Closer To My Heart Than Anyone Else
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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Humans! What are you dillying and dallying for? Hurry up!
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 Trey
Trey 
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Don't rush like that, Deuce is pretty exhausted from being possessed by a ghost and battling.
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 Rook
Rook 
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Oui. Even feeling slightly under the weather could end up being fatal here in unknown territory. Shall we take a moment to have a break instead?
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Seniors… I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience I caused.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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A break?! As if there's time to relax? Do you all understand the grave situation we are in?!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Huh?!
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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We are in a race against time now. We don't have the luxury to wait for a human to recuperate!
Rise this instant! I'll leave you behind if you're going to be a dead weight!!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Wha… You didn't have to say it that way, right?!
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 Trey
Trey 
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Come on. Calm down now, you two. It won't do us any good even if you start fighting in a place like this.
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 Rook
Rook 
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Rest is all the more important precisely when you wish to rush forth, Monsieur Crocodile.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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……Grr! You weaklings! In that case you can all stay there and rest for as long as you wish!!
I will carry on even if it's by myself!!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Oi, Sebek! Hang on!
Why are you so short tempered now? You've been acting strange for a while now.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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I AM NOT BEING SHORT TEMPERED WHATSOEVER!!!
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 Trey
Trey 
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Shouting that loudly… There's definitely something a little off about him.
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Actually, it is normal for him to speak that loudly, but… He's usually a little more composed than this.
I've never seen him behave in a rash manner and get scolded by the professors during classes either…
C'mon, Sebek. You can't possibly be unaware that rushing headfirst alone in this situation isn't good, right?
Anyway, calm down for a moment.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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Do you really think I can calm down now?!
……Young Master is……!
…Young Master and Master Lilia have both disappeared!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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!
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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They both rank among the most outstanding mages in the world!! And yet…!
We don't even know if they are safe.
They aren't just seniors who reside in the same dorm to me. I hold them closer to my heart than anyone else.
I am even prepared to throw my life on the line should the time call for it. I trained daily for that purpose as well.
And yet, I… couldn't even notice they were missing. How negligent I was. How deplorable…!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Sebek…
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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On top of that, Silver who had intended to rescue them together, went missing on our way here. And now his whereabouts are unknown.
We're talking about Silver who has an unnecessarily tough body. I believe he is safe… but I will need to rescue him should push come to shove!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Is that so? You're certainly concerned about Sir Silver.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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Wha-?! It's not like I'm worried about Silver or anything!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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I understand you're also feeling helpless from having none of your seniors around to turn to.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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And I'm saying!! You've gotten it wrong!! I'm not feeling helpless whatsoever!!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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O-Okay, okay, I got it! Don't shout so loudly in my ears, at least.
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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…Hmph! Unlike you happy-go-lucky bunch, I have an important duty to fulfill as an envoy!
Young Master and Master Lilia must both be awaiting my rescue eagerly. Therefore, I will be moving on!
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 Trey
Trey 
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Sebek… You have the stamina and probably received the training necessary to be able to fight on your own. However…
There's a possibility that you might encounter a powerful enemy whom you can't stand up to by yourself past this point, you know?
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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That's…
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 Trey
Trey 
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No matter the situation, nothing beats having lots of soldiers to defend one's king. Right, Deuce?
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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…! Yes! If you wanna raid a stronghold, more is indeed merrier!
Sebek, this was what Yuu taught me when I used to be prone to rushing into things by myself, but it's applicable here…
"If you cooperate with others, you at least stand a chance against a formidable opponent that you can't beat on your own"!
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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……!
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 Rook
Rook 
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In travelling, a companion, in life, compassion… We were brought together to move as one thank to the hand of fate as well.
Think of us as your seniors from Diasomnia for today, and depend on us as much as you like, Sebek!
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 Trey
Trey 
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Well, we're probably less reliable than Malleus… but we'll support you to the best of our abilities.
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Moving forward, I'll also make up for my failure and earlier unsightliness. Don't feel bitter when I rob you of your opportunities to contribute later, Sebek!
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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You guys……
…Hmph. Even without your concern, I'd have no problem on my own. It'd be no problem, but…
If you so insist, then I shall allow you to accompany me! After all, you lot must be feeling helpless by yourselves!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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…Hah?
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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As the Young Master's envoy, I can definitely take a mere two to three humans under my wing!!
I'll bring everyone back to school safely and the Young Master and Master Lilia will bear witness to it. Silver and you lot shall too, at the same time.
Now, with that decided, rest. Recover your energies fully and prepare for battle!
While you may not have sustained any injuries, make sure to check carefully once again. Once your preparations are perfectly complete, we shall depart.
Understood?! Humans!!
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Th-this guy…!
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 Trey
Trey 
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Haha! I get it now, so that means this is the "normal" Sebek.
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 Deuce
Deuce 
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Seriously. To think he'd speak so rudely to his seniors the minute he snapped back to normal!
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 Rook
Rook 
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T'en fais pas, Monsieur Spade! He has become energised, and that's all that matters!
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 Sebek
Sebek 
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Please wait for me, Young Master and Master Lilia!! I, Sebek!! Will go to your rescue!!
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