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According to Gaston, the Rivasura clan was originally more independent than demon-like, and many believed that magic stones should be supplied fairly to both the demon and human races.
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However, the Kranken clan suddenly started saying that magic stones should be prioritized for the human race, and from there, the relationship between the two clans deteriorated.
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“It’s strange. Errant said that the Rivasura clan siding with the demons was the cause.”
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“That pretty face, he lies with a straight face!”
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Gaston roared.
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“The Kranken guys just want to sell magic stones at a higher price! They don’t have as good a fishing ground as we do. The sale of magic stones is a matter of life and death for them. They’ve been spotted by the human race. They’re just stupid.”
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“But isn’t it a fact that you guys are on the side of the demons?”
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“That’s just the old folks!”
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Gaston sighed heavily.
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“The old folks are proud that they have demon blood flowing in them. They’ve been swayed by the demons and are getting hot-headed. If you ask me, they’re just clowns.”
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“I see. . .”
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Luke pondered, pinching his chin.
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The Kranken clan says that the Rivasura clan was swayed by the demons, and the Rivasura clan claims that the Kranken clan was swayed by the human race.
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Is one of them lying. . . or maybe both are telling the truth.
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Luke, who had been thinking for a while, finally shook his head and stood up.
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“Let’s worry about it later. We have to go help Kiel now.”
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“Are you really going to help?”
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Gaston looked up at Luke, sweating.
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“Of course. We have an excellent guide here. So, Tyra, can you tell us how to get there from here? We need to go quickly before it gets dark.”
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Luke put his hand on Tyra’s shoulder and smiled.
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“Wait, wait! Take me with you!”
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Gaston clung to Luke’s feet as he was about to turn on his heels.
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“As I said earlier, if we take you guys with us, it will only complicate things. I’m sorry, but. . .”
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“I understand! But let me go! I beg you!”
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Gaston refused to back down.
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On the contrary, he even pleaded by rubbing his head on the ground.
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“I know you’re strong! I know it’s useless for me to say anything, and I’ll just be a nuisance! But please let me follow you! I beg you!”
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“That’s. . . no, but. . .”
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Luke had no choice but to be perplexed by Gaston’s desperate plea.
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He knew Gaston was not lying.
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But why was he so obsessed with Kiel?
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“Why are you so obsessed with Kiel? If you plan to make Kiel, the shrine maiden, the flag of your clan, I can’t approve. . .”
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“I’m in love!”
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Gaston shouted.
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“I’m in love with Kiel! I love her! If the woman I love is captured, I have no choice but to go and help her!”
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Behind Gaston, who was desperately pleading, his companions were nodding in agreement.
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“Please! I can’t stand it when I hear that Kiel has been captured by that Errant guy! I won’t cause you any trouble, I’ll listen to what you say, so please let me help Kiel!”
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“. . .I understand.”
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Luke nodded, shrugging his shoulders.
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“But please limit it to just you. If we go in large numbers, we will stand out. And don’t rush ahead, promise me that.”
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“O, Of course! From now on, I’m your little brother, I’ll listen to any order!”
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“No, I don’t need a little brother.”
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Luke stood up with a sigh at Gaston, who was shining his eyes.
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“Let’s depart as soon as possible. We don’t know what will happen to Kiel, so the sooner we help her, the better.”
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Luke and his companions said goodbye to Gaston’s companions and went back into the forest.
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“Revive the divine beast?!”
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Luke couldn’t believe what Gaston had just said, and he quickly covered his mouth after realizing he had raised his voice.
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“Yes, it seems that Errant is planning to use Kiel to awaken the divine beast sealed on the island.”
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Gaston continued his explanation.
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“Since ancient times, the shrine maiden on this island has had the duty of calming the divine beast. In other words, it’s also possible to awaken it. However, there has never been a shrine maiden who has done such a thing, so we don’t know if it’s really possible.”
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“What a reckless thing to do. . .”
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A cold sweat ran down Luke’s cheek.
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The battle with Behemoth a year ago was still etched in Luke’s mind.
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If a divine beast of that class were to be revived, this island would not be safe.
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“Luke. . .”
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“It’s okay, we don’t know for sure that they can do it yet. And before that, all we have to do is rescue Kiel.”
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Luke looked at Alma, who was looking worried, and smiled. Then, with a stern face, he looked ahead.
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“But it seems we have to rescue Kiel now more than ever. And as soon as possible.”
