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\text("Caym")
No matter what, you refuse to serve under me?

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With Risbell watching over her, she lowers her gaze
apologetically.
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\text("Itsuki")
...I can't do it. That's the one thing... I absolutely don't
want to raise my sword against Magahime-dono.

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Itsuki stubbornly refuses to give in. She keeps repeating
that one point, turning down Caym's offer.

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\text("Caym")
...Hah. You're more stubborn than I thought. Even though the
soldiers of Shuka have already surrendered.
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\text("Itsuki")
............
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\text("Caym")
Is it really impossible for you?
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\text("Itsuki")
...I'm sorry.
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Now then, what should I do?
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It just shows how much she cares about Magahime...

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\text("Risbell")
It seems Shuka's diviner foresaw a future where a great
calamity destroys Nilt.
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\text("Itsuki")
I know about that.
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\text("Risbell")
The enemy we're chasing now might be the one responsible.

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\text("Risbell")
Shuka really might be destroyed, you know? ...Don't you want
to protect Magahime-san?

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\text("Itsuki")
...But isn't the Demon Lord's army fighting Shuka and
Magahime-dono for that very reason?
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\text("Caym")
As long as Magahime is alive, that's how it will be.

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\text("Itsuki")
Magahime-dono is a dear friend of mine. Even if I end up
protecting her, it would still be a betrayal...

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\text("Caym")
............
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\text("Itsuki")
...But if the great calamity appears, I will lend you my
strength. I won't run away from here. So...

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―So, please allow me just that much.
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Risbell almost lets out a sigh.
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\text
This is why swordsmen who live by loyalty are such a pain.
Couldn't she be a little more flexible?

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But on the other hand, that's exactly why she can be
trusted.
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If Itsuki swears loyalty once, she would never betray it.

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\text("Caym")
...Alright, I understand. That's fine then.

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\text("Itsuki")
Caym-dono... thank you.
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\text("Risbell")
You're too soft, Caym-sama.
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\text("Caym")
It's not a problem. She said she'll help me as soon as Shuka
falls.

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\text("Risbell")
Well, that's true...
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\text("Caym")
But when that time comes, I'll be expecting you to work
hard, alright?
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Itsuki nods in response to Caym's words, filled with
expectation.
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It's a pledge of loyalty, given a little early.
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\text("Itsuki")
A samurai never goes back on her word. When the time comes,
both I and Togakiri will become your blade.

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Seeing that, Caym smiled in satisfaction at Itsuki.

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