“Hold on, Endure! Just a little further, then we can fall back!”
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Blton, the leader of the Blue Jewel Dwarves, shouted with all his strength.
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“Endure! Don’t collapse! We’re almost there!”
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Though hope rang from his lips, despair was swelling within Blton’s heart.
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‘Damn monsters! There are too many of them…’
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They had set out on a mission entrusted to them.
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But their departure had been far too late.
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The monsters clung to their tails, and once they reached the valley below, they were inevitably caught.
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‘We should have done it like the Red Hammer.’
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At the gathering after receiving the mission, Tarunga, the Red Hammer leader, had vowed to abandon everything and migrate.
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Back then, Blton had thought Tarunga naive and reckless.
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‘We should have hurried, even if it meant losing everything.’
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Now, looking back, he regretted that hesitation.
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He had even abandoned all the supplies they had carried while fleeing.
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Yet the end was drawing near.
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‘If we could just get into that other valley over there, maybe we could farm for a while…’
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Judging by the monsters pressing in, even that seemed unlikely.
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“Endure! Keep fighting! We’re almost there!”
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“Endure! You can survive! The Balankar Mountains are right ahead!”
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“The land of hope is waiting…!”
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One dwarf shouting hope was struck by a monster’s attack and fell dead.
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“Tr-Troll! Damn twin-headed trolls have appeared again!”
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“Damn it! Fall back! The chief will drive them off!”
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The dwarves panicked and retreated.
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Blton stepped forward.
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He gripped his axe and shield tightly.
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“Die!”
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Blton slammed the shield with the axe.
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Gooooong—
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Resonance rang out between the two weapons.
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Pajijijik—!
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A fierce electric shock fired.
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The bolt struck the troll.
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“Ku-raaaaagh—!”
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The twin-headed troll howled and collapsed backward.
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Blton’s expression was grim.
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‘Still didn’t kill it.’
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Despite being hit by the electric shock, the troll didn’t die.
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Other monsters dragged the troll to the rear.
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‘Once it recovers, it’ll attack again.’
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Blton’s finest equipment—
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The shield and axe charged with electricity—
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Even their combined electric strike couldn’t take down the twin-headed troll.
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‘Damn Magic!’
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It was because of Magic.
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The troll, infused with Magic, exhibited several times the resilience and regeneration of before.
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‘There’s a limit to the equipment.’
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Blton’s hands burned hot.
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His axe and shield had heated up from overuse.
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“I overused the Skill and got an overload.”
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As an excellent blacksmith, Blton had known this from the start.
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At this rate, the gear wouldn’t last much longer.
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“What should I do…”
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Though the troll was pushed back, waves of smaller monsters pressed like a tide.
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In the end, Blton’s actions repeated themselves.
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“Endure! Just a little further and it’s the valley! Once we reach the valley, we live!”
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Unfortunately, Blton’s wish was not easily fulfilled.
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“Kr-r-rum, com-com—”
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Readang—
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A pack of dark, drooling monsters resembling dogs quickly charged forward.
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“Flank! Damn it, watch the sides!”
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“Monsters! We can’t break through. We’ll be completely surrounded.”
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“No way… The Balankar Mountains are right ahead.”
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Voices laced with despair reached them.
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Their spirits sagged.
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Blton could barely speak.
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‘We have to at least push back the Monsters.’
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Blton gathered all his strength and lifted his axe and shield again.
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At that moment—
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“Waaaaa! Protect the Blue Jewel!”
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“Kill the monsters!”
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A fierce shout rang out.
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Something began flying.
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Mushoo shush shush—
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Mushoo shush shush—
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A rain of arrows blanketed the sky above the monsters’ heads.
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Blton turned his head backward.
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On the ridge above, countless dwarves appeared.
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“Blton! Hurry! Fall back to the valley!”
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“There’s no time! Quickly! Gather the tribe and run!”
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It was Tarunga and Dalkong.
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Blton’s face flushed at the arrival of the main force.
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“The Rescue Squad is here! Blue Jewel, hang on!”
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Blton’s voice echoed amid the shower of arrows.
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“Waaah! We’re saved!”
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“We can survive!”
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“Fall back! Fall back to the valley!”
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The Blue Jewel tribe retreated into the valley.
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The Rescue Squad, led by Tarunga and Dalkong, moved swiftly.
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They set fire to the brush prepared beforehand, blocking the valley entrance.
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The heating oil Suho had provided came in handy.
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A curtain of flames appeared.
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Monsters howled, trapped by the wall of fire.
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***
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“What? Dwarves, what are you doing?”
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Suho growled at Balryong.
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“I warned them. But they didn’t listen. They can’t stand by when my kin are in danger.”
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“You should’ve tried everything!”
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“Weighing the cost of defending the base is no easy matter.”
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“Then you’re saying I should forcibly hold them back? I can’t move my vision to their side or help them.”
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Suho clicked his tongue and averted his gaze from Balryong.
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This was no time for disputes.
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Suho hurried to the Freezer and peered inside.
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Inside the wall was eerily empty.
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Except for the elderly and weak, only a bare minimum number remained.
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“Which direction did the dwarves go?”
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“Don’t know. They just vanished to the other side of the wall.”
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“That much we can allow.”
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As Suho was shouting, a voice came from the Freezer.
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“Giant! You’re here, Giant?”
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It was Bold.
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He had stayed behind to communicate with Suho.
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“Bold, what’s the situation?”
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“Someone came from the Blue Jewel tribe. They said they’re being chased by monsters. Our leader and Dalkong took some tribe members and went to rescue them.”
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“How long ago? Which direction?”
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“About two hours ago. That way. See that valley? It narrows into a small ravine down there…”
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Bold explained the terrain and the dwarves’ route down the mountain.
[Check the details through the Dimensional Panel.]
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“Dwarf Rescue Squad”
The Blue Jewel Dwarf tribe, en route to the Balankar Mountains on a mission, was ambushed.
Assist the Red Hammer and Light Hide Dwarves dispatched to rescue them, and save the Blue Jewel tribe.
Reward: New Exchange Target (Blue Jewel Dwarves), Blue Jewel Dwarf Satisfaction.
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Quickly confirming the mission, Suho moved his vision.
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The sight moved along the valley.
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“They’re not here! They didn’t make it this far.”
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Suho searched the valley to the very end but saw no dwarves.
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“We have to find another way.”
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Suho poked the ground and fell into deep thought.
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Balryong quietly approached.
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“Don’t be too disheartened. I know your skills.”
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“Yeah, that’s right!”
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Suho let out a sigh.
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While discussing the new mine, Suho explained the Dimensional Sight to Tarunga and Dalkong.
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“I know the limits of what I can do. But I’ll try to get as close as possible. Maybe I can prepare a way to help beforehand.”
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“Right. He wouldn’t have come without a plan. The fate of our people depends on this.”
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Suho’s task was clear.
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“Wait! Be ready to help as soon as they come into sight!”
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Suho dragged a chair before the freezer and sat down.
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“I won’t let them die.”
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Determination blazed in Suho’s eyes.
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***
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Inside the valley.
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Three dwarf leaders hastily gathered.
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“Listen, Blton. Are you hurt?”
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“You’ve had it rough, Blton. Are you okay?”
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“I’m fine. Thank you so much for coming to rescue us.”
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Blton bowed his head.
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But the expression on his face was far from bright.
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“Why such bad luck, Blton?”
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“How long can we hold out in this valley? To climb the mountain, we have to leave here. But monsters have set up camp outside… I worry I dragged you all into a death trap.”
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Blton answered Tarunga’s question.
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His voice was filled with worry.
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“It’s okay. There’s always a way.”
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“Yeah, we wouldn’t have come into this other valley just like that. Heh heh.”
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Dalkong and Tarunga replied.
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Blton saw hope in their faces.
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“What’s the plan? Did you bring some powerful weapon?”
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“No way. No matter how powerful, we can’t fend off that many monsters.”
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“Right. Weapons won’t do. But we have a friend far greater than any weapon.”
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Their answer surprised Blton.
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“A friend? What do you mean?”
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“The Giant. The dwarves’ friend. Heh heh.”
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“The greatest and mightiest in the world. Haha.”
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“Could it be a Giant tribe living in the Balankar Mountains? Have you allied with them?”
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“Heh heh, not a Giant tribe, but the Giant himself.”
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“Yes. No Giant tribe could compare to the greatness of the Giant.”
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Blton grew more confused.
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“What on earth are you talking about? Explain it clearly.”
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“There’s no time, so listen carefully. When our Red Hammer tribe first arrived here…”
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Tarunga’s story continued.
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The more it went on, the more bewildered Blton became.
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“You want me to believe that now?”
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“Of course. Look at Dalkong. He was even more skeptical at first. Thought I was crazy. But now he respects the Giant more than anyone. Heh heh. So trust me and follow the plan. Or rather, trust the Giant. Everything will be resolved.”
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“Heh, well…”
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Blton couldn’t believe it.
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But he had no other choice.
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***
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One night passed in the valley.
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“I’m not sure this is the right choice.”
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Blton muttered.
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The fire blocking the valley’s entrance was dying down.
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The escape operation would start soon.
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“Don’t worry too much. It’ll be fine.”
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“Right. The Giant should have returned by now. We just have to reach the ridge.”
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The calm attitudes of the two leaders eased Blton’s heart.
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Worrying now wouldn’t help.
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“Alright, we’re ready. Signal and we’ll move.”
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The Blue Jewel tribe members prepared to run.
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The Red Hammer and Light Hide dwarves of the Rescue Squad were also fully ready.
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“Then let’s begin. Operation prepare—!”
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Tarunga gave the signal.
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“Get the oil drums ready!”
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“Throw the grease and run.”
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“Don’t throw the grease! You’re supposed to throw the flare to block the pursuers at the rear.”
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“Got it, got it.”
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The dwarves involved in the operation lifted rectangular iron containers.
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Suho had added some materials to the kerosene he supplied for heating to ensure it stuck well.
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“Move out! Along the path!”
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The lead dwarves threw sand into the smoldering fire wall.
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Passs—
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The flames died down.
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Monsters started rushing in from the other side.
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Oil drums flew through the air.
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“Fire! Shoot!”
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The oil drums dropped before the monsters.
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Flaming arrows were fired.
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Kuaaang—!
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Kwa kwa kwa gwang—!
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An explosion occurred.
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The monster horde faltered.
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“Go! Run!”
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“Don’t stop! Move out!”
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The dwarves burst out of the valley at once.
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“The monsters are coming! Pour oil behind us!”
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“Throw it! Light it up!”
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“Got it!”
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Oil drums flew backward, and crossbows fired.
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Kwa kwa kwa ang—!
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Another explosion rocked the area.
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Thanks to the successful operation, the monsters’ pursuit was scattered.
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“Run! Run! Just a little further!”
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“The ridge! The Giant is waiting for us!”
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“Run!”
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The dwarves’ short legs hurried along the path.
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“Kuwaaaaang—!”
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A howl sounded.
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Blton turned his head back.
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“Damn it, that troll again!”
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The twin-headed troll that had repeatedly blocked their escape had appeared once more.
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“Kuququke kekeke—”
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The running troll sneered at Blton.
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Then it lifted a huge boulder from the valley.
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“Its throwing it. Damn!”
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If that rock fell, several would be killed instantly.
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Blton clenched his axe and shield.
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The troll roared.
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Whoooong—
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A house-sized boulder flew through the air.
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“We have to break the rock!”
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Blton struck the axe against the shield.
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Electricity sparked.
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The target was the rock suspended in the air.
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Pajijijik—!
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The electric shock hit.
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The rock shattered.
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But Blton’s face turned pale and dark.
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The troll grabbed another boulder.
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“That guy! Did he notice the crossroads? Damn!”
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It seemed the troll even understood the electricity wasn’t unlimited.
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Whoooong—
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Another rock flew.
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Blton had no choice but to use electricity again as he ran.
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“Blton, hurry! Just a little further!”
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Tarunga’s voice called out.
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But Blton couldn’t move forward.
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He had to protect the tribe.
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Whoooong—
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Pajijijik—!
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The same scene repeated several times.
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By now, Blton had almost reached the ridge.
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“Chief! Hurry!”
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Only the last group remained.
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Blton stayed behind, waiting for them.
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Whoooong—
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A massive boulder flew.
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Blton prepared to send out electricity again.
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But—
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Parang—
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With a soft sound, a tremor spread through his fingertips.
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The electricity didn’t fire.
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“Damn it! The electric stone in the axe and shield broke!”
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The power source embedded in the axe and shield was shattered.
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The overused equipment was finally destroyed.
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Ah, so this is how I die.
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Blton closed his eyes, sensing death approaching.
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“Even if I die…”
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There was no regret left.
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Only a desperate wish that the Giant truly existed.