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Hubert, what do you make of the Ashen Demon?
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Aside from having proven to be both impossibly powerful and a constant thorn in our side?
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I daresay we are fortunate to have been able to rid ourselves of that nuisance once and for all.
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Though we paid dearly for it, the nuisance's father died by our hand.
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I imagine the brat is unlikely to be tickled about that.
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Indeed. If only we'd won the Demon over to our side when we had the chance.
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Correction—was a constant thorn in our side. I must admit, the little terror has put in some fine work for the Empire recently.
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We're fortunate to have gained so powerful an ally.
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Why do you bring this up, Your Majesty? Is there something on your mind?
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I'm not entirely sure myself...
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My apologies, Hubert. Pay me no mind. Like as not I am overthinking the situation.
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Surely you realize that telling me to pay this no mind only gives me greater cause for concern?
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Heh. I didn't mean to worry you. I'm simply having trouble putting this feeling into words.
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I just felt...I don't know. As if something was drawing me to the Ashen Demon.
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I wonder... Could it be the influence of my Crest?
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Your Crest? Now I am truly becoming concerned.
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Forget it. It's done. The Demon is dead, and all of that is behind us.
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Forget it. Whatever it means, we'll never know. We'll meet the Demon in battle and let this mystery die there.
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Forget it. Whatever it means, we don't need to find out right away. We've a war to win first.
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As you wish, Your Majesty.
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So long as you realize I will be taking the liberty to investigate this most thoroughly.
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I thought you might say as much. Do as you must.
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Honestly, Hubert. You never change, do you?
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When I emerged from beneath the palace all those years ago, you acted as though nothing had happened.
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"Do not worry," you said. "I took the liberty to investigate while you were indisposed."
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For the record, my blood was boiling. However, as there were others present, I kept still my tongue.
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I could not risk showing my anger, lest they find a way to turn it against you.
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My role to play is the cold, crafty, unreadable servant.
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I am happy with the casting, so let us leave it at that.
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I'm certain you are...but just once I'd like to see our roles reversed.
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Your Majesty, you cannot possibly be serious.
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Not in the slightest. I'm well aware I am not cut out for the kind of work you do.
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Nonsense. There is nothing beyond your capability.
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That said, I prefer you best when you are the one in charge.
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Command me as you see fit. No matter how daunting or impossible the task may be, I will come through every time without fail.
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Thank you, Hubert. It's good to know that I can always rely on you.