Hang…in there!

Just a little…bit more!

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Ezra! Please, I hope we’re in time…

Chief! Just in time!

Something happened! Ezra seems to be regaining control of herself…

We stopped Aranvis before more damage could be done.

I hope I made the right choice…

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Mmhhnnn…

Go… away…

Just…five more minutes…Mmmm…

Yes! She’s waking up!

Oh, thank goodness!

I was so afraid we might have lost her…

...!!!

OUCH!!!

What in the… What sort of monster would dare pinch the prettiest cheeks in the world!!!

I feel soooo awful right now…

It feels as if Uncle Allan’s stupid hippo sat on me the entire night!

Ezra!

Thank goodness you’re alright!

I was so afraid we might have lost you!

No! Do not touch me right now!

OUCH!!!

Stop hugging me!

Please! I know how big they are so stop pushing them into my face!

We were so worried about you, you silly girl!

Always running off on your own to save the world by yourself!

Owwwww!!! Stop hugging me, both of you!

Ahhh…I see it… I see the light…

To be smothered to death instead of a glorious battle…oh the shame…

Tell my parents...that I love them…

Hahaha! It seems to me that I have succeeded…

Your parents would haunt me for the rest of my life if something were to happen to you…

*Chuckles*

*Gasp*!

Wonderful…

Saved the princess, saved the day.

Can we all leave this place now? I could use a drink.

You’re joining me!

Oh! Did I hear…

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Allanon!

What’s happening?!

Old man…?!

*Whimpers*

Oops…heheh…

It appears that I’ve overdone it this time…

I don’t understand?!

Was it…was it because of…me?

Don’t blame yourself… my child.

It was meant to be… you must all carry on without me…

There’s still so much you’ve promised to teach me!

I need you Uncle! We all still need you!

You can’t leave us now old man…

Please don’t give up!

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I have lived my life to the fullest… but I have one last wish…

Allanon, you really should…

Avani…just for once, if you would…

Nope.

Oh...damn it…

Must you ruin it for me, Mikael?

I have no part in this…

Nice try, old man!

You’re gonna have to try harder next time!

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Youuuuu…

I am so disappointed in you, old man!

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Oh…not you too Nyami…

Please don’t look at me that way!

Hans! Won’t you put in a good word for me?

No?

You look angry…you have every right to be and I’m sorry!

I swear I didn’t mean to lie to you the last time we met, please don’t be mad at me!

You…you can have my pudding!

No!!!

That’s…my pudding!!!

I’m so glad everyone’s alright.

The thought of losing someone close is unbearable.

Were it not for you, this might not have been possible, Hans.

Let’s get out of the city while we can.

The guards probably wouldn’t remain unconscious for much longer.

I don’t think we’ll have the strength to fend an entire garrison’s worth of guards…

Before I leave, Allanon and I some matters to discuss.

Please go ahead, it won’t take long.

Oh?! Will you not be joining us…

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Allanon, I believe we haven’t been introduced?

You wouldn’t believe it Chief!

This here, is the Lord Commander Mikael of the Deva Army himself!

I can’t believe that the old man is a friend to such an esteemed person!

…and there you have it.

I am sure celebrations are in order, but you must excuse me.

I must return back to the wall at once.

I see...that is quite unfortunate indeed.

Ezra would’ve liked to speak with her real uncle.

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Don’t worry about it, Ezra doesn’t know that yet.

I believe it is best if you were to tell her yourself.

Well then, we’ll wait at the entrance of the mine.

Come on guys, it’s time to go!

Stay, Hans. I’d like a word with you as well.

I see it is impossible to hide anything from you, Mikael.

You have paid a heavy price to save her.

To seal away the awakened blood of Ezra is no small task…even if the ritual was not complete.

It requires almost as much power needed to conduct the Ritual of Awakening.

And for that, you have sacrificed much of your own life force to accomplish what you have just done.

I have raised her since she was a babe in my arms.

Ezra is like a daughter to me.

I would give my life to save her if necessary.

Once more I am unable to do anything more for her…

...even though we share the same blood.

You’ve taken a very big risk by being here for her this very day.

The fact that you truly care is all that matters.

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Hans, I hope you will remain a friend to Rih’alnase always.

I might not live to witness the next battle that Overlord Azurai has prepared for.

When that day comes, won’t you please lend them your strength once more?

I am sworn to protect the Deva, and thus I cannot watch over Ezra at every moment.

But I will do everything in my power to ensure that she remains safe.

You fight with great valor, Hans.

It would be an honor to fight by your side one day.

Enough. Death comes to all, in time…

But there is much to live for, and I certainly haven’t given up yet!

Let us not keep Avani waiting, Hans.

I am sure they’re eager to celebrate once we’ve headed back to camp.

And you will be the guest of honor!

I will return to the wall at once.

Stay safe, old friend.

We will meet again.

And so we will…