﻿\setgamedatatitle("Gluette_04")

\text("Gluette")
So this is the place...
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\text
Standing at the entrance to the labyrinth, Gluette murmured.
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A den of monsters that has swallowed countless adventurers,
mercenaries, and knights.
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Now, Gluette is about to step inside.

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\text("Gluette")
(...Risbell-san is somewhere ahead...)
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\text
In Gluette's mind, the face of Risbell―her former classmate
and worthy rival―appeared.

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\text("Gluette")
Risbell-san... I just can't understand what you're thinking.

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\text("Gluette")
But even so, I can't just ignore you after you've strayed
from the right path.
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\text("Gluette")
If you've lost your way, then I'll set you straight...

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\text("Gluette")
That's my duty, as someone who learned alongside you at the
same academy.
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With a strong resolve in her heart, Gluette stepped into the
labyrinth.
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\text("Caym")
Heh heh heh, so you've finally come, Gluette.
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\text
Receiving a report from his subordinates, Caym let out a low
chuckle.
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\text("Caym")
Like a moth to the flame. I'll make sure she gets what's
coming to her.
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\text("Risbell")
Caym-sama, please don't talk with your mouth full. It's bad
manners.
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\text("Caym")
Ah, right. Sorry.
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\text
Caym munched on a sandwich stuffed with thick slices of ham.

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Watching Caym beside her, cheeks puffed out as he chewed,
Risbell's expression clouded.
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\text("Risbell")
I've thought about it, and Gluette-san is the type who
devotes everything to the pursuit and mastery of magic.

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\text("Risbell")
And at the same time, she's a noble with a very strong sense
of justice.
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\text("Risbell")
I'm sure... she's angry with me.

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\text("Caym")
...Angry?
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\text("Risbell")
Yes. I don't think she can forgive me.

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\text("Risbell")
What I'm doing is nothing short of invasion, after all.

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\text("Caym")
...I see.
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\text
Caym washed down the food in his mouth with a drink and let
out a sigh.
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\text("Risbell")
So I'll go. I'll talk to her about my thoughts and my goals,
and try to get her to back down...

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\text("Caym")
Do you really think that'll convince her?
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\text
Risbell fell silent at Caym's question.
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After a moment, she shook her head.
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\text("Risbell")
...I don't know, but if this keeps up, the army will suffer
too...
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\text("Caym")
If you want to gain something, sacrifices are inevitable.

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\text
Caym cut Risbell off and continued.
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\text("Caym")
From what you've told me, that woman seems like the type who
can accept things if they're reasonable.
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\text("Caym")
If you want her to listen, you should first face her
head-on, defeat her with your own strength, and then talk to
her.
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Caym stood up.
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\text("Caym")
So, let's go, Risbell. It's been a while since you've seen
your friend. Let's give her a grand welcome.

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\text("Risbell")
Y-Yes...
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\text
Though reluctant, Risbell accepted Caym's words and followed
after him.
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