From the moment she was born…
Something felt wrong.
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The air around her trembled.
Objects shifted… without being touched.
Even as an infant—
power obeyed her.
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Her parents realized it instantly.
This wasn't normal.
This wasn't human.
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"…this child…"
"…she was born to rule."
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And so—
They gave her a name that wasn't just a name…
…but a destiny.
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Queen.
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As she grew—
Her control only became more terrifying.
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With a simple gesture—
She could lift people into the air.
Crush bones without touching them.
Control space around her like it belonged to her.
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No one could get close to her.
Not unless…
she allowed it.
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Even the slightest suspicion—
Even a 1% doubt—
Was enough.
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The moment she felt danger—
Her power reacted instantly.
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Distance became absolute.
Approaching her…
became impossible.
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Because of this—
She was never treated like a normal child.
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No friends.
No equals.
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Only followers.
Only worship.
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Her clan didn't just respect her—
They feared her.
They served her.
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To them—
She wasn't human.
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She was a ruler.
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And she accepted it.
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From a young age—
She protected her clan.
Destroyed enemies.
Crushed threats before they could even come close.
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To outsiders—
She was invincible.
Untouchable.
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But—
Every power has a flaw.
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Queen's ability was absolute…
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…but her body—
was not.
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Physically—
She was fragile.
Delicate.
Like a normal human.
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If someone ever managed to bypass her power—
and land a direct hit—
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She would fall.
Just like anyone else.
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But that "if"…
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…was nearly impossible.
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Because no one—
had ever come close enough.
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And those who tried—
never lived long enough to try again.
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Queen.
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A being blessed with absolute control…
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…and cursed with a fragile existence.
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That was the story of her past.
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But this—
Was her reality now.
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A battlefield soaked in blood.
Broken bodies scattered around.
And standing before her—
A monster who refused to kneel.
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The real fight…
Was about to begin.
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Ryuk tightened his grip on Wrathreaver.
Chains coiled around the blade—
Clinking softly.
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Sky cracked his neck.
A grin stretched across his face.
"…let's see if you're really worth it."
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And then—
He vanished.
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Blades collided.
Sparks exploded.
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Sky's twin daggers struck fast—
Relentless.
Precise.
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But—
Ryuk didn't step back.
Not even once.
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CLANG
CLANG
CLANG
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Every strike—
Blocked.
Redirected.
Countered.
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Ryuk's eyes remained cold.
Focused.
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"…too predictable."
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WHOOSH—!!
The chain snapped forward—
Wrapping around Sky's arm—
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Ryuk pulled—
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And—
SLAM—!!
Sky crashed into the ground.
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Before he could react—
Ryuk was already above him.
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BOOM—!!
A downward slash—
Barely dodged.
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The ground split.
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Sky rolled away—
Laughing.
"…now THIS is fun."
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Ryuk stepped forward slowly.
Aura rising.
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"…you talk too much."
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In the next instant—
He disappeared.
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Sky's vision blurred.
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A punch—
A slash—
A kick—
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Everything hit.
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He couldn't keep up.
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Blood spilled from his lips.
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"…damn…" Sky muttered.
"…you're actually overwhelming me…"
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Ryuk appeared behind him.
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"…you're slow."
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KICK—!!
Sky was launched across the field.
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But before Ryuk could continue—
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The air—
Changed.
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Heavy.
Crushing.
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"…enough."
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The Queen raised her hand.
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And suddenly—
Ryuk's body froze.
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Lifted.
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Into the air.
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"…tch—"
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BOOM—!!
He was slammed into the ground.
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CRACK—!!
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Again.
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BOOM—!!
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Again.
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BOOM—!!
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The earth shattered beneath him.
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Sky watched.
Silent.
Interested.
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"…yeah…"
"…that's more like it."
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💀 QUEEN'S DOMINATION
Ryuk's body bounced across the ground—
Again—
And again—
And again—
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Blood splattered.
Bones creaked.
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But—
His eyes—
Still burning.
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"…this is it?"
"…this is the power of someone who calls herself a ruler?"
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In that moment—
An opening.
Far.
But visible.
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Ryuk swung Wrathreaver—
Full force—
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WHOOSH—!!
Chains shot forward—
Like serpents.
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Straight toward the Queen—
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But—
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Sky stepped in.
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CLINK—!!
The chains wrapped around him instead.
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A smirk.
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"…gotcha."
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He pulled.
Hard.
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Ryuk was dragged forward—
Rapidly—
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But the moment he got close—
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BOOM—!!
A flying kick—
Landed straight on Sky's face.
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Sky was launched backward—
Crashing.
Rolling.
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"…heh…"
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Ryuk landed—
Right in front of the Queen.
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Too close.
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"…finally."
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He raised his blade—
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But—
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His body—
Stopped.
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Slowly—
He began to rise again.
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"…you made a mistake."
The Queen's voice dropped.
Cold.
Deadly.
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"…a very big mistake, Ryuk."
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Her fingers curled slightly—
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CRACK—!!
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Ryuk screamed.
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His left arm—
Twisted unnaturally.
Bones dislocated.
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"AAAGHH—!!"
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She tilted her head.
Watching.
Enjoying.
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"…fragile."
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His right arm—
Began to bend—
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But—
She stopped.
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A smile formed.
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"…no."
"…this would be too quick."
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"…you killed my people."
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"…so I'll break you…"
"…slowly."
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💀 PURE BRUTALITY
Ryuk was thrown.
Slammed.
Dragged.
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Again.
And again.
And again.
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The ground turned red.
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His body—
Barely holding together.
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She pulled him closer.
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Face to face.
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Her fingers touched the blood on his cheek—
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She licked it.
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"…your blood…"
"…interesting."
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Ryuk couldn't even speak.
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"…don't try."
She whispered.
"…you're dying here."
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She stepped back.
Raised both arms.
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A divine posture.
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"…I am Queen."
"…the honoured one."
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"…and you…"
"…are nothing."
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Silence.
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Then—
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Ryuk laughed.
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A broken.
Low.
Dangerous laugh.
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"…hehe…"
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The Queen frowned.
"…what's so funny?"
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Ryuk barely lifted his head.
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"…I smell something…"
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"…betrayal."
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A pause.
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"…what?"
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"…look behind you."
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She turned.
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Too late.
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SLASH—!!
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Sky appeared behind her—
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Blades glowing—
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And in one clean motion—
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BOTH ARMS—SEVERED.
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Blood sprayed.
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The Queen's eyes widened.
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"…you—"
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She fell.
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Ryuk dropped with her.
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Before she could react—
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THRUST—!!
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THRUST—!!
Sky's blade pierced through her neck—
But—
For a split second—
Her eyes…
Didn't lose focus.
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Silence.
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Then—
Blood.
Everywhere.
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Sky stood there.
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Face covered in blood.
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Breathing slowly.
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Then—
He started laughing.
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Not normal.
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Unhinged.
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"…HAHAHAHAHA—!!"
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Ryuk watched him.
Half-dead.
But calm.
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"…I knew it."
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"…you wouldn't change."
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Sky looked at him.
Eyes glowing.
Madness inside.
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"…change?"
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He smiled wider.
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"…side?"
"…I don't stand on anyone's side."
"…I stand where the outcome is most interesting."
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The wind howled.
The fire roared.
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And in that moment—
Only one thing was clear—
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And in that moment—
Ryuk realized—
This wasn't a fight anymore.
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It was a game.
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And the one controlling it…
Was smiling right in front of him.
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TO BE CONTINUED…
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