"Don't worry, Shishou.  Demon Lord Atofe, I would stop her even if it cost me my life."
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Not an ounce of hesitation from Zanoba.
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Calm.
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Reliable.
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Why is he so manly in a situation like this?
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Like a line out of the movies.
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If I'm a girl, it wouldn't to weird I fall for him.
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(But can I really get away?  I don't run very fast, and the luggages too...)
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(If they give chase, Rudeus and I will stop them.  Don't look back, don't think, just keep running.  And don't trip.)
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(I should fight as well...)
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(We won't win even with the four of us.  You leaving for reinforcements is also a serious battle.)
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(In that case... Oh, I get it...)
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Cliff's voice pass by my ears.
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From him, to the magic circle entrance, takes about thirty steps or so.
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Not close nor far.
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But he has to run the whole distance.
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"Persuasion successful."
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Soon Elinalise returns to the front.
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Looking at Cliff.
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A serious look on his face.
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A man with a purpose.
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Not one running from a fight.
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Running for help is a battle...
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Elinalise sure has a way with words, how envious.
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"Zanoba and I will create an opening with Atofe.  Rudeus, take care of the black clad soldiers around you."
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"Got it."
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Strategy session over.
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We turn towards Atofe.
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Poised with her sword, sneering at us.
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"Your goal is to beat me?"
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No enemy behind her.
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30 paces.  Uphill, no good footholds.
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Won't Cliff fall on the way?
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No, do it anyways.
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"Zanoba, Elinalise-san, I'll take the first shot."
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"Understood."
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Facing Atofe, I raise my magic staff.
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Using my usual stone cannon.
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By firepower alone, the King Class [Lightning] might be better, but at this distance we'll be hit as well.
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Annihilated by my own magic, I'll pass.
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"Phew..."
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Deep breath, focus magic into the staff.
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Atofe stands still.
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Even if she knew I know voiceless incantation, we will proceed as planned.
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Convenient, but...
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<Atofe deflects the Stone Cannon with her sword.>
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Demon eye clearly sees that Atofe moved to doubt my attack.
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Damn.  Even though I was told that my stone cannon is very high level, but it seems useless against Atofe.
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Then, would lightning work?
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Use the magic that she's most vigilant against...?
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"Shishou.  I'll definitely follow through, count on me."
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"... Zanoba."
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I can trust his words.
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... I also prepare myself.
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"Okay, go!"
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I fired off the strongest possible Stone Cannon.
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With a Kaboom it flies toward Atofe.
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"Just give up!"
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Atofe moves like a mirage.
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Just a tiny bit she moves her wrist, barely shifting the sword.
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And in that moment, sword and cannon collide, frightening sparks come flying out.
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The stone cannon shifts course and slams into a boulder at some far off distance, kicking off a great cloud of dust.
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Still no good.
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"Arrrrgh!!"
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In the next instance, Zanoba threw something at Atofe.
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"Ehh?"
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Screaming as it flew towards Atofe.
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Atofe smiling at she prepares to parry the attack.
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"Just give... Eh?"
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Just when Atofe was about to cut it in two, she stops her motion.
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Then, what's tossed hit Atofe on the face.
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"Wah?"
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"Ah?"
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Like clue it sticks on Atofe's face...
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It's Kishirika that was sitting on Zanoba's shoulder.
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"Ew!  It smells!  Go take a shower you idiot!"
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"This one wants to too.... Eek?"
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Atofe grabs hold of Kishirika and toss her somewhere far away.
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Kishirika flew out of the circle surrounding us and lands with a dud.
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"Come on, throwing something like that over here.. Eh?"
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Atofe screams in shock.
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Zanoba with his fists clenched rushed up to Atofe.
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Elinalise follows behind like a shadow.
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Crap, I should stop watching.
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"Come to me, fighting spirit!"
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"Ahhh!"
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Zanoba throws a punch.
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With horrifying strength it flies towards Atofe.
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With her gauntlet she easily...
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"Ugh?"
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She didn't dodge.
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a terrifying noise, bam, he steps into Atofe.
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The gauntlet smashed into an awful shape.
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Zanoba follows through with another step.
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A big step forward, another punch at Atofe.
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"Good!"
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Atofe lifts up her great sword from an awkward position.
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Another terrible noise, crunch, Atofe's leg twisted.
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But her momentum remains, and her swings towards Zanoba.
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"Grr."
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Zanoba kneels in pain.
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The first time I ever seen Zanoba like this.
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Zanoba doesn't even flinch when I hit him with Stone Cannon.
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With a single blow...
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Atofe looks over arrogantly, but a little short of breath.
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"That body is not bad, but... remember.  There's no perfect defense.  This is what my husband Kalm..."
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"Hah!"
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"Mm?"
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While she was talking.
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Using Zanoba's back as her springboard, Elinalise leaps over.
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Using her momentum she aim for Atofe's throat, aiming for the exposed flesh.
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But the attack and cut sound are both deflected.
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Not the sound of skin.
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The defense of touki.
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"There's more!"
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Elinalise's sword hand holds firm.
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With her shield raised, she makes a sidestep and thrusts.
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Invisible shock wave flies from the sword and lands on Atofe.
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But Atofe looks undisturbed.
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She wrinkles her brows unhappily, like sand got into her eyes.
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"Your strike is weak!  Fine, here, take this!"
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Atofe raises up her great sword and slashes.
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Elinalise steps back to avoid that swing.
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"Psh!"
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Hurriedly she raises her shield.
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GONG Elinalise spins around.
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Elinalise rolls on the rocky ground, then pounced like a cat.
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My eye sees, terror.
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"But good footwork.  With training at my place..."
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"Aaah!"
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Zanoba suddenly gets up while Atofe was talking.
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More like a leap, with his hands stretched, he dives at Atofe.
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"Ahh!"
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Just like that, he grabs Atofe with a bear hug.
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Her both hands restrained, he lifts her off the ground.
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"Argh.  How dare you hug me so shamelessly... Guards!"
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Like a vise Zanoba holds on with all his strength.  Atofe spits out black blood.
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The combo worked?
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No, the opponent is a Immortal Demon Lord, temporary damage won't work.
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"Shishou!  Now!"
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"...!"
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Zanoba's words confirm the situation.
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Atofe is immobilized.
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A chance.
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"Cliff, now, go!"
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With all my power injected into my staff.
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An area of effect spell.
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Enough to kill all the black clad soldiers at once.
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"Got it!"
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Cliff begins to run, the black clad soldiers surrounding us raise their swords in shock.
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No, too late.
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"Frost Nova!"
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Cold air surges from my staff.
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The ground cracks, frozen, masses of cold air reach the black clad soldiers that circle us.
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"Nah!"
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"Mm?"
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The black clad soldiers panic as the ground below their feet begins to freeze.
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I did it...!
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It might be a sneak attack.
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But this way, it can't be avoided.
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While I was thinking.
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A voice rang.
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"Bursting flames cover my body, [Burning Place]!"
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One man, like on fire hot air spreads from him.
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Like he's challenging my Frost Nova.
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The man, and the two soldiers next to him, manages to defrost.
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That man is Moore.
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The old soldier begins to recite as soon as I raised my staff, taking advantage of the time gap.
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Even so, no matter how powerful, no matter how fast,
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Even if it's me, I will show no mercy...
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But Moore's magic only managed to defrost himself and the two besides him.
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Everyone else are completely engulfed in ice like sculptures.
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By pure power, I have won.
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Also, I, have finally killed...
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"Even freezing our black armors... what incredible power!  Everyone, recite Burning place!"
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"Yes!  Spirit of fire, everywhere between the sky and earth..."
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Moore shout to his surroundings, and the black clads in the ice begins to sing.
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Not dead.
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No one died.
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That black armor.
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That black armor can resist water magic?
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Curses.
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I used the wrong spell?
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"Mm."
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Cliff squeezes pass Atofe's armpits.
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"Moore, do not let him escape!"
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"Ha!"
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On Atofe's command Moore begins to move.
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A moment later, the soldiers unfrozen by Moore's magic start running as well.
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Elinalise dashes over, sliding in front of them.
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And with her sword raised, stops them.
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"Rudeus!  Go!"
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Moore chases Cliff without looking back.
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Cliff lugging a large baggage and sapling.
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Although Moore is wearing armor, he's fast.
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He's only 7 steps from Cliff.
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I point my staff towards Moore.
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"Stone Cannon!"
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<Moore recites [Earth Wall] to counter Stone Cannon.>
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It's fine.  I can make it.
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I pour magic into my staff and fires.
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"The earth... Grr!"
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Moore runs with a hand raised while singing.
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But like a laser the Stone Cannon strikes his arm, sending his armor flying.
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With one hand left Moore stumbles... but did not stop.
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"Spirit of Water, become my strength - 'Icicle Field'."
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Moore's magic surrounds him in mist.
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Using fog to evade my attack?
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Still, his incantation is short.
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Almost like Roxy, Short Incantation?
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"Wind Blast!"
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I form wind with my staff and clears the fog.
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And maybe to blow him away too, but, without regard to pain he approaches Cliff.
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That black armor, does it resist wind magic as well?
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No, not just wind and water, but resists the others too.
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What do I do?
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He's only 6 steps away.
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I miss the kill shot, and if he dodge it'll hit Cliff--
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Just now, my Demon Eye sees.
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<Moore begins to sing as he runs.>
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"Spirit of Earth all across the land!  I call upon you, answer-"
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"Disrupt Magic!"
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Instantly released, the magic I have practiced at home.
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The spell I trained with Sylphy.
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Moments before Moore's magic is complete, it disappears.
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"Seriously? Even Disrupt Magic?"
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Moore looks at his hand in shock.
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But his legs has not stop.
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Only 5 steps away.
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I follow, like using my hand to block his way, and fires.
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Of course, I should use what I'm used to.
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My well worn tactics should work no matter how experience the opponent.
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Just like in practice.
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"Quagmire!"
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Between Moore and Cliff, a giant quagmire formed.
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Moore steps one foot onto that sticky quagmire..
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"Mm... The unknown God!  Answer my prayer, bring heaven on earth! [Earth Lancer]!"
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Instantly, Moore release magic under his feet.
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From his feet, a great spear of earth appears.
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Running on this spear, Moore quickly passed the Quagmire.
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His legs has not stop.
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Only 4 steps away.
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Countered.
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I was stopped.
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How unexpected.
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"Rudeus, Cliff!  Hurry!"
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"I know!"
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Elinalise screams out.
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Glance over, she's currently busy with the two soldiers.
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Two versus one.
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The black clad soldiers do not press the attack, merely to keep her busy.
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"Hey, I said, you shameless person!  Let me go!  At least fight with your hands!"
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"I won't even if I die!"
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Zanoba headbutts Atofe.  Trying his best even with blood flowing down his head.
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I need to too.
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The other black clad soldiers are also unfreezing.
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Steam rises all around, coloring the air white.
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"Grr."
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What do I do?
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What do I do to stop Moore?
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He is strong.  In a magic fight he's far more experienced than I.
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He parries basic magic like nothing.
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Would stronger magic work?
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No.  If it's too strong, then even Cliff will get dragged in to it.  Then there's Moore's counters and the armor's resistence.
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"...!"
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Just then, I noticed my feet is wet.
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The result of Frost Nova.
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Due to defrosting from Burning Place, the entire area area is shocked in water.
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The first to defrost, Moore too is soaking wet.
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Of course, Elinalise and I, our feet are also covered in a water puddle.
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This magic, Atofe only saw once before.
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In other words, Moore has never encountered it.
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But if I use it now.
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I, Elinalise, even Zanoba will get hit.
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Only Cliff would be spared.
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Cliff is out of range.
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He won't be hit.
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In that instant, I had resolve.
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"Electric!"
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Not enough to kill, electricity comes flying out.
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A purple lightning flies towards Moore.
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BANG it rings loudly, a terrifying show of force.
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Purple lightning indiscriminately licks the surrounding ground.
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With the ground soaking wet, it easily spread out to all the water soaked people and electrode them.
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"Kyaaa!"
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"Gaaa!"
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"Ohhh!"
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All the black clad soldiers collapse in a heap of smoke.
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Elinalise as well; Zanoba as well; Atofe as well.
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All the unfrozen people.
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And Moore as well.
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Me too.
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"Ugh!"
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My body too received a horrible shock.
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A pain down my spine, all my joints feel like they're bend in the wrong direction.
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It wasn't enough to kill.
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So I know I wont' die.
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But my eyes went dark, and my consciousness went with it.
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By the time I came to I was already on the floor.
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Fainted for no more than two seconds.
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My body paralyzed.
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But I can see.
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How is it?
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Cliff.
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Raise my head, I see Moore kneeling with one foot on the ground.
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Smoking rising from between his armor, yet he still points his remaining fingers towards Cliff.
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Mumble mumble... incantation?
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Magic Disrupt.
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No, it won't make it in time.
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I pour magic into my left arm.
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Even if my body is paralyzed, I can still move my fake arm.
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With my palm towards Moore.
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"[Wind Bind]!"
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"[Hand, absorb]!"
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Moore releases a whip of wind, but it instantly disappears.
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"What?"
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Moore looks this way.
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His face hidden in the helmet, but he must be stunned.
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Serve you right.
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Without regard Cliff runs forward.
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Only 3 steps away from the magic teleportation circle entrance.
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No one can catch him now.
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No one.
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Even Atofe is still paralyzed.
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But her eyes wide open, she stares me down like a tiger.
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"You done it.  That's an incredible magic."
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"..."
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"Interesting.  Taking you as my subordinate is indeed... Hahaha, a magician of your caliber, I shall cheris you, hahaha."
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Unable to look away, I could only accept Atofe's hideous smile.
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Well, it's over.
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The Immortal recovers quickly, far faster than I.
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It's too late to run.
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Even resisting will be impossible.
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Zanoba passed out.
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Still hanging on, finally he falls to the ground.
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He seems to be vulnerable against electricity.
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He probably lost consciousness because of the eletric strike.
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Elinalise, while still feeling wobbly, tries to make a stand.
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She's in as bad of shape as I am, but still wants to try.
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Elinalise refuses to give up.
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Never give up.
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A white haired coach one said.
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I will too.
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I can do this.
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Do your best.
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Let's go home.
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I want to go home.
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Go home, go home and... if possible, sexy time with Sylphy.
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And Roxy too.
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And hug Luci.
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Not just sword practice with Norm, but magic too.
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The rice Aisha has grown, I was looking toward to them.
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If Zenith's memory returns, then, take everyone to visit dad's grave.
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Then, just like before, a happy live.
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A fun filled day, everyday in the other world.
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Right, just like that.
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Just like that.
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... Alright, I can do this.
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I can get up.
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If my hand can move, I can use magic.
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Staff, where's my staff.
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I can't do without it.
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Ah, good.
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I was crushing it under me.
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I'm sorry, Aqua Heartia, was I heavy?
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Okay, I can do this.  Hang in there until rescue arrives.
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Just until then.
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I don't need to win.
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Cliff-senpai, get help.
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Perugius, he's annoying, but I'm counting on you.
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Please convince him.
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Even if he refuse right away, at least this year, please!
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"Eh?"
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Elinalise makes a noise, her head raised.
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Her eyes point forward.
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Cliff.
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Right at the prison entrance.
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And from there comes a black clad, face to face...
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Black clad, from inside the entrance, comes out...
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"Seriously?"
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... There's more inside.
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"Ahh..."
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Why didn't we realize it.
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There's a hole in the ground, even Atofe will want to check it out.
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"Damn it..."
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A darkness grows in my heart.
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Wanting to shout, feeling 
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a familiar feeling.