﻿\setgamedatatitle("Revival of Hados")

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A few days after the declaration to restore Hados, the
underground labyrinth was holding a grand feast to celebrate
its revival.
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In the tavern inside the labyrinth, the monsters and
Risbell's group were sharing drinks―though the guest of
honor, Caym, was absent.
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And it wasn't just the tavern. All throughout the labyrinth,
celebrations were underway.
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Even on the surface, where humans lived, festivities were
being held.
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\text("Spacchio")
Hey, I'm back.
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\text("Risbell")
Thank you for your hard work. How were the monsters doing?
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\text("Caym")
Not bad. They say they have no complaints about Hados'
restoration or the Demon Lord's army.
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\text("Margaretta")
What are you talking about?
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\text("Caym")
Oh, just a bit of communication.
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\text("Risbell")
It's to keep the monsters in line. Some of them can't speak
human language, so Spacchio-san and Noro-san act as
interpreters.
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\text("Noro")
Demon Lord-sama is popular.
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\text("Margaretta")
Oh...?
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\text("Agri")
So, boss. Next up is Lusario, right?
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\text("Caym")
Yeah. But I won't make a move for a while. We've got our
hands full with internal matters right now.
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\text("Margaretta")
That's probably for the best. It's not just national
affairs―there's military strength, supplies, public order...
We've got a mountain of problems.
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\text("Agri")
Elves have the blessings of the forest, after all. Compared
to that, Hados has only just been restored.
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\text("Noro")
...There's not much food either.
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\text("Spacchio")
Coming from you, who's always eating, that's not convincing.

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\text("Risbell")
......Sorry, could I have another helping?

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\text("Caym")
Wait, I'll have the same. ...So, if Lusario does make a
move, how much time do we have?

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\text("Margaretta")
Hmm. By now, their spies should be back... If they hold a
war council and prepare for battle... If it's Lusario, I'd
say about 4 days.
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\text("Risbell")
Four days...
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\text("Caym")
That's not much time.
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\text("Spacchio")
Yeah, it's hardly enough to do anything. Trying to pacify
things here while fighting them is gonna be rough.

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\text("Agri")
Doesn't matter! What's important is guts―the will to never
give in, no matter how tough things get!

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\text("Margaretta")
If that was all it took, everyone would be a famous
strategist by now...
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\text("Caym")
Well, let's not rush things. After all, the three nations
are already in my hands.
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\text("Risbell")
Caym-sama...
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With a triumphant air, Caym raised his glass and downed his
drink in one go.
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He didn't even notice Risbell beside him, her face clouded
with worry.
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