﻿\setgamedatatitle("Free Base 2_2")

\text("Beatrice")
Ugh, what is with this place? It's so damp, there are bugs
everywhere―this is the worst.
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\text("Risbell")
I know we have no choice, but still...
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\text("El")
Well, it can be tough if you're not used to it... The first
time I came here was rough for me too.
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\text
Caym and his party made their way through the muggy wetlands
and arrived at an even damper cave.
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\text
With Beatrice at the forefront, the mood among the
extermination squad was one of utter annoyance.
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But in the midst of all that, Caym alone was strangely
motivated.
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\text("Caym")
Heh, the captive Brightleaf beauty must be deeper inside.
Let's go, everyone―follow me!
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\text("El")
Um... It's true there were some girls among those who were
kidnapped, but honestly, it's more likely they've already
been eaten, you know?
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Worried about Caym's pointless enthusiasm, El tried to warn
him.
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Caym frowned, as if to say he was offended by the warning.
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\text("Caym")
What are you talking about? I have absolutely no
expectations.
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\text("Caym")
If they're already dead, there's nothing we can do. But if
there are any survivors, I just want to save them as soon as
possible. That's all.
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Caym declared this with a serious look on his face.
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His words created an awkward atmosphere among the squad.

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Everyone present knew he was just putting on an act.

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\text
Then, prompted by Risbell's deep sigh, everyone began to
voice their true feelings.

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\text("Risbell")
If you just listen to that part, it sounds wonderful, but...

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\text("Beatrice")
Ahahaha, well, that's Caym for you.
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\text("El")
As a Brightleaf myself, I'd appreciate it if you'd take this
a little more seriously...
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\text
Risbell and the others shrugged their shoulders as they
spoke.
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\text
But then Risbell seemed to notice something and put on a
serious expression.
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\text("Risbell")
Wait... I sense a strong magical power coming from deeper in
the cave. El-san, do you have any idea what it could be?

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\text("El")
No, there shouldn't be any magical creatures here or
anything like that... At least, there shouldn't be...

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El tilted her head at Risbell's question.
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Sensing that something was happening, the squad quickly
sobered up.
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\text("Caym")
Hmph, whatever it is, we'll find out if we go deeper. All
right, let's move out!
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And so, Caym and the others stepped into the depths of the
cave.
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