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Malleus
Malleus
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As I have been invited to the first ever gathering of future mages…
I wish to bestow my utmost gratitude to those from Noble Bell College who chose to include me.
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Sebek
Sebek
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How kind of you, my lord…!
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Lilia
Lilia
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Good thinking. There’s no one in the world who wouldn’t like to be thanked for their troubles.
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Silver
Silver
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I agree. I believe it would be a wonderful sentiment that would help break the ice with those new friends.
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Lilia
Lilia
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Have you decided how you’re going to give your thanks?
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Malleus
Malleus
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I have been thinking for some time now… Only, nothing comes to mind.
Do you three have any ideas for a gift worthy of my gratitude that I could bring to the cultural exchange?
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Silver
Silver
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A gift, hm. If it were me…
I would enjoy a cake.
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Sebek
Sebek
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A cake? Who’d even think to bring anything perishable on a trip like this?
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Silver
Silver
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Perishables…? I see. I suppose a normal cake would not be suitable to bring on a 3-day, 2-night trip.
Then, perhaps if we were to make a dairy-free, non-perishable cake?
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Lilia
Lilia
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Hm. You seem to be intent on suggesting a cake.
I didn’t expect you to think of a cake when asked about gifts. Did you always have a sweet tooth like this?
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Silver
Silver
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No, that isn’t entirely the case…
I was only recalling the time I received a cake from you, Father, as a reward for the successful completion of a training mission.
I remember being very happy then, so I thought it’d be a good present.
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Lilia
Lilia
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Kufufu… How nostalgic! I see, I see, so you really liked that, Hm.
Then, maybe I should make a non-perishable cake for the students of Noble Bell College?
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Silver
Silver
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Ah, no! Not… Anything but…!
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Sebek
Sebek
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LET’S NOT MAKE A CAKE!!
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Malleus
Malleus
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I agree… To begin with, I do not like whole cakes, myself. I would prefer to gift something that I would also enjoy, if nothing else.
Regrettably, I must reject the notion of a cake.
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Lilia
Lilia
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Alright… Too bad, Silver.
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Silver
Silver
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Yes, thankfully. I mean, oh, so sad.
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Sebek
Sebek
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…Well, does my lord truly need to bring anything as gratitude, in the first place?
Coming from someone like Malleus-sama, just those words of appreciation should be enough…
Rather, even gifting them a passing, “You there,” should be a grand enough gift, pass down for generations!!
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Lilia
Lilia
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I think you’d be the only person who’d accept something like that all teary-eyed, Sebek.
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Malleus
Malleus
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Of course, I intend on giving a word of thanks as a matter of courtesy… However, I wish to present something more, to commemorate the event.
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Lilia
Lilia
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Something that’s not as hard to prepare as a cake, but also something more meaningful than mere words…
Well, that narrows it down. And you all still have a ways to go if you still haven’t realized what it should be.
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Malleus
Malleus
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Oho, so you seem to have thought of something Lilia. How promising.
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Lilia
Lilia
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Mhm. So, the gift you should bring is…
MASS GAMES!
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Silver & Sebek
Silver & Sebek
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Mass games?
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Lilia
Lilia
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Oh, you don’t know? It’s a calisthenic exercise done as a group. In the past, the Kingsguard of Briar Valley would also participate in these activities.
Many people become one entity, and by performing a seamless gymnastics routine together, it can showcase strong leadership…
And completely overwhelm any person who witnesses it!
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Silver
Silver
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Father… I don’t believe we’re looking to overwhelm anyone here…
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Lilia
Lilia
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Ah. You’re right.
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Malleus
Malleus
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…How troubling, we aren’t getting anywhere. We are simply inexperienced with the proper knowledge on gatherings such as this.
If only we could receive advice from someone well-versed in these matters…
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[knocking]
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Azul
Azul
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Pardon me.
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Malleus
Malleus
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Oh, if it isn’t Ashengrotto. Is something the matter?
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Azul
Azul
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I received word from the Headmaster that you are joining the participants traveling to the cultural exchange.
In order to coordinate the groups for the field trip, I thought it would be more efficient to meet with you in person.
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Malleus
Malleus
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That’s right, you were attending as well. Thank you for coming all this way to inform us.
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Lilia
Lilia
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These guys don’t have much experience with travelling, you know. I hope you’ll take care of the three of them!
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Azul
Azul
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Of course. I will assist in whatever way I can.
…In any case, it seems you’ve all been discussing something here with grave expressions. Whatever could possibly be the matter?
If there is something troubling you, I can absolutely be of assistance!!
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Sebek
Sebek
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HUMPH! AS IF WE WOULD REQUEST HELP FROM SOMEONE FROM OCTAVINELLE!!
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Lilia
Lilia
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Now, now, it wouldn’t hurt to just chat about it with him.
To tell you the truth, we’ve been talking about how we’d like to show our gratitude to Noble Bell College for the invitation.
We’re still hashing out the details.
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Azul
Azul
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Show your gratitude? To Noble Belle College? Malleus-san would?
…How wonderful! I won’t charge a consultation fee, so please allow me to get in on this action… Er, rather, allow me to be of assistance!
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Malleus
Malleus
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You mean to say you’ll cooperate with us? I, of course, do not mind, but… Are you truly willing?
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Azul
Azul
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Why, yes, of course. I actually was intending on bring along with me a gift of my own in order to win over our hosts.
But if I am able to prepare something alongside the illustrious Malleus-san, it is sure to be worth even more. I am quite reassured by that thought.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Heh… So you seem to understand just how amazing Malleus-sama is, then!
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Silver
Silver
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If someone as thoughtful as you are ordinarily joined us, this may be a more promising venture.
Do you have any thoughts as to what we should present to Noble Bell College?
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Azul
Azul
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Why, yes. The most ideal gift for this sort of event would be…
A song.
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Malleus
Malleus
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A song?
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