„Después de comprar a la esclava de la tribu felina, ¡no puedo dejar de escuchar sus pensamientos!“
Xeno Historias
[{'start': '0.000', 'end': '0.936', 'text': 'Chapter 1:'}, {'start': '0.936', 'end': '5.543', 'text': 'Buying a Feline Slave at\nthe Beginning of the Kingdom\nof Diast in the City\nof Melod. It rained this\nmorning,'}, {'start': '5.543', 'end': '7.224', 'text': 'the air was damp and\ncold,'}, {'start': '7.224', 'end': '10.440', 'text': 'and the dirty, muddy\nstreets were full\nof puddles.'}, {'start': '10.440', 'end': '12.288', 'text': 'A carriage passed by the\ncorner,'}, {'start': '12.288', 'end': '14.232', 'text': 'splashing mud on\na man.'}, {'start': '14.232', 'end': '15.744', 'text': 'Lena looked down,'}, {'start': '15.744', 'end': '20.111', 'text': 'He saw the mud on\nhis cloak and\nswore at the departing\ncarriage.'}, {'start': '20.111', 'end': '20.760', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '20.760', 'end': '27.072', 'text': 'He continued watching\nfrom a corner of the\nmarket as the girls\nwith beast ears\npassed in a line down\nthe middle of the\nroad.'}, {'start': '27.072', 'end': '28.104', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '28.104', 'end': '31.344', 'text': 'was in the largest\nslave market\nin the city.'}, {'start': '31.344', 'end': '33.936', 'text': 'Those who came here\nwere wealthy merchants,'}, {'start': '33.936', 'end': '36.216', 'text': 'nobles accustomed to\na comfortable life,'}, {'start': '36.216', 'end': '37.992', 'text': 'owners of the red-light districts\nor,'}, {'start': '37.992', 'end': '38.808', 'text': 'like Lena,'}, {'start': '38.808', 'end': '41.472', 'text': 'adventurers looking\nto buy a companion.'}, {'start': '41.472', 'end': '42.600', 'text': 'A few days ago,'}, {'start': '42.600', 'end': '47.976', 'text': "Lena's system suddenly\nunlocked the\nthought identification\nand listening\nfunctions."}, {'start': '47.976', 'end': '49.104', 'text': 'Originally,'}, {'start': '49.104', 'end': '53.472', 'text': 'He planned to use the\nidentification\nto buy a good quality,\nlow-priced slave,'}, {'start': '53.472', 'end': '55.128', 'text': 'but after much effort,'}, {'start': '55.128', 'end': '59.592', 'text': 'He realized that cheap\nslaves were either\ndefective or\nin poor condition;'}, {'start': '59.592', 'end': '61.824', 'text': 'There simply was no\nsuch thing as "'}, {'start': '61.824', 'end': '63.528', 'text': '"good quality and low\nprice"'}, {'start': '63.528', 'end': '64.512', 'text': 'In this world,'}, {'start': '64.512', 'end': '67.704', 'text': 'A peasant earned\nabout two gold\ncoins a year.'}, {'start': '67.704', 'end': '68.328', 'text': 'Firewood,'}, {'start': '68.328', 'end': '70.200', 'text': 'who had arrived here\na year ago,'}, {'start': '70.200', 'end': '73.416', 'text': 'spending on food and drink\nand working themselves\nto exhaustion,'}, {'start': '73.416', 'end': '75.672', 'text': 'had only saved one\ngold coin.'}, {'start': '75.672', 'end': '78.744', 'text': 'He could only buy subhuman\nslaves of the\nworst quality;'}, {'start': '78.744', 'end': '82.656', 'text': 'Those of slightly better\nquality cost between\nfour and five\ngold coins.'}, {'start': '82.656', 'end': '86.616', 'text': 'He sighed and continued\nidentifying the slaves\nwho passed in front\nof him.'}, {'start': '86.616', 'end': '88.272', 'text': '[Complete identification:'}, {'start': '88.272', 'end': '89.664', 'text': 'twenty-eight slaves,'}, {'start': '89.664', 'end': '91.464', 'text': 'twenty-five of inferior\nquality,'}, {'start': '91.464', 'end': '92.568', 'text': 'three normal ones.'}, {'start': '92.568', 'end': '96.072', 'text': '] The quality of subhuman\nslaves was\ndivided into five levels,'}, {'start': '96.072', 'end': '97.200', 'text': 'from smallest to largest:'}, {'start': '97.200', 'end': '98.016', 'text': 'lower,'}, {'start': '98.016', 'end': '98.808', 'text': 'normal,'}, {'start': '98.808', 'end': '99.456', 'text': 'strange,'}, {'start': '99.456', 'end': '100.703', 'text': 'epic and legendary.'}, {'start': '100.703', 'end': '101.904', 'text': 'As expected,'}, {'start': '101.904', 'end': '105.048', 'text': 'The majority in this\ngroup were inferior\nslaves.'}, {'start': '105.048', 'end': '106.488', 'text': 'They looked malnourished,'}, {'start': '106.488', 'end': '108.696', 'text': 'so thin they looked\nlike just bones.'}, {'start': '108.696', 'end': '111.288', 'text': 'Lena was looking for a\nslave for two purposes:'}, {'start': '111.288', 'end': '114.312', 'text': 'as a companion in her\nadventures and as a\nservant at home;'}, {'start': '114.312', 'end': '115.344', 'text': 'if she was pretty,'}, {'start': '115.344', 'end': '117.744', 'text': 'It could also be used\nto warm the bed.'}, {'start': '117.744', 'end': '119.544', 'text': 'But these inferior\nslaves,'}, {'start': '119.544', 'end': '121.464', 'text': "that I couldn't even\nwalk properly,"}, {'start': '121.464', 'end': '124.032', 'text': 'clearly did not enter\ninto their considerations.'}, {'start': '124.032', 'end': '125.160', 'text': 'Just when Lena,'}, {'start': '125.160', 'end': '126.096', 'text': 'discouraged,'}, {'start': '126.096', 'end': '127.584', 'text': 'was about to leave,'}, {'start': '127.584', 'end': '130.752', 'text': 'He noticed out of the corner\nof his eye that a slave\nat the end of the line,'}, {'start': '130.752', 'end': '132.912', 'text': "taking advantage of the trafficker's\ncarelessness,"}, {'start': '132.912', 'end': '134.736', 'text': 'slipped away into an\nalley.'}, {'start': '134.736', 'end': '136.127', 'text': 'She was small and thin,'}, {'start': '136.127', 'end': '138.264', 'text': 'and moved lightly and\nquickly,'}, {'start': '138.264', 'end': '139.248', 'text': 'like a cat.'}, {'start': '139.248', 'end': '140.136', 'text': 'Seeing this,'}, {'start': '140.136', 'end': '142.824', 'text': 'Lena entered the alley\nwhere she had\nescaped.'}, {'start': '142.824', 'end': '145.296', 'text': 'He followed the footprints\nin the mud for a\nwhile,'}, {'start': '145.296', 'end': '146.736', 'text': 'but as you turn a corner,'}, {'start': '146.736', 'end': '148.944', 'text': 'These disappeared without\na trace.'}, {'start': '148.944', 'end': '149.976', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '149.976', 'end': '152.256', 'text': "A thought reached\nLena's ears:"}, {'start': '152.256', 'end': '153.552', 'text': "(Don't come any closer."}, {'start': '153.552', 'end': '154.416', 'text': 'let me go.'}, {'start': '154.416', 'end': '157.800', 'text': ') Lena looked toward the\npile of rubble where\nthe sound was coming\nfrom.'}, {'start': '157.800', 'end': '159.696', 'text': 'The cat girl was hiding\nthere.'}, {'start': '159.696', 'end': '160.704', 'text': "(Don't come any closer!"}, {'start': '160.704', 'end': '162.264', 'text': ') As soon as Lena took a\nstep,'}, {'start': '162.264', 'end': '165.360', 'text': 'A black shadow emerged from\nthe rubble and launched\nitself towards him.'}, {'start': '165.360', 'end': '166.536', 'text': 'Instinctively,'}, {'start': '166.536', 'end': '167.928', 'text': 'kicked the cat girl,'}, {'start': '167.928', 'end': '169.200', 'text': 'sending her flying.'}, {'start': '169.200', 'end': '171.792', 'text': 'A spoon with a sharp\nhandle fell to the floor.'}, {'start': '171.792', 'end': '174.480', 'text': 'She had tried to attack\nhim with that as a\nweapon.'}, {'start': '174.480', 'end': '176.256', 'text': 'Lena crouched in front\nof her,'}, {'start': '176.256', 'end': '179.448', 'text': 'He picked up the wooden\nspoon and touched\nher cat ears.'}, {'start': '179.448', 'end': '179.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '179.448', 'end': '180.240', 'text': 'Are you OK?'}, {'start': '180.240', 'end': '180.240', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '180.240', 'end': '182.496', 'text': 'Looking closely at\nthe feline slave,'}, {'start': '182.496', 'end': '185.448', 'text': 'A few small lines\nof text appeared in\nhis vision.'}, {'start': '185.448', 'end': '187.104', 'text': '[Complete identification:'}, {'start': '187.104', 'end': '188.784', 'text': 'current quality of the\nslave:'}, {'start': '188.784', 'end': '189.336', 'text': 'epic.'}, {'start': '189.336', 'end': '190.536', 'text': '] With a thought,'}, {'start': '190.536', 'end': '193.056', 'text': "all of the cat girl's\ninformation was displayed."}, {'start': '193.056', 'end': '193.728', 'text': '[Name:'}, {'start': '193.728', 'end': '194.688', 'text': 'Nora Hill Age:'}, {'start': '194.688', 'end': '195.912', 'text': '18 Gender:'}, {'start': '195.912', 'end': '197.088', 'text': 'female Race:'}, {'start': '197.088', 'end': '198.936', 'text': 'subhuman feline Current\nstatus:'}, {'start': '198.936', 'end': '199.944', 'text': 'malnutrition,'}, {'start': '199.944', 'end': '200.736', 'text': 'weakness,'}, {'start': '200.736', 'end': '203.112', 'text': 'dizziness Skill Details—\nStrength:'}, {'start': '203.112', 'end': '204.240', 'text': 'D Resistance:'}, {'start': '204.240', 'end': '205.008', 'text': 'D Agility:'}, {'start': '205.008', 'end': '206.088', 'text': 'S Perception:'}, {'start': '206.088', 'end': '207.048', 'text': 'S Spirit:'}, {'start': '207.048', 'end': '208.152', 'text': 'D Intelligence:'}, {'start': '208.152', 'end': '209.136', 'text': 'B Measurements:'}, {'start': '209.136', 'end': '216.408', 'text': '62/45/70 (currently\nsuffering from malnutrition)]\nLena\nopened her eyes wide.'}, {'start': '216.408', 'end': '219.720', 'text': 'His agility and perception\nskills were\nexceptional,'}, {'start': '219.720', 'end': '221.016', 'text': 'unique in ten thousand.'}, {'start': '221.016', 'end': '223.560', 'text': 'His measurements also had\nroom for improvement.'}, {'start': '223.560', 'end': '226.272', 'text': 'I had really found\na hidden gem.'}, {'start': '226.272', 'end': '228.768', 'text': 'Lena continued playing the wave\nwith the stick and then,'}, {'start': '228.768', 'end': '230.616', 'text': 'in a fluent subhuman\nlanguage,'}, {'start': '230.616', 'end': '231.288', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '231.288', 'end': '231.288', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '231.288', 'end': '232.152', 'text': 'Wake up,'}, {'start': '232.152', 'end': '233.616', 'text': '"You can\'t sleep here"'}, {'start': '233.616', 'end': '235.008', 'text': 'A few seconds later,'}, {'start': '235.008', 'end': '235.632', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '235.632', 'end': '237.216', 'text': 'that was lying on the\nground,'}, {'start': '237.216', 'end': '238.800', 'text': 'She opened her eyes in a daze.'}, {'start': '238.800', 'end': '239.760', 'text': 'Seeing Lena,'}, {'start': '239.760', 'end': '244.056', 'text': 'His body instinctively\nrecoiled as\nhe bared his\nsharp fangs.'}, {'start': '244.056', 'end': '244.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '244.056', 'end': '245.664', 'text': 'Shhh!'}, {'start': '245.664', 'end': '245.664', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '245.664', 'end': '246.912', 'text': 'His body was shaking,'}, {'start': '246.912', 'end': '248.328', 'text': 'She looked very scared.'}, {'start': '248.328', 'end': '249.192', 'text': '(Let me go!'}, {'start': '249.192', 'end': '249.936', 'text': 'Please!'}, {'start': '249.936', 'end': '252.528', 'text': ') Laina slowly extended\nher hand towards\nher,'}, {'start': '252.528', 'end': '255.048', 'text': 'forcing a smile that\nhe considered friendly,'}, {'start': '255.048', 'end': '256.560', 'text': 'and began to coax her:'}, {'start': '256.560', 'end': '256.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '256.560', 'end': '258.072', 'text': "I'm not a bad person,"}, {'start': '258.072', 'end': '259.320', 'text': 'Do you want to come with me?'}, {'start': '259.320', 'end': '260.328', 'text': 'I can help you.'}, {'start': '260.328', 'end': '260.328', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '260.328', 'end': '262.344', 'text': 'Nora remained silent\nfor a moment,'}, {'start': '262.344', 'end': '264.096', 'text': 'shaking the mud off\nhis body,'}, {'start': '264.096', 'end': '266.232', 'text': 'but I followed his gaze\nwith caution:'}, {'start': '266.232', 'end': '266.232', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '266.232', 'end': '267.192', 'text': 'Do you talk nonsense?'}, {'start': '267.192', 'end': '267.192', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '267.192', 'end': '270.768', 'text': 'The Divant language is\nalso known as the\nlanguage of the semi-humans.'}, {'start': '270.768', 'end': '272.544', 'text': 'When Laina came into this\nworld,'}, {'start': '272.544', 'end': '275.736', 'text': 'The system gave him\nthe ability to speak\nall languages,'}, {'start': '275.736', 'end': '278.520', 'text': 'from elvish to that\nof demons and\nbeasts.'}, {'start': '278.520', 'end': '279.360', 'text': 'In theory,'}, {'start': '279.360', 'end': '281.760', 'text': 'could master any language\nin this world.'}, {'start': '281.760', 'end': '281.760', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '281.760', 'end': '282.552', 'text': 'A bit.'}, {'start': '282.552', 'end': '282.552', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '282.552', 'end': '284.208', 'text': 'Laina nodded and continued:'}, {'start': '284.208', 'end': '284.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '284.208', 'end': '285.120', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '285.120', 'end': '286.704', 'text': 'Do you want to come home\nwith me?'}, {'start': '286.704', 'end': '287.712', 'text': 'I can help you.'}, {'start': '287.712', 'end': '287.712', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '287.712', 'end': '289.872', 'text': "Nora's eyes fixed\non Laina."}, {'start': '289.872', 'end': '291.096', 'text': 'Although he said nothing,'}, {'start': '291.096', 'end': '293.208', 'text': 'his mind kept spinning.'}, {'start': '293.208', 'end': '295.272', 'text': '(There is no way you will\nhelp me for no reason.'}, {'start': '295.272', 'end': '296.736', 'text': 'but I have no other choice.'}, {'start': '296.736', 'end': '299.088', 'text': ') Laina thought to herself\nthat that was obvious.'}, {'start': '299.088', 'end': '301.368', 'text': 'Are there free lunches\nin this world?'}, {'start': '301.368', 'end': '303.623', 'text': 'He was clearly interested\nin her talent,'}, {'start': '303.623', 'end': '304.679', 'text': 'after all,'}, {'start': '304.679', 'end': '306.767', 'text': 'the S attribute was quite\nrare,'}, {'start': '306.767', 'end': '309.791', 'text': 'even among slaves\nworth several\ngold coins.'}, {'start': '309.791', 'end': '312.071', 'text': 'Laina stood up slowly\nand added:'}, {'start': '312.071', 'end': '312.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '312.071', 'end': '314.447', 'text': 'There are not that many\ngood people in this world.'}, {'start': '314.447', 'end': '316.415', 'text': 'If you stay alone in\nthe human city,'}, {'start': '316.415', 'end': '317.903', 'text': 'you will have no escape.'}, {'start': '317.903', 'end': '319.271', 'text': "If you don't come with me,"}, {'start': '319.271', 'end': '321.503', 'text': 'They will soon catch you\nand sell you again.'}, {'start': '321.503', 'end': '321.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '321.503', 'end': '325.176', 'text': "He hadn't even finished\nspeaking when\nhe heard footsteps\nbehind him."}, {'start': '325.176', 'end': '327.863', 'text': 'The slave traders\narrived with\na guard,'}, {'start': '327.863', 'end': '329.736', 'text': 'carrying whips in their\nhands.'}, {'start': '329.736', 'end': '332.664', 'text': 'It seemed like there would\nbe no chance of getting\nit for free.'}, {'start': '332.664', 'end': '333.791', 'text': 'Seeing the whip,'}, {'start': '333.791', 'end': '336.215', 'text': 'Nora instinctively protected\nher head.'}, {'start': '336.215', 'end': '337.223', 'text': "(Don't hit me,"}, {'start': '337.223', 'end': '338.255', 'text': "don't hit me."}, {'start': '338.255', 'end': '340.583', 'text': ') The guard raised his\narm to whip her:'}, {'start': '340.583', 'end': '340.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '340.583', 'end': '341.759', 'text': 'Insolent beast,'}, {'start': '341.759', 'end': '343.031', 'text': 'you dare to escape!'}, {'start': '343.031', 'end': '344.759', 'text': 'A whiplash to help you\nlearn!'}, {'start': '344.759', 'end': '344.759', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '344.759', 'end': '346.511', 'text': 'Laina quickly stopped\nhim,'}, {'start': '346.511', 'end': '349.439', 'text': 'He pointed at Nora and\nthrew a bag of money\ntowards them:'}, {'start': '349.439', 'end': '349.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '349.439', 'end': '350.807', 'text': 'I buy this slave.'}, {'start': '350.807', 'end': '350.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '350.807', 'end': '352.583', 'text': 'The trafficker examined\nLaina,'}, {'start': '352.583', 'end': '354.479', 'text': 'He looked at the bag and counted\nthe money,'}, {'start': '354.479', 'end': '356.111', 'text': 'then he smiled slyly:'}, {'start': '356.111', 'end': '356.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '356.111', 'end': '357.335', 'text': "It's not enough."}, {'start': '357.335', 'end': '357.335', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '357.335', 'end': '357.335', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '357.335', 'end': '358.559', 'text': 'How much do you need?'}, {'start': '358.559', 'end': '358.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '358.559', 'end': '358.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '358.559', 'end': '362.063', 'text': 'Semi-human felines\nare exquisite creatures\nby nature,'}, {'start': '362.063', 'end': '363.935', 'text': 'very popular among the\nnobility.'}, {'start': '363.935', 'end': '364.703', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '364.703', 'end': '365.759', 'text': 'she is a virgin.'}, {'start': '365.759', 'end': '368.711', 'text': 'At least one Diast gold\ncoin plus three silver\ncoins.'}, {'start': '368.711', 'end': '371.951', 'text': "What's in that bag\nis barely worth\na gold coin."}, {'start': '371.951', 'end': '371.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '371.951', 'end': '373.055', 'text': 'Laina listened,'}, {'start': '373.055', 'end': '375.959', 'text': 'He pulled another bag from\nhis waist and threw it\ntowards them:'}, {'start': '375.959', 'end': '375.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '375.959', 'end': '377.999', 'text': 'There are magic slime\ncores here.'}, {'start': '377.999', 'end': '381.671', 'text': "At the adventurers' guild\nyou can exchange\nthem for two silver\ncoins."}, {'start': '381.671', 'end': '381.671', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '381.671', 'end': '383.807', 'text': 'Seeing that the traffic\nconsidered him,'}, {'start': '383.807', 'end': '384.815', 'text': 'Laina added:'}, {'start': '384.815', 'end': '384.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '384.815', 'end': '385.511', 'text': 'Look at her,'}, {'start': '385.511', 'end': '387.839', 'text': "She's as skinny as a monkey\nand almost attacked me."}, {'start': '387.839', 'end': '388.703', 'text': 'Sell \u200b\u200bit to me.'}, {'start': '388.703', 'end': '391.583', 'text': 'I will definitely buy more\nslaves from you in\nthe future,'}, {'start': '391.583', 'end': '393.287', 'text': "let's take it as making\na friend."}, {'start': '393.287', 'end': '393.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '393.287', 'end': '393.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '393.287', 'end': '394.199', 'text': 'Deal.'}, {'start': '394.199', 'end': '394.199', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '394.199', 'end': '396.911', 'text': 'The dealer put his things\naway and turned\naround.'}, {'start': '396.911', 'end': '396.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '396.911', 'end': '397.679', 'text': 'Follow me,'}, {'start': '397.679', 'end': '400.751', 'text': 'This slave still needs\nto be marked with the\ncontract seal.'}, {'start': '400.751', 'end': '400.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '400.751', 'end': '400.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '400.751', 'end': '401.951', 'text': 'Contract stamp?'}, {'start': '401.951', 'end': '401.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '401.951', 'end': '401.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '401.951', 'end': '404.639', 'text': 'Demi-humans are cunning\nand difficult to\ntame.'}, {'start': '404.639', 'end': '405.575', 'text': 'Without the seal,'}, {'start': '405.575', 'end': '407.783', 'text': 'could kill you when you\nleast expect it.'}, {'start': '407.783', 'end': '407.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '407.783', 'end': '410.567', 'text': 'The dealer continued\nwalking while explaining.'}, {'start': '410.567', 'end': '411.527', 'text': 'In summary,'}, {'start': '411.527', 'end': '413.735', 'text': 'It was a method to control\nslaves.'}, {'start': '413.735', 'end': '414.839', 'text': 'Once marked,'}, {'start': '414.839', 'end': '417.335', 'text': "Nora could only be Laina's\nvirgin for life,"}, {'start': '417.335', 'end': '419.351', 'text': 'almost no possibility\nof rebelling.'}, {'start': '419.351', 'end': '420.527', 'text': 'And if Laina died,'}, {'start': '420.527', 'end': '423.143', 'text': 'she would also do\nit for heart failure.'}, {'start': '423.143', 'end': '424.607', 'text': 'Following the trafficker,'}, {'start': '424.607', 'end': '426.695', 'text': 'They arrived at a damp and\ndirty basement.'}, {'start': '426.695', 'end': '428.615', 'text': 'Several slaves held\nNora,'}, {'start': '428.615', 'end': '430.127', 'text': 'who struggled in fear,'}, {'start': '430.127', 'end': '431.711', 'text': 'his eyes full of error.'}, {'start': '431.711', 'end': '435.935', 'text': 'The dealer approached\nwith a stamp while\nNora struggled\nand asked Laina:'}, {'start': '435.935', 'end': '435.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '435.935', 'end': '436.919', 'text': 'Where do I put it?'}, {'start': '436.919', 'end': '439.031', 'text': 'Most people like it on\ntheir buttocks.'}, {'start': '439.031', 'end': '439.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '439.031', 'end': '439.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '439.031', 'end': '440.255', 'text': 'Put it on your arm.'}, {'start': '440.255', 'end': '440.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '440.255', 'end': '442.271', 'text': 'When the trafficker\nstamped the seal,'}, {'start': '442.271', 'end': '443.879', 'text': "Nora's eyes shone,"}, {'start': '443.879', 'end': '445.871', 'text': 'He screamed in pain and\nthen fainted.'}, {'start': '445.871', 'end': '446.927', 'text': 'Chapter 2:'}, {'start': '446.927', 'end': '451.031', 'text': 'The dishonest cat\nN ora After N ora\nwas marked with the\ncontract seal,'}, {'start': '451.031', 'end': '452.279', 'text': 'fell unconscious.'}, {'start': '452.279', 'end': '453.887', 'text': 'Lainer took her home,'}, {'start': '453.887', 'end': '456.143', 'text': 'located on the outskirts\nof the city of Merod.'}, {'start': '456.143', 'end': '456.839', 'text': '[Mission:'}, {'start': '456.839', 'end': '458.063', 'text': 'Buy a slave.'}, {'start': '458.063', 'end': '459.119', 'text': 'Current status:'}, {'start': '459.119', 'end': '459.983', 'text': 'Filled.'}, {'start': '459.983', 'end': '461.447', 'text': 'Reward delivered.'}, {'start': '461.447', 'end': '463.655', 'text': '] As soon as these\nwords resonate on,'}, {'start': '463.655', 'end': '468.359', 'text': 'Ten silver coins from\nDiast with the engraving\nof a coyote appeared\nout of nowhere\nnext to Nora.'}, {'start': '468.359', 'end': '470.231', 'text': 'Lainer picked them up and\nput them away.'}, {'start': '470.231', 'end': '471.719', 'text': '[Update on my mission:'}, {'start': '471.719', 'end': '475.511', 'text': "Take Nora to the Adventurer's\nGuild to\naccept and complete\na quest."}, {'start': '475.511', 'end': '476.543', 'text': 'Reward:'}, {'start': '476.543', 'end': '479.207', 'text': 'A bottle of holy water\nto heal wounds.'}, {'start': '479.207', 'end': '479.855', 'text': '] Soon,'}, {'start': '479.855', 'end': '483.311', 'text': 'The blue characters\ngradually disappeared\nfrom his sight.'}, {'start': '483.311', 'end': '485.351', 'text': 'Lainer continued to\nwatch Nora,'}, {'start': '485.351', 'end': '486.767', 'text': 'who was still unconscious.'}, {'start': '486.767', 'end': '489.935', 'text': 'The slave trader had\nsaid that he would\nwake up soon,'}, {'start': '489.935', 'end': '493.799', 'text': 'But almost the entire afternoon\nhad passed and\nhe still showed no\nsigns of life.'}, {'start': '493.799', 'end': '497.303', 'text': "Lainer gently touched\nNorà's cheek\nwith a wooden spoon,"}, {'start': '497.303', 'end': '500.327', 'text': 'He parted her hair and\nexamined her face\nclosely.'}, {'start': '500.327', 'end': '502.151', 'text': 'Although she was gaunt\nand dirty,'}, {'start': '502.151', 'end': '504.527', 'text': 'His features were\nquite pleasant:'}, {'start': '504.527', 'end': '506.279', 'text': 'eyebrows arched like the\nmoon,'}, {'start': '506.279', 'end': '508.055', 'text': 'long eyelashes and weights,'}, {'start': '508.055', 'end': '509.807', 'text': 'a high, well-defined\nnose,'}, {'start': '509.807', 'end': '511.655', 'text': 'and pale but full\nlips.'}, {'start': '511.655', 'end': '513.911', 'text': 'If they washed her and\ndressed her properly,'}, {'start': '513.911', 'end': '515.591', 'text': 'it would be really beautiful.'}, {'start': '515.591', 'end': '517.319', 'text': 'Just when I was looking at her\nthe most,'}, {'start': '517.319', 'end': '519.359', 'text': "Nora's eyebrows\ntwitched."}, {'start': '519.359', 'end': '520.271', 'text': 'Slowly,'}, {'start': '520.271', 'end': '522.767', 'text': 'He opened his eyes and\ntheir gazes met.'}, {'start': '522.767', 'end': '522.767', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '522.767', 'end': '523.079', 'text': 'Ahhh!'}, {'start': '523.079', 'end': '523.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '523.079', 'end': '523.967', 'text': 'Nora screamed,'}, {'start': '523.967', 'end': '526.295', 'text': 'He pushed Lainer and\nquickly moved away,'}, {'start': '526.295', 'end': '529.463', 'text': 'like a scared cat with\nthe fur on its ears\nstanding up.'}, {'start': '529.463', 'end': '529.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '529.463', 'end': '530.471', 'text': 'Get away from me!'}, {'start': '530.471', 'end': '530.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '530.471', 'end': '530.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '530.471', 'end': '531.215', 'text': 'Peaceful,'}, {'start': '531.215', 'end': '532.439', 'text': 'This is my house.'}, {'start': '532.439', 'end': '533.471', 'text': 'You are safe.'}, {'start': '533.471', 'end': '533.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '533.471', 'end': '535.415', 'text': 'Nora looked around cautiously,'}, {'start': '535.415', 'end': '536.783', 'text': 'assessing your environment.'}, {'start': '536.783', 'end': '539.111', 'text': "Seeing that Lainer didn't\ntry to get closer,"}, {'start': '539.111', 'end': '542.567', 'text': 'She stuck out her pink tongue\nand licked the contract\nseal on her arm.'}, {'start': '542.567', 'end': '543.743', 'text': '(All is lost.'}, {'start': '543.743', 'end': '546.647', 'text': ') Tears fell silently\ndown her\ncheeks.'}, {'start': '546.647', 'end': '547.535', 'text': 'Seeing this,'}, {'start': '547.535', 'end': '550.271', 'text': 'Lainer comforted her in\nthe language of the\ndemihumans:'}, {'start': '550.271', 'end': '550.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '550.271', 'end': '551.400', 'text': "Don't worry,"}, {'start': '551.400', 'end': '552.720', 'text': 'I will be good to you.'}, {'start': '552.720', 'end': '552.720', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '552.720', 'end': '554.808', 'text': 'Nora lowered her head without\nsaying anything,'}, {'start': '554.808', 'end': '556.559', 'text': 'but her stomach spoke\nfor her:'}, {'start': '556.559', 'end': '556.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '556.559', 'end': '557.904', 'text': 'Grrr.'}, {'start': '557.904', 'end': '557.904', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '557.904', 'end': '558.744', 'text': 'I was hungry.'}, {'start': '558.744', 'end': '560.856', 'text': 'The greedy slave\ntrader,'}, {'start': '560.856', 'end': '562.391', 'text': 'to keep them submissive,'}, {'start': '562.391', 'end': '564.983', 'text': 'did not allow them to\neat enough every\nday.'}, {'start': '564.983', 'end': '565.944', 'text': 'Due to its condition,'}, {'start': '565.944', 'end': '568.800', 'text': 'It seemed like he had gone\nseveral days without\na decent meal.'}, {'start': '568.800', 'end': '568.800', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '568.800', 'end': '569.736', 'text': 'Wait here.'}, {'start': '569.736', 'end': '569.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '569.736', 'end': '571.224', 'text': 'Lainer went to the kitchen,'}, {'start': '571.224', 'end': '572.784', 'text': 'took a piece of black\nbread,'}, {'start': '572.784', 'end': '577.559', 'text': 'He sliced \u200b\u200bit and\nsprinkled it with some\nof the leftover beef\nbroth from the night\nbefore.'}, {'start': '577.559', 'end': '579.000', 'text': 'Then he took it to Nora,'}, {'start': '579.000', 'end': '581.112', 'text': 'who was still curled up\nin the same place,'}, {'start': '581.112', 'end': '581.856', 'text': 'still.'}, {'start': '581.856', 'end': '583.583', 'text': 'When Lainer offered him\nthe bread,'}, {'start': '583.583', 'end': '585.935', 'text': 'Nora finally looked\nup and looked at him,'}, {'start': '585.935', 'end': '587.543', 'text': "but he didn't take it immediately,"}, {'start': '587.543', 'end': '589.031', 'text': 'full of distrust.'}, {'start': '589.031', 'end': '589.848', 'text': '(Is it for me?'}, {'start': '589.848', 'end': '591.048', 'text': 'Did he put poison in it?'}, {'start': '591.048', 'end': '592.032', 'text': ') Finally,'}, {'start': '592.032', 'end': '593.568', 'text': 'hunger overcame reason.'}, {'start': '593.568', 'end': '597.120', 'text': 'Nora took a slice of\nbread and took\na small, careful\nbite.'}, {'start': '597.120', 'end': '598.944', 'text': 'Confirming that it was\nedible,'}, {'start': '598.944', 'end': '600.863', 'text': 'began to devour it voraciously.'}, {'start': '600.863', 'end': '602.663', 'text': 'The black bread was dry\nand hard,'}, {'start': '602.663', 'end': '606.311', 'text': 'and dishonest bakeries\nused to mix it\nwith sawdust and\nbran,'}, {'start': '606.311', 'end': '608.807', 'text': 'which made it dangerous\nto eat it so quickly.'}, {'start': '608.807', 'end': '608.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '608.807', 'end': '609.695', 'text': 'Slowly,'}, {'start': '609.695', 'end': '611.136', 'text': 'no one is going to take it away from\nyou.'}, {'start': '611.136', 'end': '611.136', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '611.136', 'end': '612.168', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '612.168', 'end': '614.232', 'text': 'but he kept putting the bread\nin his mouth.'}, {'start': '614.232', 'end': '615.767', 'text': 'In less than ten minutes,'}, {'start': '615.767', 'end': '617.184', 'text': 'the plate was empty,'}, {'start': '617.184', 'end': '619.487', 'text': 'but it seemed that she was\nstill not satisfied.'}, {'start': '619.487', 'end': '620.376', 'text': 'Seeing this,'}, {'start': '620.376', 'end': '623.592', 'text': 'Lainer returned to the kitchen\nand cut another half\nof black bread.'}, {'start': '623.592', 'end': '625.391', 'text': 'He passed it through the bottom\nof the pot,'}, {'start': '625.391', 'end': '626.544', 'text': 'almost empty,'}, {'start': '626.544', 'end': '628.776', 'text': 'to absorb the last\nremains of broth,'}, {'start': '628.776', 'end': '630.048', 'text': 'and took it to Nora.'}, {'start': '630.048', 'end': '631.920', 'text': 'Nora ate greedily\nagain,'}, {'start': '631.920', 'end': '634.631', 'text': 'leaving the wooden\nplate completely\nclean.'}, {'start': '634.631', 'end': '638.328', 'text': 'Lainer offered him\na glass of water\nto cool his throat.'}, {'start': '638.328', 'end': '639.120', 'text': '(What a delight.'}, {'start': '639.120', 'end': '641.256', 'text': "I don't know when my next\nmeal will be."}, {'start': '641.256', 'end': '642.000', 'text': ') Lainer,'}, {'start': '642.000', 'end': '643.848', 'text': 'resting his chin on\none hand,'}, {'start': '643.848', 'end': '646.319', 'text': 'He looked at her closely\nand said in a low voice:'}, {'start': '646.319', 'end': '646.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '646.319', 'end': '647.376', 'text': 'If you obey,'}, {'start': '647.376', 'end': '650.496', 'text': 'You can eat like this\nevery day at noon\nand at dusk.'}, {'start': '650.496', 'end': '650.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '650.496', 'end': '653.232', 'text': 'Nora nodded and answered\nwith a soft sound,'}, {'start': '653.232', 'end': '656.592', 'text': 'Then he licked his\nlips to taste the\nlast crumbs.'}, {'start': '656.592', 'end': '656.592', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '656.592', 'end': '657.504', 'text': 'Hmm.'}, {'start': '657.504', 'end': '657.504', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '657.504', 'end': '657.504', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '657.504', 'end': '658.896', 'text': 'Have you not eaten for a long\ntime?'}, {'start': '658.896', 'end': '658.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '658.896', 'end': '660.312', 'text': 'Nora nodded again,'}, {'start': '660.312', 'end': '661.992', 'text': "She didn't seem to be very\ntalkative."}, {'start': '661.992', 'end': '664.296', 'text': 'Lainer sat down opposite\nher and asked,'}, {'start': '664.296', 'end': '665.496', 'text': 'although I already knew it:'}, {'start': '665.496', 'end': '665.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '665.496', 'end': '666.504', 'text': 'What is your name?'}, {'start': '666.504', 'end': '666.504', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '666.504', 'end': '666.504', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '666.504', 'end': '667.392', 'text': 'Nora Hill.'}, {'start': '667.392', 'end': '667.392', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '667.392', 'end': '667.392', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '667.392', 'end': '668.304', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '668.304', 'end': '669.528', 'text': 'from now on,'}, {'start': '669.528', 'end': '670.464', 'text': "I'll call you Nora."}, {'start': '670.464', 'end': '670.464', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '670.464', 'end': '671.280', 'text': 'Alright,'}, {'start': '671.280', 'end': '672.048', 'text': 'teacher.'}, {'start': '672.048', 'end': '672.048', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '672.048', 'end': '673.968', 'text': 'Reiner looked her up and\ndown and,'}, {'start': '673.968', 'end': '677.640', 'text': 'seeing that the cloth\nhe was wearing on\nhis body was covered\nwith mud,'}, {'start': '677.640', 'end': '680.472', 'text': 'He went out to get two buckets\nof water next to\nthe pond.'}, {'start': '680.472', 'end': '681.816', 'text': 'Upon returning home,'}, {'start': '681.816', 'end': '682.896', 'text': 'He said to Nora:'}, {'start': '682.896', 'end': '682.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '682.896', 'end': '683.832', 'text': 'Take a bath.'}, {'start': '683.832', 'end': '686.184', 'text': 'I am a person who\nlikes cleanliness,'}, {'start': '686.184', 'end': '687.984', 'text': 'and seeing you so dirty bothers\nme"'}, {'start': '687.984', 'end': '691.008', 'text': 'He took a blanket from the\nclean one in the closet\nand handed it to her.'}, {'start': '691.008', 'end': '692.928', 'text': 'Nora looked at Reiner cautiously,'}, {'start': '692.928', 'end': '694.536', 'text': 'but still he said nothing.'}, {'start': '694.536', 'end': '696.024', 'text': '(He wants to sleep with\nme.'}, {'start': '696.024', 'end': '696.024', 'text': ') ?'}, {'start': '696.024', 'end': '696.984', 'text': 'Pure slander.'}, {'start': '696.984', 'end': '699.648', 'text': 'Who would be interested\nin a malnourished bag\nof bones?'}, {'start': '699.648', 'end': '701.496', 'text': 'He likes tall\nwomen,'}, {'start': '701.496', 'end': '702.864', 'text': 'cold and voluptuous.'}, {'start': '702.864', 'end': '704.424', 'text': 'Reiner said with seriousness:'}, {'start': '704.424', 'end': '704.424', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '704.424', 'end': '706.464', 'text': "Don't look at me with that\ndirty look."}, {'start': '706.464', 'end': '708.720', 'text': "I'm not interested in bags\nof bones like you,"}, {'start': '708.720', 'end': '710.424', 'text': 'I prefer curvy women"'}, {'start': '710.424', 'end': '715.464', 'text': 'Nora said nothing and\ndragged the buckets of\nwater with difficulty\ninto a small separate\ncompartment.'}, {'start': '715.464', 'end': '716.472', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '716.472', 'end': '719.256', 'text': 'Reiner went to the kitchen\nto prepare something\nto eat.'}, {'start': '719.256', 'end': '720.048', 'text': 'Until now,'}, {'start': '720.048', 'end': '722.112', 'text': "I hadn't eaten anything\nall day."}, {'start': '722.112', 'end': '724.392', 'text': 'There were three black loaves\nleft in the basket,'}, {'start': '724.392', 'end': '725.952', 'text': 'and after buying\nNora,'}, {'start': '725.952', 'end': '728.232', 'text': 'He only had 10 silver\ncoins left.'}, {'start': '728.232', 'end': '731.160', 'text': 'The monetary system\nin this world was\nnot unified;'}, {'start': '731.160', 'end': '733.584', 'text': 'Each country and race had\nits own currency,'}, {'start': '733.584', 'end': '736.032', 'text': 'with different values \u200b\u200band\npurchasing power,'}, {'start': '736.032', 'end': '738.288', 'text': 'which was complex\nand chaotic.'}, {'start': '738.288', 'end': '741.312', 'text': 'Taking as an example the\nKingdom of Diast where\nReiner lived:'}, {'start': '741.312', 'end': '745.728', 'text': '1 Diast gold coin\nwas worth approximately\n18 silver\ncoins,'}, {'start': '745.728', 'end': '749.376', 'text': 'and 1 silver coin was\nworth about 24\ncopper coins.'}, {'start': '749.376', 'end': '752.400', 'text': 'A loaf of black bread\ncost around 2 copper\ncoins.'}, {'start': '752.400', 'end': '756.024', 'text': 'Three black loaves\na day meant at least\n6 copper coins,'}, {'start': '756.024', 'end': '758.016', 'text': 'and now with one more\nmouth to feed,'}, {'start': '758.016', 'end': '761.040', 'text': 'The minimum daily expenditure\nwould be twelve\ncopper coins.'}, {'start': '761.040', 'end': '763.968', 'text': 'With only ten silver coins\nand other miscellaneous\nexpenses,'}, {'start': '763.968', 'end': '765.288', 'text': "they wouldn't last long."}, {'start': '765.288', 'end': '770.568', 'text': "I was planning to go\nto Melod's Adventurer's\nGuild the next\nday to accept a\nquest and earn some\nmoney."}, {'start': '770.568', 'end': '771.336', 'text': 'By the way,'}, {'start': '771.336', 'end': '774.744', 'text': 'I could see how Nora\nperformed in combat\nafter eating.'}, {'start': '774.744', 'end': '776.256', 'text': 'While Reiner was diva-gaba,'}, {'start': '776.256', 'end': '777.840', 'text': 'Nora finished bathing.'}, {'start': '777.840', 'end': '780.960', 'text': 'Her hair was damp and\nshe was wrapped in\nthe wool blanket.'}, {'start': '780.960', 'end': '782.712', 'text': 'When wiping the mud off\nyour face,'}, {'start': '782.712', 'end': '784.800', 'text': 'his appearance improved\nmarkedly,'}, {'start': '784.800', 'end': '787.319', 'text': 'like an ugly duckling\nturning into a swan.'}, {'start': '787.319', 'end': '788.352', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '788.352', 'end': '790.607', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\ncame back:"}, {'start': '790.607', 'end': '791.832', 'text': '(Mom was right,'}, {'start': '791.832', 'end': '793.415', 'text': "I shouldn't bathe too\nmuch."}, {'start': '793.415', 'end': '794.736', 'text': "Now that I'm clean,"}, {'start': '794.736', 'end': '795.960', 'text': 'He keeps looking at me.'}, {'start': '795.960', 'end': '797.640', 'text': ') Nora and Reiner looked at each\nother,'}, {'start': '797.640', 'end': '800.592', 'text': 'and then she touched the\nwall and smeared powder\non her face.'}, {'start': '800.592', 'end': '802.056', 'text': 'It was dirty again.'}, {'start': '802.056', 'end': '802.056', 'text': '?'}, {'start': '802.056', 'end': '803.568', 'text': 'Reiner frowned.'}, {'start': '803.568', 'end': '804.768', 'text': 'Let him do what he wants.'}, {'start': '804.768', 'end': '806.880', 'text': 'As long as it makes you\nmoney in the future,'}, {'start': '806.880', 'end': '808.008', 'text': 'everything would be fine.'}, {'start': '808.008', 'end': '809.328', 'text': 'Seeing that it was late,'}, {'start': '809.328', 'end': '811.056', 'text': 'Reiner lay down on the\nbed.'}, {'start': '811.056', 'end': '811.680', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '811.680', 'end': '812.592', 'text': 'for its part,'}, {'start': '812.592', 'end': '814.800', 'text': 'He huddled in a corner\nagainst the wall.'}, {'start': '814.800', 'end': '816.840', 'text': 'They spent the night under\nthe same roof,'}, {'start': '816.840', 'end': '817.800', 'text': 'in silence,'}, {'start': '817.800', 'end': '819.048', 'text': 'but no one slept.'}, {'start': '819.048', 'end': '822.744', 'text': 'Nora was afraid that Reiner\nwould take advantage of the\nnight to do something inappropriate.'}, {'start': '822.744', 'end': '823.488', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '823.488', 'end': '824.400', 'text': 'for its part,'}, {'start': '824.400', 'end': '826.752', 'text': 'I was afraid that Nora would\nstab him while I was sleeping.'}, {'start': '826.752', 'end': '830.424', 'text': "Although the slave\ntrader had praised\nthe contract's\nabilities,"}, {'start': '830.424', 'end': '833.376', 'text': "Reiner was still suspicious\nand couldn't sleep\npeacefully."}, {'start': '833.376', 'end': '834.288', 'text': 'At dawn,'}, {'start': '834.288', 'end': '836.208', 'text': "Reiner couldn't help\nbut ask:"}, {'start': '836.208', 'end': '836.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '836.208', 'end': '838.104', 'text': "You must know that you\ncan't kill me,"}, {'start': '838.104', 'end': '838.728', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '838.728', 'end': '839.976', 'text': 'We have a contract"'}, {'start': '839.976', 'end': '840.912', 'text': 'Immediately,'}, {'start': '840.912', 'end': '842.856', 'text': "Nora's gaze turned\nhostile:"}, {'start': '842.856', 'end': '842.856', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '842.856', 'end': '844.224', 'text': 'Of course I know"'}, {'start': '844.224', 'end': '845.232', 'text': 'Mentally,'}, {'start': '845.232', 'end': '847.248', 'text': 'cursed the slave\ntrader.'}, {'start': '847.248', 'end': '849.648', 'text': 'As Reiner bent down\nto put on his shoes,'}, {'start': '849.648', 'end': '851.640', 'text': 'a thought reached\nhis ears:'}, {'start': '851.640', 'end': '852.360', 'text': '(Maybe.'}, {'start': '852.360', 'end': '853.512', 'text': 'I could escape).'}, {'start': '853.512', 'end': '854.808', 'text': 'Looking up,'}, {'start': '854.808', 'end': '857.808', 'text': 'He saw Nora staring into\nthe woods outside\nthe village.'}, {'start': '857.808', 'end': '858.840', 'text': 'Chapter 3:'}, {'start': '858.840', 'end': '863.184', 'text': 'Buying Suitable Weapons\nfor the Cat Girl\nThe rain had fallen\nduring the night,'}, {'start': '863.184', 'end': '867.912', 'text': 'leaving a faint scent\nof earth in the air\nand turning the\nroad to Melod into\na quagmire.'}, {'start': '867.912', 'end': '869.880', 'text': 'Nora walked barefoot\nin front,'}, {'start': '869.880', 'end': '872.400', 'text': 'stealthily observing\nthe surroundings.'}, {'start': '872.400', 'end': '875.160', 'text': 'Although she seemed quiet\nand obedient since\nthey left,'}, {'start': '875.160', 'end': '877.320', 'text': 'I was really just thinking\nabout escaping.'}, {'start': '877.320', 'end': '880.536', 'text': '"You\'d better stop thinking\nabout running away,"\nLainer said,'}, {'start': '880.536', 'end': '882.024', 'text': 'unable to contain yourself—.'}, {'start': '882.024', 'end': '883.056', 'text': 'Outside the city,'}, {'start': '883.056', 'end': '884.856', 'text': 'the forest is full of\nmonsters,'}, {'start': '884.856', 'end': '886.656', 'text': 'and sometimes they appear\nbad.'}, {'start': '886.656', 'end': '888.288', 'text': 'If monsters devour\nyou,'}, {'start': '888.288', 'end': '889.704', 'text': 'at least it will be fast,'}, {'start': '889.704', 'end': '891.384', 'text': 'But if the bandits catch\nyou,'}, {'start': '891.384', 'end': '892.992', 'text': "you'll wish you were dead."}, {'start': '892.992', 'end': '895.344', 'text': 'Nora looked at him out of the corner\nof her eye and lowered her head,'}, {'start': '895.344', 'end': '896.400', 'text': 'defending himself:'}, {'start': '896.400', 'end': '900.624', 'text': "—I wasn't thinking about\nescaping… *(How do you\nknow what I'm thinking?"}, {'start': '900.624', 'end': '903.288', 'text': ')* Lainer sighed at\nhis answer.'}, {'start': '903.288', 'end': '905.640', 'text': 'She had been acting\nlike a thief,'}, {'start': '905.640', 'end': '907.128', 'text': 'looking everywhere s.'}, {'start': '907.128', 'end': '909.504', 'text': 'Anyone with eyes would\nsee their intentions.'}, {'start': '909.504', 'end': '911.544', 'text': 'Although if he really tried\nto run away,'}, {'start': '911.544', 'end': '914.880', 'text': 'Lainer would only need\nto lift a finger\nto force her back.'}, {'start': '914.880', 'end': '915.936', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '915.936', 'end': '918.648', 'text': 'the magic contract was\nstill engraved on\nit.'}, {'start': '918.648', 'end': '920.280', 'text': 'After almost an hour of\nwalking,'}, {'start': '920.280', 'end': '921.864', 'text': 'They arrived at the city\nof Melod.'}, {'start': '921.864', 'end': '924.384', 'text': 'Lainer led Nora to\na corner of the\ncity,'}, {'start': '924.384', 'end': '927.240', 'text': 'stopping in front of an\nancient and sinister\ntower.'}, {'start': '927.240', 'end': '929.160', 'text': "It was the Melod Adventurers'\nGuild."}, {'start': '929.160', 'end': '929.928', 'text': 'Upon entering,'}, {'start': '929.928', 'end': '931.080', 'text': 'as usual,'}, {'start': '931.080', 'end': '932.808', 'text': 'the place was full\nof life,'}, {'start': '932.808', 'end': '935.424', 'text': 'full of adventurers and\nclients of all kinds:'}, {'start': '935.424', 'end': '939.456', 'text': 'from scoundrels and\ncunning merchants\nto honest\npeasants,'}, {'start': '939.456', 'end': '941.088', 'text': 'bounty hunters,'}, {'start': '941.088', 'end': '941.832', 'text': 'magicians,'}, {'start': '941.832', 'end': '942.696', 'text': 'gentlemen,'}, {'start': '942.696', 'end': '943.464', 'text': 'nobles,'}, {'start': '943.464', 'end': '944.352', 'text': 'bandits,'}, {'start': '944.352', 'end': '947.952', 'text': 'prostitutes… Anyone\nimaginable could\nbe found there.'}, {'start': '947.952', 'end': '951.696', 'text': '*(There are a lot of people…)*\nNora stuck to Lain er,'}, {'start': '951.696', 'end': '953.448', 'text': 'uncomfortable with crowds.'}, {'start': '953.448', 'end': '955.536', 'text': 'Some thugs whistled\nat him,'}, {'start': '955.536', 'end': '957.744', 'text': 'But she showed them her teeth\nwithout hesitation.'}, {'start': '957.744', 'end': '960.192', 'text': '"Ignore them," Lai ner said without\nturning around.'}, {'start': '960.192', 'end': '961.632', 'text': 'Treat them like idiots.'}, {'start': '961.632', 'end': '963.432', 'text': 'Making enemies is not\nworth it.'}, {'start': '963.432', 'end': '964.752', 'text': 'But if someone touches you,'}, {'start': '964.752', 'end': '966.840', 'text': "don't hesitate to teach him\nit's a lesson."}, {'start': '966.840', 'end': '968.184', 'text': 'This world was brutal,'}, {'start': '968.184', 'end': '969.864', 'text': 'full of scum and beasts.'}, {'start': '969.864', 'end': '971.232', 'text': 'When Lainer arrived here,'}, {'start': '971.232', 'end': '973.080', 'text': 'He was just a naive college\nstudent,'}, {'start': '973.080', 'end': '974.544', 'text': 'ignorant of his cruelty.'}, {'start': '974.544', 'end': '975.384', 'text': 'Luckily,'}, {'start': '975.384', 'end': '977.208', 'text': 'Although he was scammed several\ntimes,'}, {'start': '977.208', 'end': '978.480', 'text': 'at least he survived.'}, {'start': '978.480', 'end': '982.680', 'text': 'Nora stopped paying attention\nto the bullies\nand followed Laine\nwith her head down.'}, {'start': '982.680', 'end': '983.712', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '983.712', 'end': '986.400', 'text': 'Lainer noticed a girl\nsitting in a corner.'}, {'start': '986.400', 'end': '987.960', 'text': 'Their eyes met,'}, {'start': '987.960', 'end': '989.568', 'text': "but he didn't give it any importance."}, {'start': '989.568', 'end': '991.320', 'text': 'It was normal to attract\nattention,'}, {'start': '991.320', 'end': '993.096', 'text': 'since his skin was different.'}, {'start': '993.096', 'end': '995.616', 'text': 'He pushed his way through\nthe crowd to the\ncounter,'}, {'start': '995.616', 'end': '998.520', 'text': 'where he accepted a mission\nto eliminate forty\nslimes.'}, {'start': '998.520', 'end': '1000.800', 'text': 'The reward was a\nsilver coin,'}, {'start': '1000.800', 'end': '1003.512', 'text': 'and the place of the\nmission was near his\nvillage.'}, {'start': '1003.512', 'end': '1004.784', 'text': 'Upon leaving the guild,'}, {'start': '1004.784', 'end': '1006.272', 'text': 'Nora breathed a sigh of relief.'}, {'start': '1006.272', 'end': '1008.312', 'text': '*(We finally left.'}, {'start': '1008.312', 'end': '1010.592', 'text': ')* Lainer looked her\nup and down,'}, {'start': '1010.592', 'end': '1012.536', 'text': 'stopping at his dirty\nfeet.'}, {'start': '1012.536', 'end': '1014.312', 'text': 'Nora was missing shoes.'}, {'start': '1014.312', 'end': '1017.048', 'text': 'Watching her step in puddles\nbarefoot gave him\nhives,'}, {'start': '1017.048', 'end': '1019.952', 'text': 'So he took her to a\nshoe store in the\ncity center.'}, {'start': '1019.952', 'end': '1020.864', 'text': 'The shoemaker,'}, {'start': '1020.864', 'end': '1021.848', 'text': 'reluctantly,'}, {'start': '1021.848', 'end': '1024.968', 'text': 'He took her measurements\nand showed her some\ncommon models,'}, {'start': '1024.968', 'end': '1026.648', 'text': 'but most of them were\nugly.'}, {'start': '1026.648', 'end': '1027.920', 'text': 'After searching for a while,'}, {'start': '1027.920', 'end': '1030.704', 'text': 'Lainer found some short\nboots that he\nliked,'}, {'start': '1030.704', 'end': '1033.248', 'text': 'although for the details\nand the decorative\ngems,'}, {'start': '1033.248', 'end': '1034.880', 'text': 'they were probably faces.'}, {'start': '1034.880', 'end': '1036.080', 'text': 'He asked the price and,'}, {'start': '1036.080', 'end': '1037.064', 'text': 'as expected,'}, {'start': '1037.064', 'end': '1039.560', 'text': 'They cost fifteen silver\ncoins… For now,'}, {'start': '1039.560', 'end': '1040.832', 'text': 'were ruined.'}, {'start': '1040.832', 'end': '1042.296', 'text': 'If you wanted to buy them,'}, {'start': '1042.296', 'end': '1043.472', 'text': 'would have to wait.'}, {'start': '1043.472', 'end': '1045.320', 'text': 'The urgent thing was to equip\nNora.'}, {'start': '1045.320', 'end': '1046.376', 'text': 'With that in mind,'}, {'start': '1046.376', 'end': '1049.664', 'text': 'He bought her some straw\nsandals for twenty\ncopper coins.'}, {'start': '1049.664', 'end': '1051.632', 'text': 'Nora looked at the sandals\nand murmured:'}, {'start': '1051.632', 'end': '1052.496', 'text': '-Thank you.'}, {'start': '1052.496', 'end': '1052.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1052.496', 'end': '1055.280', 'text': 'Lena took her back to\nthe armory not far\naway.'}, {'start': '1055.280', 'end': '1057.512', 'text': "Now all that's missing is\na suitable weapon."}, {'start': '1057.512', 'end': '1059.216', 'text': 'The old blacksmith of\nthe armory,'}, {'start': '1059.216', 'end': '1060.728', 'text': 'when seeing a customer arrive,'}, {'start': '1060.728', 'end': '1062.840', 'text': 'He approached with a strong\nsmell of alcohol.'}, {'start': '1062.840', 'end': '1066.872', 'text': 'But when Lena mentioned\nthat she was buying\na weapon for\na demi-human slave,'}, {'start': '1066.872', 'end': '1069.824', 'text': "The old blacksmith's\nface immediately\ndarkened."}, {'start': '1069.824', 'end': '1073.904', 'text': 'Then he pointed to a pile\nof rusty scrap metal\nin a corner and said\nexpressionlessly:'}, {'start': '1073.904', 'end': '1076.304', 'text': "'The weapons for semi-humans\nare all there.'"}, {'start': '1076.304', 'end': '1077.720', 'text': 'Lena took a look.'}, {'start': '1077.720', 'end': '1080.408', 'text': 'Those old, rusty weapons\nwere of no use to him yet;'}, {'start': '1080.408', 'end': '1081.872', 'text': "He didn't pick up trash."}, {'start': '1081.872', 'end': '1083.720', 'text': "Ignoring the blacksmith's\nwords,"}, {'start': '1083.720', 'end': '1085.088', 'text': 'Lena said to Nora:'}, {'start': '1085.088', 'end': '1087.008', 'text': "'Choose a weapon that is comfortable\nfor you.'"}, {'start': '1087.008', 'end': '1090.632', 'text': 'Nora nodded and walked\nstraight to the shelf\nfull of daggers.'}, {'start': '1090.632', 'end': '1092.312', 'text': 'In less than five seconds,'}, {'start': '1092.312', 'end': '1094.760', 'text': 'he chose a dagger in the\nshape of a short sword:'}, {'start': '1094.760', 'end': '1095.720', 'text': "'Is this okay?'"}, {'start': '1095.720', 'end': '1095.720', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1095.720', 'end': '1096.440', 'text': "'Are you sure?'"}, {'start': '1096.440', 'end': '1096.440', 'text': "',"}, {'start': '1096.440', 'end': '1097.424', 'text': 'Lena asked.'}, {'start': '1097.424', 'end': '1098.432', 'text': 'In your opinion,'}, {'start': '1098.432', 'end': '1100.760', 'text': 'daggers were the most\nuseless weapons.'}, {'start': '1100.760', 'end': '1102.272', 'text': 'Short and with little damage.'}, {'start': '1102.272', 'end': '1104.000', 'text': 'They could be used against\nhumans,'}, {'start': '1104.000', 'end': '1105.776', 'text': 'but against skeletons\nor slimes,'}, {'start': '1105.776', 'end': '1107.504', 'text': 'were practically useless.'}, {'start': '1107.504', 'end': '1109.448', 'text': "Lena's weapon was a\nmace."}, {'start': '1109.448', 'end': '1111.488', 'text': 'Whether against humans\nor monsters,'}, {'start': '1111.488', 'end': '1114.176', 'text': 'A precise blow was enough\nto defeat the\nenemy,'}, {'start': '1114.176', 'end': '1116.240', 'text': "and it didn't require much\npractice either:"}, {'start': '1116.240', 'end': '1118.184', 'text': 'you just had to\nhit hard,'}, {'start': '1118.184', 'end': '1119.960', 'text': 'trusting that with greater\nstrength,'}, {'start': '1119.960', 'end': '1121.136', 'text': 'greater effectiveness.'}, {'start': '1121.136', 'end': '1122.072', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '1122.072', 'end': '1123.704', 'text': "according to Nora's attributes,"}, {'start': '1123.704', 'end': '1125.360', 'text': 'his agility was excellent,'}, {'start': '1125.360', 'end': '1128.264', 'text': 'while his strength and\nendurance were\nmediocre.'}, {'start': '1128.264', 'end': '1131.216', 'text': 'A light weapon like\na dagger suited\nher well.'}, {'start': '1131.216', 'end': '1132.944', 'text': 'Nora nodded firmly.'}, {'start': '1132.944', 'end': '1133.976', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '1133.976', 'end': '1136.184', 'text': 'The blacksmith approached\nand said sulkily:'}, {'start': '1136.184', 'end': '1138.368', 'text': "'Don't let the semi-humans\ntouch my ."}, {'start': '1138.368', 'end': '1138.368', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1138.368', 'end': '1139.640', 'text': 'Lena interrupted him:'}, {'start': '1139.640', 'end': '1141.056', 'text': "'How much does this dagger\ncost?'"}, {'start': '1141.056', 'end': '1141.056', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1141.056', 'end': '1142.664', 'text': 'The blacksmith frowned:'}, {'start': '1142.664', 'end': '1144.080', 'text': "'Six silver coins'."}, {'start': '1144.080', 'end': '1147.344', 'text': 'Lena took the coins out\nof her pocket and left\nthem on the table:'}, {'start': '1147.344', 'end': '1148.592', 'text': "'This is mine now.'"}, {'start': '1148.592', 'end': '1149.240', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '1149.240', 'end': '1150.536', 'text': 'He turned to Nora:'}, {'start': '1150.536', 'end': '1151.928', 'text': "'Do you need anything else?'"}, {'start': '1151.928', 'end': '1151.928', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1151.928', 'end': '1156.848', 'text': 'Nora looked around\nand finally her\ngaze fell on a\nset of sharp knives.'}, {'start': '1156.848', 'end': '1158.432', 'text': 'He just looked at them a little\nor more,'}, {'start': '1158.432', 'end': '1159.656', 'text': 'without saying anything.'}, {'start': '1159.656', 'end': '1161.024', 'text': '(This might be helpful.)'}, {'start': '1161.024', 'end': '1163.616', 'text': 'Lena caught his drift\nand pointed at the knives,'}, {'start': '1163.616', 'end': '1164.888', 'text': 'asking the blacksmith:'}, {'start': '1164.888', 'end': '1165.656', 'text': "'And these?'"}, {'start': '1165.656', 'end': '1165.656', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1165.656', 'end': '1166.352', 'text': "'Six,"}, {'start': '1166.352', 'end': '1167.720', 'text': 'three silver coins.'}, {'start': '1167.720', 'end': '1169.616', 'text': 'Lena handed over the rest\nof the money,'}, {'start': '1169.616', 'end': '1171.248', 'text': 'He took the items and\nleft.'}, {'start': '1171.248', 'end': '1176.600', 'text': "The ten silver coins\nhe had earned\nby completing the\nprevious day's quest\nwere almost\ngone,"}, {'start': '1176.600', 'end': '1179.816', 'text': 'and now he only had\nfour miserable copper\ncoins left.'}, {'start': '1179.816', 'end': '1183.272', 'text': 'Just enough to buy\ntwo pieces of black\nbread for lunch.'}, {'start': '1183.272', 'end': '1185.048', 'text': 'Lena looked at Nora beside\nher.'}, {'start': '1185.048', 'end': '1186.512', 'text': 'Seeing her so reserved,'}, {'start': '1186.512', 'end': '1187.952', 'text': 'He thought for a moment and said:'}, {'start': '1187.952', 'end': '1189.344', 'text': "'If there is something you\nlike,"}, {'start': '1189.344', 'end': '1190.592', 'text': 'tell me directly.'}, {'start': '1190.592', 'end': '1192.800', 'text': 'As long as it is within\nmy possibilities,'}, {'start': '1192.800', 'end': '1193.736', 'text': 'I will buy it,'}, {'start': '1193.736', 'end': '1194.552', 'text': 'understood?'}, {'start': '1194.552', 'end': '1194.552', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1194.552', 'end': '1197.168', 'text': 'Nora nodded again\nand replied softly:'}, {'start': '1197.168', 'end': '1198.008', 'text': "'Understood'."}, {'start': '1198.008', 'end': '1199.592', 'text': '(He seems to be good\nto me.'}, {'start': '1199.592', 'end': '1200.960', 'text': 'Not only does he give me food,'}, {'start': '1200.960', 'end': '1202.568', 'text': 'but also clean clothes,'}, {'start': '1202.568', 'end': '1204.872', 'text': 'and now he has bought me\ntwo shoes and a gun.'}, {'start': '1204.872', 'end': '1206.768', 'text': 'He seems like a really\nnice man.)'}, {'start': '1206.768', 'end': '1208.736', 'text': "Listening to Nora's\nthoughts,"}, {'start': '1208.736', 'end': '1210.728', 'text': 'Lena gave a slight\nsmile.'}, {'start': '1210.728', 'end': '1211.784', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '1211.784', 'end': '1215.240', 'text': 'He was an expert-level\nanimal-eared\ngirl lover,'}, {'start': '1215.240', 'end': '1218.480', 'text': 'very different from those\nuncivilized Western\nbarbarians.'}, {'start': '1218.480', 'end': '1219.248', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '1219.248', 'end': '1220.712', 'text': 'with the attributes of\nNora,'}, {'start': '1220.712', 'end': '1223.688', 'text': 'It would undoubtedly\nbecome his\ngolden goose.'}, {'start': '1223.688', 'end': '1228.032', 'text': "A little preferential\ntreatment for such\na high-ranking\nslave couldn't hurt."}, {'start': '1228.032', 'end': '1231.536', 'text': 'The next step was to\nget him to work\nwillingly to earn\nmoney.'}, {'start': '1231.536', 'end': '1231.536', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1231.536', 'end': '1232.616', 'text': 'Chapter 4:'}, {'start': '1232.616', 'end': '1234.656', 'text': "The cat girl's first\nfight."}, {'start': '1234.656', 'end': '1236.384', 'text': 'After buying the weapons,'}, {'start': '1236.384', 'end': '1241.616', 'text': 'Laina also bought two black\nloaves of bread\nfor lunch and then\nreturned to the small\ntown where she lived.'}, {'start': '1241.616', 'end': '1242.576', 'text': 'On the way,'}, {'start': '1242.576', 'end': '1245.720', 'text': 'Nora would occasionally\ntake out her dagger\nto play with it.'}, {'start': '1245.720', 'end': '1247.952', 'text': 'Even without listening\nto his thoughts,'}, {'start': '1247.952', 'end': '1251.263', 'text': 'It was evident that she\nwas extremely satisfied\nwith the weapon.'}, {'start': '1251.263', 'end': '1253.976', 'text': 'Seeing her cat tail\nmoving from side\nto side,'}, {'start': '1253.976', 'end': '1257.552', 'text': 'Laina felt a sudden\nurge to reach\nout and grab it.'}, {'start': '1257.552', 'end': '1259.280', 'text': "Nora noticed Laina's\ngaze,"}, {'start': '1259.280', 'end': '1262.784', 'text': 'He turned to hide his\ntail behind him and\nmentally complained.'}, {'start': '1262.784', 'end': '1264.344', 'text': '(Why do I always look at\nmy tail?'}, {'start': '1264.344', 'end': '1265.784', 'text': ') Laina coughed uncomfortably,'}, {'start': '1265.784', 'end': '1270.872', 'text': 'He turned around quickly\nand climbed the\nwooden ladder to\nthe palisade that\nprotected the village,'}, {'start': '1270.872', 'end': '1272.167', 'text': 'looking outwards.'}, {'start': '1272.167', 'end': '1273.800', 'text': 'Among the thickness of the\nforest,'}, {'start': '1273.800', 'end': '1276.464', 'text': 'He made out several green\nmasses of slimes\njumping,'}, {'start': '1276.464', 'end': '1278.576', 'text': 'slowly approaching\nthe town.'}, {'start': '1278.576', 'end': '1281.936', 'text': 'Although the slimes\ndid not pose a\ngreat threat to humans,'}, {'start': '1281.936', 'end': '1283.088', 'text': 'were numerous.'}, {'start': '1283.088', 'end': '1284.672', 'text': 'If they were allowed to accumulate,'}, {'start': '1284.672', 'end': '1287.504', 'text': 'They could corrode the\nfence and ruin\nthe crops.'}, {'start': '1287.504', 'end': '1288.536', 'text': 'In the long term,'}, {'start': '1288.536', 'end': '1292.328', 'text': 'The damage could be as\nserious as that\ncaused by the bandits.'}, {'start': '1292.328', 'end': '1293.048', 'text': "That's why,"}, {'start': '1293.048', 'end': '1294.272', 'text': 'every few days,'}, {'start': '1294.272', 'end': '1296.984', 'text': 'it was necessary to\nhire someone to clean\nthem.'}, {'start': '1296.984', 'end': '1300.224', 'text': 'Laina climbed down the palisade\nand headed into\nthe forest with Nora.'}, {'start': '1300.224', 'end': '1301.688', 'text': 'As you approach the slimes,'}, {'start': '1301.688', 'end': '1303.296', 'text': 'a fetid smell surrounded\nhim.'}, {'start': '1303.296', 'end': '1306.056', 'text': 'In the semi-transparent\nbody of the nearest\nslime,'}, {'start': '1306.056', 'end': '1308.960', 'text': 'the half-digested carcass\nof a hare could\nbe seen.'}, {'start': '1308.960', 'end': '1310.256', 'text': 'Laina looked at Nora:'}, {'start': '1310.256', 'end': '1310.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1310.256', 'end': '1311.984', 'text': 'Do you know how to kill\na slime?'}, {'start': '1311.984', 'end': '1311.984', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1311.984', 'end': '1311.984', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1311.984', 'end': '1316.040', 'text': 'Mom taught me that you just\nhave to pierce\nthe shining gem in\nthe center of her body."'}, {'start': '1316.040', 'end': '1316.040', 'text': ','}, {'start': '1316.040', 'end': '1317.000', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '1317.000', 'end': '1319.544', 'text': 'taking out his dagger and advancing\ntowards the slime.'}, {'start': '1319.544', 'end': '1323.024', 'text': "Killing a slime the\nsize of a soccer ball\nwasn't difficult."}, {'start': '1323.024', 'end': '1326.648', 'text': 'He accurately hit the\nmagic core and eliminated\nit with\nease.'}, {'start': '1326.648', 'end': '1329.240', 'text': 'Then he carefully wiped\nthe mucus off his\ndagger.'}, {'start': '1329.240', 'end': '1333.968', 'text': 'Laina collected the magic\ncore from the\nmucus and stored\nit in a pouch at her\nwaist:'}, {'start': '1333.968', 'end': '1333.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1333.968', 'end': '1335.840', 'text': 'This can be exchanged\nfor money.'}, {'start': '1335.840', 'end': '1338.624', 'text': '"Ten cores are equivalent\nto one Diast copper\ncoin."'}, {'start': '1338.624', 'end': '1339.680', 'text': 'Nora blinked,'}, {'start': '1339.680', 'end': '1340.544', 'text': 'confused.'}, {'start': '1340.544', 'end': '1341.792', 'text': '(What does that mean?'}, {'start': '1341.792', 'end': '1343.256', 'text': 'What is a copper coin?'}, {'start': '1343.256', 'end': '1343.256', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '1343.256', 'end': '1346.616', 'text': 'What do beast humans\nuse to exchange things\nwith each other?'}, {'start': '1346.616', 'end': '1346.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1346.616', 'end': '1346.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1346.616', 'end': '1347.336', 'text': 'Meal,'}, {'start': '1347.336', 'end': '1348.512', 'text': 'skin or bones"'}, {'start': '1348.512', 'end': '1350.072', 'text': 'They still used barter,'}, {'start': '1350.072', 'end': '1352.160', 'text': 'That is why they had no concept\nof currency.'}, {'start': '1352.160', 'end': '1354.680', 'text': 'Laina waved the magic core\nin front of Nora,'}, {'start': '1354.680', 'end': '1357.536', 'text': 'He pointed to the black bread\non his waist and said\nclearly:'}, {'start': '1357.536', 'end': '1357.536', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1357.536', 'end': '1360.488', 'text': 'Twenty of these gems can\nbe exchanged for a loaf\nof black bread.'}, {'start': '1360.488', 'end': '1362.240', 'text': 'Nora nodded enthusiastically,'}, {'start': '1362.240', 'end': '1363.200', 'text': 'understanding.'}, {'start': '1363.200', 'end': '1365.600', 'text': 'He then continued killing\nslimes with his dagger.'}, {'start': '1365.600', 'end': '1366.992', 'text': 'With the additional help of,'}, {'start': '1366.992', 'end': '1369.200', 'text': 'the removal speed\ndoubled.'}, {'start': '1369.200', 'end': '1371.960', 'text': 'I had definitely made\nthe right decision.'}, {'start': '1371.960', 'end': '1372.896', 'text': 'In the future,'}, {'start': '1372.896', 'end': '1374.312', 'text': 'when I had more money,'}, {'start': '1374.312', 'end': '1377.456', 'text': 'would buy more slaves\nto multiply his\nprofits.'}, {'start': '1377.456', 'end': '1381.536', 'text': 'Perhaps in a few years I\ncould achieve a comfortable\nlife in this alternative\nworld.'}, {'start': '1381.536', 'end': '1383.360', 'text': 'Although killing slimes\nwas monotonous,'}, {'start': '1383.360', 'end': '1385.904', 'text': 'They soon filled a\nbag with magic cores.'}, {'start': '1385.904', 'end': '1387.896', 'text': 'Laina counted them carefully.'}, {'start': '1387.896', 'end': '1389.456', 'text': 'There were only thirty-six;'}, {'start': '1389.456', 'end': '1391.832', 'text': 'four were missing to\ncomplete the task.'}, {'start': '1391.832', 'end': '1394.688', 'text': 'They would probably have\nto go deeper into\nthe woods.'}, {'start': '1394.688', 'end': '1397.664', 'text': 'But that area was the\nterritory of bandits\nand outlaws,'}, {'start': '1397.664', 'end': '1400.064', 'text': 'and they might even\nencounter goblins.'}, {'start': '1400.064', 'end': '1401.120', 'text': 'Normally,'}, {'start': '1401.120', 'end': '1403.088', 'text': 'Laina avoided going that\nfar in.'}, {'start': '1403.088', 'end': '1404.096', 'text': 'He looked at the sky,'}, {'start': '1404.096', 'end': '1406.304', 'text': 'where the sun was covered\nby clouds,'}, {'start': '1406.304', 'end': '1407.840', 'text': 'and seeing that it was\nnoon,'}, {'start': '1407.840', 'end': '1409.112', 'text': 'took out the black bread.'}, {'start': '1409.112', 'end': '1409.112', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1409.112', 'end': '1410.480', 'text': "Let's eat something first."}, {'start': '1410.480', 'end': '1412.496', 'text': 'Then we will go further\ninto the forest,'}, {'start': '1412.496', 'end': '1415.064', 'text': 'We\'ll kill four more months\nand we\'ll come back."'}, {'start': '1415.064', 'end': '1415.064', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1415.064', 'end': '1415.688', 'text': 'Okay!'}, {'start': '1415.688', 'end': '1415.688', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1415.688', 'end': '1419.408', 'text': "Nora put away her dagger\nand looked greedily at the\nblack bread in Laina's\nhands,"}, {'start': '1419.408', 'end': '1420.488', 'text': 'swallowing saliva.'}, {'start': '1420.488', 'end': '1421.664', 'text': 'When he handed it to her,'}, {'start': '1421.664', 'end': '1423.176', 'text': 'devoured it quickly.'}, {'start': '1423.176', 'end': '1424.640', 'text': 'The bread was hard and rotted,'}, {'start': '1424.640', 'end': '1426.224', 'text': 'perfect for hammering\nnails,'}, {'start': '1426.224', 'end': '1428.216', 'text': 'but she ate it at\nfull speed.'}, {'start': '1428.216', 'end': '1428.216', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1428.216', 'end': '1429.272', 'text': 'Eat slowly,'}, {'start': '1429.272', 'end': '1430.496', 'text': "don't choke."}, {'start': '1430.496', 'end': '1431.912', 'text': 'Nobody\'s going to take it away from\nyou"'}, {'start': '1431.912', 'end': '1431.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1431.912', 'end': '1434.240', 'text': 'Before Reiner could\nfinish speaking,'}, {'start': '1434.240', 'end': '1434.864', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '1434.864', 'end': '1436.544', 'text': 'with its sharp fangs,'}, {'start': '1436.544', 'end': '1440.192', 'text': 'He had already torn off\na piece of black bread\nand was chewing it greedily.'}, {'start': '1440.192', 'end': '1442.328', 'text': 'He had good jaw\nstrength.'}, {'start': '1442.328', 'end': '1444.440', 'text': 'Reiner handed him a waterskin\nfull of water,'}, {'start': '1444.440', 'end': '1446.240', 'text': 'and after taking a\nbig gulp,'}, {'start': '1446.240', 'end': '1447.584', 'text': 'Nora continued eating.'}, {'start': '1447.584', 'end': '1449.192', 'text': 'In less than five minutes,'}, {'start': '1449.192', 'end': '1451.304', 'text': 'all the black bread\nhad run out.'}, {'start': '1451.304', 'end': '1453.224', 'text': 'Reiner cut a piece and\ntasted it;'}, {'start': '1453.224', 'end': '1454.160', 'text': 'as usual,'}, {'start': '1454.160', 'end': '1455.264', 'text': 'It was horrible,'}, {'start': '1455.264', 'end': '1456.008', 'text': 'salty,'}, {'start': '1456.008', 'end': '1457.016', 'text': 'acid and hard.'}, {'start': '1457.016', 'end': '1458.336', 'text': 'Looking at the black bread,'}, {'start': '1458.336', 'end': '1459.848', 'text': 'could not help but comment:'}, {'start': '1459.848', 'end': '1461.216', 'text': "'When we are rich,"}, {'start': '1461.216', 'end': '1462.848', 'text': "We will never eat this again.'"}, {'start': '1462.848', 'end': '1463.472', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '1463.472', 'end': '1464.408', 'text': 'confused,'}, {'start': '1464.408', 'end': '1465.104', 'text': 'asked:'}, {'start': '1465.104', 'end': '1466.568', 'text': "'So what are we going to\neat?"}, {'start': '1466.568', 'end': '1466.568', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1466.568', 'end': '1467.384', 'text': "'White bread'."}, {'start': '1467.384', 'end': '1469.400', 'text': 'Nora remained thoughtful\nfor a moment:'}, {'start': '1469.400', 'end': '1470.672', 'text': "'What is white bread?'"}, {'start': '1470.672', 'end': '1470.672', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1470.672', 'end': '1472.088', 'text': "'It is white bread,"}, {'start': '1472.088', 'end': '1473.120', 'text': 'more refined,'}, {'start': '1473.120', 'end': '1475.640', 'text': 'nutritious and of better\nquality than black bread.'}, {'start': '1475.640', 'end': '1477.272', 'text': 'It does not contain bran or\nsawdust,'}, {'start': '1477.272', 'end': '1478.280', 'text': 'but eggs,'}, {'start': '1478.280', 'end': '1479.624', 'text': 'milk and things like that.'}, {'start': '1479.624', 'end': '1482.264', 'text': "It's soft and a thousand times\nbetter than this black\nbread."}, {'start': '1482.264', 'end': '1484.040', 'text': 'And if you spread sweet\njam on it,'}, {'start': '1484.040', 'end': '1485.552', 'text': 'then it is even more.'}, {'start': '1485.552', 'end': '1485.552', 'text': "'."}, {'start': '1485.552', 'end': '1487.256', 'text': 'Before Reiner finished,'}, {'start': '1487.256', 'end': '1489.896', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached his ears."}, {'start': '1489.896', 'end': '1490.928', 'text': "(I don't understand,"}, {'start': '1490.928', 'end': '1492.320', 'text': 'but it sounds delicious.'}, {'start': '1492.320', 'end': '1493.784', 'text': 'I wish I could try it).'}, {'start': '1493.784', 'end': '1495.152', 'text': 'He was drooling.'}, {'start': '1495.152', 'end': '1496.736', 'text': 'It was a normal reaction.'}, {'start': '1496.736', 'end': '1502.568', 'text': 'The slave traders probably\njust gave\nthem food scraps or\ngarbage to squeeze\nmore money out\nof them.'}, {'start': '1502.568', 'end': '1507.032', 'text': 'Only slaves who looked\nstrong or pretty\nhad the right to\neat better food.'}, {'start': '1507.032', 'end': '1508.232', 'text': "'Wipe off the drool."}, {'start': '1508.232', 'end': '1509.288', 'text': 'Work hard and,'}, {'start': '1509.288', 'end': '1510.560', 'text': 'when we earn money,'}, {'start': '1510.560', 'end': '1511.856', 'text': "I'll buy you some white bread."}, {'start': '1511.856', 'end': '1514.448', 'text': "Nora's eyes sparkled\nand she nodded vigorously."}, {'start': '1514.448', 'end': '1515.312', 'text': 'Obviously,'}, {'start': '1515.312', 'end': '1517.232', 'text': 'white bread tempted her\na lot.'}, {'start': '1517.232', 'end': '1519.800', 'text': 'But the price was very different\nfrom that of black\nbread.'}, {'start': '1519.800', 'end': '1523.256', 'text': 'A single-sided black\nloaf cost\n2 copper coins,'}, {'start': '1523.256', 'end': '1526.424', 'text': 'while a white one\nthe size of a hand\ncost 20.'}, {'start': '1526.424', 'end': '1529.760', 'text': 'The annual income of\na peasant was about\n2 gold coins,'}, {'start': '1529.760', 'end': '1532.736', 'text': 'which was equivalent to about\n43 white loaves of bread.'}, {'start': '1532.736', 'end': '1535.568', 'text': 'Most commoners\ncould not afford\nit.'}, {'start': '1535.568', 'end': '1536.624', 'text': 'Basically,'}, {'start': '1536.624', 'end': '1540.128', 'text': 'Only nobles or wealthy\nmerchants could\neat white bread.'}, {'start': '1540.128', 'end': '1541.880', 'text': 'But seeing Nora so\nanxious,'}, {'start': '1541.880', 'end': '1545.528', 'text': 'After completing the\nmission I could\nbuy him one to try\nout.'}, {'start': '1545.528', 'end': '1548.504', 'text': 'Reiner cut half of his\nblack bread and gave\nit to Nora:'}, {'start': '1548.504', 'end': '1549.056', 'text': "'Come,"}, {'start': '1549.056', 'end': '1550.592', 'text': 'you are too thin.'}, {'start': '1550.592', 'end': '1552.824', 'text': 'You need to gain weight\nto have strength.'}, {'start': '1552.824', 'end': '1555.872', 'text': 'Nora was a little surprised\nand accepted the bread\ncarefully.'}, {'start': '1555.872', 'end': '1556.880', 'text': 'While eating,'}, {'start': '1556.880', 'end': '1558.536', 'text': 'looked at Reiner out of the corner of\nhis eye.'}, {'start': '1558.536', 'end': '1559.976', 'text': '(It is different from the\nothers,'}, {'start': '1559.976', 'end': '1561.320', 'text': 'He is very good to me.'}, {'start': '1561.320', 'end': '1562.184', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '1562.184', 'end': '1564.512', 'text': "Nora's cat ears\nperked up,"}, {'start': '1564.512', 'end': '1566.192', 'text': 'as if I had felt something,'}, {'start': '1566.192', 'end': '1569.048', 'text': 'and turned towards\nthe bushes behind\nthem.'}, {'start': '1569.048', 'end': '1571.472', 'text': 'He put the half-eaten bread\nback into his bag and\nsaid,'}, {'start': '1571.472', 'end': '1572.552', 'text': 'with his mouth full:'}, {'start': '1572.552', 'end': '1573.104', 'text': "'I love,"}, {'start': '1573.104', 'end': '1574.256', 'text': "there's a slime there.'"}, {'start': '1574.256', 'end': '1576.488', 'text': 'Reiner approached the indicated\nplace and,'}, {'start': '1576.488', 'end': '1577.616', 'text': 'indeed,'}, {'start': '1577.616', 'end': '1579.392', 'text': 'found a slime jumping.'}, {'start': '1579.392', 'end': '1581.576', 'text': "Nor a's perception was\nexceptional;"}, {'start': '1581.576', 'end': '1584.192', 'text': 'I could hear the sound of\nthe slime from so far\naway.'}, {'start': '1584.192', 'end': '1586.088', 'text': 'Reiner killed him with a\nhammer blow,'}, {'start': '1586.088', 'end': '1589.616', 'text': 'He picked up the magic core\nand continued deeper\ninto the forest.'}, {'start': '1589.616', 'end': '1591.968', 'text': 'He soon completed the quest\nfor 40 slimes.'}, {'start': '1591.968', 'end': '1595.352', 'text': 'He shook the bag with\nthe cores and heard\na metallic sound.'}, {'start': '1595.352', 'end': '1596.384', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '1596.384', 'end': '1598.784', 'text': 'the voice of the system\nr echoed in his ears.'}, {'start': '1598.784', 'end': '1598.784', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1598.784', 'end': '1599.888', 'text': 'Chapter 5:'}, {'start': '1599.888', 'end': '1600.992', 'text': 'Good performance,'}, {'start': '1600.992', 'end': '1603.896', 'text': 'White bread reward\nfor the cat girl\n【Mission:'}, {'start': '1603.896', 'end': '1607.712', 'text': "Take Nora to the Adventurer's\nGuild to\naccept and complete\na task."}, {'start': '1607.712', 'end': '1608.768', 'text': 'Current status:'}, {'start': '1608.768', 'end': '1609.632', 'text': 'Filled.'}, {'start': '1609.632', 'end': '1611.096', 'text': 'Reward delivered】.'}, {'start': '1611.096', 'end': '1612.056', 'text': 'Instantly,'}, {'start': '1612.056', 'end': '1616.568', 'text': "A small bottle of\ncrystal holy\nwater appeared\nin Lainer's\npalm."}, {'start': '1616.568', 'end': '1619.328', 'text': 'I had never heard of\nanything like holy\nwater,'}, {'start': '1619.328', 'end': '1621.056', 'text': 'nor did I know what its effect\nwas.'}, {'start': '1621.056', 'end': '1622.304', 'text': '【Mission Updated:'}, {'start': '1622.304', 'end': '1624.080', 'text': 'Buy a white loaf of bread\nfor Nora.'}, {'start': '1624.080', 'end': '1625.112', 'text': 'Reward:'}, {'start': '1625.112', 'end': '1626.840', 'text': 'A small jar of\njam】.'}, {'start': '1626.840', 'end': '1629.024', 'text': 'Lainer already had the intention\nof doing so.'}, {'start': '1629.024', 'end': '1632.312', 'text': 'I had earned a silver\ncoin by completing\nthe previous mission,'}, {'start': '1632.312', 'end': '1634.016', 'text': 'and I could always earn\nmore.'}, {'start': '1634.016', 'end': '1636.176', 'text': 'Patting Nora on\nthe shoulder,'}, {'start': '1636.176', 'end': '1637.640', 'text': 'just as he was about to speak,'}, {'start': '1637.640', 'end': '1639.344', 'text': 'listened to his thoughts.'}, {'start': '1639.344', 'end': '1641.384', 'text': "*(Something's not right."}, {'start': '1641.384', 'end': '1642.896', 'text': ')* —Master,'}, {'start': '1642.896', 'end': '1645.728', 'text': '"We\'re being watched by\nbandits," said N ora,'}, {'start': '1645.728', 'end': '1649.016', 'text': 'arching their body slightly\nand putting their\nhand in their pocket.'}, {'start': '1649.016', 'end': '1650.048', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '1650.048', 'end': '1651.680', 'text': 'an arrow flew towards\nNora.'}, {'start': '1651.680', 'end': '1653.312', 'text': "He couldn't dodge it in\ntime,"}, {'start': '1653.312', 'end': '1656.120', 'text': 'and it stuck deep\ninto his right\narm.'}, {'start': '1656.120', 'end': '1657.680', 'text': 'Two other arrows followed:'}, {'start': '1657.680', 'end': '1658.928', 'text': 'one missed the target,'}, {'start': '1658.928', 'end': '1662.144', 'text': "while the other was\nblocked by Lainer's\nwooden shield."}, {'start': '1662.144', 'end': '1663.368', 'text': 'Bearing the pain,'}, {'start': '1663.368', 'end': '1667.280', 'text': 'Nora threw three daggers\ntowards the bushes where\nthe arrows were coming\nfrom.'}, {'start': '1667.280', 'end': '1669.200', 'text': 'A cry of pain echoed\nfrom there.'}, {'start': '1669.200', 'end': '1670.304', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '1670.304', 'end': '1672.032', 'text': 'four masked bandits,'}, {'start': '1672.032', 'end': '1674.528', 'text': 'dressed in furs and armed\nwith daggers,'}, {'start': '1674.528', 'end': '1676.832', 'text': 'jumped out of the surrounding\nbushes.'}, {'start': '1676.832', 'end': '1678.368', 'text': 'With ears pricked,'}, {'start': '1678.368', 'end': '1680.576', 'text': 'Nora threw the three remaining\ndaggers,'}, {'start': '1680.576', 'end': '1682.952', 'text': 'knocking down one of\nthe bandits instantly.'}, {'start': '1682.952', 'end': '1684.080', 'text': 'The other three,'}, {'start': '1684.080', 'end': '1685.640', 'text': 'brandishing their knives,'}, {'start': '1685.640', 'end': '1687.416', 'text': 'They charged towards them\nroaring.'}, {'start': '1687.416', 'end': '1689.456', 'text': 'One went behind\nNora,'}, {'start': '1689.456', 'end': '1692.312', 'text': 'while the other two\nattacked La Iner\nfrom the front.'}, {'start': '1692.312', 'end': '1693.824', 'text': 'In his year in this world,'}, {'start': '1693.824', 'end': '1698.120', 'text': 'Lainer had faced many\ndangers and was\nalready familiar\nwith bandits.'}, {'start': '1698.120', 'end': '1699.992', 'text': 'He blocked a blow with his\nshield and,'}, {'start': '1699.992', 'end': '1701.552', 'text': 'taking advantage of the opportunity,'}, {'start': '1701.552', 'end': '1704.144', 'text': "He struck the attacker's\nknee with his hammer,"}, {'start': '1704.144', 'end': '1705.632', 'text': 'leaving him incapacitated.'}, {'start': '1705.632', 'end': '1708.176', 'text': 'The other bandit tried\nto attack by surprise,'}, {'start': '1708.176', 'end': '1712.376', 'text': 'but Lainer dodged the\nknife by leaning back\nand knocked him\nout with a hammer blow,'}, {'start': '1712.376', 'end': '1714.440', 'text': 'splashing his brains\non the floor.'}, {'start': '1714.440', 'end': '1715.376', 'text': 'Turning around,'}, {'start': '1715.376', 'end': '1717.296', 'text': 'He saw that Nora had been\nknocked down.'}, {'start': '1717.296', 'end': '1720.512', 'text': 'Lainer knocked away\nthe bandit who had\nher pinned down,'}, {'start': '1720.512', 'end': '1722.144', 'text': 'but it was already too\nlate:'}, {'start': '1722.144', 'end': '1724.184', 'text': 'a knife was c washed\nin his chest,'}, {'start': '1724.184', 'end': '1726.056', 'text': 'and the blood flowed out without\nceasing.'}, {'start': '1726.056', 'end': '1726.968', 'text': 'His eyes,'}, {'start': '1726.968', 'end': '1728.024', 'text': 'full of pain,'}, {'start': '1728.024', 'end': '1732.584', 'text': "They caught up with\nLainer's men before\nhe lost consciousness\nin a matter\nof seconds."}, {'start': '1732.584', 'end': '1736.160', 'text': 'Lainer quickly took out\nthe sacred water he\nhad just obtained.'}, {'start': '1736.160', 'end': '1737.360', 'text': '【Object name:'}, {'start': '1737.360', 'end': '1738.368', 'text': 'Holy water.'}, {'start': '1738.368', 'end': '1739.520', 'text': 'Method of use:'}, {'start': '1739.520', 'end': '1742.112', 'text': 'Pour over the wound\nto speed healing.'}, {'start': '1742.112', 'end': '1742.616', 'text': 'Note:'}, {'start': '1742.616', 'end': '1744.560', 'text': "It doesn't work on already\ndead beings."}, {'start': '1744.560', 'end': '1746.216', 'text': '】 Without thinking twice,'}, {'start': '1746.216', 'end': '1747.824', 'text': 'Lainer pulled out the\nknife,'}, {'start': '1747.824', 'end': '1753.080', 'text': 'He removed the blanket\nthat covered Nora and\ndiscovered that her\nchest was wrapped\nin tight bandages.'}, {'start': '1753.080', 'end': '1754.832', 'text': 'No time to unleash\nthem,'}, {'start': '1754.832', 'end': '1758.144', 'text': 'He cut them with the knife\nand poured the holy\nwater into the wound.'}, {'start': '1758.144', 'end': '1759.752', 'text': 'Something miraculous happened:'}, {'start': '1759.752', 'end': '1762.560', 'text': "Nora's flesh regenerated\nin a matter of\nseconds,"}, {'start': '1762.560', 'end': '1764.528', 'text': 'leaving only a faint\nscar.'}, {'start': '1764.528', 'end': '1766.160', 'text': 'Seeing that there was no longer\nany danger,'}, {'start': '1766.160', 'end': '1768.992', 'text': 'Lainer covered her with the\nblanket and waited by\nher side.'}, {'start': '1768.992', 'end': '1770.168', 'text': 'Minutes later,'}, {'start': '1770.168', 'end': '1771.248', 'text': 'Nora woke up.'}, {'start': '1771.248', 'end': '1773.240', 'text': 'He pulled back the blanket and looked\nat his wound,'}, {'start': '1773.240', 'end': '1774.080', 'text': 'amazed.'}, {'start': '1774.080', 'end': '1776.048', 'text': '*(How is this possible?'}, {'start': '1776.048', 'end': '1776.648', 'text': 'Was.'}, {'start': '1776.648', 'end': '1778.088', 'text': 'was about to die.'}, {'start': '1778.088', 'end': '1780.008', 'text': ')* -How do you feel ?'}, {'start': '1780.008', 'end': '1781.136', 'text': '—Lainer asked.'}, {'start': '1781.136', 'end': '1782.888', 'text': "Although I didn't understand what\nhad happened,"}, {'start': '1782.888', 'end': '1785.264', 'text': 'Nora instinctively covered\nher chest.'}, {'start': '1785.264', 'end': '1786.104', 'text': '-Thank you,'}, {'start': '1786.104', 'end': '1787.256', 'text': 'I love him—he said.'}, {'start': '1787.256', 'end': '1787.904', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '1787.904', 'end': '1790.880', 'text': 'He looked at the arrow stuck\nin his arm and tried\nto pull it out.'}, {'start': '1790.880', 'end': '1791.912', 'text': "—Don't touch her."}, {'start': '1791.912', 'end': '1795.344', 'text': 'It has spikes and pulling it\nout will make the wound\nworse, Lainer warned.'}, {'start': '1795.344', 'end': '1797.192', 'text': 'bending down to examine\nit.'}, {'start': '1797.192', 'end': '1798.176', 'text': 'Leave it like that,'}, {'start': '1798.176', 'end': '1799.616', 'text': 'we will treat it at home.'}, {'start': '1799.616', 'end': '1800.408', 'text': 'After,'}, {'start': '1800.408', 'end': '1802.976', 'text': 'Lainer searched the\ncorpses of the bandits.'}, {'start': '1802.976', 'end': '1806.216', 'text': 'He found three hunting\nbows and five rusty\ndaggers.'}, {'start': '1806.216', 'end': '1807.368', 'text': 'Not finding any money,'}, {'start': '1807.368', 'end': '1809.336', 'text': 'He even took off their\nskin clothes,'}, {'start': '1809.336', 'end': '1810.392', 'text': 'that were worth something.'}, {'start': '1810.392', 'end': '1812.888', 'text': 'The site of the attack\nwas not far from the village,'}, {'start': '1812.888', 'end': '1815.024', 'text': 'and in twenty minutes they\narrived home.'}, {'start': '1815.024', 'end': '1819.368', 'text': 'Lainer put the things\naside and took out\na roll of bandages\nfrom a wooden box.'}, {'start': '1819.368', 'end': '1822.080', 'text': "He wrapped Nora's arm\nto stop the bleeding."}, {'start': '1822.080', 'end': '1823.256', 'text': 'Very carefully,'}, {'start': '1823.256', 'end': '1826.448', 'text': 'He broke the arrowhead\nand finally managed\nto extract it.'}, {'start': '1826.448', 'end': '1827.600', 'text': 'Fortunately,'}, {'start': '1827.600', 'end': '1829.256', 'text': 'the bleeding was not\nmuch.'}, {'start': '1829.256', 'end': '1829.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1829.256', 'end': '1830.432', 'text': 'Hold on a bit.'}, {'start': '1830.432', 'end': '1830.432', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1830.432', 'end': '1835.712', 'text': 'Lainer washed the blood\noff his arm with\nclean water and then\npoured some hard liquor\non it to disinfect.'}, {'start': '1835.712', 'end': '1837.008', 'text': 'Nora grunted in pain,'}, {'start': '1837.008', 'end': '1840.056', 'text': 'Her sharp nails left\nmarks on the wooden\ntable.'}, {'start': '1840.056', 'end': '1841.400', 'text': 'While comforting her,'}, {'start': '1841.400', 'end': '1846.080', 'text': 'Lainer applied herbal\nash to the wound and\nthen bandaged it\nwith several layers\nof gauze.'}, {'start': '1846.080', 'end': '1846.080', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1846.080', 'end': '1846.752', 'text': 'Ready,'}, {'start': '1846.752', 'end': '1849.392', 'text': 'try not to move your\nright arm these\ndays.'}, {'start': '1849.392', 'end': '1852.560', 'text': 'I will change the bandage\ndaily to check\nfor infection.'}, {'start': '1852.560', 'end': '1852.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1852.560', 'end': '1854.600', 'text': 'Nora nodded and murmured\na soft "'}, {'start': '1854.600', 'end': '1855.440', 'text': 'thank you"'}, {'start': '1855.440', 'end': '1856.544', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '1856.544', 'end': '1859.112', 'text': "his thoughts reached\nLainer's ears."}, {'start': '1859.112', 'end': '1861.368', 'text': '*(I was bought by someone\nkind,'}, {'start': '1861.368', 'end': '1862.424', 'text': 'how lucky I am.'}, {'start': '1862.424', 'end': '1867.848', 'text': ')* Lainer stopped resting\nat home and went\nout to the town to sell\nthe loot obtained from\nthe bandits.'}, {'start': '1867.848', 'end': '1868.832', 'text': 'Finally,'}, {'start': '1868.832', 'end': '1871.184', 'text': 'sold the hunting bow\nto a local hunter,'}, {'start': '1871.184', 'end': '1874.928', 'text': 'the beast skin to a peasant\nand the rusty dagger\nto the village\nblacksmith.'}, {'start': '1874.928', 'end': '1876.872', 'text': 'Because of the approaching\nwinter,'}, {'start': '1876.872', 'end': '1879.440', 'text': 'Many in the village\nneeded warm clothes,'}, {'start': '1879.440', 'end': '1881.984', 'text': 'so the beast skin\nwas sold at a\nprice.'}, {'start': '1881.984', 'end': '1882.776', 'text': 'In total,'}, {'start': '1882.776', 'end': '1884.624', 'text': 'obtained 4 silver coins.'}, {'start': '1884.624', 'end': '1886.808', 'text': 'When he returned and saw that\nit was still early,'}, {'start': '1886.808', 'end': '1889.136', 'text': 'Lainer led Nora\ntowards the city.'}, {'start': '1889.136', 'end': '1892.496', 'text': "First he went to the\nadventurers' guild\nto claim his reward."}, {'start': '1892.496', 'end': '1895.424', 'text': 'Now he had 5 silver coins\nand 4 copper coins.'}, {'start': '1895.424', 'end': '1896.072', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '1896.072', 'end': '1902.528', 'text': "He bought two loaves of\nNora's coveted white\nbread and ten loaves\nof the cheap black\nbread they normally\nate at the bakery."}, {'start': '1902.528', 'end': '1903.320', 'text': 'In the end,'}, {'start': '1903.320', 'end': '1905.576', 'text': 'He was left with only\n3 silver coins.'}, {'start': '1905.576', 'end': '1907.328', 'text': 'Lainer sighed slightly.'}, {'start': '1907.328', 'end': '1908.792', 'text': '*How poor!'}, {'start': '1908.792', 'end': '1909.896', 'text': '* Nora,'}, {'start': '1909.896', 'end': '1910.832', 'text': 'however,'}, {'start': '1910.832', 'end': '1912.752', 'text': "He didn't seem worried\nabout it."}, {'start': '1912.752', 'end': '1914.432', 'text': 'On the way back,'}, {'start': '1914.432', 'end': '1917.600', 'text': "He didn't take his eyes\noff the loaves of white\nbread in the bag."}, {'start': '1917.600', 'end': '1920.264', 'text': 'The whole journey was almost\ntingling at the\nmouth.'}, {'start': '1920.264', 'end': '1921.056', 'text': 'Upon arrival,'}, {'start': '1921.056', 'end': '1924.896', 'text': 'He sat in a corner and\nstared at Lainer\nwith pleading\neyes.'}, {'start': '1924.896', 'end': '1927.104', 'text': "*(I'll just try a little."}, {'start': '1927.104', 'end': '1928.688', 'text': 'Would you let me try\nsome?'}, {'start': '1928.688', 'end': '1930.536', 'text': ")* But he didn't say anything."}, {'start': '1930.536', 'end': '1932.888', 'text': 'Lainer looked at her and\nsmiled maliciously:'}, {'start': '1932.888', 'end': '1932.888', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1932.888', 'end': '1933.752', 'text': 'Are you hungry?'}, {'start': '1933.752', 'end': '1934.832', 'text': 'Come eat bread.'}, {'start': '1934.832', 'end': '1934.832', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1934.832', 'end': '1935.936', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '1935.936', 'end': '1937.376', 'text': 'the mission was updated.'}, {'start': '1937.376', 'end': '1939.536', 'text': '**[Mission:'}, {'start': '1939.536', 'end': '1943.544', 'text': 'Buy white bread for\nNora** **Status:'}, {'start': '1943.544', 'end': '1949.448', 'text': 'Completed** **Reward\ndelivered]** Instantly,'}, {'start': '1949.448', 'end': '1953.048', 'text': "A jar of dark red\njam appeared\nin Lainer's hands."}, {'start': '1953.048', 'end': '1955.688', 'text': '**[Mission updated to:'}, {'start': '1955.688', 'end': '1960.800', 'text': 'Head to the Dawnwood\nnorth of Merod**\n**Reward:'}, {'start': '1960.800', 'end': '1965.480', 'text': '5 silver coins]*\n* Lainer thought\nfor a moment.'}, {'start': '1965.480', 'end': '1967.592', 'text': 'The Forest of Dawn was\nnot far away,'}, {'start': '1967.592', 'end': '1968.696', 'text': 'north of Merod.'}, {'start': '1968.696', 'end': '1970.544', 'text': '*What do you have to do there?'}, {'start': '1970.544', 'end': '1972.224', 'text': '* Although confused,'}, {'start': '1972.224', 'end': '1974.792', 'text': 'following his principle\nof not accumulating missions,'}, {'start': '1974.792', 'end': '1977.432', 'text': "decided to go once\nNora's hand improved."}, {'start': '1977.432', 'end': '1978.512', 'text': 'When he came to,'}, {'start': '1978.512', 'end': '1981.680', 'text': "He noticed that Nora still hadn't\napproached and repeated\nthe invitation."}, {'start': '1981.680', 'end': '1984.464', 'text': 'She blinked in surprise\nand pointed to\nherself,'}, {'start': '1984.464', 'end': '1985.280', 'text': 'incredulous:'}, {'start': '1985.280', 'end': '1985.280', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1985.280', 'end': '1985.808', 'text': 'I?'}, {'start': '1985.808', 'end': '1985.808', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1985.808', 'end': '1989.552', 'text': 'Lainer broke the white\nbread and spread it\nwith a thick layer\nof jam.'}, {'start': '1989.552', 'end': '1989.552', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1989.552', 'end': '1990.176', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '1990.176', 'end': '1991.064', 'text': 'I promised you.'}, {'start': '1991.064', 'end': '1992.336', 'text': 'You behaved well today,'}, {'start': '1992.336', 'end': '1993.632', 'text': 'is your reward.'}, {'start': '1993.632', 'end': '1993.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '1993.632', 'end': '1995.432', 'text': 'Nora approached quickly,'}, {'start': '1995.432', 'end': '1998.384', 'text': 'He took it with both hands\nand looked at the\nbread solemnly,'}, {'start': '1998.384', 'end': '2001.504', 'text': 'as if he were a devotee\nadmiring his deity\nin a church.'}, {'start': '2001.504', 'end': '2001.504', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2001.504', 'end': '2002.224', 'text': 'Kitten,'}, {'start': '2002.224', 'end': '2004.312', 'text': 'you can eat the delicious\nwhite bread.'}, {'start': '2004.312', 'end': '2004.312', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2004.312', 'end': '2005.344', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '2005.344', 'end': '2007.216', 'text': 'He opened his mouth and\ntook a bite,'}, {'start': '2007.216', 'end': '2008.800', 'text': 'savoring it with care.'}, {'start': '2008.800', 'end': '2010.192', 'text': 'A few seconds later,'}, {'start': '2010.192', 'end': '2012.448', 'text': 'two tears fell down\nher cheeks.'}, {'start': '2012.448', 'end': '2012.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2012.448', 'end': '2012.976', 'text': 'This.'}, {'start': '2012.976', 'end': '2013.888', 'text': 'delicious.'}, {'start': '2013.888', 'end': '2013.888', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2013.888', 'end': '2014.560', 'text': 'said,'}, {'start': '2014.560', 'end': '2015.400', 'text': 'moved.'}, {'start': '2015.400', 'end': '2016.528', 'text': 'Chapter 6:'}, {'start': '2016.528', 'end': '2017.560', 'text': 'In ten years,'}, {'start': '2017.560', 'end': '2020.104', 'text': 'A lot can happen\nwith a cat girl.'}, {'start': '2020.104', 'end': '2022.936', 'text': "It's been five days\nsince Laina bought\nNora."}, {'start': '2022.936', 'end': '2023.920', 'text': 'These days,'}, {'start': '2023.920', 'end': '2025.816', 'text': 'because of his injured\nright arm,'}, {'start': '2025.816', 'end': '2028.864', 'text': 'Laina has only been\nhunting slimes\naround town.'}, {'start': '2028.864', 'end': '2029.752', 'text': 'When living together,'}, {'start': '2029.752', 'end': '2033.760', 'text': 'Laina perceived that Nora\nwas a cold girl on\nthe outside but warm\non the inside.'}, {'start': '2033.760', 'end': '2035.080', 'text': "Although he didn't talk much,"}, {'start': '2035.080', 'end': '2039.040', 'text': 'Inside he was very\nlively and often\ncurious about\nthe unknown.'}, {'start': '2039.040', 'end': '2042.160', 'text': 'The most important thing was\nthat he no longer had any\nintention of escaping.'}, {'start': '2042.160', 'end': '2042.160', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2042.160', 'end': '2043.144', 'text': 'When I brought you,'}, {'start': '2043.144', 'end': '2044.512', 'text': 'you always wanted to run away,'}, {'start': '2044.512', 'end': '2046.192', 'text': 'Was it because you had more\nfamily?'}, {'start': '2046.192', 'end': '2046.192', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2046.192', 'end': '2048.568', 'text': 'Nora responded with a\ndeadpan expression:'}, {'start': '2048.568', 'end': '2048.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2048.568', 'end': '2049.720', 'text': 'My family died.'}, {'start': '2049.720', 'end': '2053.104', 'text': 'My father was bitten\nto death by a\nmonster while hunting,'}, {'start': '2053.104', 'end': '2057.712', 'text': 'And recently my mother\nfell off a cliff\nwhile gathering\nherbs and died\ntoo.'}, {'start': '2057.712', 'end': '2057.712', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2057.712', 'end': '2061.168', 'text': 'Just as Laina was\nwondering why he\nsaid it so calmly,'}, {'start': '2061.168', 'end': '2062.920', 'text': 'Nora shed a few tears.'}, {'start': '2062.920', 'end': '2064.384', 'text': 'He wiped them vigorously:'}, {'start': '2064.384', 'end': '2064.384', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2064.384', 'end': '2065.944', 'text': "I didn't want to cry again."}, {'start': '2065.944', 'end': '2068.392', 'text': 'I promised my mother that\nI would live strong.'}, {'start': '2068.392', 'end': '2071.920', 'text': 'I wanted to escape because\nmy friends told\nme that humans are\nbad,'}, {'start': '2071.920', 'end': '2074.800', 'text': 'who like to abuse\nthe weak and are\nlustful.'}, {'start': '2074.800', 'end': '2076.432', 'text': 'If I bought something\nbad,'}, {'start': '2076.432', 'end': '2078.424', 'text': 'would live a life worse\nthan death.'}, {'start': '2078.424', 'end': '2080.416', 'text': 'But you seem different\nfrom most,'}, {'start': '2080.416', 'end': '2082.312', 'text': 'You are polite and kind\nto me.'}, {'start': '2082.312', 'end': '2082.312', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2082.312', 'end': '2083.992', 'text': 'Laina nodded and comforted\nher:'}, {'start': '2083.992', 'end': '2083.992', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2083.992', 'end': '2085.120', 'text': "Don't worry,"}, {'start': '2085.120', 'end': '2087.016', 'text': 'From now on I will treat\nyou well.'}, {'start': '2087.016', 'end': '2088.528', 'text': 'As long as I have food,'}, {'start': '2088.528', 'end': '2089.920', 'text': 'you will never go hungry.'}, {'start': '2089.920', 'end': '2089.920', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2089.920', 'end': '2092.440', 'text': 'Nora was slightly surprised\nand muttered\na "'}, {'start': '2092.440', 'end': '2093.280', 'text': 'thank you"'}, {'start': '2093.280', 'end': '2094.696', 'text': 'After a silence,'}, {'start': '2094.696', 'end': '2096.304', 'text': 'Nora asked cautiously:'}, {'start': '2096.304', 'end': '2096.304', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2096.304', 'end': '2096.784', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '2096.784', 'end': '2098.200', 'text': 'can i buy my freedom?'}, {'start': '2098.200', 'end': '2098.200', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2098.200', 'end': '2098.920', 'text': 'Freedom?'}, {'start': '2098.920', 'end': '2100.552', 'text': 'Laina smiled and nodded:'}, {'start': '2100.552', 'end': '2100.552', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2100.552', 'end': '2101.152', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '2101.152', 'end': '2102.880', 'text': 'but it will cost a lot of\nmoney.'}, {'start': '2102.880', 'end': '2102.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2102.880', 'end': '2102.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2102.880', 'end': '2103.480', 'text': 'How much?'}, {'start': '2103.480', 'end': '2103.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2103.480', 'end': '2103.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2103.480', 'end': '2104.656', 'text': 'Let me calculate.'}, {'start': '2104.656', 'end': '2104.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2104.656', 'end': '2107.800', 'text': 'Laina picked up a stone\nand started hitting\nit on the wall:'}, {'start': '2107.800', 'end': '2107.800', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2107.800', 'end': '2109.216', 'text': 'The price for purchasing rte,'}, {'start': '2109.216', 'end': '2110.560', 'text': 'food and accommodation,'}, {'start': '2110.560', 'end': '2112.264', 'text': 'the sacred water to heal\nyou,'}, {'start': '2112.264', 'end': '2112.960', 'text': 'clothes,'}, {'start': '2112.960', 'end': '2113.680', 'text': 'arms.'}, {'start': '2113.680', 'end': '2113.680', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2113.680', 'end': '2114.976', 'text': 'After pretending for a while,'}, {'start': '2114.976', 'end': '2116.176', 'text': 'He said seriously:'}, {'start': '2116.176', 'end': '2116.176', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2116.176', 'end': '2117.184', 'text': 'Friend Price:'}, {'start': '2117.184', 'end': '2119.560', 'text': 'If you get me 20 Dia\nst gold coins,'}, {'start': '2119.560', 'end': '2120.640', 'text': 'I will set you free.'}, {'start': '2120.640', 'end': '2120.640', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2120.640', 'end': '2122.848', 'text': 'This way you would not only recover\nyour investment,'}, {'start': '2122.848', 'end': '2124.648', 'text': 'but would make a profit.'}, {'start': '2124.648', 'end': '2127.384', 'text': 'If Nora really records him\ncollecting that much\nmoney,'}, {'start': '2127.384', 'end': '2130.936', 'text': 'He would free her immediately\nand look for another\nslave in the market.'}, {'start': '2130.936', 'end': '2132.472', 'text': 'Nora bowed her head,'}, {'start': '2132.472', 'end': '2133.360', 'text': 'confused:'}, {'start': '2133.360', 'end': '2133.360', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2133.360', 'end': '2134.728', 'text': 'Twenty gold coins.'}, {'start': '2134.728', 'end': '2135.736', 'text': 'how much is that?'}, {'start': '2135.736', 'end': '2135.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2135.736', 'end': '2137.272', 'text': 'Laina continued calculating:'}, {'start': '2137.272', 'end': '2140.656', 'text': '1 gold coin was worth\n432 copper coins,'}, {'start': '2140.656', 'end': '2143.416', 'text': 'so 20 would be 86 40.'}, {'start': '2143.416', 'end': '2143.416', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2143.416', 'end': '2146.536', 'text': 'Approximately 4300 black\nloaves.'}, {'start': '2146.536', 'end': '2146.536', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2146.536', 'end': '2147.616', 'text': 'Nora blinked:'}, {'start': '2147.616', 'end': '2147.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2147.616', 'end': '2148.744', 'text': 'And how much is that?'}, {'start': '2148.744', 'end': '2148.744', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2148.744', 'end': '2150.424', 'text': 'Laina hit her forehead.'}, {'start': '2150.424', 'end': '2152.752', 'text': 'This world had no compulsory\neducation,'}, {'start': '2152.752', 'end': '2154.384', 'text': 'the cultural level was\nlow,'}, {'start': '2154.384', 'end': '2157.456', 'text': 'and probably less than\n5% could read.'}, {'start': '2157.456', 'end': '2160.720', 'text': 'Those who understood\narithmetic did not reach\n1%.'}, {'start': '2160.720', 'end': '2162.448', 'text': 'When Laina was shopping\nin the city,'}, {'start': '2162.448', 'end': '2164.584', 'text': 'sellers were often\nwrong.'}, {'start': '2164.584', 'end': '2165.472', 'text': 'For example,'}, {'start': '2165.472', 'end': '2167.872', 'text': 'a black loaf of bread\ncost 2 copper coins,'}, {'start': '2167.872', 'end': '2169.192', 'text': 'but if I bought 10,'}, {'start': '2169.192', 'end': '2170.296', 'text': 'instead of 20,'}, {'start': '2170.296', 'end': '2171.712', 'text': 'they charged him 22.'}, {'start': '2171.712', 'end': '2173.392', 'text': 'Making a rough analogy,'}, {'start': '2173.392', 'end': '2174.064', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '2174.064', 'end': '2174.064', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2174.064', 'end': '2176.704', 'text': 'It would be like filling\nmy town with black\nbread.'}, {'start': '2176.704', 'end': '2176.704', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2176.704', 'end': '2178.168', 'text': 'Nora opened her eyes:'}, {'start': '2178.168', 'end': '2178.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2178.168', 'end': '2178.768', 'text': 'So much?'}, {'start': '2178.768', 'end': '2178.768', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2178.768', 'end': '2180.976', 'text': 'Laina nodded and continued\nto coax her:'}, {'start': '2180.976', 'end': '2180.976', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2180.976', 'end': '2183.160', 'text': 'If you save for eight\nor ten years,'}, {'start': '2183.160', 'end': '2184.528', 'text': "I'm sure you'll make it."}, {'start': '2184.528', 'end': '2184.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2184.528', 'end': '2184.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2184.528', 'end': '2185.728', 'text': "That's not so much."}, {'start': '2185.728', 'end': '2187.048', 'text': 'I will work hard for you,'}, {'start': '2187.048', 'end': '2188.416', 'text': 'and when I get the money together,'}, {'start': '2188.416', 'end': '2189.520', 'text': 'keep your word.'}, {'start': '2189.520', 'end': '2189.520', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2189.520', 'end': '2190.912', 'text': 'Nora spoke seriously.'}, {'start': '2190.912', 'end': '2190.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2190.912', 'end': '2191.776', 'text': 'I promise you,'}, {'start': '2191.776', 'end': '2192.976', 'text': 'if you want to leave,'}, {'start': '2192.976', 'end': '2194.008', 'text': "I won't hold you back."}, {'start': '2194.008', 'end': '2194.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2194.008', 'end': '2195.088', 'text': 'Laina nodded.'}, {'start': '2195.088', 'end': '2195.952', 'text': 'Actually,'}, {'start': '2195.952', 'end': '2198.328', 'text': "It was more likely that she\ndidn't want to leave."}, {'start': '2198.328', 'end': '2199.504', 'text': 'For demihumans,'}, {'start': '2199.504', 'end': '2201.088', 'text': 'This world was chaotic.'}, {'start': '2201.088', 'end': '2204.352', 'text': 'Who would want to leave\na stable place with\nfood and some freedom?'}, {'start': '2204.352', 'end': '2205.408', 'text': 'Laina asked:'}, {'start': '2205.408', 'end': '2205.408', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2205.408', 'end': '2206.512', 'text': 'If you were free,'}, {'start': '2206.512', 'end': '2207.544', 'text': 'where would you go?'}, {'start': '2207.544', 'end': '2207.544', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2207.544', 'end': '2208.576', 'text': 'Nora thought about it,'}, {'start': '2208.576', 'end': '2210.304', 'text': 'He looked at Laina and said\nnothing,'}, {'start': '2210.304', 'end': '2212.272', 'text': 'but his thoughts\nleaked out.'}, {'start': '2212.272', 'end': '2215.920', 'text': "(I've heard that north\nof this town there's\na forest suitable for\nus to live in,"}, {'start': '2215.920', 'end': '2217.576', 'text': 'with abundant water and\ngrass,'}, {'start': '2217.576', 'end': '2219.040', 'text': 'a good place to live.'}, {'start': '2219.040', 'end': '2220.912', 'text': 'If I ever regain my\nfreedom,'}, {'start': '2220.912', 'end': '2222.496', 'text': 'I will definitely go there.'}, {'start': '2222.496', 'end': '2224.608', 'text': ') Reiner remained thoughtful\nfor a moment,'}, {'start': '2224.608', 'end': '2226.312', 'text': "Wasn't that the Dawn\nWood?"}, {'start': '2226.312', 'end': '2228.568', 'text': 'Their next mission was\nprecisely there.'}, {'start': '2228.568', 'end': '2232.696', 'text': 'It would be perfect to take\nNora to take a look and\ncomplete the homework\nat the same time.'}, {'start': '2232.696', 'end': '2233.632', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '2233.632', 'end': '2237.040', 'text': "A place like the one\nNora imagined probably\nwouldn't exist."}, {'start': '2237.040', 'end': '2238.768', 'text': 'Although that forest was\nhuge,'}, {'start': '2238.768', 'end': '2241.696', 'text': 'It was said to cover\nhundreds of square\nkilometers,'}, {'start': '2241.696', 'end': '2243.400', 'text': 'being so close to\nthe city,'}, {'start': '2243.400', 'end': '2245.440', 'text': 'if there really were\nsemi-humans,'}, {'start': '2245.440', 'end': '2249.160', 'text': 'It would surely\nbe a hot spot\nfor slave traders.'}, {'start': '2249.160', 'end': '2253.072', 'text': 'If Reiner were a demi-human\nand looking\nfor a safe place to\nsettle down,'}, {'start': '2253.072', 'end': '2255.496', 'text': 'I would definitely go to\na place far from the\ncity,'}, {'start': '2255.496', 'end': '2256.912', 'text': 'uninhabited and remote,'}, {'start': '2256.912', 'end': '2258.568', 'text': 'not right next to the\ncity.'}, {'start': '2258.568', 'end': '2262.912', 'text': "Nora didn't know that\nher thoughts had\nbeen completely\nheard by Reiner."}, {'start': '2262.912', 'end': '2264.352', 'text': 'With a guilty expression,'}, {'start': '2264.352', 'end': '2265.024', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '2265.024', 'end': '2265.024', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2265.024', 'end': '2265.864', 'text': "I'm sorry,"}, {'start': '2265.864', 'end': '2266.416', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '2266.416', 'end': '2267.736', 'text': 'I can\'t tell you"'}, {'start': '2267.736', 'end': '2269.536', 'text': 'Reiner smiled and replied:'}, {'start': '2269.536', 'end': '2269.536', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2269.536', 'end': '2271.456', 'text': 'To the north of the city\nthere is a forest,'}, {'start': '2271.456', 'end': '2274.792', 'text': 'The landscape at dawn\nis especially beautiful\nand moving,'}, {'start': '2274.792', 'end': '2276.568', 'text': 'and many demi-humans\nlive there.'}, {'start': '2276.568', 'end': '2278.128', 'text': "You're not thinking of going,\nare you?"}, {'start': '2278.128', 'end': '2278.752', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '2278.752', 'end': '2278.752', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2278.752', 'end': '2280.264', 'text': 'Nora froze,'}, {'start': '2280.264', 'end': '2282.136', 'text': 'looking at Reiner in\ndisbelief.'}, {'start': '2282.136', 'end': '2283.072', 'text': '(How do you know?'}, {'start': '2283.072', 'end': '2284.080', 'text': "It just can't be."}, {'start': '2284.080', 'end': '2286.264', 'text': ') After a while of internal\nconflict,'}, {'start': '2286.264', 'end': '2287.824', 'text': "couldn't help but ask:"}, {'start': '2287.824', 'end': '2287.824', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2287.824', 'end': '2288.376', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '2288.376', 'end': '2289.384', 'text': 'have you been there?'}, {'start': '2289.384', 'end': '2289.384', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2289.384', 'end': '2289.384', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2289.384', 'end': '2289.912', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '2289.912', 'end': '2291.424', 'text': 'I heard it by chance.'}, {'start': '2291.424', 'end': '2294.592', 'text': 'The residents here\ngave a nice name\nto that forest:'}, {'start': '2294.592', 'end': '2295.696', 'text': 'Forest of Dawn"'}, {'start': '2295.696', 'end': '2295.696', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2295.696', 'end': '2297.640', 'text': 'Reiner said with a\nsmile.'}, {'start': '2297.640', 'end': '2300.640', 'text': 'Nora nodded slightly and then\nstood up as if nothing\nhad happened,'}, {'start': '2300.640', 'end': '2302.056', 'text': 'stretching his arms.'}, {'start': '2302.056', 'end': '2302.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2302.056', 'end': '2303.328', 'text': "Don't move so much,"}, {'start': '2303.328', 'end': '2304.888', 'text': 'will affect the scar"'}, {'start': '2304.888', 'end': '2304.888', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2304.888', 'end': '2306.880', 'text': "Reiner couldn't help\nbut advise."}, {'start': '2306.880', 'end': '2309.496', 'text': 'Nora looked at him and\ngently shook her head:'}, {'start': '2309.496', 'end': '2309.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2309.496', 'end': '2310.048', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '2310.048', 'end': '2311.776', 'text': 'My hand is now recovered,'}, {'start': '2311.776', 'end': '2313.912', 'text': 'I can go out and make\nmoney right now"'}, {'start': '2313.912', 'end': '2316.360', 'text': 'Reiner removed the\nbandage to check.'}, {'start': '2316.360', 'end': '2320.680', 'text': 'Where the arrow had gone\nthrough there was\nonly a small dimple-like\nindentation\nleft.'}, {'start': '2320.680', 'end': '2322.744', 'text': 'Movement did not seem to\nbe affected.'}, {'start': '2322.744', 'end': '2323.584', 'text': 'Definitely,'}, {'start': '2323.584', 'end': '2328.264', 'text': 'The recovery capacity\nof the demi-humans\nexceeded that\nof humans by several\nlevels.'}, {'start': '2328.264', 'end': '2329.416', 'text': 'With a wound like that,'}, {'start': '2329.416', 'end': '2331.912', 'text': 'an ordinary human would\nneed a month of rest,'}, {'start': '2331.912', 'end': '2334.576', 'text': 'But Nora was moving\nnormally within a few\ndays.'}, {'start': '2334.576', 'end': '2335.560', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '2335.560', 'end': '2337.144', 'text': 'could undertake the mission.'}, {'start': '2337.144', 'end': '2337.144', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2337.144', 'end': '2338.344', 'text': 'Tomorrow we leave,'}, {'start': '2338.344', 'end': '2340.744', 'text': 'We will go for a walk or\nthrough the Bosque del Alba"'}, {'start': '2340.744', 'end': '2342.496', 'text': 'Nora reflected and so she\nsensed.'}, {'start': '2342.496', 'end': '2343.936', 'text': '(I can just investigate,'}, {'start': '2343.936', 'end': '2346.120', 'text': 'maybe that place is\nreally good.'}, {'start': '2346.120', 'end': '2347.248', 'text': 'When I am free,'}, {'start': '2347.248', 'end': '2348.640', 'text': 'I can go directly.'}, {'start': '2348.640', 'end': '2350.488', 'text': ') Reiner sighed silently.'}, {'start': '2350.488', 'end': '2352.216', 'text': 'Even if he achieved\nfreedom,'}, {'start': '2352.216', 'end': '2354.496', 'text': 'It would probably\nbe in ten years.'}, {'start': '2354.496', 'end': '2357.448', 'text': 'The information from now\non would no longer\nhave any value,'}, {'start': '2357.448', 'end': '2358.960', 'text': 'would lack reference.'}, {'start': '2358.960', 'end': '2364.432', 'text': 'Reiner looked at her\nagile and adorable\ncat ears and felt\na sudden urge to\ntouch them.'}, {'start': '2364.432', 'end': '2365.896', 'text': 'After thinking about it for a moment,'}, {'start': '2365.896', 'end': '2367.312', 'text': "couldn't help but say:"}, {'start': '2367.312', 'end': '2367.312', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2367.312', 'end': '2368.848', 'text': 'I want to touch your ears"'}, {'start': '2368.848', 'end': '2370.168', 'text': 'Nora was surprised,'}, {'start': '2370.168', 'end': '2373.936', 'text': 'covering her feline\nears with both hands\nand firmly denying.'}, {'start': '2373.936', 'end': '2374.344', 'text': '(By.'}, {'start': '2374.344', 'end': '2376.168', 'text': 'Why do you want to touch\nmy ears?'}, {'start': '2376.168', 'end': '2376.696', 'text': 'No.'}, {'start': '2376.696', 'end': '2376.696', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '2376.696', 'end': '2378.064', 'text': 'So the tail yes?'}, {'start': '2378.064', 'end': '2378.064', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2378.064', 'end': '2379.408', 'text': 'Its fluffy tail,'}, {'start': '2379.408', 'end': '2382.528', 'text': 'soft and agile, it would\nsurely have an incredible\ntouch.'}, {'start': '2382.528', 'end': '2384.160', 'text': 'Nora shook her head even more forcefully,'}, {'start': '2384.160', 'end': '2388.072', 'text': 'instinctively moving\naway as his gaze\nbecame more cautious.'}, {'start': '2388.072', 'end': '2389.008', 'text': '(That less!'}, {'start': '2389.008', 'end': '2391.984', 'text': ') Nora lowered her head\nslightly and said\nsincerely:'}, {'start': '2391.984', 'end': '2391.984', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2391.984', 'end': '2394.000', 'text': 'I promise to strive\nto earn money,'}, {'start': '2394.000', 'end': '2396.136', 'text': "Please don't get any\nweird ideas about me,"}, {'start': '2396.136', 'end': '2396.952', 'text': 'I beg you.'}, {'start': '2396.952', 'end': '2396.952', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2396.952', 'end': '2399.256', 'text': 'Reiner looked at her, his\neyes half closed.'}, {'start': '2399.256', 'end': '2401.224', 'text': 'This cat girl was interesting.'}, {'start': '2401.224', 'end': '2402.280', 'text': 'Chapter 7:'}, {'start': '2402.280', 'end': '2406.600', 'text': 'The cat girl endured\nthe embarrassment and\nwas willing to have\nher ears touched.'}, {'start': '2406.600', 'end': '2408.664', 'text': 'Before heading to the\nForest of Dawn,'}, {'start': '2408.664', 'end': '2412.480', 'text': 'Lainar bought another\nset of red\nblades for Nora\nin town.'}, {'start': '2412.480', 'end': '2417.784', 'text': 'Because on the way\nhe learned that recently\nthe road\nto the Dawn Forest\nwas plagued by\nbandits,'}, {'start': '2417.784', 'end': '2420.904', 'text': 'and in the forest a group\nof goblins had appeared\nout of nowhere,'}, {'start': '2420.904', 'end': '2423.592', 'text': 'Apparently the situation\nwas quite dangerous.'}, {'start': '2423.592', 'end': '2426.832', 'text': 'Perhaps on this journey\nthey might encounter\nsome danger.'}, {'start': '2426.832', 'end': '2428.104', 'text': 'But they were lucky,'}, {'start': '2428.104', 'end': '2432.688', 'text': "After a day's journey\nthey did not encounter\nthe bandits\nof whom the rumors\nspoke."}, {'start': '2432.688', 'end': '2433.456', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '2433.456', 'end': '2437.464', 'text': 'Fresh hoof prints\ncould often\nbe seen along\nthe way,'}, {'start': '2437.464', 'end': '2440.440', 'text': 'It seemed that this road\nwas not frequently\ntraveled.'}, {'start': '2440.440', 'end': '2442.216', 'text': 'Nora walked alone in\nfront,'}, {'start': '2442.216', 'end': '2447.712', 'text': 'Every now and then he\nwould sneak glances\nat Lainar with an\nexpression as if he\nwere seeing him as\na pervert.'}, {'start': '2447.712', 'end': '2449.512', 'text': '(He wants to touch my\nears.'}, {'start': '2449.512', 'end': '2451.888', 'text': 'I have to be very\ncareful from now\non.'}, {'start': '2451.888', 'end': '2455.344', 'text': ") Lainar was speechless\nfor a moment and\ncouldn't help but\nsay:"}, {'start': '2455.344', 'end': '2455.344', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2455.344', 'end': '2456.112', 'text': 'Come here,'}, {'start': '2456.112', 'end': '2457.720', 'text': "I won't touch your ears."}, {'start': '2457.720', 'end': '2457.720', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2457.720', 'end': '2460.624', 'text': 'Nora quickly approached\nhis side and justified\nherself:'}, {'start': '2460.624', 'end': '2460.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2460.624', 'end': '2463.024', 'text': 'I was just exploring\nthe path ahead,'}, {'start': '2463.024', 'end': '2464.752', 'text': 'my senses are very\nsharp,'}, {'start': '2464.752', 'end': '2467.152', 'text': 'I am suitable to explore\nthe path for you.'}, {'start': '2467.152', 'end': '2467.152', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2467.152', 'end': '2468.664', 'text': 'Lainar said with seriousness:'}, {'start': '2468.664', 'end': '2468.664', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2468.664', 'end': '2469.936', 'text': 'There are only two of us,'}, {'start': '2469.936', 'end': '2472.360', 'text': 'exploring the path does\nnot make much sense,'}, {'start': '2472.360', 'end': '2473.872', 'text': 'soon we will enter the\nforest,'}, {'start': '2473.872', 'end': '2474.976', 'text': 'stay by my side.'}, {'start': '2474.976', 'end': '2474.976', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2474.976', 'end': '2478.816', 'text': "Nora responded in a low\nvoice and obediently\nstood by Lainar's\nside."}, {'start': '2478.816', 'end': '2481.792', 'text': 'The trees in front were\nbecoming increasingly\ndenser,'}, {'start': '2481.792', 'end': '2484.480', 'text': 'the dirt road beneath\nhis feet came to\nan end,'}, {'start': '2484.480', 'end': '2487.984', 'text': 'and looking ahead, all\nyou could see were expanses\nof pine trees.'}, {'start': '2487.984', 'end': '2491.128', 'text': 'At that moment they should\nhave already been inside\nthe Forest of Dawn.'}, {'start': '2491.128', 'end': '2492.976', 'text': 'Maybe because it was\ndusk,'}, {'start': '2492.976', 'end': '2497.512', 'text': 'Lainar did not notice any\ndifference between the\nlandscape of that place\nand that of a common\nforest.'}, {'start': '2497.512', 'end': '2498.208', 'text': '[Mission:'}, {'start': '2498.208', 'end': '2500.632', 'text': 'Head to the Dawnwood\nnorth of Merod.'}, {'start': '2500.632', 'end': '2501.688', 'text': 'Current status:'}, {'start': '2501.688', 'end': '2502.552', 'text': 'Filled.'}, {'start': '2502.552', 'end': '2504.016', 'text': 'Reward delivered.'}, {'start': '2504.016', 'end': '2507.328', 'text': "] The system impatiently\nconfirmed\nLa inar's thoughts."}, {'start': '2507.328', 'end': '2508.432', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '2508.432', 'end': '2512.752', 'text': "Five cold, hard silver\ncoins appeared\nout of nowhere\nin Laina's palm."}, {'start': '2512.752', 'end': '2516.184', 'text': 'With the money he\nhad earned sporadically\nin recent\ndays,'}, {'start': '2516.184', 'end': '2521.080', 'text': 'Subtracting the money\nNora spent on\nthe throwing blades\nand adding the\nquest reward,'}, {'start': '2521.080', 'end': '2523.744', 'text': 'Now he had eight silver\ncoins in his pocket.'}, {'start': '2523.744', 'end': '2525.208', 'text': 'With a little more savings,'}, {'start': '2525.208', 'end': '2528.304', 'text': 'I could return to the\nslave market to buy\nanother slave.'}, {'start': '2528.304', 'end': '2529.552', 'text': '[Mission updated:'}, {'start': '2529.552', 'end': '2531.856', 'text': 'Initial exploration of\nthe Dawn Forest.'}, {'start': '2531.856', 'end': '2533.368', 'text': 'Mission Reward:'}, {'start': '2533.368', 'end': '2534.856', 'text': '5 silver coins.'}, {'start': '2534.856', 'end': '2537.304', 'text': '] Lainar sighed as he saw\nthe current mission raised,'}, {'start': '2537.304', 'end': '2540.712', 'text': 'I hated this kind of\nmission instructions\nwithout clear criteria.'}, {'start': '2540.712', 'end': '2542.080', 'text': 'Initial exploration,'}, {'start': '2542.080', 'end': '2545.776', 'text': 'and did not clarify how\nlong he had to explore\nto complete the\nmission.'}, {'start': '2545.776', 'end': '2546.976', 'text': 'When he came to,'}, {'start': '2546.976', 'end': '2549.088', 'text': 'He noticed Nora touching\nhis shoulder:'}, {'start': '2549.088', 'end': '2549.088', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2549.088', 'end': '2549.568', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '2549.568', 'end': '2550.120', 'text': 'I love you!'}, {'start': '2550.120', 'end': '2550.120', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2550.120', 'end': '2550.120', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2550.120', 'end': '2550.840', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '2550.840', 'end': '2550.840', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2550.840', 'end': '2553.168', 'text': 'Nora was a little surprised\nand then said:'}, {'start': '2553.168', 'end': '2553.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2553.168', 'end': '2553.792', 'text': 'Nothing,'}, {'start': '2553.792', 'end': '2556.384', 'text': 'I just wanted to ask if we\nwill continue traveling.'}, {'start': '2556.384', 'end': '2557.464', 'text': "It's already dark."}, {'start': '2557.464', 'end': '2557.464', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2557.464', 'end': '2558.880', 'text': 'Due to lack of light,'}, {'start': '2558.880', 'end': '2561.304', 'text': 'her pupils looked large\nand round,'}, {'start': '2561.304', 'end': '2563.272', 'text': 'looking especially\nadorable.'}, {'start': '2563.272', 'end': '2563.272', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2563.272', 'end': '2565.624', 'text': "Let's find a place to\nspend the night."}, {'start': '2565.624', 'end': '2565.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2565.624', 'end': '2568.576', 'text': 'Lainar lit a fire\nbehind a large\nrock.'}, {'start': '2568.576', 'end': '2569.680', 'text': 'After dinner,'}, {'start': '2569.680', 'end': '2571.864', 'text': 'They began to take\nturns resting.'}, {'start': '2571.864', 'end': '2577.624', 'text': "It wasn't until the next\nmorning that Lai\nnar could feel exactly\nwhy that place\nwas called the Forest\nof Dawn."}, {'start': '2577.624', 'end': '2581.992', 'text': "When the golden rays\nof the sun pierced\nthe mist and illuminated\nLainar's\nbody,"}, {'start': '2581.992', 'end': '2584.872', 'text': 'felt like the whole\nworld had become\nwarm.'}, {'start': '2584.872', 'end': '2588.496', 'text': 'Every deep breath allowed\nhim to smell the\nfragrance of the\nflowers,'}, {'start': '2588.496', 'end': '2589.816', 'text': 'the grass and the earth,'}, {'start': '2589.816', 'end': '2592.264', 'text': 'which gave him a feeling\nof peace and\njoy.'}, {'start': '2592.264', 'end': '2593.608', 'text': 'He looked around,'}, {'start': '2593.608', 'end': '2597.328', 'text': 'The forest bathed in sunlight\nlooked like a\nserene and beautiful\npainting,'}, {'start': '2597.328', 'end': '2599.464', 'text': 'and they were inside\nthat painting.'}, {'start': '2599.464', 'end': '2602.608', 'text': 'It was no wonder Nora\nsaid that this\nplace was good.'}, {'start': '2602.608', 'end': '2603.736', 'text': 'When I got older,'}, {'start': '2603.736', 'end': '2606.256', 'text': 'He also wanted to settle\nin the Forest\nof Dawn.'}, {'start': '2606.256', 'end': '2606.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2606.256', 'end': '2607.696', 'text': "The rumors don't lie,"}, {'start': '2607.696', 'end': '2609.592', 'text': 'This place is really\nbeautiful"'}, {'start': '2609.592', 'end': '2609.592', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2609.592', 'end': '2613.240', 'text': 'Lainar said as he opened\nhis canteen and\ntook a sip of\nwater.'}, {'start': '2613.240', 'end': '2614.488', 'text': 'Nora remained still,'}, {'start': '2614.488', 'end': '2616.312', 'text': 'absorbed in her thoughts.'}, {'start': '2616.312', 'end': '2618.904', 'text': "His thoughts reached\nLainar's ears."}, {'start': '2618.904', 'end': '2619.744', 'text': '(How gorgeous.'}, {'start': '2619.744', 'end': '2621.088', 'text': 'really beautiful.'}, {'start': '2621.088', 'end': '2623.008', 'text': 'If my parents were\nstill here,'}, {'start': '2623.008', 'end': '2625.456', 'text': 'They would surely like\nthis place too.'}, {'start': '2625.456', 'end': '2626.584', 'text': ') While I was thinking,'}, {'start': '2626.584', 'end': '2628.984', 'text': "Nora's ears suddenly\nwent limp."}, {'start': '2628.984', 'end': '2630.208', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '2630.208', 'end': '2631.696', 'text': 'He came to and asked:'}, {'start': '2631.696', 'end': '2631.696', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2631.696', 'end': '2632.248', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '2632.248', 'end': '2633.520', 'text': 'where will we go now?'}, {'start': '2633.520', 'end': '2633.520', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2633.520', 'end': '2633.520', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2633.520', 'end': '2635.752', 'text': "Let's take a walk through\nthis forest."}, {'start': '2635.752', 'end': '2635.752', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2635.752', 'end': '2638.248', 'text': 'Lainar planned to complete\nthe mission first.'}, {'start': '2638.248', 'end': '2638.248', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2638.248', 'end': '2638.800', 'text': 'Good"'}, {'start': '2638.800', 'end': '2638.800', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2638.800', 'end': '2639.904', 'text': 'Nora replied,'}, {'start': '2639.904', 'end': '2641.560', 'text': 'and obediently followed\nhim.'}, {'start': '2641.560', 'end': '2642.592', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '2642.592', 'end': '2644.944', 'text': 'Reiner heard the neighing\nof a horse.'}, {'start': '2644.944', 'end': '2648.304', 'text': 'He followed the sound\nand hid in the\nbushes to watch.'}, {'start': '2648.304', 'end': '2649.984', 'text': 'They were slave traders,'}, {'start': '2649.984', 'end': '2651.328', 'text': 'a dozen of them,'}, {'start': '2651.328', 'end': '2654.472', 'text': 'with five semi-human\nslaves tied behind\na carriage,'}, {'start': '2654.472', 'end': '2657.496', 'text': 'apparently ready to\nbe transported\nto the city.'}, {'start': '2657.496', 'end': '2657.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2657.496', 'end': '2658.360', 'text': "Who's there?"}, {'start': '2658.360', 'end': '2658.360', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2658.360', 'end': '2660.424', 'text': 'Hearing the noise in\nthe bushes,'}, {'start': '2660.424', 'end': '2663.232', 'text': 'Two guards drew their\nswords and advanced,'}, {'start': '2663.232', 'end': '2664.960', 'text': 'protecting traffickers.'}, {'start': '2664.960', 'end': '2667.048', 'text': 'Reiner came out from\nthe bushes.'}, {'start': '2667.048', 'end': '2667.048', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2667.048', 'end': '2667.648', 'text': 'Hey,'}, {'start': '2667.648', 'end': '2668.560', 'text': 'calm down,'}, {'start': '2668.560', 'end': '2670.216', 'text': 'I was just passing\nby"'}, {'start': '2670.216', 'end': '2670.216', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2670.216', 'end': '2671.752', 'text': 'he said with a smile,'}, {'start': '2671.752', 'end': '2673.576', 'text': 'trying to look friendly.'}, {'start': '2673.576', 'end': '2674.584', 'text': 'The guards,'}, {'start': '2674.584', 'end': '2675.376', 'text': 'seeing him,'}, {'start': '2675.376', 'end': '2678.160', 'text': 'They relaxed and sheathed\ntheir swords\nagain.'}, {'start': '2678.160', 'end': '2680.488', 'text': 'The slave trader\nfrowned:'}, {'start': '2680.488', 'end': '2680.488', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2680.488', 'end': '2683.344', 'text': "Don't hide in the\nbushes scaring\npeople."}, {'start': '2683.344', 'end': '2685.216', 'text': 'This area is full of\ngoblins,'}, {'start': '2685.216', 'end': '2686.776', 'text': 'everyone is nervous.'}, {'start': '2686.776', 'end': '2688.840', 'text': 'Be careful not to get\nhurt by mistake"'}, {'start': '2688.840', 'end': '2692.896', 'text': 'Reiner nodded and then\nlooked at the demi-human\nslaves tied to\nthe carriage.'}, {'start': '2692.896', 'end': '2692.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2692.896', 'end': '2694.600', 'text': 'Are there demi-humans in\nthis forest?'}, {'start': '2694.600', 'end': '2694.600', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2694.600', 'end': '2694.600', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2694.600', 'end': '2696.064', 'text': "I really didn't know that?"}, {'start': '2696.064', 'end': '2698.296', 'text': 'I thought it was already\npublic knowledge"'}, {'start': '2698.296', 'end': '2698.296', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2698.296', 'end': '2699.664', 'text': 'the trafficker laughed.'}, {'start': '2699.664', 'end': '2699.664', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2699.664', 'end': '2700.888', 'text': 'But you arrived late.'}, {'start': '2700.888', 'end': '2704.440', 'text': 'Almost all the demi-humans\nin this forest have\nalready been captured.'}, {'start': '2704.440', 'end': '2705.880', 'text': 'If you have nothing else,'}, {'start': '2705.880', 'end': '2706.936', 'text': "don't get in the way."}, {'start': '2706.936', 'end': '2707.848', 'text': 'We\'re leaving"'}, {'start': '2707.848', 'end': '2710.128', 'text': 'Reiner stepped back and watched\nthem leave.'}, {'start': '2710.128', 'end': '2711.160', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '2711.160', 'end': '2714.160', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached Reiner's\nears."}, {'start': '2714.160', 'end': '2715.864', 'text': '*(Bastards!'}, {'start': '2715.864', 'end': '2717.256', 'text': 'Damned wretches!'}, {'start': '2717.256', 'end': '2719.248', 'text': ')* Nora clenched her fists,'}, {'start': '2719.248', 'end': '2722.032', 'text': 'looking angrily at the\nbacks of the traffickers.'}, {'start': '2722.032', 'end': '2723.112', 'text': 'It was evident that,'}, {'start': '2723.112', 'end': '2725.272', 'text': "If it weren't for the fact that\nI couldn't beat them,"}, {'start': '2725.272', 'end': '2726.544', 'text': 'would have already acted.'}, {'start': '2726.544', 'end': '2726.544', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2726.544', 'end': '2727.336', 'text': "Let's go,"}, {'start': '2727.336', 'end': '2728.704', 'text': 'let\'s go for a walk"'}, {'start': '2728.704', 'end': '2728.704', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2728.704', 'end': '2729.712', 'text': 'Reiner said.'}, {'start': '2729.712', 'end': '2732.568', 'text': 'Nora quickly approached\nand asked cautiously:'}, {'start': '2732.568', 'end': '2732.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2732.568', 'end': '2733.048', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '2733.048', 'end': '2735.904', 'text': 'Would you also capture\ndemi-humans to\nsell them?'}, {'start': '2735.904', 'end': '2735.904', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2735.904', 'end': '2737.632', 'text': 'Reiner shrugged his shoulders.'}, {'start': '2737.632', 'end': '2737.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2737.632', 'end': '2738.184', 'text': 'No"'}, {'start': '2738.184', 'end': '2740.896', 'text': "Nora sighed in relief\nand took Reiner's\nhand."}, {'start': '2740.896', 'end': '2740.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2740.896', 'end': '2742.792', 'text': 'Losing freedom is already\nterrible,'}, {'start': '2742.792', 'end': '2744.904', 'text': 'But if we fall into the hands\nof cruel people,'}, {'start': '2744.904', 'end': '2746.056', 'text': 'there is no hope.'}, {'start': '2746.056', 'end': '2746.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2746.056', 'end': '2746.056', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2746.056', 'end': '2747.616', 'text': 'he said with a trembling voice,'}, {'start': '2747.616', 'end': '2749.320', 'text': 'her eyes filled with\ntears.'}, {'start': '2749.320', 'end': '2749.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2749.320', 'end': '2750.712', 'text': 'I already told you I won\'t\ndo it"'}, {'start': '2750.712', 'end': '2750.712', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2750.712', 'end': '2751.936', 'text': 'Reiner replied,'}, {'start': '2751.936', 'end': '2753.496', 'text': 'squinting.'}, {'start': '2753.496', 'end': '2753.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2753.496', 'end': '2754.720', 'text': 'But if I promised you,'}, {'start': '2754.720', 'end': '2756.256', 'text': 'Can I touch your bars?'}, {'start': '2756.256', 'end': '2756.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2756.256', 'end': '2757.768', 'text': 'Nora froze,'}, {'start': '2757.768', 'end': '2759.136', 'text': "as if I didn't understand."}, {'start': '2759.136', 'end': '2760.840', 'text': 'Reiner repeated the question.'}, {'start': '2760.840', 'end': '2761.464', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '2761.464', 'end': '2762.400', 'text': 'ashamed,'}, {'start': '2762.400', 'end': '2765.616', 'text': 'He closed his eyes tightly\nafter thinking about\nit for a moment.'}, {'start': '2765.616', 'end': '2765.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2765.616', 'end': '2766.360', 'text': 'Forward!'}, {'start': '2766.360', 'end': '2766.360', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2766.360', 'end': '2769.048', 'text': "*(If it's just touching\nthe ears."}, {'start': '2769.048', 'end': '2770.200', 'text': 'I can handle it!'}, {'start': '2770.200', 'end': '2771.880', 'text': ')* Reiner smiled.'}, {'start': '2771.880', 'end': '2771.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2771.880', 'end': '2772.816', 'text': 'Not for now.'}, {'start': '2772.816', 'end': '2774.760', 'text': 'I\'ll do it right when\nwe get home"'}, {'start': '2774.760', 'end': '2777.280', 'text': 'Nora opened her eyes\nand looked away,'}, {'start': '2777.280', 'end': '2779.104', 'text': 'her face tinged with\nshame.'}, {'start': '2779.104', 'end': '2782.128', 'text': 'The two walked for a while\nthrough the Forest\nof Dawn until,'}, {'start': '2782.128', 'end': '2782.992', 'text': 'suddenly,'}, {'start': '2782.992', 'end': '2785.488', 'text': "Reiner's system mission\nwas updated."}, {'start': '2785.488', 'end': '2787.648', 'text': '**[Mission:'}, {'start': '2787.648', 'end': '2789.952', 'text': 'Initial exploration of\nthe Dawn Forest.'}, {'start': '2789.952', 'end': '2790.648', 'text': 'State:'}, {'start': '2790.648', 'end': '2791.512', 'text': 'Filled.'}, {'start': '2791.512', 'end': '2792.976', 'text': 'Reward delivered.'}, {'start': '2792.976', 'end': '2796.768', 'text': ']** Five silver coins\nappeared in\nhis bag.'}, {'start': '2796.768', 'end': '2798.112', 'text': 'Since he bought N ora,'}, {'start': '2798.112', 'end': '2800.200', 'text': 'felt that his luck\nhad improved.'}, {'start': '2800.200', 'end': '2801.544', 'text': 'While reflecting,'}, {'start': '2801.544', 'end': '2803.032', 'text': 'the system spoke again.'}, {'start': '2803.032', 'end': '2805.672', 'text': '**[Mission updated to:'}, {'start': '2805.672', 'end': '2808.720', 'text': 'Activate and complete the\nhidden quest in the\nForest of Dawn.'}, {'start': '2808.720', 'end': '2811.216', 'text': ']** Reiner became exasperated.'}, {'start': '2811.216', 'end': '2813.280', 'text': '*Another pointless mission?'}, {'start': '2813.280', 'end': '2815.800', 'text': "It doesn't even say the\nrequirements to activate\nit."}, {'start': '2815.800', 'end': '2817.048', 'text': 'Is this torture?'}, {'start': '2817.048', 'end': '2819.160', 'text': '* While I was distracted,'}, {'start': '2819.160', 'end': '2821.104', 'text': 'Nora gently touched his\nshoulder.'}, {'start': '2821.104', 'end': '2821.104', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2821.104', 'end': '2821.584', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '2821.584', 'end': '2823.360', 'text': 'It seems that someone\nis in danger"'}, {'start': '2823.360', 'end': '2824.440', 'text': 'Chapter 8:'}, {'start': '2824.440', 'end': '2827.992', 'text': 'Capturing a legendary\nhorse girl 【Hidden\nMission Activated:'}, {'start': '2827.992', 'end': '2830.392', 'text': 'Rescue a subhuman\ngirl in danger.'}, {'start': '2830.392', 'end': '2831.424', 'text': 'Reward:'}, {'start': '2831.424', 'end': '2833.992', 'text': 'A bottle of holy water\nto heal wounds】"'}, {'start': '2833.992', 'end': '2834.736', 'text': 'Come on,'}, {'start': '2834.736', 'end': '2836.248', 'text': "let's see what's going\non."}, {'start': '2836.248', 'end': '2836.248', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2836.248', 'end': '2837.568', 'text': 'Nora led the way.'}, {'start': '2837.568', 'end': '2838.216', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '2838.216', 'end': '2840.280', 'text': 'Lainar arrived at the origin\nof the sound.'}, {'start': '2840.280', 'end': '2842.224', 'text': 'She was a black-haired\nsubhuman,'}, {'start': '2842.224', 'end': '2843.544', 'text': 'covered in wounds,'}, {'start': '2843.544', 'end': '2848.032', 'text': 'fighting four goblins\narmed with daggers\nand dressed\nin leather armor.'}, {'start': '2848.032', 'end': '2850.384', 'text': 'His leg injuries\nwere severe,'}, {'start': '2850.384', 'end': '2852.352', 'text': 'as if something had\npierced them,'}, {'start': '2852.352', 'end': '2854.248', 'text': 'and was already losing\nthe battle.'}, {'start': '2854.248', 'end': '2856.768', 'text': 'Around lay several\ngob lin corpses.'}, {'start': '2856.768', 'end': '2857.512', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '2857.512', 'end': '2859.312', 'text': 'hidden among the bushes,'}, {'start': '2859.312', 'end': '2861.280', 'text': 'He could not identify\nhis race.'}, {'start': '2861.280', 'end': '2864.808', 'text': 'I only noticed that his\nlimbs were thin but\nmuscular like that,'}, {'start': '2864.808', 'end': '2866.080', 'text': 'with a brave air.'}, {'start': '2866.080', 'end': '2867.160', 'text': 'By the ears,'}, {'start': '2867.160', 'end': '2869.272', 'text': 'It looked like a hybrid of\na cow or a horse.'}, {'start': '2869.272', 'end': '2871.816', 'text': 'Until her ponytail\nwas exposed,'}, {'start': '2871.816', 'end': '2873.808', 'text': 'confirming its equine\nnature.'}, {'start': '2873.808', 'end': '2875.368', 'text': 'As Lainar watched,'}, {'start': '2875.368', 'end': '2877.816', 'text': 'Beast girl could not\nresist any longer.'}, {'start': '2877.816', 'end': '2877.816', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2877.816', 'end': '2878.848', 'text': "Don't come any closer!"}, {'start': '2878.848', 'end': '2879.736', 'text': 'Get away!'}, {'start': '2879.736', 'end': '2879.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2879.736', 'end': '2881.296', 'text': 'He cried out in a pink trembling\nvoice,'}, {'start': '2881.296', 'end': '2882.592', 'text': 'brandishing his dagger.'}, {'start': '2882.592', 'end': '2883.624', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '2883.624', 'end': '2885.232', 'text': 'a goblin threw his spear,'}, {'start': '2885.232', 'end': '2886.744', 'text': 'dropping his weapon.'}, {'start': '2886.744', 'end': '2887.896', 'text': 'In the face of urgency,'}, {'start': '2887.896', 'end': '2889.456', 'text': 'Lainar decided to act.'}, {'start': '2889.456', 'end': '2891.280', 'text': 'He exchanged a look with\nNora,'}, {'start': '2891.280', 'end': '2894.520', 'text': 'who quickly stood up\nand threw knives\nat the goblins.'}, {'start': '2894.520', 'end': '2895.960', 'text': 'Two were blocked,'}, {'start': '2895.960', 'end': '2898.384', 'text': 'but the third found\na hole in the\narmor,'}, {'start': '2898.384', 'end': '2899.944', 'text': 'killing one of them.'}, {'start': '2899.944', 'end': '2902.440', 'text': 'The remaining three\nfled in terror.'}, {'start': '2902.440', 'end': '2904.024', 'text': '【Hidden mission completed.'}, {'start': '2904.024', 'end': '2905.488', 'text': 'Reward obtained.'}, {'start': '2905.488', 'end': '2906.496', 'text': '】 【New mission:'}, {'start': '2906.496', 'end': '2909.496', 'text': 'Decide the fate of the\nsubhuman girl (kill\nher,'}, {'start': '2909.496', 'end': '2911.200', 'text': 'free her or enslave her).'}, {'start': '2911.200', 'end': '2911.704', 'text': '】 【Note:'}, {'start': '2911.704', 'end': '2915.088', 'text': 'Each choice will significantly\naffect\nthe quest line.'}, {'start': '2915.088', 'end': '2916.120', 'text': '】 【Reward:'}, {'start': '2916.120', 'end': '2918.760', 'text': 'Unknown (varies depending\non the decision).'}, {'start': '2918.760', 'end': '2921.304', 'text': '】 Lainar put the holy\nwater in his pocket.'}, {'start': '2921.304', 'end': '2922.768', 'text': 'A mission with options?'}, {'start': '2922.768', 'end': '2924.496', 'text': 'The ideal would be to recruit\nher;'}, {'start': '2924.496', 'end': '2925.168', 'text': 'but,'}, {'start': '2925.168', 'end': '2926.896', 'text': 'release it according to the\nsituation.'}, {'start': '2926.896', 'end': '2929.944', 'text': 'Nora ran to the injured\ngirl and helped\nher up.'}, {'start': '2929.944', 'end': '2929.944', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2929.944', 'end': '2930.736', 'text': 'Are you OK?'}, {'start': '2930.736', 'end': '2931.864', 'text': 'Are you hurt?'}, {'start': '2931.864', 'end': '2931.864', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2931.864', 'end': '2931.864', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2931.864', 'end': '2933.448', 'text': 'he asked with concern.'}, {'start': '2933.448', 'end': '2933.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2933.448', 'end': '2934.264', 'text': "I'm fine."}, {'start': '2934.264', 'end': '2935.920', 'text': 'I just need to rest"'}, {'start': '2935.920', 'end': '2935.920', 'text': ','}, {'start': '2935.920', 'end': '2937.288', 'text': 'he answered panting,'}, {'start': '2937.288', 'end': '2938.416', 'text': 'noticing Lainar.'}, {'start': '2938.416', 'end': '2939.256', 'text': 'Scared,'}, {'start': '2939.256', 'end': '2940.816', 'text': 'raised his dagger towards\nhim,'}, {'start': '2940.816', 'end': '2941.560', 'text': 'trembling:'}, {'start': '2941.560', 'end': '2941.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2941.560', 'end': '2942.568', 'text': "Don't come any closer!"}, {'start': '2942.568', 'end': '2942.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2942.568', 'end': '2944.512', 'text': 'Then he pointed it at\nhis own neck:'}, {'start': '2944.512', 'end': '2944.512', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2944.512', 'end': '2945.544', 'text': "Don't force me!"}, {'start': '2945.544', 'end': '2945.544', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2945.544', 'end': '2947.032', 'text': 'Nora held his arm,'}, {'start': '2947.032', 'end': '2947.800', 'text': 'saying:'}, {'start': '2947.800', 'end': '2947.800', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2947.800', 'end': '2948.640', 'text': 'He is good!'}, {'start': '2948.640', 'end': '2949.432', 'text': "Don't be afraid!"}, {'start': '2949.432', 'end': '2949.432', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2949.432', 'end': '2950.656', 'text': 'Lainar stopped,'}, {'start': '2950.656', 'end': '2951.568', 'text': 'repeating:'}, {'start': '2951.568', 'end': '2951.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2951.568', 'end': '2952.648', 'text': 'I came to help you,'}, {'start': '2952.648', 'end': '2953.296', 'text': 'calm down.'}, {'start': '2953.296', 'end': '2953.296', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2953.296', 'end': '2954.976', 'text': 'The subhuman was surprised:'}, {'start': '2954.976', 'end': '2954.976', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2954.976', 'end': '2955.984', 'text': 'You talk nonsense!'}, {'start': '2955.984', 'end': '2955.984', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2955.984', 'end': '2957.112', 'text': 'Lainar nodded.'}, {'start': '2957.112', 'end': '2957.664', 'text': 'She,'}, {'start': '2957.664', 'end': '2958.648', 'text': 'with tears,'}, {'start': '2958.648', 'end': '2959.464', 'text': 'sob:'}, {'start': '2959.464', 'end': '2959.464', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2959.464', 'end': '2960.688', 'text': 'Why do they treat us like this?'}, {'start': '2960.688', 'end': '2962.008', 'text': 'We just want to live.'}, {'start': '2962.008', 'end': '2962.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2962.008', 'end': '2964.288', 'text': 'There was a lot of resentment\nin his words,'}, {'start': '2964.288', 'end': '2965.800', 'text': "but Lainar didn't understand the\nday."}, {'start': '2965.800', 'end': '2966.760', 'text': 'When he finished,'}, {'start': '2966.760', 'end': '2967.720', 'text': 'He replied:'}, {'start': '2967.720', 'end': '2967.720', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2967.720', 'end': '2969.088', 'text': 'I am not a trafficker,'}, {'start': '2969.088', 'end': '2970.384', 'text': 'why are you telling me this?'}, {'start': '2970.384', 'end': '2970.384', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '2970.384', 'end': '2971.176', 'text': 'While,'}, {'start': '2971.176', 'end': '2973.144', 'text': 'used his identification\nskill:'}, {'start': '2973.144', 'end': '2973.816', 'text': '【Name:'}, {'start': '2973.816', 'end': '2975.064', 'text': 'Martina Shelley Age:'}, {'start': '2975.064', 'end': '2976.336', 'text': '19 Gender:'}, {'start': '2976.336', 'end': '2977.344', 'text': 'Woman Race:'}, {'start': '2977.344', 'end': '2979.408', 'text': 'Subhuman (equine) Status:'}, {'start': '2979.408', 'end': '2980.320', 'text': 'Serious injury,'}, {'start': '2980.320', 'end': '2981.208', 'text': 'bleeding,'}, {'start': '2981.208', 'end': '2982.528', 'text': 'hungry Skill is:'}, {'start': '2982.528', 'end': '2983.200', 'text': 'Force:'}, {'start': '2983.200', 'end': '2984.448', 'text': 'S Resistance:'}, {'start': '2984.448', 'end': '2985.168', 'text': 'To Agility:'}, {'start': '2985.168', 'end': '2986.248', 'text': 'B Perception:'}, {'start': '2986.248', 'end': '2987.160', 'text': 'C Spirit:'}, {'start': '2987.160', 'end': '2988.336', 'text': 'C Intelligence:'}, {'start': '2988.336', 'end': '2989.248', 'text': 'D Measures:'}, {'start': '2989.248', 'end': '2994.552', 'text': "86/50/89】 Her abilities\neven surpassed\nNora's."}, {'start': '2994.552', 'end': '2995.488', 'text': 'As a warrior,'}, {'start': '2995.488', 'end': '2996.616', 'text': 'would be unstoppable.'}, {'start': '2996.616', 'end': '2997.768', 'text': '【Slave Quality:'}, {'start': '2997.768', 'end': '2998.488', 'text': 'Legend.'}, {'start': '2998.488', 'end': '2999.232', 'text': '】 Legend?'}, {'start': '2999.232', 'end': '3000.240', 'text': "It's a treasure!"}, {'start': '3000.240', 'end': '3001.152', 'text': 'And his body.'}, {'start': '3001.152', 'end': '3002.880', 'text': "more voluptuous than\nNora's."}, {'start': '3002.880', 'end': '3004.680', 'text': 'She was an exceptional\nsubhuman,'}, {'start': '3004.680', 'end': '3006.624', 'text': "and Lainar wouldn't let her\nget away."}, {'start': '3006.624', 'end': '3006.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3006.624', 'end': '3007.104', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '3007.104', 'end': '3007.584', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '3007.584', 'end': '3008.136', 'text': 'I love you!'}, {'start': '3008.136', 'end': '3008.136', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3008.136', 'end': '3010.344', 'text': 'Nora called him while\nhe was thinking.'}, {'start': '3010.344', 'end': '3010.344', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3010.344', 'end': '3011.064', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '3011.064', 'end': '3011.064', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3011.064', 'end': '3012.168', 'text': '— What shall we do now?'}, {'start': '3012.168', 'end': '3014.976', 'text': '—Reiner thought for a\nmoment and answered\nseriously—:'}, {'start': '3014.976', 'end': '3017.184', 'text': 'Either we let her go or\nwe take her home.'}, {'start': '3017.184', 'end': '3018.960', 'text': 'Martina rubbed her eyes,'}, {'start': '3018.960', 'end': '3021.552', 'text': 'He struggled to get up\nand tried to leave.'}, {'start': '3021.552', 'end': '3024.360', 'text': 'She had barely taken two\nsteps when Nora stopped\nher:'}, {'start': '3024.360', 'end': '3025.368', 'text': "—You're hurt."}, {'start': '3025.368', 'end': '3028.008', 'text': 'The greenskins will track\nthe scent of your\nblood;'}, {'start': '3028.008', 'end': '3029.616', 'text': "you won't be able to escape\nnow."}, {'start': '3029.616', 'end': '3032.376', 'text': 'Outside the forest there\nare many slave\ntraders.'}, {'start': '3032.376', 'end': '3036.432', 'text': 'You could be captured\ninstantly and live\nan existence worse\nthan death.'}, {'start': '3036.432', 'end': '3037.824', 'text': 'Martina looked at Nora,'}, {'start': '3037.824', 'end': '3039.864', 'text': 'with eyes full\nof despair:'}, {'start': '3039.864', 'end': '3043.680', 'text': '—I have nowhere else to\ngo… Reiner understood\nthat it was his turn\nto intervene:'}, {'start': '3043.680', 'end': '3045.168', 'text': '—How about you come with\nme?'}, {'start': '3045.168', 'end': '3047.616', 'text': 'Martina looked at him and\nreplied sarcastically:'}, {'start': '3047.616', 'end': '3048.072', 'text': '—Ha,'}, {'start': '3048.072', 'end': '3050.664', 'text': "I don't think humans\nare that kind."}, {'start': '3050.664', 'end': '3054.504', 'text': "You must want something\nfrom me…' She covered\nher chest and added\nwith disdain:"}, {'start': '3054.504', 'end': '3056.112', 'text': 'Is it my body or something\nelse…?'}, {'start': '3056.112', 'end': '3056.112', 'text': '?'}, {'start': '3056.112', 'end': '3056.112', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '3056.112', 'end': '3057.312', 'text': 'Definitely,'}, {'start': '3057.312', 'end': '3058.248', 'text': 'is the body.'}, {'start': '3058.248', 'end': '3059.304', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '3059.304', 'end': '3063.120', 'text': 'It was the first time I\nhad seen a semi-human\nwith such formidable\nattributes.'}, {'start': '3063.120', 'end': '3065.112', 'text': 'But before Reiner\ncould speak,'}, {'start': '3065.112', 'end': '3066.216', 'text': 'Nora intervened:'}, {'start': '3066.216', 'end': '3068.136', 'text': '—Although I also\nhate humans,'}, {'start': '3068.136', 'end': '3069.456', 'text': 'my master is different.'}, {'start': '3069.456', 'end': '3070.872', 'text': 'Not only does he not mistreat\nme,'}, {'start': '3070.872', 'end': '3075.288', 'text': 'but he gives me delicious\nfood and has\nnever forced me to\ndo anything against\nmy will.'}, {'start': '3075.288', 'end': '3076.920', 'text': 'Martina frowned,'}, {'start': '3076.920', 'end': '3077.736', 'text': 'incredulous:'}, {'start': '3077.736', 'end': '3080.160', 'text': '—How can such a kind\nhuman exist?'}, {'start': '3080.160', 'end': '3081.864', 'text': 'Nora solemnly declared:'}, {'start': '3081.864', 'end': '3083.088', 'text': '—I swear on my soul!'}, {'start': '3083.088', 'end': '3084.672', 'text': 'Martina remained silent.'}, {'start': '3084.672', 'end': '3085.560', 'text': 'Seeing this,'}, {'start': '3085.560', 'end': '3087.000', 'text': 'Reiner spoke calmly:'}, {'start': '3087.000', 'end': '3087.912', 'text': '-Of course,'}, {'start': '3087.912', 'end': '3089.880', 'text': "I won't keep you without anything\nin return."}, {'start': '3089.880', 'end': '3093.168', 'text': 'You must work accordingly\nand sign a\ncontract with me,'}, {'start': '3093.168', 'end': '3094.896', 'text': 'submitting to my orders.'}, {'start': '3094.896', 'end': '3095.664', 'text': '-Contract?'}, {'start': '3095.664', 'end': '3096.768', 'text': '—Martina asked,'}, {'start': '3096.768', 'end': '3097.632', 'text': 'confused.'}, {'start': '3097.632', 'end': '3100.320', 'text': 'Nora pointed at the clear\ncircular pattern on\nher arm:'}, {'start': '3100.320', 'end': '3101.136', 'text': '—This is it.'}, {'start': '3101.136', 'end': '3102.312', 'text': 'Once marked,'}, {'start': '3102.312', 'end': '3104.496', 'text': 'We cannot rebel against\nour master,'}, {'start': '3104.496', 'end': '3105.504', 'text': 'or we will die.'}, {'start': '3105.504', 'end': '3106.608', 'text': 'Apart from that,'}, {'start': '3106.608', 'end': '3107.808', 'text': 'there is no difference.'}, {'start': '3107.808', 'end': '3108.504', 'text': '-I mean,'}, {'start': '3108.504', 'end': '3109.920', 'text': 'after being branded,'}, {'start': '3109.920', 'end': '3111.120', 'text': 'even if you regret it,'}, {'start': '3111.120', 'end': '3113.808', 'text': 'I will have no way of forcing\nyou, said Martina.'}, {'start': '3113.808', 'end': '3115.608', 'text': 'Reiner nodded and was\ndirect:'}, {'start': '3115.608', 'end': '3116.856', 'text': '—You can believe it or not.'}, {'start': '3116.856', 'end': '3118.896', 'text': 'When you have earned\nenough money,'}, {'start': '3118.896', 'end': '3120.120', 'text': 'in about ten years,'}, {'start': '3120.120', 'end': '3122.712', 'text': "I won't get in the way if\nyou decide to leave or stay."}, {'start': '3122.712', 'end': '3124.944', 'text': 'Martina was lost\nin thought,'}, {'start': '3124.944', 'end': '3126.216', 'text': 'full of conflict.'}, {'start': '3126.216', 'end': '3128.928', 'text': '*(Humans are the\nsmartest!'}, {'start': '3128.928', 'end': '3130.368', 'text': 'But if I want to survive,'}, {'start': '3130.368', 'end': '3133.104', 'text': 'This is my only option…)*\nFinally,'}, {'start': '3133.104', 'end': '3134.520', 'text': 'after a long silence,'}, {'start': '3134.520', 'end': '3135.216', 'text': 'asked:'}, {'start': '3135.216', 'end': '3137.064', 'text': '—Will you really set\nme free then?'}, {'start': '3137.064', 'end': '3138.720', 'text': '—With the money you\nearn for me,'}, {'start': '3138.720', 'end': '3141.576', 'text': 'I could buy two like\nyou at the slave\nmarket.'}, {'start': '3141.576', 'end': '3143.040', 'text': 'Why would I want to retain energy?'}, {'start': '3143.040', 'end': '3145.536', 'text': "I'd rather let you go\nand accumulate some\nmerit."}, {'start': '3145.536', 'end': '3147.504', 'text': 'Martina lowered her head and remained\nsilent.'}, {'start': '3147.504', 'end': '3148.968', 'text': '*(Mother,'}, {'start': '3148.968', 'end': '3149.496', 'text': 'dad,'}, {'start': '3149.496', 'end': '3150.240', 'text': 'please,'}, {'start': '3150.240', 'end': '3153.528', 'text': 'protect me…)* —Ten years\nis too much.'}, {'start': '3153.528', 'end': '3154.752', 'text': 'Set me free in five.'}, {'start': '3154.752', 'end': '3157.152', 'text': 'Reiner took a deep breath\nand finally agreed.'}, {'start': '3157.152', 'end': '3160.704', 'text': "I didn't want to miss the\nopportunity to have\nsuch a powerful slave."}, {'start': '3160.704', 'end': '3162.624', 'text': 'Five years were enough.'}, {'start': '3162.624', 'end': '3165.816', 'text': 'That period of stability\nwould be enough to make\nhim not want to leave.'}, {'start': '3165.816', 'end': '3168.408', 'text': 'In a world filled with\nmalice towards semi-humans,'}, {'start': '3168.408', 'end': '3171.288', 'text': 'There were no safe\nplaces to live permanently.'}, {'start': '3171.288', 'end': '3175.608', 'text': 'And in five years too many\nthings could happen…\nReiner accepted without\nhesitation:'}, {'start': '3175.608', 'end': '3176.520', 'text': '—Deal.'}, {'start': '3176.520', 'end': '3177.600', 'text': 'Chapter 9:'}, {'start': '3177.600', 'end': '3181.032', 'text': 'Making a contract\nwith a fair girl\nOn the way back,'}, {'start': '3181.032', 'end': '3184.272', 'text': "Since Martina's leg was\ninjured and she had\ndifficulty moving,"}, {'start': '3184.272', 'end': '3185.976', 'text': 'Nora carried her all the\ntime.'}, {'start': '3185.976', 'end': '3186.984', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '3186.984', 'end': '3190.272', 'text': 'Laina was dragging a\npiece of armor made\nof torn goblin skin,'}, {'start': '3190.272', 'end': '3193.992', 'text': "planning to sell it\nto the adventurers'\nguild to get some\nmoney."}, {'start': '3193.992', 'end': '3195.624', 'text': 'After a day of travel,'}, {'start': '3195.624', 'end': '3198.336', 'text': 'Finally he spotted the city\nof Melod in the distance.'}, {'start': '3198.336', 'end': '3201.264', 'text': 'Laina decided to take the\nfirst one to be sealed\nas a slave,'}, {'start': '3201.264', 'end': '3203.760', 'text': 'complete the mission\nand get the reward.'}, {'start': '3203.760', 'end': '3204.792', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '3204.792', 'end': '3206.784', 'text': 'A mental voice reached\nhis ears:'}, {'start': '3206.784', 'end': '3208.920', 'text': '*(When can I eat?'}, {'start': '3208.920', 'end': '3211.728', 'text': "I'm so hungry…) * Laina\nlooked at Martina,"}, {'start': '3211.728', 'end': '3213.336', 'text': 'coinciding with his\ngaze.'}, {'start': '3213.336', 'end': '3215.544', 'text': 'It was not his intention\nto let her go hungry,'}, {'start': '3215.544', 'end': '3217.392', 'text': 'but this girl ate too\nmuch:'}, {'start': '3217.392', 'end': '3219.528', 'text': 'at least two black breads\nper meal.'}, {'start': '3219.528', 'end': '3221.928', 'text': 'They only had provisions\nfor three days,'}, {'start': '3221.928', 'end': '3224.256', 'text': 'and since morning they had\nnot had a bite to eat.'}, {'start': '3224.256', 'end': '3227.352', 'text': 'The stomachs of the\ntwo demi-humans kept\ngrowling.'}, {'start': '3227.352', 'end': '3228.144', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '3228.144', 'end': '3229.608', 'text': 'conscious of his appetite,'}, {'start': '3229.608', 'end': '3231.912', 'text': 'felt ashamed to ask\nfor more.'}, {'start': '3231.912', 'end': '3232.992', 'text': '—Wait a minute,'}, {'start': '3232.992', 'end': '3235.752', 'text': '"I\'ll buy you food in\nthe city," La Ina said.'}, {'start': '3235.752', 'end': '3237.360', 'text': 'She nodded silently.'}, {'start': '3237.360', 'end': '3238.536', 'text': 'Upon entering the city,'}, {'start': '3238.536', 'end': '3239.856', 'text': 'the crowd increased.'}, {'start': '3239.856', 'end': '3242.736', 'text': "Martina's thoughts\ninvaded Laina's\nmind:"}, {'start': '3242.736', 'end': '3247.176', 'text': '*(So many people… everywhere…\nHow foolish I\nwas to follow him,'}, {'start': '3247.176', 'end': '3248.640', 'text': "Now I won't be able to escape."}, {'start': '3248.640', 'end': '3251.688', 'text': ')* Laina bought him some\nblack bread and gave it\nto him:'}, {'start': '3251.688', 'end': '3252.192', 'text': '—Eat.'}, {'start': '3252.192', 'end': '3254.808', 'text': 'Martina stopped worrying\nand devoured the bread.'}, {'start': '3254.808', 'end': '3255.720', 'text': 'In the guild,'}, {'start': '3255.720', 'end': '3258.360', 'text': 'The armor only gave\nhim 10 copper coins.'}, {'start': '3258.360', 'end': '3259.440', 'text': 'With a sigh,'}, {'start': '3259.440', 'end': '3261.480', 'text': 'he headed to the slave\nmarket.'}, {'start': '3261.480', 'end': '3262.488', 'text': 'As he approaches,'}, {'start': '3262.488', 'end': '3263.736', 'text': 'Martina became agitated:'}, {'start': '3263.736', 'end': '3265.248', 'text': '—Where… are we going?'}, {'start': '3265.248', 'end': '3267.576', 'text': '"To the slave market,"\nLaina calmed,'}, {'start': '3267.576', 'end': '3268.680', 'text': "but I won't sell you,"}, {'start': '3268.680', 'end': '3270.288', 'text': 'we will only have a contrast.'}, {'start': '3270.288', 'end': '3271.272', 'text': 'Nora added:'}, {'start': '3271.272', 'end': '3273.000', 'text': '—The master keeps his promises.'}, {'start': '3273.000', 'end': '3274.296', 'text': 'The market terrified her:'}, {'start': '3274.296', 'end': '3275.808', 'text': 'semi-humans exhibited,'}, {'start': '3275.808', 'end': '3279.096', 'text': 'bloody whips and\nmaggot-infested\ncorpses.'}, {'start': '3279.096', 'end': '3280.296', 'text': 'Martina was trembling,'}, {'start': '3280.296', 'end': '3283.248', 'text': 'while Nora mentally\ncursed the traffickers.'}, {'start': '3283.248', 'end': '3284.112', 'text': "—Don't be afraid,"}, {'start': '3284.112', 'end': '3286.128', 'text': 'I won\'t sell you," Laina\nrepeated.'}, {'start': '3286.128', 'end': '3287.184', 'text': 'A trafficker,'}, {'start': '3287.184', 'end': '3288.264', 'text': 'seeing Martina,'}, {'start': '3288.264', 'end': '3289.608', 'text': 'He commented greedily:'}, {'start': '3289.608', 'end': '3290.784', 'text': '—Where did you buy it?'}, {'start': '3290.784', 'end': '3293.088', 'text': 'He has a good physique\nfor work or combat.'}, {'start': '3293.088', 'end': '3295.968', 'text': "And that face… if it\nweren't equine and smaller,"}, {'start': '3295.968', 'end': '3299.280', 'text': 'some nobleman would pay a\nfortune—he let out an obscene\nlaugh.'}, {'start': '3299.280', 'end': '3300.192', 'text': 'The girls,'}, {'start': '3300.192', 'end': '3301.224', 'text': 'not understanding,'}, {'start': '3301.224', 'end': '3303.288', 'text': 'They looked at Laina with\ndistrust.'}, {'start': '3303.288', 'end': '3303.864', 'text': 'Nora:'}, {'start': '3303.864', 'end': '3305.568', 'text': '*(Will he sell us?'}, {'start': '3305.568', 'end': '3306.096', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '3306.096', 'end': '3307.584', 'text': 'He is a man of his\nword.'}, {'start': '3307.584', 'end': '3308.832', 'text': ')* Martina:'}, {'start': '3308.832', 'end': '3312.456', 'text': "*(I'm lost...)* — Sell\nit to me?"}, {'start': '3312.456', 'end': '3313.872', 'text': '—insisted the trafficker—.'}, {'start': '3313.872', 'end': '3314.904', 'text': 'If she is a virgin,'}, {'start': '3314.904', 'end': '3315.792', 'text': 'I will pay more.'}, {'start': '3315.792', 'end': '3315.792', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3315.792', 'end': '3317.112', 'text': 'Do what you must do,'}, {'start': '3317.112', 'end': '3318.648', 'text': "I won't sell this slave!"}, {'start': '3318.648', 'end': '3318.648', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3318.648', 'end': '3318.648', 'text': ','}, {'start': '3318.648', 'end': '3320.448', 'text': 'Laina firmly rejected.'}, {'start': '3320.448', 'end': '3320.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3320.448', 'end': '3321.888', 'text': 'Five gold coins!'}, {'start': '3321.888', 'end': '3321.888', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3321.888', 'end': '3325.008', 'text': 'Seeing Laina frown\nand was about\nto speak,'}, {'start': '3325.008', 'end': '3327.720', 'text': 'The merchant quickly\nincreased the offer:'}, {'start': '3327.720', 'end': '3327.720', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3327.720', 'end': '3328.368', 'text': 'Eight!'}, {'start': '3328.368', 'end': '3329.736', 'text': "I can't offer more!"}, {'start': '3329.736', 'end': '3329.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3329.736', 'end': '3331.680', 'text': 'Laina let out a slight\nsnort.'}, {'start': '3331.680', 'end': '3336.072', 'text': 'A legendary-level demi-human\ncould generate\nmuch greater\nvalue in the future,'}, {'start': '3336.072', 'end': '3338.088', 'text': 'and he was not someone\nshort-sighted.'}, {'start': '3338.088', 'end': '3338.088', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3338.088', 'end': '3339.000', 'text': "I'm not selling it."}, {'start': '3339.000', 'end': '3339.000', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3339.000', 'end': '3340.920', 'text': 'The slave trader\nsighed:'}, {'start': '3340.920', 'end': '3340.920', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3340.920', 'end': '3341.760', 'text': 'What a pity.'}, {'start': '3341.760', 'end': '3341.760', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3341.760', 'end': '3343.920', 'text': "Martina's constitution\nwas strong."}, {'start': '3343.920', 'end': '3345.624', 'text': 'After sealing the contract,'}, {'start': '3345.624', 'end': '3346.680', 'text': 'he did not faint,'}, {'start': '3346.680', 'end': '3349.176', 'text': 'He was left in a state\nof extreme weakness.'}, {'start': '3349.176', 'end': '3351.144', 'text': 'Before leaving the\ncity of Melod,'}, {'start': '3351.144', 'end': '3355.752', 'text': 'Laina went specially\nto a bakery to\nbuy white bread\nto earn her trust.'}, {'start': '3355.752', 'end': '3357.096', 'text': 'Upon returning home,'}, {'start': '3357.096', 'end': '3358.464', 'text': 'It was already dusk.'}, {'start': '3358.464', 'end': '3360.312', 'text': 'Martina sat in a\ncorner,'}, {'start': '3360.312', 'end': '3362.112', 'text': 'observing Laina in\nsilence.'}, {'start': '3362.112', 'end': '3363.072', 'text': "(He didn't sell me out."}, {'start': '3363.072', 'end': '3365.808', 'text': 'It seems that among humans\nthere are also\ngood and bad.'}, {'start': '3365.808', 'end': '3367.848', 'text': "although I shouldn't judge\nso quickly,"}, {'start': '3367.848', 'end': '3369.456', 'text': 'I need to observe it more).'}, {'start': '3369.456', 'end': '3373.344', 'text': 'Laina gave a smirk\nand called to the\ntwo beast-eared\ngirls:'}, {'start': '3373.344', 'end': '3373.344', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3373.344', 'end': '3374.424', 'text': 'Come to dinner.'}, {'start': '3374.424', 'end': '3375.528', 'text': 'After eating,'}, {'start': '3375.528', 'end': '3378.048', 'text': '"Take a bath and I will put\nmedicine on your wounds."'}, {'start': '3378.048', 'end': '3380.016', 'text': 'He took out the white bread\nand jam.'}, {'start': '3380.016', 'end': '3380.808', 'text': 'Seeing him,'}, {'start': '3380.808', 'end': '3383.760', 'text': 'Nora ran to the table\nand sat down obediently.'}, {'start': '3383.760', 'end': '3384.552', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '3384.552', 'end': '3385.368', 'text': 'limping,'}, {'start': '3385.368', 'end': '3386.544', 'text': 'also came closer.'}, {'start': '3386.544', 'end': '3388.320', 'text': 'He sniffed the bread\nand jam,'}, {'start': '3388.320', 'end': '3389.688', 'text': 'and said sincerely:'}, {'start': '3389.688', 'end': '3389.688', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3389.688', 'end': '3390.648', 'text': 'It smells great!'}, {'start': '3390.648', 'end': '3390.648', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3390.648', 'end': '3393.480', 'text': 'Laina spread jam on the\nbread and gave it\nto Martina.'}, {'start': '3393.480', 'end': '3395.400', 'text': 'She took a cautious\nbite and,'}, {'start': '3395.400', 'end': '3396.576', 'text': 'when tasting the flavor,'}, {'start': '3396.576', 'end': '3397.872', 'text': 'began to devour it.'}, {'start': '3397.872', 'end': '3398.784', 'text': 'When finished,'}, {'start': '3398.784', 'end': '3401.928', 'text': 'He licked his lips and\ntears sprang from\nhis eyes.'}, {'start': '3401.928', 'end': '3404.448', 'text': "Her reaction was identical\nto Nora's before,"}, {'start': '3404.448', 'end': '3406.104', 'text': 'a heartbreaking spectacle.'}, {'start': '3406.104', 'end': '3406.704', 'text': 'Although,'}, {'start': '3406.704', 'end': '3407.568', 'text': 'In fact,'}, {'start': '3407.568', 'end': '3409.680', 'text': 'the white bread was nothing\nspecial.'}, {'start': '3409.680', 'end': '3409.680', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3409.680', 'end': '3410.496', 'text': "Don't cry."}, {'start': '3410.496', 'end': '3412.104', 'text': 'We will work hard together,'}, {'start': '3412.104', 'end': '3414.936', 'text': 'and I assure you that you\nwill eat white bread at\nevery meal."'}, {'start': '3414.936', 'end': '3417.216', 'text': 'Martina and Nora nodded\nin unison.'}, {'start': '3417.216', 'end': '3418.248', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '3418.248', 'end': '3420.048', 'text': 'the system made its appearance.'}, {'start': '3420.048', 'end': '3420.744', 'text': '[Mission:'}, {'start': '3420.744', 'end': '3423.576', 'text': 'Decide the fate of the\ndemi-human - Completed.'}, {'start': '3423.576', 'end': '3425.400', 'text': 'You chose to take her as\na slave.'}, {'start': '3425.400', 'end': '3426.864', 'text': 'Reward delivered.'}, {'start': '3426.864', 'end': '3429.000', 'text': '] Laina felt something heavy\nin her hand.'}, {'start': '3429.000', 'end': '3432.216', 'text': 'They were three gold coins\nfrom Diast with the\nengraving of a dragon.'}, {'start': '3432.216', 'end': '3435.192', 'text': 'The reward this time\nwas unusually generous.'}, {'start': '3435.192', 'end': '3436.368', 'text': '[Achievement Unlocked:'}, {'start': '3436.368', 'end': '3438.048', 'text': 'Master of the girls or ejeras.'}, {'start': '3438.048', 'end': '3438.720', 'text': 'Effect:'}, {'start': '3438.720', 'end': '3442.464', 'text': 'Greater ease in gaining\nthe affection and\ntrust of semi-humans.'}, {'start': '3442.464', 'end': '3444.936', 'text': '] [You can check your\nachievements at any\ntime.'}, {'start': '3444.936', 'end': '3446.664', 'text': '] Laina scratched her\nchin.'}, {'start': '3446.664', 'end': '3448.104', 'text': 'The achievement seemed worthwhile.'}, {'start': '3448.104', 'end': '3451.104', 'text': 'If he found another earring\ngirl with good\npotential,'}, {'start': '3451.104', 'end': '3452.856', 'text': 'it would be easier to recruit\nher.'}, {'start': '3452.856', 'end': '3454.104', 'text': '[Mission updated:'}, {'start': '3454.104', 'end': '3456.624', 'text': 'Clear the goblin nest\nin the Dawn\nWoods.'}, {'start': '3456.624', 'end': '3457.656', 'text': '] [Reward:'}, {'start': '3457.656', 'end': '3458.976', 'text': '10 gold coins.'}, {'start': '3458.976', 'end': '3460.512', 'text': '] Laina was perplexed.'}, {'start': '3460.512', 'end': '3463.464', 'text': 'A mission of that level\nwould require a\nreal army.'}, {'start': '3463.464', 'end': '3465.912', 'text': 'He was just a third-class\nadventurer,'}, {'start': '3465.912', 'end': '3467.232', 'text': 'How could I achieve it?'}, {'start': '3467.232', 'end': '3469.848', 'text': 'As Laina silently\ncursed the system,'}, {'start': '3469.848', 'end': '3470.640', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '3470.640', 'end': '3471.504', 'text': 'in front of him,'}, {'start': '3471.504', 'end': '3473.544', 'text': 'He untied the linen cloth\nthat covered her.'}, {'start': '3473.544', 'end': '3474.960', 'text': 'Sharp curves.'}, {'start': '3474.960', 'end': '3475.992', 'text': 'Chapter 10:'}, {'start': '3475.992', 'end': '3476.784', 'text': 'Obey,'}, {'start': '3476.784', 'end': '3478.392', 'text': 'let me see your legs.'}, {'start': '3478.392', 'end': '3480.792', 'text': "Martina's skin was\na wheatish tone."}, {'start': '3480.792', 'end': '3482.976', 'text': 'His muscles were well\ndefined,'}, {'start': '3482.976', 'end': '3484.872', 'text': 'especially those of\nthe legs,'}, {'start': '3484.872', 'end': '3486.648', 'text': 'that seemed quite\nfirm.'}, {'start': '3486.648', 'end': '3488.592', 'text': 'Her abdomen was flat\nand toned,'}, {'start': '3488.592', 'end': '3490.464', 'text': 'without a shred of excess\nfat,'}, {'start': '3490.464', 'end': '3493.224', 'text': 'with the outline of\nhis abs barely visible.'}, {'start': '3493.224', 'end': '3494.160', 'text': 'His figure,'}, {'start': '3494.160', 'end': '3496.584', 'text': 'upright in front\nand curvy in back,'}, {'start': '3496.584', 'end': '3499.872', 'text': 'She radiated the characteristic\nbeauty\nof a sporty girl.'}, {'start': '3499.872', 'end': '3503.832', 'text': 'She was like that cold,\nathletic senpai from\nthe university track\nand field club.'}, {'start': '3503.832', 'end': '3506.160', 'text': 'The only detail that was\nout of place was that,'}, {'start': '3506.160', 'end': '3507.216', 'text': 'like Nora,'}, {'start': '3507.216', 'end': '3511.680', 'text': 'She also liked to\nwrap her private\nparts with tight\nstrips of cloth.'}, {'start': '3511.680', 'end': '3513.456', 'text': '(Bah… I better be careful,'}, {'start': '3513.456', 'end': '3515.496', 'text': 'It seems he is interested\nin my body.'}, {'start': '3515.496', 'end': '3519.648', 'text': ') Martina bent down to\npick up the linen cloth\nand wrapped it around\nherself again,'}, {'start': '3519.648', 'end': '3521.928', 'text': 'his expression was quite\ncomplicated.'}, {'start': '3521.928', 'end': '3521.928', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3521.928', 'end': '3523.104', 'text': 'Why does he put it on you?'}, {'start': '3523.104', 'end': '3524.520', 'text': 'In a little while he will bathe you,'}, {'start': '3524.520', 'end': '3526.440', 'text': "and then I'll check your\nwounds."}, {'start': '3526.440', 'end': '3526.440', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3526.440', 'end': '3526.440', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3526.440', 'end': '3526.752', 'text': 'Ah.'}, {'start': '3526.752', 'end': '3526.752', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3526.752', 'end': '3527.544', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '3527.544', 'end': '3528.528', 'text': 'reluctantly,'}, {'start': '3528.528', 'end': '3532.152', 'text': 'He untied the canvas and\nsat down with his legs\ntogether in front of\nthe table,'}, {'start': '3532.152', 'end': '3532.968', 'text': 'expecting.'}, {'start': '3532.968', 'end': '3536.256', 'text': 'He filled two buckets with\nhot water and poured\nthem into the wooden\ntub.'}, {'start': '3536.256', 'end': '3538.728', 'text': 'Upon verifying that the\ntemperature was adequate,'}, {'start': '3538.728', 'end': '3539.424', 'text': 'He called her:'}, {'start': '3539.424', 'end': '3539.424', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3539.424', 'end': '3539.952', 'text': 'Come,'}, {'start': '3539.952', 'end': '3540.744', 'text': 'to bathe.'}, {'start': '3540.744', 'end': '3540.744', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3540.744', 'end': '3545.352', 'text': 'Martina approached slowly\nand poked her head\nout to look inside\nthe compartment.'}, {'start': '3545.352', 'end': '3546.600', 'text': '(What does this mean?'}, {'start': '3546.600', 'end': '3547.320', 'text': 'Perhaps…?'}, {'start': '3547.320', 'end': '3548.544', 'text': ') He shook his head.'}, {'start': '3548.544', 'end': '3548.544', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3548.544', 'end': '3550.560', 'text': 'Umm… I prefer to bathe\nalone.'}, {'start': '3550.560', 'end': '3550.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3550.560', 'end': '3550.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3550.560', 'end': '3551.232', 'text': 'Obvious,'}, {'start': '3551.232', 'end': '3552.456', 'text': 'of course it will be alone.'}, {'start': '3552.456', 'end': '3552.456', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3552.456', 'end': '3555.336', 'text': 'He pushed her inside and\nclosed the compartment\ncurtain,'}, {'start': '3555.336', 'end': '3556.152', 'text': 'adding:'}, {'start': '3556.152', 'end': '3556.152', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3556.152', 'end': '3559.464', 'text': "Remember to throw away\nthose dirty strips of\ncloth you're wearing."}, {'start': '3559.464', 'end': '3561.264', 'text': 'Lack of hygiene will make\nyou sick.'}, {'start': '3561.264', 'end': '3563.184', 'text': 'The clean clothes are\nat the door.'}, {'start': '3563.184', 'end': '3563.184', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3563.184', 'end': '3563.184', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3563.184', 'end': '3563.736', 'text': 'Okay.'}, {'start': '3563.736', 'end': '3563.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3563.736', 'end': '3564.960', 'text': 'Martina nodded.'}, {'start': '3564.960', 'end': '3566.184', 'text': 'A little while later,'}, {'start': '3566.184', 'end': '3568.584', 'text': 'The pieces of cloth\nwere thrown away,'}, {'start': '3568.584', 'end': '3570.288', 'text': 'followed by the sound of\nwater.'}, {'start': '3570.288', 'end': '3570.912', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '3570.912', 'end': '3571.800', 'text': 'seeing this,'}, {'start': '3571.800', 'end': '3574.632', 'text': 'He picked them up and placed\nthem in a bucket by\nthe entrance.'}, {'start': '3574.632', 'end': '3575.928', 'text': 'Half an hour later,'}, {'start': '3575.928', 'end': '3578.448', 'text': 'Martina stuck out a hand\nto grab the clothes.'}, {'start': '3578.448', 'end': '3579.888', 'text': 'After a few more minutes,'}, {'start': '3579.888', 'end': '3581.520', 'text': 'finally came out of the bathroom.'}, {'start': '3581.520', 'end': '3582.672', 'text': 'He gestured to her:'}, {'start': '3582.672', 'end': '3582.672', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3582.672', 'end': '3583.200', 'text': 'Come,'}, {'start': '3583.200', 'end': '3584.808', 'text': 'let me see your legs.'}, {'start': '3584.808', 'end': '3584.808', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3584.808', 'end': '3587.520', 'text': 'Martina hesitated a moment\nbefore limping towards\nhim,'}, {'start': '3587.520', 'end': '3588.912', 'text': 'muttering in his mind:'}, {'start': '3588.912', 'end': '3591.984', 'text': '(What a cheeky man…)\nIgnoring his\nthoughts,'}, {'start': '3591.984', 'end': '3594.552', 'text': 'He bent down to examine\nthe wound on his\nleg.'}, {'start': '3594.552', 'end': '3598.104', 'text': 'The regenerative capacity\nof the semi-humans\nseemed impressive.'}, {'start': '3598.104', 'end': '3599.688', 'text': 'I clearly remembered that,'}, {'start': '3599.688', 'end': '3600.840', 'text': 'when he saw her yesterday,'}, {'start': '3600.840', 'end': '3604.104', 'text': 'had a perforating wound\nthe width of two\nfingers in the thigh,'}, {'start': '3604.104', 'end': '3606.072', 'text': 'but now it was already\nhealing.'}, {'start': '3606.072', 'end': '3608.784', 'text': "I'll probably be completely\nhealed in a few\ndays."}, {'start': '3608.784', 'end': '3608.784', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3608.784', 'end': '3610.512', 'text': "The wound is better, I'm doing\nwell."}, {'start': '3610.512', 'end': '3612.528', 'text': 'Are demihumans that\ntough?'}, {'start': '3612.528', 'end': '3612.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3612.528', 'end': '3615.120', 'text': 'He walked over to a chest\nand took out a wool blanket,'}, {'start': '3615.120', 'end': '3617.040', 'text': 'extending it next to the\nfireplace.'}, {'start': '3617.040', 'end': '3620.016', 'text': 'That would be the place where\nMartin would sleep\nthat night.'}, {'start': '3620.016', 'end': '3620.016', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3620.016', 'end': '3620.640', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '3620.640', 'end': '3622.488', 'text': 'as long as we have food\nand water,'}, {'start': '3622.488', 'end': '3624.744', 'text': 'even serious wounds\ncan heal.'}, {'start': '3624.744', 'end': '3624.744', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3624.744', 'end': '3625.968', 'text': 'Martina nodded.'}, {'start': '3625.968', 'end': '3626.832', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '3626.832', 'end': '3628.032', 'text': 'He was curious:'}, {'start': '3628.032', 'end': '3631.968', 'text': 'How had such a strong\nrace been defeated\nand enslaved\nby humans?'}, {'start': '3631.968', 'end': '3633.000', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '3633.000', 'end': '3635.760', 'text': 'Martina touched his shoulder\nand asked gently:'}, {'start': '3635.760', 'end': '3635.760', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3635.760', 'end': '3636.984', 'text': 'What should I call you?'}, {'start': '3636.984', 'end': '3638.232', 'text': "I don't know your name yet."}, {'start': '3638.232', 'end': '3638.232', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3638.232', 'end': '3638.232', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3638.232', 'end': '3639.240', 'text': 'My name is Lain.'}, {'start': '3639.240', 'end': '3641.496', 'text': "You can call me by my\nname or 'master',"}, {'start': '3641.496', 'end': '3642.600', 'text': "I don't mind."}, {'start': '3642.600', 'end': '3642.600', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3642.600', 'end': '3644.496', 'text': 'He looked at her with feigned\ninnocence.'}, {'start': '3644.496', 'end': '3644.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3644.496', 'end': '3645.096', 'text': 'And you?'}, {'start': '3645.096', 'end': '3646.104', 'text': 'What is your name?'}, {'start': '3646.104', 'end': '3646.104', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3646.104', 'end': '3648.504', 'text': '(My name… I will never call\nhim \'master\'…)"'}, {'start': '3648.504', 'end': '3649.608', 'text': 'Martina Shelley.'}, {'start': '3649.608', 'end': '3650.904', 'text': 'Call me by my name.'}, {'start': '3650.904', 'end': '3650.904', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3650.904', 'end': '3652.128', 'text': 'She answered seriously,'}, {'start': '3652.128', 'end': '3653.736', 'text': 'with an honest expression.'}, {'start': '3653.736', 'end': '3655.848', 'text': 'He nodded and pointed to the blanket\non the floor.'}, {'start': '3655.848', 'end': '3655.848', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3655.848', 'end': '3657.696', 'text': 'You have no problem sleeping\nhere?'}, {'start': '3657.696', 'end': '3659.136', 'text': 'Nora will be by your side.'}, {'start': '3659.136', 'end': '3659.136', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3659.136', 'end': '3659.136', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3659.136', 'end': '3660.168', 'text': 'No problem.'}, {'start': '3660.168', 'end': '3660.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3660.168', 'end': '3663.360', 'text': "(It's so warm in here...\nbut I have to be careful\ntonight."}, {'start': '3663.360', 'end': '3665.232', 'text': 'Lain seems very interested\nin me…)?'}, {'start': '3665.232', 'end': '3666.120', 'text': 'How absurd.'}, {'start': '3666.120', 'end': '3666.936', 'text': 'Sigh,'}, {'start': '3666.936', 'end': '3668.880', 'text': 'determined not to give it\nimportance.'}, {'start': '3668.880', 'end': '3671.160', 'text': 'As long as Martina generated\nprofits for him,'}, {'start': '3671.160', 'end': '3672.600', 'text': "the rest didn't matter."}, {'start': '3672.600', 'end': '3673.536', 'text': 'After bathing,'}, {'start': '3673.536', 'end': '3674.904', 'text': 'lay down on the bed.'}, {'start': '3674.904', 'end': '3677.136', 'text': 'After several days of hustle\nand bustle outside,'}, {'start': '3677.136', 'end': '3679.920', 'text': 'At that moment I just\nwanted to sleep peacefully.'}, {'start': '3679.920', 'end': '3682.440', 'text': 'Just as he was about\nto fall asleep,'}, {'start': '3682.440', 'end': '3684.552', 'text': 'an inner voice reached\nhis ears.'}, {'start': '3684.552', 'end': '3685.128', 'text': 'Nora:'}, {'start': '3685.128', 'end': '3686.976', 'text': '(Martina finally fell\nasleep,'}, {'start': '3686.976', 'end': '3689.424', 'text': 'but it seems that the\nmaster also fell asleep.'}, {'start': '3689.424', 'end': '3692.664', 'text': ") Several question\nmarks appeared\nin Reiner's mind."}, {'start': '3692.664', 'end': '3693.624', 'text': 'What do you want to do?'}, {'start': '3693.624', 'end': '3694.680', 'text': '(Better tomorrow,'}, {'start': '3694.680', 'end': '3696.648', 'text': 'It is not good to wake\nthe master now,'}, {'start': '3696.648', 'end': '3698.136', 'text': 'He must be very tired.'}, {'start': '3698.136', 'end': '3702.360', 'text': ') Reiner opened his eyes\nand discovered\na pair of blue eyes\nstaring at him,'}, {'start': '3702.360', 'end': '3704.472', 'text': 'like in a scene from\na horror movie.'}, {'start': '3704.472', 'end': '3704.472', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3704.472', 'end': '3706.704', 'text': 'What are you doing awake\nat this time of night?'}, {'start': '3706.704', 'end': '3706.704', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3706.704', 'end': '3706.704', 'text': ','}, {'start': '3706.704', 'end': '3707.808', 'text': 'Reiner asked,'}, {'start': '3707.808', 'end': '3708.720', 'text': 'confused.'}, {'start': '3708.720', 'end': '3710.520', 'text': 'Nora took a few steps\nback,'}, {'start': '3710.520', 'end': '3713.736', 'text': 'He pointed to the cat\nears on his head and\nsaid seriously:'}, {'start': '3713.736', 'end': '3713.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3713.736', 'end': '3714.288', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '3714.288', 'end': '3715.872', 'text': 'I came to fulfill my promise,'}, {'start': '3715.872', 'end': '3718.224', 'text': 'I came back so you could\ntouch my ears.'}, {'start': '3718.224', 'end': '3718.224', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3718.224', 'end': '3720.096', 'text': "If Nora hadn't mentioned\nit,"}, {'start': '3720.096', 'end': '3721.896', 'text': 'Reiner I would have almost\nforgotten.'}, {'start': '3721.896', 'end': '3721.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3721.896', 'end': '3722.424', 'text': 'Come,'}, {'start': '3722.424', 'end': '3723.768', 'text': 'sit on my bed.'}, {'start': '3723.768', 'end': '3723.768', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3723.768', 'end': '3724.752', 'text': 'Finally,'}, {'start': '3724.752', 'end': '3727.368', 'text': 'enjoyed the freedom\nof petting a\ncat.'}, {'start': '3727.368', 'end': '3728.880', 'text': 'Nora shook her head,'}, {'start': '3728.880', 'end': '3730.656', 'text': 'looking quite cautious:'}, {'start': '3730.656', 'end': '3730.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3730.656', 'end': '3731.880', 'text': 'Just the ears!'}, {'start': '3731.880', 'end': '3733.680', 'text': "You can't do anything\nelse."}, {'start': '3733.680', 'end': '3734.232', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '3734.232', 'end': '3736.200', 'text': "Don't get any strange\nideas about me."}, {'start': '3736.200', 'end': '3736.200', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3736.200', 'end': '3736.200', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3736.200', 'end': '3736.896', 'text': 'I know,'}, {'start': '3736.896', 'end': '3737.592', 'text': 'I know,'}, {'start': '3737.592', 'end': '3740.136', 'text': "You're so thin you're\nalmost skin and bones,"}, {'start': '3740.136', 'end': '3742.008', 'text': "I'm only interested in your\nears."}, {'start': '3742.008', 'end': '3742.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3742.008', 'end': '3743.520', 'text': "(If that's really the case,"}, {'start': '3743.520', 'end': '3744.624', 'text': 'It would be great,'}, {'start': '3744.624', 'end': '3746.472', 'text': 'just touch my\nears.'}, {'start': '3746.472', 'end': '3746.472', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '3746.472', 'end': '3747.000', 'text': 'Good.'}, {'start': '3747.000', 'end': '3747.816', 'text': 'Alright,'}, {'start': '3747.816', 'end': '3749.112', 'text': 'then I approach.'}, {'start': '3749.112', 'end': '3749.112', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3749.112', 'end': '3751.272', 'text': "Nora's steps were\nvery soft,"}, {'start': '3751.272', 'end': '3753.552', 'text': 'He sat on the bed with\nhis back to Reiner.'}, {'start': '3753.552', 'end': '3756.744', 'text': 'Those black, furry\nears still moved\nnimbly.'}, {'start': '3756.744', 'end': '3758.904', 'text': 'Reiner reached out and\ngrabbed them.'}, {'start': '3758.904', 'end': '3760.872', 'text': 'Nora jumped sharply:'}, {'start': '3760.872', 'end': '3760.872', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3760.872', 'end': '3761.184', 'text': 'Ugh.'}, {'start': '3761.184', 'end': '3761.184', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3761.184', 'end': '3762.936', 'text': '(I hate having my ears\ntouched,'}, {'start': '3762.936', 'end': '3764.544', 'text': 'but the master seems to\nlike it,'}, {'start': '3764.544', 'end': '3766.008', 'text': "I'll hold on a little longer."}, {'start': '3766.008', 'end': '3766.008', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '3766.008', 'end': '3766.872', 'text': "Don't you like it?"}, {'start': '3766.872', 'end': '3766.872', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3766.872', 'end': '3766.872', 'text': ','}, {'start': '3766.872', 'end': '3767.976', 'text': 'Reiner asked,'}, {'start': '3767.976', 'end': '3769.512', 'text': 'already knowing the answer.'}, {'start': '3769.512', 'end': '3771.240', 'text': 'Nora answered in a low\nvoice:'}, {'start': '3771.240', 'end': '3771.240', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3771.240', 'end': '3772.512', 'text': "It's not that I don't like it,"}, {'start': '3772.512', 'end': '3773.928', 'text': 'just go slower,'}, {'start': '3773.928', 'end': '3775.824', 'text': 'My ears are very sensitive,'}, {'start': '3775.824', 'end': '3776.976', 'text': 'if you squeeze them,'}, {'start': '3776.976', 'end': '3778.320', 'text': 'I will feel uncomfortable.'}, {'start': '3778.320', 'end': '3778.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3778.320', 'end': '3782.592', 'text': 'Reiner slowed down\nand gently touched\nthe fur inside\nhis ears.'}, {'start': '3782.592', 'end': '3782.592', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3782.592', 'end': '3783.960', 'text': 'Thank you for saving me,'}, {'start': '3783.960', 'end': '3786.480', 'text': "If you hadn't taken\ncare of me back\nthen,"}, {'start': '3786.480', 'end': '3788.376', 'text': 'I would probably be dead\nby now.'}, {'start': '3788.376', 'end': '3788.376', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3788.376', 'end': '3788.376', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3788.376', 'end': '3789.408', 'text': 'No problem,'}, {'start': '3789.408', 'end': '3791.016', 'text': 'now you are working\nwell.'}, {'start': '3791.016', 'end': '3793.176', 'text': 'Is there anything you particularly\nlike to eat?'}, {'start': '3793.176', 'end': '3793.176', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3793.176', 'end': '3795.312', 'text': '(With black bread I am already\nsatisfied.'}, {'start': '3795.312', 'end': '3798.096', 'text': ') Nora shook her head\nand answered in a low\nvoice:'}, {'start': '3798.096', 'end': '3798.096', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3798.096', 'end': '3798.624', 'text': 'No.'}, {'start': '3798.624', 'end': '3798.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3798.624', 'end': '3798.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3798.624', 'end': '3799.992', 'text': 'Since you work for\nme,'}, {'start': '3799.992', 'end': '3801.528', 'text': 'I will also take care of your\nlife.'}, {'start': '3801.528', 'end': '3802.680', 'text': 'If you want something,'}, {'start': '3802.680', 'end': '3803.952', 'text': 'say it directly.'}, {'start': '3803.952', 'end': '3803.952', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3803.952', 'end': '3805.824', 'text': '(It would be great if there\nwas meat.'}, {'start': '3805.824', 'end': '3807.648', 'text': ') Reiner mentally wrote\nit down.'}, {'start': '3807.648', 'end': '3808.632', 'text': 'In this world,'}, {'start': '3808.632', 'end': '3811.128', 'text': 'The price of poultry\nis not cheap.'}, {'start': '3811.128', 'end': '3814.176', 'text': 'It takes three silver\ncoins to buy\na chicken,'}, {'start': '3814.176', 'end': '3815.496', 'text': 'whole duck or goose,'}, {'start': '3815.496', 'end': '3818.208', 'text': 'more than triple the price\nof a quality white\nloaf of bread.'}, {'start': '3818.208', 'end': '3819.696', 'text': 'And the cattle like pigs,'}, {'start': '3819.696', 'end': '3821.736', 'text': 'cows and sheep are even more\nexpensive,'}, {'start': '3821.736', 'end': '3825.144', 'text': 'The price of half a kilo\nof meat is around\nthree silver coins,'}, {'start': '3825.144', 'end': '3827.568', 'text': 'difficult to afford for\nan average family.'}, {'start': '3827.568', 'end': '3828.312', 'text': 'But Nora,'}, {'start': '3828.312', 'end': '3829.368', 'text': 'after all,'}, {'start': '3829.368', 'end': '3831.240', 'text': 'She is a subhuman of the\nfeline race,'}, {'start': '3831.240', 'end': '3832.872', 'text': 'born to eat meat.'}, {'start': '3832.872', 'end': '3835.296', 'text': 'It is not enough that you\njust chew black bread.'}, {'start': '3835.296', 'end': '3836.232', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '3836.232', 'end': '3837.960', 'text': 'she is always too polite,'}, {'start': '3837.960', 'end': '3841.056', 'text': 'saying things completely\ndifferent from what\nhe thinks:'}, {'start': '3841.056', 'end': '3841.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3841.056', 'end': '3841.896', 'text': 'Thank you,'}, {'start': '3841.896', 'end': '3842.448', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '3842.448', 'end': '3844.824', 'text': 'I am already very satisfied\nwith my current life.'}, {'start': '3844.824', 'end': '3844.824', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '3844.824', 'end': '3846.408', 'text': 'Seeing that he was not telling\nthe truth,'}, {'start': '3846.408', 'end': '3849.432', 'text': 'Reiner scratched the\nfur on his ears as\npunishment.'}, {'start': '3849.432', 'end': '3853.704', 'text': 'Tomorrow he plans to go to\nthe city to buy equipment\nfor Martina and\ntwo chickens for Nora,'}, {'start': '3853.704', 'end': '3855.216', 'text': 'to improve their nutrition.'}, {'start': '3855.216', 'end': '3856.272', 'text': 'Chapter 11:'}, {'start': '3856.272', 'end': '3859.392', 'text': 'Buying a good sword\nfor Martina Early\nin the morning,'}, {'start': '3859.392', 'end': '3863.064', 'text': "Reiner took two subhumans\nto Merod's\narmory to choose weapons."}, {'start': '3863.064', 'end': '3864.720', 'text': 'Since they were going to hunt\ngoblins,'}, {'start': '3864.720', 'end': '3867.600', 'text': 'It was necessary to equip\nMartina with a suitable\nweapon.'}, {'start': '3867.600', 'end': '3871.104', 'text': 'The subhumans seemed\nto have a strange\naffinity for weapons.'}, {'start': '3871.104', 'end': '3872.880', 'text': 'As soon as he entered\nthe store,'}, {'start': '3872.880', 'end': '3875.112', 'text': 'Martina crouched down in\nfront of the shelves,'}, {'start': '3875.112', 'end': '3876.696', 'text': 'looking from one side to the\nother.'}, {'start': '3876.696', 'end': '3877.632', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '3877.632', 'end': '3878.856', 'text': 'after a while,'}, {'start': '3878.856', 'end': '3880.800', 'text': "he didn't find anything that\nsuited him."}, {'start': '3880.800', 'end': '3882.936', 'text': 'While Martina was testing\nvarious weapons,'}, {'start': '3882.936', 'end': '3886.368', 'text': 'The old blacksmith in\nthe shop watched her\nwith obvious impatience.'}, {'start': '3886.368', 'end': '3886.992', 'text': '-How are you?'}, {'start': '3886.992', 'end': '3887.976', 'text': 'Have you chosen yet?'}, {'start': '3887.976', 'end': '3889.104', 'text': '—Reiner asked.'}, {'start': '3889.104', 'end': '3892.704', 'text': 'Martina held a two-handed\nsword taller\nthan a person,'}, {'start': '3892.704', 'end': '3894.648', 'text': 'swinging it between the\nshelves:'}, {'start': '3894.648', 'end': '3895.488', 'text': '-Not yet.'}, {'start': '3895.488', 'end': '3897.120', 'text': 'Check this one out.'}, {'start': '3897.120', 'end': '3900.000', 'text': 'Reiner took the sword\nand swung it a couple\nof times.'}, {'start': '3900.000', 'end': '3902.952', 'text': "It was too heavy and he\ndidn't feel comfortable\nwearing it."}, {'start': '3902.952', 'end': '3904.608', 'text': "He looked at Martina's\nmuscles:"}, {'start': '3904.608', 'end': '3907.440', 'text': 'although his biceps\nwere not as big\nas hers,'}, {'start': '3907.440', 'end': '3909.336', 'text': 'possessed monstrous strength.'}, {'start': '3909.336', 'end': '3913.392', 'text': '"This sword would be\nbetter if the blade\nwas wider," Martina\nadded.'}, {'start': '3913.392', 'end': '3915.288', 'text': 'This one is too light\nfor me.'}, {'start': '3915.288', 'end': '3917.280', 'text': 'I want a heavier and more\nresistant one.'}, {'start': '3917.280', 'end': '3919.824', 'text': 'Reiner repeated his words\nto the old blacksmith,'}, {'start': '3919.824', 'end': '3921.456', 'text': 'who looked at her with disdain\nand growled:'}, {'start': '3921.456', 'end': '3922.848', 'text': '—Beasts are beasts,'}, {'start': '3922.848', 'end': '3924.504', 'text': 'they only have force b route.'}, {'start': '3924.504', 'end': '3924.504', 'text': '?'}, {'start': '3924.504', 'end': '3928.872', 'text': 'Although most people\nin this world\nfelt natural hostility\ntoward subhumans,'}, {'start': '3928.872', 'end': '3932.544', 'text': 'Hearing the blacksmith\ninsult her for no\nreason made Reiner\nupset.'}, {'start': '3932.544', 'end': '3934.488', 'text': 'The old blacksmith entered\nthe warehouse and,'}, {'start': '3934.488', 'end': '3935.448', 'text': 'with effort,'}, {'start': '3935.448', 'end': '3937.800', 'text': 'He took out a heavy, elongated\nwooden chest.'}, {'start': '3937.800', 'end': '3938.616', 'text': 'When you open it,'}, {'start': '3938.616', 'end': '3940.656', 'text': 'He removed the straw that\ncovered the interior,'}, {'start': '3940.656', 'end': '3943.368', 'text': 'revealing a huge,\nshiny new sword.'}, {'start': '3943.368', 'end': '3944.832', 'text': 'From different angles,'}, {'start': '3944.832', 'end': '3947.280', 'text': 'the leaf reflected different\nshades of light.'}, {'start': '3947.280', 'end': '3950.616', 'text': 'The two-handed sword\nhad an exceptionally\nwide blade,'}, {'start': '3950.616', 'end': '3953.232', 'text': 'and just by looking at it\nyou could feel its weight.'}, {'start': '3953.232', 'end': '3957.624', 'text': '"I thought this old friend\nwould stay in the\nwarehouse forever,"\nthe blacksmith muttered,'}, {'start': '3957.624', 'end': '3959.064', 'text': 'scratching his ear.'}, {'start': '3959.064', 'end': '3960.336', 'text': 'Martina bowed,'}, {'start': '3960.336', 'end': '3963.720', 'text': 'He raised the sword with\none hand and swung\nit effortlessly.'}, {'start': '3963.720', 'end': '3966.600', 'text': 'The terrifying sound of\nthe air being cut chilled\nthe blood.'}, {'start': '3966.600', 'end': '3969.168', 'text': '"It\'s the best weapon I\'ve\never seen," said Martina,'}, {'start': '3969.168', 'end': '3969.936', 'text': 'admired—.'}, {'start': '3969.936', 'end': '3971.352', 'text': 'Not only does it feel good,'}, {'start': '3971.352', 'end': '3973.656', 'text': 'but is extremely\nresistant.'}, {'start': '3973.656', 'end': '3974.880', 'text': '—What does that beast say?'}, {'start': '3974.880', 'end': '3976.032', 'text': '—asked the blacksmith.'}, {'start': '3976.032', 'end': '3977.880', 'text': 'Reiner translated his\nwords.'}, {'start': '3977.880', 'end': '3980.472', 'text': '—At least this beast knows\nhow to appreciate something\ngood.'}, {'start': '3980.472', 'end': '3984.120', 'text': 'Tell him that this sword\nis forged with high\nquality steel and\nmithril,'}, {'start': '3984.120', 'end': '3985.728', 'text': 'the scourge of all\nevil!'}, {'start': '3985.728', 'end': '3987.432', 'text': 'It is the masterpiece of\nmy life.'}, {'start': '3987.432', 'end': '3990.744', 'text': 'There is no armor that\ncannot cut and no\nevil that cannot destroy.'}, {'start': '3990.744', 'end': '3993.864', 'text': 'I never thought that the person\nwho would value her the most\nwould be a subhuman.'}, {'start': '3993.864', 'end': '3996.840', 'text': "I swear it's the best\ntwo-handed sword\nin this city."}, {'start': '3996.840', 'end': '3998.760', 'text': 'The blacksmith continued to speak\nwithout stopping,'}, {'start': '3998.760', 'end': '4001.832', 'text': 'until Reiner felt\ncalluses appearing\nin his ears.'}, {'start': '4001.832', 'end': '4003.176', 'text': 'He summarized for Martina:'}, {'start': '4003.176', 'end': '4005.288', 'text': "—The old man says it's\na good sword."}, {'start': '4005.288', 'end': '4005.936', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '4005.936', 'end': '4007.064', 'text': 'He asked the blacksmith:'}, {'start': '4007.064', 'end': '4007.976', 'text': '-How much does it cost?'}, {'start': '4007.976', 'end': '4009.824', 'text': 'The blacksmith narrowed\nhis eyes,'}, {'start': '4009.824', 'end': '4011.528', 'text': 'He thought for a moment and\nreplied:'}, {'start': '4011.528', 'end': '4013.664', 'text': '—At least 15 Diast\ngold coins.'}, {'start': '4013.664', 'end': '4015.536', 'text': 'Reiner was speechless.'}, {'start': '4015.536', 'end': '4017.384', 'text': 'Although I was expecting\na high price,'}, {'start': '4017.384', 'end': '4020.024', 'text': 'metal was a scarce\nresource at this time,'}, {'start': '4020.024', 'end': '4021.368', 'text': 'and even more so with mithri l,'}, {'start': '4021.368', 'end': '4026.768', 'text': "an elite forging material\nso expensive that\nnot even the kingdom's\nmost prominent\nknights could afford\nit."}, {'start': '4026.768', 'end': '4027.800', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '4027.800', 'end': '4029.144', 'text': 'the system intervened:'}, {'start': '4029.144', 'end': '4029.888', 'text': '【Please,'}, {'start': '4029.888', 'end': '4034.424', 'text': 'Manage your finances\nwisely and spend\nmoney where\nit is most needed.'}, {'start': '4034.424', 'end': '4039.296', 'text': '】 “The materials and craftsmanship\nof this\nsword are of the highest\nquality,” the blacksmith\ncontinued.'}, {'start': '4039.296', 'end': '4040.496', 'text': 'Worth every coin.'}, {'start': '4040.496', 'end': '4041.672', 'text': 'Reiner sighed:'}, {'start': '4041.672', 'end': '4046.496', 'text': '—But its price is equivalent\nto seven years\nof work by a farmer\nwithout spending a\nsingle cent.'}, {'start': '4046.496', 'end': '4048.488', 'text': 'The blacksmith showed\na sly look,'}, {'start': '4048.488', 'end': '4050.000', 'text': 'typical of a merchant:'}, {'start': '4050.000', 'end': '4051.248', 'text': '—You are an adventurer,'}, {'start': '4051.248', 'end': '4051.872', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '4051.872', 'end': '4053.024', 'text': 'Reiner nodded.'}, {'start': '4053.024', 'end': '4054.584', 'text': '—How about we make\na deal?'}, {'start': '4054.584', 'end': '4054.584', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4054.584', 'end': '4056.312', 'text': 'Reiner looked at him cautiously:'}, {'start': '4056.312', 'end': '4057.008', 'text': "'You say."}, {'start': '4057.008', 'end': '4061.448', 'text': 'The old blacksmith hurried\nto the counter\nand pulled a worn\nmap from the cupboard.'}, {'start': '4061.448', 'end': '4065.408', 'text': 'He pointed to a desolate\narea west of Melod\nCity and said in\na low voice:'}, {'start': '4065.408', 'end': '4068.024', 'text': "'There is a group of\nbandits hiding in this\nplace."}, {'start': '4068.024', 'end': '4070.016', 'text': 'Their leader is a guy\nnamed Renard.'}, {'start': '4070.016', 'end': '4071.936', 'text': 'If you manage to capture him and\nbring him to me,'}, {'start': '4071.936', 'end': '4073.160', 'text': 'I will give you that sword,'}, {'start': '4073.160', 'end': '4074.048', 'text': 'What do you think?'}, {'start': '4074.048', 'end': '4074.984', 'text': "'That said,"}, {'start': '4074.984', 'end': '4077.552', 'text': 'The old blacksmith handed\nhim a portrait of\nRenard.'}, {'start': '4077.552', 'end': '4078.608', 'text': 'Thick beard,'}, {'start': '4078.608', 'end': '4081.296', 'text': 'face marked by scars\nand a blind eye,'}, {'start': '4081.296', 'end': '4083.048', 'text': 'the classic villain\nface.'}, {'start': '4083.048', 'end': '4084.584', 'text': 'Reiner put away the portrait:'}, {'start': '4084.584', 'end': '4086.312', 'text': "'What conflict is there\nbetween you?"}, {'start': '4086.312', 'end': '4089.864', 'text': 'The old blacksmith\nclenched his aged fists\nand said angrily:'}, {'start': '4089.864', 'end': '4091.232', 'text': "'He killed my only son."}, {'start': '4091.232', 'end': '4093.656', 'text': "' 'Why didn't you\nhire a bounty hunter?"}, {'start': '4093.656', 'end': '4094.424', 'text': "' 'I did it,"}, {'start': '4094.424', 'end': '4096.392', 'text': 'but there were no results\nfor months.'}, {'start': '4096.392', 'end': '4098.480', 'text': 'The old blacksmith\nshook his head.'}, {'start': '4098.480', 'end': '4100.760', 'text': 'Reiner thought for a\nmoment and asked:'}, {'start': '4100.760', 'end': '4102.416', 'text': "'How many are there approximately?"}, {'start': '4102.416', 'end': '4104.312', 'text': 'The blacksmith\nshrugged:'}, {'start': '4104.312', 'end': '4105.896', 'text': "'A few or a dinner,"}, {'start': '4105.896', 'end': '4106.640', 'text': 'who knows?'}, {'start': '4106.640', 'end': '4107.480', 'text': "' 'I just live?"}, {'start': '4107.480', 'end': '4108.800', 'text': "' 'Preferably alive,"}, {'start': '4108.800', 'end': '4109.976', 'text': 'but if he is dead,'}, {'start': '4109.976', 'end': '4111.200', 'text': 'bring me his head.'}, {'start': '4111.200', 'end': '4113.072', 'text': "The blacksmith's gaze\nwas cold."}, {'start': '4113.072', 'end': '4114.224', 'text': 'Reiner nodded:'}, {'start': '4114.224', 'end': '4115.136', 'text': "'I'll try,"}, {'start': '4115.136', 'end': '4117.080', 'text': "but don't get your hopes\nup too much."}, {'start': '4117.080', 'end': '4120.896', 'text': "' Reiner decided to put\naside the main mission\nand do a secondary\none."}, {'start': '4120.896', 'end': '4121.952', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '4121.952', 'end': '4125.480', 'text': "The blacksmith's reward\nseemed more generous\nthan the system's."}, {'start': '4125.480', 'end': '4126.896', 'text': 'He approached the shelf,'}, {'start': '4126.896', 'end': '4132.008', 'text': 'He had Martina choose\nanother two-handed\nsword and took out\na gold coin to give\nto the blacksmith.'}, {'start': '4132.008', 'end': '4135.344', 'text': 'Seeing that Martina was\nholding the sword effortlessly\nwith her right\nhand,'}, {'start': '4135.344', 'end': '4137.288', 'text': 'Reiner felt that something\nwas missing:'}, {'start': '4137.288', 'end': '4139.088', 'text': "'If you use the sword with\none hand,"}, {'start': '4139.088', 'end': '4141.008', 'text': "Don't you want a shield\nfor the left?"}, {'start': '4141.008', 'end': '4143.888', 'text': 'Martina thought about it\nfor a moment and nodded\nslightly.'}, {'start': '4143.888', 'end': '4148.328', 'text': 'Reiner took out 10 silver\ncoins and bought a\nshield with an emblem\nhanging on the wall.'}, {'start': '4148.328', 'end': '4149.984', 'text': 'After equipping Martina,'}, {'start': '4149.984', 'end': '4151.328', 'text': 'Reiner looked at Nora.'}, {'start': '4151.328', 'end': '4153.368', 'text': 'She was crouching in front\nof a shelf,'}, {'start': '4153.368', 'end': '4156.320', 'text': 'carefully selecting\nknives from scratch.'}, {'start': '4156.320', 'end': '4158.000', 'text': 'Their eyes met.'}, {'start': '4158.000', 'end': '4159.536', 'text': '(Should I ask the master?'}, {'start': '4159.536', 'end': '4161.984', 'text': 'These knives look\npretty good.'}, {'start': '4161.984', 'end': '4164.816', 'text': ') A set of knives\ncost them 3 silver\ncoins,'}, {'start': '4164.816', 'end': '4166.400', 'text': 'two games only 6.'}, {'start': '4166.400', 'end': '4168.992', 'text': 'Reiner saw no need\nto be so thrifty.'}, {'start': '4168.992', 'end': '4170.216', 'text': 'They were consumables;'}, {'start': '4170.216', 'end': '4172.520', 'text': "If you threw one and\ncouldn't recover it,"}, {'start': '4172.520', 'end': '4173.432', 'text': 'was lost,'}, {'start': '4173.432', 'end': '4174.704', 'text': 'so the more,'}, {'start': '4174.704', 'end': '4175.400', 'text': 'better.'}, {'start': '4175.400', 'end': '4176.744', 'text': "'If you need anything,"}, {'start': '4176.744', 'end': '4178.088', 'text': 'say it without shame.'}, {'start': '4178.088', 'end': '4180.152', 'text': "' Nora scratched her cheek\nand muttered:"}, {'start': '4180.152', 'end': '4181.856', 'text': "'I want to buy more\nknives."}, {'start': '4181.856', 'end': '4186.920', 'text': 'Reiner put six silver\ncoins on the table\nand handed him\ntwo sets of knives\nfor his bag.'}, {'start': '4186.920', 'end': '4190.376', 'text': 'Now he had two gold\ncoins left and some\nloose copper coins.'}, {'start': '4190.376', 'end': '4194.984', 'text': 'Reiner went to an armor\nshop to order\nlight leather armor\nfor the three\nof them.'}, {'start': '4194.984', 'end': '4196.808', 'text': 'The craftsman looked at him\nand joked:'}, {'start': '4196.808', 'end': '4198.776', 'text': "'In all my years in this\nbusiness,"}, {'start': '4198.776', 'end': '4202.256', 'text': "This is the first time\nI've seen someone\nbuy armor for their\nslaves,"}, {'start': '4202.256', 'end': '4203.528', 'text': 'and also women.'}, {'start': '4203.528', 'end': '4204.920', 'text': 'The measures taken are,'}, {'start': '4204.920', 'end': '4207.560', 'text': 'They would have to wait\nthree days to collect\nthem.'}, {'start': '4207.560', 'end': '4208.568', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '4208.568', 'end': '4213.512', 'text': 'Reiner planned to go west\nof the city to investigate\nthe bandits\nand see if he could\neliminate them.'}, {'start': '4213.512', 'end': '4214.616', 'text': 'Thinking about that,'}, {'start': '4214.616', 'end': '4215.672', 'text': 'looked at Martina:'}, {'start': '4215.672', 'end': '4216.920', 'text': "'How is your leg?'"}, {'start': '4216.920', 'end': '4218.888', 'text': "'It seemed that she was\nalmost healed,"}, {'start': '4218.888', 'end': '4220.952', 'text': 'walking and jumping without\nproblems.'}, {'start': '4220.952', 'end': '4222.104', 'text': "'Almost recovered',"}, {'start': '4222.104', 'end': '4223.880', 'text': 'Martina said without expression.'}, {'start': '4223.880', 'end': '4225.032', 'text': 'Reiner nodded:'}, {'start': '4225.032', 'end': '4226.856', 'text': "'Then prove it or\nlater."}, {'start': '4226.856', 'end': '4226.856', 'text': '""'}, {'start': '4226.856', 'end': '4227.936', 'text': 'Chapter 12:'}, {'start': '4227.936', 'end': '4232.184', 'text': 'Taking the bandits to\ncollect the reward\nThe city of Melod\nwas not very big,'}, {'start': '4232.184', 'end': '4234.464', 'text': 'It only had a small\ndoor in the east.'}, {'start': '4234.464', 'end': '4236.024', 'text': 'After leaving the\ncity,'}, {'start': '4236.024', 'end': '4239.600', 'text': 'Lain skirted the walls and\nreached the desolate\narea to the west.'}, {'start': '4239.600', 'end': '4242.816', 'text': 'The place was covered\nwith weeds taller\nthan a person,'}, {'start': '4242.816', 'end': '4244.736', 'text': 'without even a decent\ntrail.'}, {'start': '4244.736', 'end': '4248.096', 'text': 'Bandit camps often\nhad hidden\nsentries.'}, {'start': '4248.096', 'end': '4250.760', 'text': 'It was possible that they would\ndetect them before they\napproached.'}, {'start': '4250.760', 'end': '4250.760', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4250.760', 'end': '4251.384', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '4251.384', 'end': '4252.920', 'text': 'go explore the path.'}, {'start': '4252.920', 'end': '4254.384', 'text': 'If there is any situation,'}, {'start': '4254.384', 'end': '4255.656', 'text': 'come back with me.'}, {'start': '4255.656', 'end': '4257.240', 'text': 'Be cautious and cunning"'}, {'start': '4257.240', 'end': '4257.240', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4257.240', 'end': '4258.176', 'text': 'said Lain.'}, {'start': '4258.176', 'end': '4259.208', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '4259.208', 'end': '4261.464', 'text': 'He took out his dagger and entered\nthe undergrowth.'}, {'start': '4261.464', 'end': '4263.480', 'text': 'Martina looked at Lain\ncuriously:'}, {'start': '4263.480', 'end': '4263.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4263.480', 'end': '4264.416', 'text': 'And us?'}, {'start': '4264.416', 'end': '4264.416', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4264.416', 'end': '4264.416', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4264.416', 'end': '4265.328', 'text': 'We wait.'}, {'start': '4265.328', 'end': '4265.328', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4265.328', 'end': '4266.936', 'text': 'According to the panel of talents,'}, {'start': '4266.936', 'end': '4269.576', 'text': 'Nora was definitely the\nmost suitable for exploring.'}, {'start': '4269.576', 'end': '4270.968', 'text': 'If they went too,'}, {'start': '4270.968', 'end': '4272.408', 'text': 'could be a hindrance.'}, {'start': '4272.408', 'end': '4274.880', 'text': 'But after a while without\nNora returning,'}, {'start': '4274.880', 'end': '4276.704', 'text': 'Lain began to worry.'}, {'start': '4276.704', 'end': '4277.856', 'text': 'Fortunately,'}, {'start': '4277.856', 'end': '4279.152', 'text': 'half an hour later,'}, {'start': '4279.152', 'end': '4281.528', 'text': 'Nora came back with green\nleaves in her hair.'}, {'start': '4281.528', 'end': '4281.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4281.528', 'end': '4284.360', 'text': 'I have checked the surroundings\nand there is no sign\nof others.'}, {'start': '4284.360', 'end': '4287.648', 'text': 'The bandits could\nbe hiding in the\nforest ahead.'}, {'start': '4287.648', 'end': '4287.648', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4287.648', 'end': '4287.648', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4287.648', 'end': '4288.176', 'text': 'Good,'}, {'start': '4288.176', 'end': '4289.016', 'text': 'guide us.'}, {'start': '4289.016', 'end': '4289.016', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4289.016', 'end': '4291.632', 'text': 'Lain followed Nora\ninto the undergrowth.'}, {'start': '4291.632', 'end': '4293.528', 'text': 'After about a hundred\nmeters,'}, {'start': '4293.528', 'end': '4294.680', 'text': 'Nora stopped.'}, {'start': '4294.680', 'end': '4294.680', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4294.680', 'end': '4295.616', 'text': "Someone's coming!"}, {'start': '4295.616', 'end': '4295.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4295.616', 'end': '4295.616', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4295.616', 'end': '4298.616', 'text': 'His ears pricked up\nas he heard an unusual\nsound.'}, {'start': '4298.616', 'end': '4298.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4298.616', 'end': '4299.456', 'text': 'Should I catch him?'}, {'start': '4299.456', 'end': '4299.456', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4299.456', 'end': '4299.456', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4299.456', 'end': '4302.648', 'text': "He doesn't understand the\nlanguage of the demihumans\nand might resist."}, {'start': '4302.648', 'end': '4303.656', 'text': 'Learn this"'}, {'start': '4303.656', 'end': '4303.656', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4303.656', 'end': '4305.936', 'text': 'Lain quickly taught him in\nthe Dia st language:'}, {'start': '4305.936', 'end': '4305.936', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4305.936', 'end': '4306.872', 'text': 'Stay still,'}, {'start': '4306.872', 'end': '4308.216', 'text': 'we need something,'}, {'start': '4308.216', 'end': '4309.488', 'text': 'come with us.'}, {'start': '4309.488', 'end': '4309.488', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4309.488', 'end': '4311.144', 'text': 'Nora learned it instantly,'}, {'start': '4311.144', 'end': '4312.752', 'text': 'although with a slight\naccent.'}, {'start': '4312.752', 'end': '4312.752', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4312.752', 'end': '4313.904', 'text': 'If he resists,'}, {'start': '4313.904', 'end': '4314.576', 'text': 'kill him.'}, {'start': '4314.576', 'end': '4314.576', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4314.576', 'end': '4314.576', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4314.576', 'end': '4315.368', 'text': 'Understood.'}, {'start': '4315.368', 'end': '4315.368', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4315.368', 'end': '4318.152', 'text': 'Nora stepped outside and soon\nthe nearby bush was\nstirring.'}, {'start': '4318.152', 'end': '4320.336', 'text': 'He returned with the dagger\nstained with blood:'}, {'start': '4320.336', 'end': '4320.336', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4320.336', 'end': '4321.248', 'text': 'He did not cooperate,'}, {'start': '4321.248', 'end': '4321.968', 'text': 'I killed him.'}, {'start': '4321.968', 'end': '4321.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4321.968', 'end': '4321.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4321.968', 'end': '4322.880', 'text': "It doesn't matter."}, {'start': '4322.880', 'end': '4322.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4322.880', 'end': '4324.320', 'text': 'They continued advancing,'}, {'start': '4324.320', 'end': '4325.928', 'text': 'but Nora stopped\nagain.'}, {'start': '4325.928', 'end': '4326.864', 'text': 'In the distance,'}, {'start': '4326.864', 'end': '4327.872', 'text': 'a man shouted:'}, {'start': '4327.872', 'end': '4327.872', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4327.872', 'end': '4328.544', 'text': 'Turner!'}, {'start': '4328.544', 'end': '4329.768', 'text': 'Bring some alcohol!'}, {'start': '4329.768', 'end': '4330.704', 'text': 'Can you hear me?'}, {'start': '4330.704', 'end': '4330.704', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4330.704', 'end': '4332.096', 'text': 'Not getting a response,'}, {'start': '4332.096', 'end': '4332.936', 'text': 'He repeated:'}, {'start': '4332.936', 'end': '4332.936', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4332.936', 'end': '4333.608', 'text': 'Turner!'}, {'start': '4333.608', 'end': '4335.480', 'text': "Don't act deaf or I'll\nhit you!"}, {'start': '4335.480', 'end': '4335.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4335.480', 'end': '4337.208', 'text': 'Lain signaled to Nora,'}, {'start': '4337.208', 'end': '4339.224', 'text': 'who quickly captured\nthe man.'}, {'start': '4339.224', 'end': '4339.848', 'text': 'This,'}, {'start': '4339.848', 'end': '4340.808', 'text': 'terrified,'}, {'start': '4340.808', 'end': '4341.624', 'text': 'he pleaded:'}, {'start': '4341.624', 'end': '4341.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4341.624', 'end': '4342.632', 'text': "Don't hurt me!"}, {'start': '4342.632', 'end': '4343.784', 'text': "I'll tell you everything I know!"}, {'start': '4343.784', 'end': '4343.784', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4343.784', 'end': '4344.624', 'text': 'He was bald,'}, {'start': '4344.624', 'end': '4346.688', 'text': 'no facial hair except\neyebrows,'}, {'start': '4346.688', 'end': '4347.696', 'text': "It wasn't Renard."}, {'start': '4347.696', 'end': '4349.184', 'text': 'Lain showed a portrait:'}, {'start': '4349.184', 'end': '4349.184', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4349.184', 'end': '4350.528', 'text': 'Do you know this man?'}, {'start': '4350.528', 'end': '4350.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4350.528', 'end': '4350.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4350.528', 'end': '4351.128', 'text': 'Yeah!'}, {'start': '4351.128', 'end': '4352.208', 'text': "He's our leader!"}, {'start': '4352.208', 'end': '4352.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4352.208', 'end': '4352.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4352.208', 'end': '4353.696', 'text': 'Where is the camp?'}, {'start': '4353.696', 'end': '4353.696', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4353.696', 'end': '4354.464', 'text': 'When in doubt,'}, {'start': '4354.464', 'end': '4356.648', 'text': 'Nora pressed the dag\nagainst her neck.'}, {'start': '4356.648', 'end': '4356.648', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4356.648', 'end': '4357.176', 'text': 'No!'}, {'start': '4357.176', 'end': '4358.736', 'text': "It's in the forest ahead."}, {'start': '4358.736', 'end': '4359.720', 'text': 'Let me go,'}, {'start': '4359.720', 'end': '4360.464', 'text': 'please!'}, {'start': '4360.464', 'end': '4360.464', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4360.464', 'end': '4363.080', 'text': 'Lain made another sign\nand the man was executed.'}, {'start': '4363.080', 'end': '4364.544', 'text': 'They advanced towards the forest.'}, {'start': '4364.544', 'end': '4366.224', 'text': 'Nora stopped again:'}, {'start': '4366.224', 'end': '4366.224', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4366.224', 'end': '4366.776', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '4366.776', 'end': '4367.760', 'text': 'I heard them.'}, {'start': '4367.760', 'end': '4368.840', 'text': "I'll go exploring,"}, {'start': '4368.840', 'end': '4369.944', 'text': 'wait for me here.'}, {'start': '4369.944', 'end': '4369.944', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4369.944', 'end': '4369.944', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4369.944', 'end': '4370.472', 'text': 'Good,'}, {'start': '4370.472', 'end': '4371.360', 'text': 'be careful.'}, {'start': '4371.360', 'end': '4371.360', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4371.360', 'end': '4372.128', 'text': 'This time,'}, {'start': '4372.128', 'end': '4373.832', 'text': 'Nora took longer to return,'}, {'start': '4373.832', 'end': '4375.056', 'text': 'covered in blood.'}, {'start': '4375.056', 'end': '4375.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4375.056', 'end': '4375.680', 'text': 'Wound?'}, {'start': '4375.680', 'end': '4375.680', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4375.680', 'end': '4375.680', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4375.680', 'end': '4376.208', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '4376.208', 'end': '4377.576', 'text': 'I eliminated a sentry.'}, {'start': '4377.576', 'end': '4378.536', 'text': 'It\'s his blood"'}, {'start': '4378.536', 'end': '4378.536', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4378.536', 'end': '4379.808', 'text': 'He wiped his face.'}, {'start': '4379.808', 'end': '4379.808', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4379.808', 'end': '4381.416', 'text': 'I saw about fifteen bandits,'}, {'start': '4381.416', 'end': '4382.880', 'text': 'including the portrait.'}, {'start': '4382.880', 'end': '4382.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4382.880', 'end': '4382.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4382.880', 'end': '4383.552', 'text': 'Renard?'}, {'start': '4383.552', 'end': '4383.552', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4383.552', 'end': '4384.320', 'text': 'He nodded.'}, {'start': '4384.320', 'end': '4384.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4384.320', 'end': '4385.784', 'text': 'Are there more sentries nearby?'}, {'start': '4385.784', 'end': '4385.784', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4385.784', 'end': '4387.296', 'text': 'Nora shook her head:'}, {'start': '4387.296', 'end': '4387.296', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4387.296', 'end': '4388.376', 'text': 'I only saw one.'}, {'start': '4388.376', 'end': '4388.376', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4388.376', 'end': '4390.584', 'text': 'Lain took a deep breath\nand began to think.'}, {'start': '4390.584', 'end': '4391.784', 'text': 'Fifteen people,'}, {'start': '4391.784', 'end': '4394.952', 'text': 'Facing them head on\nwas definitely\nnot an option.'}, {'start': '4394.952', 'end': '4394.952', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4394.952', 'end': '4395.576', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '4395.576', 'end': '4397.232', 'text': 'help us from the shadows,'}, {'start': '4397.232', 'end': '4398.912', 'text': 'kill as many as you\ncan.'}, {'start': '4398.912', 'end': '4401.216', 'text': 'We two will bring them\nto the front,'}, {'start': '4401.216', 'end': '4402.104', 'text': 'be careful.'}, {'start': '4402.104', 'end': '4402.104', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4402.104', 'end': '4402.104', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4402.104', 'end': '4403.208', 'text': 'You too.'}, {'start': '4403.208', 'end': '4403.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4403.208', 'end': '4405.176', 'text': 'Nora slipped away to\nthe side,'}, {'start': '4405.176', 'end': '4406.400', 'text': 'looking furtive.'}, {'start': '4406.400', 'end': '4408.584', 'text': 'Lain turned to Martina\nand whispered:'}, {'start': '4408.584', 'end': '4408.584', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4408.584', 'end': '4409.352', 'text': 'Follow me,'}, {'start': '4409.352', 'end': '4410.408', 'text': 'do what I do,'}, {'start': '4410.408', 'end': '4411.272', 'text': 'be clever.'}, {'start': '4411.272', 'end': '4411.272', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4411.272', 'end': '4411.272', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4411.272', 'end': '4412.064', 'text': 'Understood.'}, {'start': '4412.064', 'end': '4412.064', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4412.064', 'end': '4413.624', 'text': 'After waiting for a while,'}, {'start': '4413.624', 'end': '4416.648', 'text': 'Lain suddenly stood up\nand headed towards\nthe forest.'}, {'start': '4416.648', 'end': '4417.944', 'text': 'It was already dusk,'}, {'start': '4417.944', 'end': '4420.248', 'text': 'and the sky grew darker\nand darker.'}, {'start': '4420.248', 'end': '4424.952', 'text': "He hadn't gone far\nwhen he saw the glow\nof a fire among\nthe trees in the\ndistance."}, {'start': '4424.952', 'end': '4427.952', 'text': 'That must have been\nthe camp Nora had\nmentioned.'}, {'start': '4427.952', 'end': '4432.752', 'text': 'Lain continued forward\nuntil she saw several\nbandits sitting\naround a campfire.'}, {'start': '4432.752', 'end': '4434.288', 'text': 'Among them was a\nman,'}, {'start': '4434.288', 'end': '4436.544', 'text': 'the Renard that the old\nblacksmith spoke\nof.'}, {'start': '4436.544', 'end': '4438.032', 'text': 'Renard also saw Lain,'}, {'start': '4438.032', 'end': '4439.760', 'text': 'but perhaps because of the\nbad light,'}, {'start': '4439.760', 'end': '4441.320', 'text': 'did not distinguish his face.'}, {'start': '4441.320', 'end': '4441.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4441.320', 'end': '4442.160', 'text': 'Who are you?'}, {'start': '4442.160', 'end': '4442.160', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4442.160', 'end': '4444.272', 'text': 'Lain feigned shyness and lowered\nher voice:'}, {'start': '4444.272', 'end': '4444.272', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4444.272', 'end': '4445.304', 'text': 'I am lost,'}, {'start': '4445.304', 'end': '4447.512', 'text': 'Could you tell me which\ndirection Mr. Lord\nis?'}, {'start': '4447.512', 'end': '4447.512', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4447.512', 'end': '4451.184', 'text': 'Renard pulled a dagger from\nhis waist and approached\nwith several bandits.'}, {'start': '4451.184', 'end': '4453.728', 'text': 'A malicious smile appeared\non his face:'}, {'start': '4453.728', 'end': '4453.728', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4453.728', 'end': '4454.400', 'text': 'Lost?'}, {'start': '4454.400', 'end': '4454.400', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4454.400', 'end': '4456.176', 'text': 'Lain took a few steps\nback,'}, {'start': '4456.176', 'end': '4458.216', 'text': 'protecting himself with his\nround shield:'}, {'start': '4458.216', 'end': '4458.216', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4458.216', 'end': '4459.056', 'text': "I'm sorry,"}, {'start': '4459.056', 'end': '4460.760', 'text': 'I have no bad intentions,'}, {'start': '4460.760', 'end': '4462.776', 'text': 'I just came to ask about\nthe way.'}, {'start': '4462.776', 'end': '4462.776', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4462.776', 'end': '4464.624', 'text': 'Renard smiled without saying\nanything,'}, {'start': '4464.624', 'end': '4466.304', 'text': 'his gaze fixed on Martina.'}, {'start': '4466.304', 'end': '4466.304', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4466.304', 'end': '4467.720', 'text': 'Melord is not far away,'}, {'start': '4467.720', 'end': '4469.448', 'text': "keep going east and you'll\nsee it."}, {'start': '4469.448', 'end': '4469.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4469.448', 'end': '4473.024', 'text': "Renard stepped forward\nand placed his hand\non Lain's shoulder."}, {'start': '4473.024', 'end': '4474.056', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '4474.056', 'end': '4476.192', 'text': 'Someone in the camp\nscreamed in pain.'}, {'start': '4476.192', 'end': '4478.112', 'text': 'The bandits looked\nback,'}, {'start': '4478.112', 'end': '4479.096', 'text': 'confused.'}, {'start': '4479.096', 'end': '4480.656', 'text': 'Taking advantage of the distraction,'}, {'start': '4480.656', 'end': '4483.080', 'text': "Lain hit Renard's neck\nwith her shield,"}, {'start': '4483.080', 'end': '4484.520', 'text': 'leaving him unconscious.'}, {'start': '4484.520', 'end': '4488.624', 'text': 'The other bandits reacted\nand charged towards\nLain brandishing\ntheir daggers.'}, {'start': '4488.624', 'end': '4490.568', 'text': 'Martina brandished her\nlarge sword,'}, {'start': '4490.568', 'end': '4492.128', 'text': 'and with a hissing sound,'}, {'start': '4492.128', 'end': '4496.112', 'text': 'The two nearest bandits\nfell to their heads\nbefore they could\nscream.'}, {'start': '4496.112', 'end': '4500.096', 'text': 'The three remaining\nbandits realized\nthe situation\ntoo late.'}, {'start': '4500.096', 'end': '4503.048', 'text': 'Martina cut them into pieces\nas if she were cutting\nvegetables.'}, {'start': '4503.048', 'end': '4504.680', 'text': 'Nora left the camp:'}, {'start': '4504.680', 'end': '4504.680', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4504.680', 'end': '4505.232', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '4505.232', 'end': '4506.912', 'text': 'here everything is already\nloose.'}, {'start': '4506.912', 'end': '4506.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4506.912', 'end': '4506.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4506.912', 'end': '4508.112', 'text': 'Us too.'}, {'start': '4508.112', 'end': '4508.112', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4508.112', 'end': '4510.848', 'text': 'Nora nodded and hid\nback in the bushes,'}, {'start': '4510.848', 'end': '4512.504', 'text': 'keeping an eye on the surroundings.'}, {'start': '4512.504', 'end': '4516.080', 'text': 'Martina saw Renard on\nthe ground and raised\nher sword to strike.'}, {'start': '4516.080', 'end': '4516.080', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4516.080', 'end': '4516.704', 'text': 'High,'}, {'start': '4516.704', 'end': '4518.000', 'text': 'we can\'t kill him"'}, {'start': '4518.000', 'end': '4518.000', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4518.000', 'end': '4519.752', 'text': 'Lain quickly stopped\nher.'}, {'start': '4519.752', 'end': '4519.752', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4519.752', 'end': '4520.376', 'text': 'Because?'}, {'start': '4520.376', 'end': '4521.480', 'text': "Isn't he a bandit?"}, {'start': '4521.480', 'end': '4521.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4521.480', 'end': '4521.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4521.480', 'end': '4522.416', 'text': 'He is the leader,'}, {'start': '4522.416', 'end': '4523.592', 'text': 'may be useful to us.'}, {'start': '4523.592', 'end': '4525.080', 'text': 'Better alive than dead.'}, {'start': '4525.080', 'end': '4525.080', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4525.080', 'end': '4526.304', 'text': 'Martina nodded,'}, {'start': '4526.304', 'end': '4528.080', 'text': 'although not entirely convinced.'}, {'start': '4528.080', 'end': '4529.760', 'text': 'Lain tied him up with a\nrope.'}, {'start': '4529.760', 'end': '4530.408', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '4530.408', 'end': '4531.488', 'text': 'with Martina,'}, {'start': '4531.488', 'end': '4533.192', 'text': 'They searched the camp.'}, {'start': '4533.192', 'end': '4535.400', 'text': 'The bandits did not seem\nvery rich;'}, {'start': '4535.400', 'end': '4536.960', 'text': 'after searching for a while,'}, {'start': '4536.960', 'end': '4539.528', 'text': 'They only found a\nfew copper coins.'}, {'start': '4539.528', 'end': '4542.480', 'text': 'Seeing that night was advancing\nand that the place\nwas not safe,'}, {'start': '4542.480', 'end': '4543.704', 'text': 'Lain called Nora,'}, {'start': '4543.704', 'end': '4546.320', 'text': 'He carried the still unconscious\nRenard and they\nleft.'}, {'start': '4546.320', 'end': '4548.480', 'text': 'Chapter 13 Can I Touch\nYour Tail?'}, {'start': '4548.480', 'end': '4548.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4548.480', 'end': '4549.296', 'text': 'Alright,'}, {'start': '4549.296', 'end': '4550.064', 'text': 'Alright.'}, {'start': '4550.064', 'end': '4551.312', 'text': 'It was a misunderstanding.'}, {'start': '4551.312', 'end': '4552.464', 'text': 'If you let me go,'}, {'start': '4552.464', 'end': '4554.480', 'text': 'I will tell you the location\nof a great treasure"'}, {'start': '4554.480', 'end': '4554.480', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4554.480', 'end': '4556.352', 'text': 'Renard said after waking\nup,'}, {'start': '4556.352', 'end': '4558.128', 'text': 'trying to bribe Lainer.'}, {'start': '4558.128', 'end': '4558.128', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4558.128', 'end': '4558.752', 'text': 'Where?'}, {'start': '4558.752', 'end': '4560.408', 'text': 'Tell me the location\nfirst.'}, {'start': '4560.408', 'end': '4560.408', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4560.408', 'end': '4560.408', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4560.408', 'end': '4562.016', 'text': 'First you have to let\nme go,'}, {'start': '4562.016', 'end': '4563.384', 'text': 'How do I know if it will comply?'}, {'start': '4563.384', 'end': '4563.384', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4563.384', 'end': '4565.184', 'text': 'Lainer turned to Martina:'}, {'start': '4565.184', 'end': '4565.184', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4565.184', 'end': '4566.864', 'text': 'Our friend talks too\nmuch.'}, {'start': '4566.864', 'end': '4568.520', 'text': 'Help him get some sleep.'}, {'start': '4568.520', 'end': '4568.520', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4568.520', 'end': '4569.792', 'text': 'With a dull thud,'}, {'start': '4569.792', 'end': '4571.424', 'text': 'Renard fainted again.'}, {'start': '4571.424', 'end': '4573.632', 'text': 'Lainer took him to the\ncity blacksmith.'}, {'start': '4573.632', 'end': '4575.072', 'text': 'Although it was barely\nnight,'}, {'start': '4575.072', 'end': '4577.736', 'text': 'They had already closed\nand were preparing\nto rest.'}, {'start': '4577.736', 'end': '4579.872', 'text': 'Lainer knocked on the\ndoor hard.'}, {'start': '4579.872', 'end': '4581.096', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '4581.096', 'end': '4583.088', 'text': 'The old blacksmith finally\nopened.'}, {'start': '4583.088', 'end': '4585.536', 'text': "He lit Lainer's face\nwith a candelabra,"}, {'start': '4585.536', 'end': '4586.832', 'text': 'looking impatient:'}, {'start': '4586.832', 'end': '4586.832', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4586.832', 'end': '4587.528', 'text': "It's you?"}, {'start': '4587.528', 'end': '4588.248', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '4588.248', 'end': '4588.248', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4588.248', 'end': '4588.248', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4588.248', 'end': '4589.280', 'text': 'I brought you Renard,'}, {'start': '4589.280', 'end': '4590.120', 'text': 'is alive.'}, {'start': '4590.120', 'end': '4590.120', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4590.120', 'end': '4592.856', 'text': "The old blacksmith's\nbody trembled violently."}, {'start': '4592.856', 'end': '4594.248', 'text': "He grabbed Renard's hair,"}, {'start': '4594.248', 'end': '4597.680', 'text': 'He examined him closely\nwith the candlestick\nand then punched him hard,'}, {'start': '4597.680', 'end': '4599.096', 'text': 'cursing non-stop.'}, {'start': '4599.096', 'end': '4601.088', 'text': "He quickly returned to the blacksmith's\nshop,"}, {'start': '4601.088', 'end': '4604.400', 'text': 'He lit all the candles\nand tied Renard\nto a wooden chair.'}, {'start': '4604.400', 'end': '4604.400', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4604.400', 'end': '4605.360', 'text': 'And that sword?'}, {'start': '4605.360', 'end': '4606.656', 'text': "Isn't it time to fulfill?"}, {'start': '4606.656', 'end': '4606.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4606.656', 'end': '4606.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4606.656', 'end': '4607.256', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '4607.256', 'end': '4608.648', 'text': 'I am a man of my word.'}, {'start': '4608.648', 'end': '4609.992', 'text': 'Wait for me a moment,'}, {'start': '4609.992', 'end': '4611.072', 'text': "I'm busy."}, {'start': '4611.072', 'end': '4611.072', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4611.072', 'end': '4613.784', 'text': 'Lainer watched him take\nout a bunch of\ntools:'}, {'start': '4613.784', 'end': '4614.480', 'text': 'sickles,'}, {'start': '4614.480', 'end': '4615.248', 'text': 'tongs.'}, {'start': '4615.248', 'end': '4617.936', 'text': 'Renard would hardly\nsurvive this night.'}, {'start': '4617.936', 'end': '4618.872', 'text': 'After waiting,'}, {'start': '4618.872', 'end': '4622.016', 'text': 'The old blacksmith dragged\na wooden chest\nfrom the storehouse:'}, {'start': '4622.016', 'end': '4622.016', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4622.016', 'end': '4623.528', 'text': "What you're looking for is\nhere."}, {'start': '4623.528', 'end': '4623.528', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4623.528', 'end': '4624.608', 'text': 'Lainer opened it,'}, {'start': '4624.608', 'end': '4626.120', 'text': 'verified the content and,'}, {'start': '4626.120', 'end': '4627.776', 'text': 'confirming that he was\nfine,'}, {'start': '4627.776', 'end': '4630.704', 'text': 'He asked Martina to take\nthe sword before\nleaving.'}, {'start': '4630.704', 'end': '4633.440', 'text': 'What happened next was\nno longer his business.'}, {'start': '4633.440', 'end': '4635.432', 'text': 'Passing by a lit\ntavern,'}, {'start': '4635.432', 'end': '4639.560', 'text': 'The aroma of smoked\nmeat reminded\nhim to buy meat\nto feed Nora.'}, {'start': '4639.560', 'end': '4641.648', 'text': 'He went in and bought a pre-prepared\nchicken,'}, {'start': '4641.648', 'end': '4643.304', 'text': 'ready to reward her.'}, {'start': '4643.304', 'end': '4646.496', 'text': "If you hadn't spent\nall your money\non leather armor,"}, {'start': '4646.496', 'end': '4649.856', 'text': 'I would have also bought\nsome smoked\npork to go with\nit.'}, {'start': '4649.856', 'end': '4651.200', 'text': 'Upon returning to the village,'}, {'start': '4651.200', 'end': '4652.376', 'text': 'it was already night.'}, {'start': '4652.376', 'end': '4655.064', 'text': 'The two beast girls\nwere covered in\nblood.'}, {'start': '4655.064', 'end': '4657.440', 'text': 'Lainer ordered them to\nbathe before eating.'}, {'start': '4657.440', 'end': '4658.448', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '4658.448', 'end': '4660.272', 'text': 'He roasted the chicken in\nthe fireplace.'}, {'start': '4660.272', 'end': '4661.088', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '4661.088', 'end': '4662.648', 'text': 'Nora sat next to him,'}, {'start': '4662.648', 'end': '4664.064', 'text': 'hair still damp.'}, {'start': '4664.064', 'end': '4666.992', 'text': 'His eyes never left\nthe chicken turning\nin the fire,'}, {'start': '4666.992', 'end': '4668.432', 'text': 'drooling uncontrollably.'}, {'start': '4668.432', 'end': '4669.152', 'text': '(What a scent.'}, {'start': '4669.152', 'end': '4670.808', 'text': "(I haven't eaten meat in\nso long)."}, {'start': '4670.808', 'end': '4672.632', 'text': 'Lainer pinched her\ncheek:'}, {'start': '4672.632', 'end': '4672.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4672.632', 'end': '4673.832', 'text': 'Wipe away the drool.'}, {'start': '4673.832', 'end': '4675.104', 'text': 'This is just for you,'}, {'start': '4675.104', 'end': '4676.256', 'text': 'it will be ready.'}, {'start': '4676.256', 'end': '4676.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4676.256', 'end': '4676.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4676.256', 'end': '4677.096', 'text': 'Thank you,'}, {'start': '4677.096', 'end': '4677.576', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '4677.576', 'end': '4677.576', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4677.576', 'end': '4679.784', 'text': 'His eyes remained fixed\non the chicken.'}, {'start': '4679.784', 'end': '4681.872', 'text': 'Martina also finished\nbathing.'}, {'start': '4681.872', 'end': '4684.032', 'text': 'He threw the dirty water outside\nand came closer:'}, {'start': '4684.032', 'end': '4684.032', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4684.032', 'end': '4684.656', 'text': 'Meat?'}, {'start': '4684.656', 'end': '4684.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4684.656', 'end': '4684.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4684.656', 'end': '4685.280', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '4685.280', 'end': '4686.168', 'text': 'Do you eat meat?'}, {'start': '4686.168', 'end': '4686.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4686.168', 'end': '4687.824', 'text': 'Martina shook her head:'}, {'start': '4687.824', 'end': '4687.824', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4687.824', 'end': '4689.576', 'text': 'I prefer grains and vegetables.'}, {'start': '4689.576', 'end': '4689.576', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4689.576', 'end': '4693.032', 'text': 'It seemed that only\nwhite bread served\nas a reward for her.'}, {'start': '4693.032', 'end': '4693.032', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4693.032', 'end': '4694.904', 'text': 'Let me see the wound\non your leg.'}, {'start': '4694.904', 'end': '4694.904', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4694.904', 'end': '4696.608', 'text': 'Martina extended her\nleg.'}, {'start': '4696.608', 'end': '4698.480', 'text': 'The wound was almost\nhealed,'}, {'start': '4698.480', 'end': '4700.424', 'text': 'although the scab had\nnot fallen off.'}, {'start': '4700.424', 'end': '4700.424', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4700.424', 'end': '4700.952', 'text': 'Good,'}, {'start': '4700.952', 'end': '4703.184', 'text': 'You can now go to the kitchen\nfor some black bread.'}, {'start': '4703.184', 'end': '4705.008', 'text': 'The jam is in the cupboard.'}, {'start': '4705.008', 'end': '4705.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4705.008', 'end': '4705.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4705.008', 'end': '4705.560', 'text': 'Okay.'}, {'start': '4705.560', 'end': '4705.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4705.560', 'end': '4707.096', 'text': 'Martina walked away happy,'}, {'start': '4707.096', 'end': '4709.280', 'text': 'leaving Nora and Lai\nner by the fire.'}, {'start': '4709.280', 'end': '4710.312', 'text': 'Shortly after,'}, {'start': '4710.312', 'end': '4711.728', 'text': 'the chicken was ready.'}, {'start': '4711.728', 'end': '4714.608', 'text': 'Lainer took it out of the fireplace\nand placed it on\nthe table.'}, {'start': '4714.608', 'end': '4716.264', 'text': 'Although Nora was burning with\ndesire,'}, {'start': '4716.264', 'end': '4717.896', 'text': 'he did not dare to grab\nit,'}, {'start': '4717.896', 'end': '4719.480', 'text': 'I just watched in silence.'}, {'start': '4719.480', 'end': '4719.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4719.480', 'end': '4720.560', 'text': 'Wait a bit,'}, {'start': '4720.560', 'end': '4722.000', 'text': "it's still very hot."}, {'start': '4722.000', 'end': '4722.000', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4722.000', 'end': '4723.800', 'text': 'Lainer looked towards the kitchen\nand,'}, {'start': '4723.800', 'end': '4724.976', 'text': 'not seeing Martina,'}, {'start': '4724.976', 'end': '4727.064', 'text': "He stroked Nora's\ncat ears."}, {'start': '4727.064', 'end': '4728.936', 'text': 'Noticing that they were\nstill wet,'}, {'start': '4728.936', 'end': '4730.664', 'text': 'He took a towel and dried\nthem.'}, {'start': '4730.664', 'end': '4730.664', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4730.664', 'end': '4731.792', 'text': 'After the bath,'}, {'start': '4731.792', 'end': '4733.640', 'text': 'you must dry your ears\nwell.'}, {'start': '4733.640', 'end': '4734.312', 'text': 'But,'}, {'start': '4734.312', 'end': '4735.632', 'text': 'you could get sick,'}, {'start': '4735.632', 'end': '4736.448', 'text': 'understood?'}, {'start': '4736.448', 'end': '4736.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4736.448', 'end': '4739.040', 'text': 'Nora lowered her head and\nanswered in a low voice:'}, {'start': '4739.040', 'end': '4739.040', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4739.040', 'end': '4739.664', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '4739.664', 'end': '4740.624', 'text': 'I will remember it.'}, {'start': '4740.624', 'end': '4740.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4740.624', 'end': '4741.776', 'text': '(When I was little,'}, {'start': '4741.776', 'end': '4744.224', 'text': 'Only my parents cleaned\nmy ears.'}, {'start': '4744.224', 'end': '4745.904', 'text': 'My master is so good\nto me,'}, {'start': '4745.904', 'end': '4746.768', 'text': 'it feels.'}, {'start': '4746.768', 'end': '4747.632', 'text': 'so warm,'}, {'start': '4747.632', 'end': '4748.472', 'text': 'but why?'}, {'start': '4748.472', 'end': '4750.920', 'text': ') She stared at the roast\nchicken in front of\nher,'}, {'start': '4750.920', 'end': '4752.648', 'text': 'deep in thought,'}, {'start': '4752.648', 'end': '4755.264', 'text': 'until Reiner placed\na bowl in front of\nher,'}, {'start': '4755.264', 'end': '4756.656', 'text': 'bringing her back to her senses.'}, {'start': '4756.656', 'end': '4759.800', 'text': 'Reiner tore off two chicken\nthighs and put\nthem in his bowl:'}, {'start': '4759.800', 'end': '4759.800', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4759.800', 'end': '4760.352', 'text': 'Come,'}, {'start': '4760.352', 'end': '4761.720', 'text': "don't think too much."}, {'start': '4761.720', 'end': '4761.720', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4761.720', 'end': '4764.768', 'text': 'Nora nodded and began to\ndevour the chicken\nvoraciously.'}, {'start': '4764.768', 'end': '4766.712', 'text': 'It was obvious that she\nwas hungry.'}, {'start': '4766.712', 'end': '4766.712', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4766.712', 'end': '4767.768', 'text': 'Eat slowly,'}, {'start': '4767.768', 'end': '4768.992', 'text': "don't choke."}, {'start': '4768.992', 'end': '4769.928', 'text': 'I bought two,'}, {'start': '4769.928', 'end': '4771.032', 'text': 'there is enough.'}, {'start': '4771.032', 'end': '4771.032', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4771.032', 'end': '4771.680', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '4771.680', 'end': '4774.176', 'text': 'Only the skeleton of the chicken\nremained on the table.'}, {'start': '4774.176', 'end': '4777.272', 'text': 'Reiner had also gone\na long time without\neating meat,'}, {'start': '4777.272', 'end': '4779.624', 'text': 'and this food tasted especially\ngood to him.'}, {'start': '4779.624', 'end': '4781.160', 'text': 'He promised himself\nthat,'}, {'start': '4781.160', 'end': '4782.432', 'text': 'when I had money or,'}, {'start': '4782.432', 'end': '4786.824', 'text': 'At least I would achieve\nthe carefree standard\nof living I\nhad before traveling\nhere.'}, {'start': '4786.824', 'end': '4788.456', 'text': 'While dreaming of the\nfuture,'}, {'start': '4788.456', 'end': '4790.136', 'text': 'Nora suddenly stood\nup:'}, {'start': '4790.136', 'end': '4790.136', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4790.136', 'end': '4790.688', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '4790.688', 'end': '4791.600', 'text': 'rest,'}, {'start': '4791.600', 'end': '4792.488', 'text': 'I will clean.'}, {'start': '4792.488', 'end': '4792.488', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4792.488', 'end': '4792.488', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4792.488', 'end': '4793.856', 'text': 'Thanks for your help.'}, {'start': '4793.856', 'end': '4793.856', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4793.856', 'end': '4795.608', 'text': 'Reiner brushed his\nteeth,'}, {'start': '4795.608', 'end': '4800.408', 'text': 'He sat at the table for\na while and then went\nto the pond to get\na bucket of water to\nbathe in.'}, {'start': '4800.408', 'end': '4801.536', 'text': 'After the bath,'}, {'start': '4801.536', 'end': '4804.152', 'text': 'He lay down and sleep\nquickly overcame him.'}, {'start': '4804.152', 'end': '4805.160', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '4805.160', 'end': '4808.760', 'text': 'Martina had already fallen\nasleep hugging her sword\nin front of the fireplace.'}, {'start': '4808.760', 'end': '4812.240', 'text': 'Just as Reiner was about\nto cover himself\nwith the blanket to\nsleep,'}, {'start': '4812.240', 'end': '4814.184', 'text': 'a thought floated into\nhis mind.'}, {'start': '4814.184', 'end': '4816.440', 'text': '(The master is probably\nnot asleep yet,'}, {'start': '4816.440', 'end': '4817.064', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '4817.064', 'end': '4819.056', 'text': "It's time for me to touch\nmy ears."}, {'start': '4819.056', 'end': '4820.160', 'text': ') At the same time,'}, {'start': '4820.160', 'end': '4822.632', 'text': "Nora whispered softly\ninto Reiner's ear:"}, {'start': '4822.632', 'end': '4822.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4822.632', 'end': '4823.112', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '4823.112', 'end': '4823.112', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4823.112', 'end': '4826.208', 'text': 'Reiner opened his eyes and\nsaw her crouching\nnext to the bed,'}, {'start': '4826.208', 'end': '4827.888', 'text': 'looking at him with anticipation.'}, {'start': '4827.888', 'end': '4827.888', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4827.888', 'end': '4828.608', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '4828.608', 'end': '4828.608', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4828.608', 'end': '4829.712', 'text': 'Reiner asked,'}, {'start': '4829.712', 'end': '4831.008', 'text': 'lying on his side,'}, {'start': '4831.008', 'end': '4832.736', 'text': 'knowing the answer very\nwell.'}, {'start': '4832.736', 'end': '4832.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4832.736', 'end': '4834.032', 'text': 'Touch my ears.'}, {'start': '4834.032', 'end': '4834.032', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4834.032', 'end': '4838.472', 'text': 'Reiner tapped lightly\non the edge of\nthe bed and Nora\nsat there naturally.'}, {'start': '4838.472', 'end': '4841.328', 'text': 'Then he began to caress\nand massage her\nears.'}, {'start': '4841.328', 'end': '4842.552', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '4842.552', 'end': '4844.640', 'text': 'Nora let out a groan\nof discomfort.'}, {'start': '4844.640', 'end': '4846.176', 'text': '(My ears itch so much!'}, {'start': '4846.176', 'end': '4849.176', 'text': "I definitely don't\nlike my ears being\ntouched."}, {'start': '4849.176', 'end': '4850.760', 'text': ') Listening to his thoughts,'}, {'start': '4850.760', 'end': '4852.344', 'text': 'Reiner slowed down.'}, {'start': '4852.344', 'end': '4853.376', 'text': "(That's fine,"}, {'start': '4853.376', 'end': '4855.056', 'text': 'If it continues like this, there is\nno problem.'}, {'start': '4855.056', 'end': '4856.280', 'text': ') (After a while,'}, {'start': '4856.280', 'end': '4858.704', 'text': "Having my ears touched\ndoesn't feel so\nbad."}, {'start': '4858.704', 'end': '4859.040', 'text': ') (Ah,'}, {'start': '4859.040', 'end': '4860.600', 'text': 'I should thank you\nnow.'}, {'start': '4860.600', 'end': '4861.920', 'text': ') Nora suddenly spoke:'}, {'start': '4861.920', 'end': '4861.920', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4861.920', 'end': '4863.312', 'text': 'Thank you for taking care\nof me,'}, {'start': '4863.312', 'end': '4863.792', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '4863.792', 'end': '4864.992', 'text': 'Thank you so much.'}, {'start': '4864.992', 'end': '4864.992', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4864.992', 'end': '4864.992', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4864.992', 'end': '4866.168', 'text': "It's not that bad."}, {'start': '4866.168', 'end': '4867.680', 'text': 'Cats eat meat,'}, {'start': '4867.680', 'end': '4869.504', 'text': 'and in the future I will buy\nmore from you.'}, {'start': '4869.504', 'end': '4869.504', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4869.504', 'end': '4871.040', 'text': '(Why is he so good\nto me?'}, {'start': '4871.040', 'end': '4871.664', 'text': 'Because?'}, {'start': '4871.664', 'end': '4873.104', 'text': ') (Does he want my\nbody?'}, {'start': '4873.104', 'end': '4873.104', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '4873.104', 'end': '4873.656', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '4873.656', 'end': '4876.008', 'text': 'Can I ask you a question\nwithout you getting angry?'}, {'start': '4876.008', 'end': '4876.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4876.008', 'end': '4876.008', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4876.008', 'end': '4876.704', 'text': 'Forward.'}, {'start': '4876.704', 'end': '4876.704', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4876.704', 'end': '4878.192', 'text': 'Nora remained silent.'}, {'start': '4878.192', 'end': '4879.800', 'text': 'He seemed to be thinking.'}, {'start': '4879.800', 'end': '4881.936', 'text': '(How can I have such\nthoughts?'}, {'start': '4881.936', 'end': '4883.952', 'text': "I am staining my master's\ngoodness."}, {'start': '4883.952', 'end': '4884.576', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '4884.576', 'end': '4885.824', 'text': 'you have no shame!'}, {'start': '4885.824', 'end': '4889.544', 'text': ') She mentally scolded herself\nwith all the ugly\nwords she could think\nof.'}, {'start': '4889.544', 'end': '4890.792', 'text': 'What a nice contrast.'}, {'start': '4890.792', 'end': '4895.448', 'text': 'Reiner looked at his cat\ntail moving from side\nto side and suddenly\nhad another idea.'}, {'start': '4895.448', 'end': '4896.672', 'text': 'He asked seriously:'}, {'start': '4896.672', 'end': '4896.672', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4896.672', 'end': '4897.296', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '4897.296', 'end': '4898.616', 'text': 'can I touch your ass?'}, {'start': '4898.616', 'end': '4898.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4898.616', 'end': '4898.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4898.616', 'end': '4899.000', 'text': 'Hey?'}, {'start': '4899.000', 'end': '4899.000', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4899.000', 'end': '4902.288', 'text': 'Chapter 14 The Adventuress\nAfter three\ndays at home,'}, {'start': '4902.288', 'end': '4904.520', 'text': "Martina's leg was already\nhealed,"}, {'start': '4904.520', 'end': '4908.504', 'text': 'leaving only a small\nwhite scar where\nthe scab had fallen\noff.'}, {'start': '4908.504', 'end': '4909.272', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '4909.272', 'end': '4913.424', 'text': 'Today was the day they\nwould leave for\nthe Dawn Forest to\nconfront the goblins.'}, {'start': '4913.424', 'end': '4914.456', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '4914.456', 'end': '4921.296', 'text': "They were at Melord's\narmor shop\nto pick up the light\nleather armor\nthat Lainer had\nordered three\ndays earlier."}, {'start': '4921.296', 'end': '4923.888', 'text': 'These armors offered\nlimited protection,'}, {'start': '4923.888', 'end': '4925.328', 'text': 'covering only the chest,'}, {'start': '4925.328', 'end': '4927.080', 'text': 'the forearms and thighs,'}, {'start': '4927.080', 'end': '4929.000', 'text': 'but they were light\nand cheap.'}, {'start': '4929.000', 'end': '4931.880', 'text': 'Three sets cost\njust two gold\ncoins.'}, {'start': '4931.880', 'end': '4932.960', 'text': 'In comparison,'}, {'start': '4932.960', 'end': '4937.112', 'text': 'a coat of mail would\nprobably cost three\nor four gold\ncoins a piece,'}, {'start': '4937.112', 'end': '4939.152', 'text': 'and not to mention\nplate armor,'}, {'start': '4939.152', 'end': '4942.968', 'text': 'whose price was so high\nthat even a dog would\nshake its head at\nthe sight.'}, {'start': '4942.968', 'end': '4942.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4942.968', 'end': '4943.592', 'text': 'How are you?'}, {'start': '4943.592', 'end': '4945.224', 'text': 'Do the breastplates fit you\nwell?'}, {'start': '4945.224', 'end': '4946.352', 'text': 'If they squeeze you,'}, {'start': '4946.352', 'end': '4947.120', 'text': '"tell it"'}, {'start': '4947.120', 'end': '4947.120', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4947.120', 'end': '4948.248', 'text': 'Lainer asked.'}, {'start': '4948.248', 'end': '4950.000', 'text': "Nora wasn't too worried,"}, {'start': '4950.000', 'end': '4952.808', 'text': 'since its measurements\nwere not particularly\nlarge.'}, {'start': '4952.808', 'end': '4953.720', 'text': 'But Martina,'}, {'start': '4953.720', 'end': '4955.160', 'text': 'with his imposing figure,'}, {'start': '4955.160', 'end': '4957.920', 'text': 'She could feel uncomfortable\nif the armor was tight\non her.'}, {'start': '4957.920', 'end': '4957.920', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4957.920', 'end': '4959.024', 'text': 'Mine is fine"'}, {'start': '4959.024', 'end': '4959.024', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4959.024', 'end': '4959.936', 'text': 'Nora said.'}, {'start': '4959.936', 'end': '4959.936', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4959.936', 'end': '4961.448', 'text': 'Mine fits me perfectly."'}, {'start': '4961.448', 'end': '4961.448', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4961.448', 'end': '4962.576', 'text': 'added Martina.'}, {'start': '4962.576', 'end': '4965.264', 'text': 'Lainer nodded satisfied\nand left the store.'}, {'start': '4965.264', 'end': '4966.656', 'text': 'Passing through the square,'}, {'start': '4966.656', 'end': '4968.432', 'text': 'He saw Renard hanging on\nthe gallows,'}, {'start': '4968.432', 'end': '4970.040', 'text': 'with a frightening appearance:'}, {'start': '4970.040', 'end': '4972.272', 'text': 'his hands and feet had\nbeen cut off.'}, {'start': '4972.272', 'end': '4973.280', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '4973.280', 'end': '4977.336', 'text': 'The old blacksmith chatted\nanimatedly with\npassers-by under\nthe scaffold.'}, {'start': '4977.336', 'end': '4980.336', 'text': "Martina also saw the blacksmith\nand touched\nLainer's arm."}, {'start': '4980.336', 'end': '4980.336', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4980.336', 'end': '4981.056', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '4981.056', 'end': '4981.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4981.056', 'end': '4981.056', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4981.056', 'end': '4981.896', 'text': 'he asked.'}, {'start': '4981.896', 'end': '4984.536', 'text': 'Pointing to the large\nsword he carried on\nhis back,'}, {'start': '4984.536', 'end': '4985.232', 'text': 'asked:'}, {'start': '4985.232', 'end': '4985.232', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4985.232', 'end': '4985.976', 'text': 'Lainer,'}, {'start': '4985.976', 'end': '4987.464', 'text': 'How much does this sword\ncost?'}, {'start': '4987.464', 'end': '4989.216', 'text': 'I\'ll pay you back when I\nmake money."'}, {'start': '4989.216', 'end': '4989.216', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4989.216', 'end': '4990.560', 'text': 'Fifteen gold coins'}, {'start': '4990.560', 'end': '4990.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4990.560', 'end': '4991.688', 'text': 'And how much is that?'}, {'start': '4991.688', 'end': '4991.688', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4991.688', 'end': '4991.688', 'text': ','}, {'start': '4991.688', 'end': '4992.792', 'text': 'Martina asked,'}, {'start': '4992.792', 'end': '4994.280', 'text': 'blinking in confusion.'}, {'start': '4994.280', 'end': '4995.336', 'text': 'Like Nora,'}, {'start': '4995.336', 'end': '4997.136', 'text': 'I had no idea about\nnumbers.'}, {'start': '4997.136', 'end': '4998.720', 'text': 'Lainer responded seriously:'}, {'start': '4998.720', 'end': '4998.720', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '4998.720', 'end': '5001.768', 'text': 'It\'s more or less like filling\nour entire town\nwith black bread."'}, {'start': '5001.768', 'end': '5002.536', 'text': 'He thought that,'}, {'start': '5002.536', 'end': '5003.784', 'text': 'when I had time,'}, {'start': '5003.784', 'end': '5007.336', 'text': 'I would have to teach the\ntwo beast girls how\nto read and do calculations,'}, {'start': '5007.336', 'end': '5010.144', 'text': 'because communicating with\nthem was sometimes very\ndifficult.'}, {'start': '5010.144', 'end': '5011.344', 'text': 'Thinking about that,'}, {'start': '5011.344', 'end': '5012.256', 'text': 'looked at Nora,'}, {'start': '5012.256', 'end': '5014.032', 'text': 'and their eyes\nmet.'}, {'start': '5014.032', 'end': '5014.584', 'text': 'She,'}, {'start': '5014.584', 'end': '5016.240', 'text': 'as if he felt guilty,'}, {'start': '5016.240', 'end': '5017.992', 'text': 'quickly looked away.'}, {'start': '5017.992', 'end': '5020.920', 'text': 'Since Lainer suggested\ntouching her tail\nthat night,'}, {'start': '5020.920', 'end': '5022.336', 'text': 'had become strange,'}, {'start': '5022.336', 'end': '5024.232', 'text': 'full of confused thoughts.'}, {'start': '5024.232', 'end': '5025.552', 'text': '(*He looks at me,'}, {'start': '5025.552', 'end': '5027.448', 'text': 'But why do I look\nat him too?'}, {'start': '5027.448', 'end': '5028.072', 'text': 'Mother,'}, {'start': '5028.072', 'end': '5028.600', 'text': 'dad,'}, {'start': '5028.600', 'end': '5029.680', 'text': "what's going on?"}, {'start': '5029.680', 'end': '5031.024', 'text': 'Someone explain this\nto me.'}, {'start': '5031.024', 'end': '5033.232', 'text': '*) Seeing his reaction,'}, {'start': '5033.232', 'end': '5035.416', 'text': "Lainer stroked the\ncat's ear."}, {'start': '5035.416', 'end': '5038.368', 'text': 'Maybe because she had\ngotten used to being\ntouched so much,'}, {'start': '5038.368', 'end': '5039.952', 'text': 'now she no longer resisted.'}, {'start': '5039.952', 'end': '5043.312', 'text': 'She would even sometimes\nbow her head\nfor him to pet her.'}, {'start': '5043.312', 'end': '5044.992', 'text': '(*That tickles!'}, {'start': '5044.992', 'end': '5046.168', 'text': 'Wait for the night!'}, {'start': '5046.168', 'end': '5047.776', 'text': 'Martina is watching\nus!'}, {'start': '5047.776', 'end': '5050.032', 'text': '*) Lainer looked at Martina,'}, {'start': '5050.032', 'end': '5050.512', 'text': 'who,'}, {'start': '5050.512', 'end': '5051.640', 'text': 'indeed,'}, {'start': '5051.640', 'end': '5053.176', 'text': 'watched with curiosity.'}, {'start': '5053.176', 'end': '5055.600', 'text': 'They stared at each other\nfor a moment.'}, {'start': '5055.600', 'end': '5056.344', 'text': 'Martina:'}, {'start': '5056.344', 'end': '5057.928', 'text': '(*Why are you looking at me?'}, {'start': '5057.928', 'end': '5060.688', 'text': "I don't let anyone\ntouch my ears *)."}, {'start': '5060.688', 'end': '5063.736', 'text': 'Lainer also had no interest\nin touching\nhis ears.'}, {'start': '5063.736', 'end': '5068.368', 'text': 'I had previously observed\nthat horse\nears had a short,\nsmooth outer layer,'}, {'start': '5068.368', 'end': '5071.272', 'text': 'while the interior\nwas fluffier\nfor warmth.'}, {'start': '5071.272', 'end': '5073.984', 'text': "They wouldn't be as pleasant\nto the touch\nas Nora's."}, {'start': '5073.984', 'end': '5076.336', 'text': 'The cat girl was much\nmore interesting;'}, {'start': '5076.336', 'end': '5079.288', 'text': 'Martina only thought about\neating and sleeping\nall day.'}, {'start': '5079.288', 'end': '5080.992', 'text': 'On the way to the Forest\nof Dawn,'}, {'start': '5080.992', 'end': '5082.216', 'text': 'Martina asked:'}, {'start': '5082.216', 'end': '5082.216', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5082.216', 'end': '5084.568', 'text': 'Did we come just\nto fight goblins?'}, {'start': '5084.568', 'end': '5084.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5084.568', 'end': '5084.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5084.568', 'end': '5085.168', 'text': 'Yeah"'}, {'start': '5085.168', 'end': '5085.168', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5085.168', 'end': '5086.368', 'text': 'Lainer replied,'}, {'start': '5086.368', 'end': '5089.560', 'text': 'remembering how he had\nfound her fighting\nagainst them.'}, {'start': '5089.560', 'end': '5089.560', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5089.560', 'end': '5090.904', 'text': 'You have experience,'}, {'start': '5090.904', 'end': '5092.320', 'text': 'Are they easy to beat?'}, {'start': '5092.320', 'end': '5092.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5092.320', 'end': '5093.928', 'text': 'Martina denied it strongly:'}, {'start': '5093.928', 'end': '5093.928', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5093.928', 'end': '5094.456', 'text': 'No.'}, {'start': '5094.456', 'end': '5096.352', 'text': 'Although they appear\nsmall and weak,'}, {'start': '5096.352', 'end': '5097.480', 'text': 'They are cunning.'}, {'start': '5097.480', 'end': '5098.728', 'text': "If they can't win,"}, {'start': '5098.728', 'end': '5101.200', 'text': 'They pretend to surrender and\nattack by surprise.'}, {'start': '5101.200', 'end': '5102.928', 'text': 'They also use a lot of\ntraps.'}, {'start': '5102.928', 'end': '5104.248', 'text': 'You have to be careful"'}, {'start': '5104.248', 'end': '5107.416', 'text': 'Lainer had gone primarily\nto assess\nthe situation.'}, {'start': '5107.416', 'end': '5109.336', 'text': 'If the danger was\ntoo high,'}, {'start': '5109.336', 'end': '5112.360', 'text': 'would withdraw and\nreconsider his plan\nlater.'}, {'start': '5112.360', 'end': '5112.360', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5112.360', 'end': '5114.616', 'text': 'Do you know exactly where\nhis lair is?'}, {'start': '5114.616', 'end': '5114.616', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5114.616', 'end': '5114.616', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5114.616', 'end': '5115.312', 'text': 'asked.'}, {'start': '5115.312', 'end': '5116.968', 'text': 'Martina shook her head:'}, {'start': '5116.968', 'end': '5116.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5116.968', 'end': '5117.808', 'text': "Don't know,"}, {'start': '5117.808', 'end': '5120.880', 'text': 'I barely got here fleeing\nfrom the rumors\nwhen I met them.'}, {'start': '5120.880', 'end': '5120.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5120.880', 'end': '5121.912', 'text': 'Since it is so,'}, {'start': '5121.912', 'end': '5123.496', 'text': 'better to search calmly.'}, {'start': '5123.496', 'end': '5125.608', 'text': 'Nora is very good\nat recognition,'}, {'start': '5125.608', 'end': '5127.576', 'text': 'if you really want to\nfind it,'}, {'start': '5127.576', 'end': '5129.136', 'text': "It shouldn't be difficult."}, {'start': '5129.136', 'end': '5130.168', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5130.168', 'end': '5130.792', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '5130.792', 'end': '5131.848', 'text': 'who was in front,'}, {'start': '5131.848', 'end': '5133.240', 'text': 'raised his ears:'}, {'start': '5133.240', 'end': '5133.240', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5133.240', 'end': '5133.792', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '5133.792', 'end': '5135.016', 'text': 'there is someone ahead.'}, {'start': '5135.016', 'end': '5135.016', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5135.016', 'end': '5135.016', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5135.016', 'end': '5135.856', 'text': 'Bandits?'}, {'start': '5135.856', 'end': '5135.856', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5135.856', 'end': '5137.320', 'text': 'Rainer took his mace,'}, {'start': '5137.320', 'end': '5139.936', 'text': 'and Martina also drew\nher large sword.'}, {'start': '5139.936', 'end': '5141.448', 'text': 'Nora shook her head:'}, {'start': '5141.448', 'end': '5141.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5141.448', 'end': '5142.312', 'text': 'It seems not.'}, {'start': '5142.312', 'end': '5142.312', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5142.312', 'end': '5144.568', 'text': 'The three continued moving\nforward for a while,'}, {'start': '5144.568', 'end': '5149.344', 'text': 'and Rainer saw more than\ntwenty robust\nmiddle-aged men armed\nwith various weapons.'}, {'start': '5149.344', 'end': '5150.880', 'text': 'They formed a long line,'}, {'start': '5150.880', 'end': '5153.136', 'text': 'led by two knights\nat the front,'}, {'start': '5153.136', 'end': '5155.224', 'text': 'moving towards the\nDawn Forest.'}, {'start': '5155.224', 'end': '5157.816', 'text': 'Rainer noticed the adventurer\nat the end of the\nline,'}, {'start': '5157.816', 'end': '5160.095', 'text': 'apparently the only woman\nin the group.'}, {'start': '5160.095', 'end': '5161.200', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '5161.200', 'end': '5163.215', 'text': 'The adventurer also noticed\nRainer.'}, {'start': '5163.215', 'end': '5165.831', 'text': 'He looked at him carefully\nand then said kindly:'}, {'start': '5165.831', 'end': '5165.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5165.831', 'end': '5166.575', 'text': 'Are you?'}, {'start': '5166.575', 'end': '5167.655', 'text': 'Mr. Rainer?'}, {'start': '5167.655', 'end': '5167.655', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5167.655', 'end': '5167.655', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5167.655', 'end': '5168.591', 'text': 'Do you know me?'}, {'start': '5168.591', 'end': '5168.591', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5168.591', 'end': '5170.439', 'text': 'Rainer looked her up\nand down.'}, {'start': '5170.439', 'end': '5174.687', 'text': 'The young blonde with\nblue eyes was wearing\na long dark brown dress\nwith a corset,'}, {'start': '5174.687', 'end': '5177.711', 'text': 'and looked to be only seventeen\nor eighteen years\nold.'}, {'start': '5177.711', 'end': '5180.159', 'text': 'He had clearly received\na good education,'}, {'start': '5180.159', 'end': '5181.719', 'text': 'not only did he have a lot of bearing,'}, {'start': '5181.719', 'end': '5184.287', 'text': 'but also spoke with\nquite a bit of elegance,'}, {'start': '5184.287', 'end': '5186.928', 'text': 'perhaps she was the daughter of\nsome nobleman who had fallen on\nhard times.'}, {'start': '5186.928', 'end': '5191.296', 'text': "Rainer had seen her a couple\nof times in the adventurers'\nguild when\naccepting my suggestions,"}, {'start': '5191.296', 'end': '5192.760', 'text': 'but they had never spoken.'}, {'start': '5192.760', 'end': '5194.152', 'text': 'The adventurer nodded:'}, {'start': '5194.152', 'end': '5194.152', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5194.152', 'end': '5195.616', 'text': "I've been watching you for a\nwhile,"}, {'start': '5195.616', 'end': '5197.224', 'text': 'your skin tone is special,'}, {'start': '5197.224', 'end': '5198.448', 'text': 'different from ours.'}, {'start': '5198.448', 'end': '5198.448', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5198.448', 'end': '5199.600', 'text': 'Rainer nodded,'}, {'start': '5199.600', 'end': '5201.424', 'text': 'since he came from the\nFar East,'}, {'start': '5201.424', 'end': '5203.320', 'text': 'He was a descendant of the Yan\nand Huang families.'}, {'start': '5203.320', 'end': '5205.287', 'text': 'The adventurer smiled\nand asked:'}, {'start': '5205.287', 'end': '5205.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5205.287', 'end': '5206.968', 'text': 'Did you come to hunt goblins?'}, {'start': '5206.968', 'end': '5206.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5206.968', 'end': '5208.120', 'text': 'Rainer nodded,'}, {'start': '5208.120', 'end': '5209.920', 'text': 'looking at the group of\nadventurers,'}, {'start': '5209.920', 'end': '5212.536', 'text': 'and suddenly he was worried that\nhis mission would be taken\naway from him.'}, {'start': '5212.536', 'end': '5213.424', 'text': '[Host,'}, {'start': '5213.424', 'end': '5214.552', 'text': "Don't worry,"}, {'start': '5214.552', 'end': '5218.080', 'text': 'The quest will be completed\nas long as the\ngoblin nest is eliminated,'}, {'start': '5218.080', 'end': '5219.135', 'text': "They won't take it away from you,"}, {'start': '5219.135', 'end': '5221.535', 'text': 'although some achievements\nmight not activate.'}, {'start': '5221.535', 'end': '5222.543', 'text': "] That's ok."}, {'start': '5222.543', 'end': '5223.599', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '5223.599', 'end': '5225.423', 'text': 'He has no obsession with\ncollecting.'}, {'start': '5225.423', 'end': '5227.247', 'text': 'Some unimportant achievements,'}, {'start': '5227.247', 'end': '5228.279', 'text': 'if they get lost,'}, {'start': '5228.279', 'end': '5229.143', 'text': 'are lost.'}, {'start': '5229.143', 'end': '5229.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5229.143', 'end': '5230.271', 'text': 'You too?'}, {'start': '5230.271', 'end': '5230.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5230.271', 'end': '5231.423', 'text': 'Rainer asked.'}, {'start': '5231.423', 'end': '5231.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5231.423', 'end': '5232.047', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '5232.047', 'end': '5235.719', 'text': 'A few days ago a\nslave trader was\nkilled by goblins\nhere,'}, {'start': '5235.719', 'end': '5238.863', 'text': 'and the feudal lord issued\na reward for his\nextermination,'}, {'start': '5238.863', 'end': '5240.303', 'text': 'There are only twenty places,'}, {'start': '5240.303', 'end': '5241.743', 'text': 'and I am one of them.'}, {'start': '5241.743', 'end': '5241.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5241.743', 'end': '5241.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5241.743', 'end': '5242.871', 'text': 'And the reward?'}, {'start': '5242.871', 'end': '5242.871', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5242.871', 'end': '5242.871', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5242.871', 'end': '5244.191', 'text': 'Quite generous,'}, {'start': '5244.191', 'end': '5245.439', 'text': 'if we succeed,'}, {'start': '5245.439', 'end': '5247.743', 'text': 'each one will receive\nten silver coins.'}, {'start': '5247.743', 'end': '5247.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5247.743', 'end': '5250.311', 'text': 'He smiled and then extended\nhis hand towards Rainer,'}, {'start': '5250.311', 'end': '5250.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5250.311', 'end': '5252.231', 'text': "You probably don't know\nmy name,"}, {'start': '5252.231', 'end': '5252.855', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '5252.855', 'end': '5254.055', 'text': "I'm Junis Baker."}, {'start': '5254.055', 'end': '5254.055', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5254.055', 'end': '5256.911', 'text': 'Rainer thought for a moment\nand also extended\nhis hand:'}, {'start': '5256.911', 'end': '5256.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5256.911', 'end': '5258.039', 'text': 'Call me Rainer.'}, {'start': '5258.039', 'end': '5258.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5258.039', 'end': '5259.743', 'text': 'Junis looked at Nora and\nMartina,'}, {'start': '5259.743', 'end': '5263.607', 'text': 'She seemed especially\ninterested in the two\ngirls with animal\nfeatures.'}, {'start': '5263.607', 'end': '5265.455', 'text': 'After watching him for\na while,'}, {'start': '5265.455', 'end': '5266.799', 'text': 'He asked Rainer:'}, {'start': '5266.799', 'end': '5266.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5266.799', 'end': '5268.047', 'text': 'Are they your slaves?'}, {'start': '5268.047', 'end': '5268.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5268.047', 'end': '5268.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5268.047', 'end': '5268.647', 'text': 'Yeah.'}, {'start': '5268.647', 'end': '5268.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5268.647', 'end': '5268.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5268.647', 'end': '5270.255', 'text': 'His eyes are very clear,'}, {'start': '5270.255', 'end': '5271.815', 'text': 'you must treat them very\nwell.'}, {'start': '5271.815', 'end': '5271.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5271.815', 'end': '5273.879', 'text': 'Rainer gave a faint\nsmile.'}, {'start': '5273.879', 'end': '5277.671', 'text': 'He treated the two\nanimal-eared girls\nlike they were his\nown family,'}, {'start': '5277.671', 'end': '5281.079', 'text': 'That is why they were different\nfrom those slaves\nwith a dark future.'}, {'start': '5281.079', 'end': '5283.239', 'text': 'After chatting for a while\nwith Junis,'}, {'start': '5283.239', 'end': '5285.015', 'text': 'They called her to the front\nof the group.'}, {'start': '5285.015', 'end': '5285.783', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '5285.783', 'end': '5286.671', 'text': 'seeing this,'}, {'start': '5286.671', 'end': '5288.927', 'text': 'followed discreetly at\nthe end of the line.'}, {'start': '5288.927', 'end': '5289.959', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5289.959', 'end': '5292.935', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached Rainer's\nears."}, {'start': '5292.935', 'end': '5294.039', 'text': '(She is very beautiful,'}, {'start': '5294.039', 'end': '5295.695', 'text': "She must be the master's\nwife."}, {'start': '5295.695', 'end': '5295.695', 'text': ')'}, {'start': '5295.695', 'end': '5296.847', 'text': 'Chapter 15:'}, {'start': '5296.847', 'end': '5300.111', 'text': 'I can see five colors\nWhen the group arrived\nat the Dawn Forest,'}, {'start': '5300.111', 'end': '5301.287', 'text': 'it was already night.'}, {'start': '5301.287', 'end': '5305.295', 'text': 'The adventurers lit\ntwo fires in the\nforest and sat\naround them,'}, {'start': '5305.295', 'end': '5306.927', 'text': 'chatting and bragging,'}, {'start': '5306.927', 'end': '5308.343', 'text': 'looking very happy.'}, {'start': '5308.343', 'end': '5309.255', 'text': 'For its part,'}, {'start': '5309.255', 'end': '5310.815', 'text': 'Reiner sat in the back,'}, {'start': '5310.815', 'end': '5312.327', 'text': 'leaning against a tree,'}, {'start': '5312.327', 'end': '5315.543', 'text': 'eating black bread\nnext to the two beast-eared\ngirls.'}, {'start': '5315.543', 'end': '5317.799', 'text': "He didn't fit in with those\nrough veterans;"}, {'start': '5317.799', 'end': '5320.415', 'text': 'He preferred to rest\nonly in quiet places.'}, {'start': '5320.415', 'end': '5325.047', 'text': 'The most important thing\nwas that Nora and\nMartina did not enjoy\ncrowded places either.'}, {'start': '5325.047', 'end': '5326.151', 'text': 'After eating,'}, {'start': '5326.151', 'end': '5328.215', 'text': 'The three of them rested\nunder the tree.'}, {'start': '5328.215', 'end': '5330.231', 'text': 'Martina already seemed\nsleepy,'}, {'start': '5330.231', 'end': '5333.927', 'text': 'But the presence of so many\nhumans nearby prevented\nher from sleeping peacefully.'}, {'start': '5333.927', 'end': '5333.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5333.927', 'end': '5335.079', 'text': 'If you are sleepy,'}, {'start': '5335.079', 'end': '5335.679', 'text': 'sleep.'}, {'start': '5335.679', 'end': '5336.807', 'text': "Don't worry,"}, {'start': '5336.807', 'end': '5338.007', 'text': '"Nobody will do anything to you"'}, {'start': '5338.007', 'end': '5338.007', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5338.007', 'end': '5339.135', 'text': 'Reiner told him.'}, {'start': '5339.135', 'end': '5340.455', 'text': 'Martina nodded and,'}, {'start': '5340.455', 'end': '5342.471', 'text': "resting his head on\nNora's shoulder,"}, {'start': '5342.471', 'end': '5343.743', 'text': 'closed his eyes.'}, {'start': '5343.743', 'end': '5344.775', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5344.775', 'end': '5347.631', 'text': 'A knight accompanied\nby his squires approached.'}, {'start': '5347.631', 'end': '5348.471', 'text': 'He was young,'}, {'start': '5348.471', 'end': '5349.407', 'text': 'like Reiner,'}, {'start': '5349.407', 'end': '5351.687', 'text': 'looking barely twenty-something\nyears old.'}, {'start': '5351.687', 'end': '5351.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5351.687', 'end': '5353.415', 'text': "How come I haven't seen\nyou before?"}, {'start': '5353.415', 'end': '5353.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5353.415', 'end': '5353.415', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5353.415', 'end': '5354.687', 'text': 'asked the gentleman or,'}, {'start': '5354.687', 'end': '5357.663', 'text': 'slightly raising his\nhead with an arrogant\nair.'}, {'start': '5357.663', 'end': '5357.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5357.663', 'end': '5359.631', 'text': 'I came to this forest\nby chance and,'}, {'start': '5359.631', 'end': '5361.407', 'text': 'as they were going in the\nsame direction,'}, {'start': '5361.407', 'end': '5362.535', 'text': 'I joined the group"'}, {'start': '5362.535', 'end': '5362.535', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5362.535', 'end': '5364.359', 'text': 'Reiner answered honestly.'}, {'start': '5364.359', 'end': '5364.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5364.359', 'end': '5366.231', 'text': 'There are many bandits\nin this area,'}, {'start': '5366.231', 'end': '5368.079', 'text': 'it is safer to travel together.'}, {'start': '5368.079', 'end': '5368.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5368.079', 'end': '5369.807', 'text': 'The knight remained\nsilent,'}, {'start': '5369.807', 'end': '5372.327', 'text': 'His penetrating gaze\nwas disturbing.'}, {'start': '5372.327', 'end': '5372.327', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5372.327', 'end': '5373.143', 'text': "What's going on?"}, {'start': '5373.143', 'end': '5373.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5373.143', 'end': '5373.143', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5373.143', 'end': '5374.271', 'text': 'Reiner asked.'}, {'start': '5374.271', 'end': '5374.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5374.271', 'end': '5375.351', 'text': 'Next time,'}, {'start': '5375.351', 'end': '5376.719', 'text': 'speak with more respect"'}, {'start': '5376.719', 'end': '5376.719', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5376.719', 'end': '5379.383', 'text': 'the knight said coldly\nbefore walking away.'}, {'start': '5379.383', 'end': '5381.975', 'text': 'Reiner was left with a hundred\nquestions in his\nhead.'}, {'start': '5381.975', 'end': '5383.031', 'text': 'What did he mean?'}, {'start': '5383.031', 'end': '5384.495', 'text': 'Should I call him or\n"'}, {'start': '5384.495', 'end': '5385.623', 'text': '"Sir Knight"'}, {'start': '5385.623', 'end': '5386.007', 'text': 'either "'}, {'start': '5386.007', 'end': '5387.135', 'text': 'noble knight"'}, {'start': '5387.135', 'end': '5389.151', 'text': 'He cursed his back under\nhis breath.'}, {'start': '5389.151', 'end': '5390.327', 'text': 'Martina murmured:'}, {'start': '5390.327', 'end': '5390.327', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5390.327', 'end': '5391.647', 'text': 'What are you proud of?'}, {'start': '5391.647', 'end': '5394.191', 'text': 'It\'s not even certain\nthat he\'s stronger than\nme"'}, {'start': '5394.191', 'end': '5395.583', 'text': 'Then he went back to sleep.'}, {'start': '5395.583', 'end': '5398.607', 'text': 'Reiner looked at Nora\nand stroked her furry\nears:'}, {'start': '5398.607', 'end': '5398.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5398.607', 'end': '5399.663', 'text': "Aren't you going to sleep?"}, {'start': '5399.663', 'end': '5399.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5399.663', 'end': '5399.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5399.663', 'end': '5400.935', 'text': 'If you rest,'}, {'start': '5400.935', 'end': '5401.703', 'text': 'I will watch.'}, {'start': '5401.703', 'end': '5404.847', 'text': 'I\'ll wake Martina up in the\nearly morning so she\ncan take her turn."'}, {'start': '5404.847', 'end': '5404.847', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5404.847', 'end': '5406.023', 'text': 'she replied.'}, {'start': '5406.023', 'end': '5406.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5406.023', 'end': '5407.223', 'text': "There's no need,"}, {'start': '5407.223', 'end': '5408.471', 'text': 'rest first.'}, {'start': '5408.471', 'end': '5410.055', 'text': 'I\'ll wake you up later"'}, {'start': '5410.055', 'end': '5410.055', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5410.055', 'end': '5411.063', 'text': 'Reiner said,'}, {'start': '5411.063', 'end': '5413.751', 'text': 'gently scratching the\ninside of its grates.'}, {'start': '5413.751', 'end': '5414.807', 'text': 'Nora yawned,'}, {'start': '5414.807', 'end': '5416.631', 'text': 'He narrowed his eyes and\nmuttered:'}, {'start': '5416.631', 'end': '5416.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5416.631', 'end': '5417.495', 'text': 'So.'}, {'start': '5417.495', 'end': '5418.743', 'text': 'I really fall asleep"'}, {'start': '5418.743', 'end': '5418.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5418.743', 'end': '5419.463', 'text': '"Go to sleep"'}, {'start': '5419.463', 'end': '5420.519', 'text': 'With your permission,'}, {'start': '5420.519', 'end': '5421.791', 'text': 'closed his eyes.'}, {'start': '5421.791', 'end': '5423.207', 'text': '(Martina weighs a lot.'}, {'start': '5423.207', 'end': '5424.743', 'text': 'and the tree is very hard.'}, {'start': '5424.743', 'end': '5424.743', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '5424.743', 'end': '5424.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5424.743', 'end': '5426.759', 'text': 'You can rest your head\non my shoulder.'}, {'start': '5426.759', 'end': '5426.759', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5426.759', 'end': '5427.887', 'text': 'Reiner offered.'}, {'start': '5427.887', 'end': '5429.327', 'text': 'Nora looked at him out of the corner of her eye,'}, {'start': '5429.327', 'end': '5430.191', 'text': 'indecisive.'}, {'start': '5430.191', 'end': '5431.391', 'text': 'After hesitating for a while,'}, {'start': '5431.391', 'end': '5433.359', 'text': 'finally leaned carefully.'}, {'start': '5433.359', 'end': '5434.847', 'text': '(Could I be too heavy?'}, {'start': '5434.847', 'end': '5434.847', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '5434.847', 'end': '5434.847', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5434.847', 'end': '5436.095', 'text': "Don't strain your neck,"}, {'start': '5436.095', 'end': '5437.391', 'text': 'relax and sleep.'}, {'start': '5437.391', 'end': '5438.807', 'text': 'Then it will be my turn"'}, {'start': '5438.807', 'end': '5438.807', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5438.807', 'end': '5439.815', 'text': 'Reiner said.'}, {'start': '5439.815', 'end': '5439.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5439.815', 'end': '5440.151', 'text': 'Ah,'}, {'start': '5440.151', 'end': '5440.751', 'text': 'Okay"'}, {'start': '5440.751', 'end': '5440.751', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5440.751', 'end': '5441.855', 'text': 'Nora replied,'}, {'start': '5441.855', 'end': '5443.511', 'text': 'relaxing completely.'}, {'start': '5443.511', 'end': '5444.495', 'text': '(Far better.'}, {'start': '5444.495', 'end': '5446.079', 'text': 'the master is very considerate).'}, {'start': '5446.079', 'end': '5451.767', 'text': "Not even Nora had\nrealized that\nshe now obeyed\nReiner's every\nword without\nquestion."}, {'start': '5451.767', 'end': '5453.615', 'text': 'She soon fell asleep leaning\non him.'}, {'start': '5453.615', 'end': '5456.807', 'text': 'Reiner silently watched\nthe adventurers in\nthe distance,'}, {'start': '5456.807', 'end': '5459.111', 'text': 'jumping and dancing\naround the fire,'}, {'start': '5459.111', 'end': '5460.599', 'text': 'enjoying the party.'}, {'start': '5460.599', 'end': '5461.511', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '5461.511', 'end': '5463.287', 'text': 'a familiar figure approached.'}, {'start': '5463.287', 'end': '5464.199', 'text': 'It was Junis.'}, {'start': '5464.199', 'end': '5464.199', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5464.199', 'end': '5464.535', 'text': 'Ah,'}, {'start': '5464.535', 'end': '5465.375', 'text': 'here you are!'}, {'start': '5465.375', 'end': '5466.911', 'text': "Aren't you going to join them?"}, {'start': '5466.911', 'end': '5466.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5466.911', 'end': '5466.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5466.911', 'end': '5468.039', 'text': 'Shh!'}, {'start': '5468.039', 'end': '5468.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5468.039', 'end': '5468.039', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5468.039', 'end': '5470.367', 'text': 'Reiner pointed at the two\nsleeping girls,'}, {'start': '5470.367', 'end': '5471.567', 'text': 'asking for silence.'}, {'start': '5471.567', 'end': '5473.991', 'text': 'Junis covered her mouth\nand sat down next to him.'}, {'start': '5473.991', 'end': '5473.991', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5473.991', 'end': '5475.263', 'text': 'I prefer tranquility,'}, {'start': '5475.263', 'end': '5476.751', 'text': "I don't like the fuss."}, {'start': '5476.751', 'end': '5477.351', 'text': 'And you?'}, {'start': '5477.351', 'end': '5477.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5477.351', 'end': '5477.351', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5477.351', 'end': '5478.359', 'text': 'Reiner said.'}, {'start': '5478.359', 'end': '5479.127', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '5479.127', 'end': '5481.911', 'text': 'due to cultural differences\nsince\nchildhood,'}, {'start': '5481.911', 'end': '5484.791', 'text': 'Reiner had almost no topics\nin common with the\nothers.'}, {'start': '5484.791', 'end': '5485.439', 'text': 'For him,'}, {'start': '5485.439', 'end': '5487.479', 'text': 'These people were unpredictable:'}, {'start': '5487.479', 'end': '5489.567', 'text': 'One moment they were drinking\nand laughing,'}, {'start': '5489.567', 'end': '5492.231', 'text': 'and the next they could\nfight over a trifle.'}, {'start': '5492.231', 'end': '5492.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5492.231', 'end': '5492.927', 'text': 'Like you,'}, {'start': '5492.927', 'end': '5495.063', 'text': 'I also prefer quiet\nplaces"'}, {'start': '5495.063', 'end': '5495.063', 'text': ','}, {'start': '5495.063', 'end': '5496.287', 'text': 'whispered Junis.'}, {'start': '5496.287', 'end': '5498.255', 'text': 'She sat up to look\nat Nora,'}, {'start': '5498.255', 'end': '5499.791', 'text': 'who was sleeping soundly,'}, {'start': '5499.791', 'end': '5501.303', 'text': 'and murmured in a low voice:'}, {'start': '5501.303', 'end': '5501.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5501.303', 'end': '5502.839', 'text': 'He seems to trust you\na lot.'}, {'start': '5502.839', 'end': '5505.863', 'text': "It's the first time\nI've seen a demihuman\nso unprepared."}, {'start': '5505.863', 'end': '5505.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5505.863', 'end': '5509.367', 'text': 'She sounded like she\nwas used to dealing\nwith semi-humans.'}, {'start': '5509.367', 'end': '5509.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5509.367', 'end': '5511.263', 'text': 'Are you a slave\ntrader?'}, {'start': '5511.263', 'end': '5511.263', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5511.263', 'end': '5513.303', 'text': 'Junis shook his head\nand continued:'}, {'start': '5513.303', 'end': '5513.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5513.303', 'end': '5515.751', 'text': 'In my house there are\nmany semi-human servants,'}, {'start': '5515.751', 'end': '5517.935', 'text': 'I used to interact with\nthem often.'}, {'start': '5517.935', 'end': '5517.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5517.935', 'end': '5518.871', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '5518.871', 'end': '5520.743', 'text': 'He took out a book and began\nto read,'}, {'start': '5520.743', 'end': '5523.983', 'text': 'lighting a small ball\nof fire in his\npalm to illuminate.'}, {'start': '5523.983', 'end': '5527.943', 'text': 'It was the first time\nRainer had ever observed\na magician cast a\nspell up close,'}, {'start': '5527.943', 'end': '5530.199', 'text': "and couldn't help but\nfeel fascinated."}, {'start': '5530.199', 'end': '5532.863', 'text': 'The fire just sprang\nout of nowhere in his\nhand.'}, {'start': '5532.863', 'end': '5535.359', 'text': 'Junis looked at Rainer\nand smiled softly:'}, {'start': '5535.359', 'end': '5535.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5535.359', 'end': '5536.727', 'text': 'Do you find it impressive?'}, {'start': '5536.727', 'end': '5536.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5536.727', 'end': '5538.311', 'text': 'Rainer nodded and added:'}, {'start': '5538.311', 'end': '5538.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5538.311', 'end': '5539.559', 'text': 'Can you teach me?'}, {'start': '5539.559', 'end': '5539.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5539.559', 'end': '5540.447', 'text': 'Junis hesitated,'}, {'start': '5540.447', 'end': '5542.007', 'text': 'seemed a little uncomfortable:'}, {'start': '5542.007', 'end': '5542.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5542.007', 'end': '5543.519', 'text': 'I can try to teach art,'}, {'start': '5543.519', 'end': '5547.071', 'text': 'But I must warn you that\nmagic is not something\nthat everyone\ncan learn.'}, {'start': '5547.071', 'end': '5549.591', 'text': 'You could try really hard\nand end up with nothing.'}, {'start': '5549.591', 'end': '5549.591', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5549.591', 'end': '5549.591', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5549.591', 'end': '5550.359', 'text': 'Alright.'}, {'start': '5550.359', 'end': '5550.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5550.359', 'end': '5553.311', 'text': 'Junis sat down in front\nof Rainer and took\nhis left hand:'}, {'start': '5553.311', 'end': '5553.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5553.311', 'end': '5554.511', 'text': 'Close your eyes,'}, {'start': '5554.511', 'end': '5555.927', 'text': "I'll give you a simple\ntest."}, {'start': '5555.927', 'end': '5555.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5555.927', 'end': '5559.431', 'text': 'Rainer closed his eyes\nand everything went\ndark around him.'}, {'start': '5559.431', 'end': '5560.511', 'text': 'Junis murmured:'}, {'start': '5560.511', 'end': '5560.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5560.511', 'end': '5561.375', 'text': 'Do not be afraid,'}, {'start': '5561.375', 'end': '5562.671', 'text': 'calm your mind and tell me.'}, {'start': '5562.671', 'end': '5563.367', 'text': 'what do you see?'}, {'start': '5563.367', 'end': '5563.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5563.367', 'end': '5563.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5563.367', 'end': '5564.951', 'text': 'I have my eyes closed,'}, {'start': '5564.951', 'end': '5565.935', 'text': 'what could I see?'}, {'start': '5565.935', 'end': '5566.919', 'text': "I don't see anything."}, {'start': '5566.919', 'end': '5566.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5566.919', 'end': '5568.407', 'text': 'Junis laughed softly:'}, {'start': '5568.407', 'end': '5568.407', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5568.407', 'end': '5569.487', 'text': "You're funny."}, {'start': '5569.487', 'end': '5570.807', 'text': 'It is not with the eyes,'}, {'start': '5570.807', 'end': '5572.199', 'text': 'but with the heart.'}, {'start': '5572.199', 'end': '5572.199', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5572.199', 'end': '5574.527', 'text': 'Rainer was becoming more\nand more confused.'}, {'start': '5574.527', 'end': '5577.095', 'text': 'Junis sounded like\na seasoned con artist,'}, {'start': '5577.095', 'end': '5578.847', 'text': 'speaking in an enigmatic\nway.'}, {'start': '5578.847', 'end': '5579.879', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5579.879', 'end': '5580.839', 'text': 'in the dark,'}, {'start': '5580.839', 'end': '5584.007', 'text': 'A giant, translucent\ncrystal miraculously\nappeared.'}, {'start': '5584.007', 'end': '5585.639', 'text': 'Rainer raised his head,'}, {'start': '5585.639', 'end': '5587.439', 'text': 'staring at the glass,'}, {'start': '5587.439', 'end': '5588.663', 'text': 'and said slowly:'}, {'start': '5588.663', 'end': '5588.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5588.663', 'end': '5589.215', 'text': 'I see.'}, {'start': '5589.215', 'end': '5590.103', 'text': 'a crystal?'}, {'start': '5590.103', 'end': '5590.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5590.103', 'end': '5592.071', 'text': "Junis's tone filled\nwith joy:"}, {'start': '5592.071', 'end': '5592.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5592.071', 'end': '5593.223', 'text': 'You are lucky,'}, {'start': '5593.223', 'end': '5595.215', 'text': 'you have the talent to\nbe a magician.'}, {'start': '5595.215', 'end': '5596.919', 'text': "That's called magic crystal,"}, {'start': '5596.919', 'end': '5599.127', 'text': 'is where you will store your\nmana in the future.'}, {'start': '5599.127', 'end': '5601.575', 'text': 'Its size determines your\nmaximum capacity.'}, {'start': '5601.575', 'end': '5602.751', 'text': 'How big is it?'}, {'start': '5602.751', 'end': '5602.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5602.751', 'end': '5602.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5602.751', 'end': '5604.215', 'text': 'It is difficult to describe,'}, {'start': '5604.215', 'end': '5605.535', 'text': "It's like a mountain,"}, {'start': '5605.535', 'end': '5606.831', 'text': "I can't see its end,"}, {'start': '5606.831', 'end': '5609.015', 'text': "I don't know exactly\nhow big it is."}, {'start': '5609.015', 'end': '5609.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5609.015', 'end': '5610.815', 'text': 'Rainer responded seriously.'}, {'start': '5610.815', 'end': '5612.471', 'text': 'Junis looked confused:'}, {'start': '5612.471', 'end': '5612.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5612.471', 'end': '5613.287', 'text': 'Oh really?'}, {'start': '5613.287', 'end': '5616.335', 'text': 'Some wizards have\ncrystals the size\nof an apple,'}, {'start': '5616.335', 'end': '5617.655', 'text': 'others like a tree,'}, {'start': '5617.655', 'end': '5620.559', 'text': "but I've never heard\nof one as big as\na mountain."}, {'start': '5620.559', 'end': '5621.447', 'text': 'what else do you see?'}, {'start': '5621.447', 'end': '5621.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5621.447', 'end': '5622.095', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5622.095', 'end': '5625.911', 'text': "A light green hue appeared\nin Rainer's\nvision and entered\nthe crystal."}, {'start': '5625.911', 'end': '5625.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5625.911', 'end': '5626.559', 'text': 'Green,'}, {'start': '5626.559', 'end': '5628.047', 'text': 'a light green mist,'}, {'start': '5628.047', 'end': '5629.295', 'text': 'entered the glass.'}, {'start': '5629.295', 'end': '5629.295', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5629.295', 'end': '5630.375', 'text': 'Junis murmured:'}, {'start': '5630.375', 'end': '5630.375', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5630.375', 'end': '5631.455', 'text': 'Congratulations,'}, {'start': '5631.455', 'end': '5633.183', 'text': 'that is the element of\nthe wind,'}, {'start': '5633.183', 'end': '5635.271', 'text': 'one of the five basic\nelements.'}, {'start': '5635.271', 'end': '5637.527', 'text': 'You are chosen to\nuse wind magic.'}, {'start': '5637.527', 'end': '5637.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5637.527', 'end': '5638.319', 'text': 'After,'}, {'start': '5638.319', 'end': '5640.071', 'text': 'Rainer saw a yellow\nhue.'}, {'start': '5640.071', 'end': '5641.031', 'text': 'Then red,'}, {'start': '5641.031', 'end': '5641.727', 'text': 'purple,'}, {'start': '5641.727', 'end': '5642.351', 'text': 'blue.'}, {'start': '5642.351', 'end': '5642.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5642.351', 'end': '5643.311', 'text': 'A question,'}, {'start': '5643.311', 'end': '5645.951', 'text': 'Are there wizards who can\nuse more than two elements?'}, {'start': '5645.951', 'end': '5645.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5645.951', 'end': '5647.343', 'text': 'Junis laughed again,'}, {'start': '5647.343', 'end': '5648.711', 'text': 'this time with pride:'}, {'start': '5648.711', 'end': '5648.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5648.711', 'end': '5649.623', 'text': 'Of course,'}, {'start': '5649.623', 'end': '5651.351', 'text': 'and one of them is in front\nof you!'}, {'start': '5651.351', 'end': '5653.895', 'text': 'I can use water and\nfire magic fluently.'}, {'start': '5653.895', 'end': '5653.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5653.895', 'end': '5653.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5653.895', 'end': '5655.047', 'text': 'And three elements?'}, {'start': '5655.047', 'end': '5655.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5655.047', 'end': '5655.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5655.047', 'end': '5656.607', 'text': 'Never heard of that,'}, {'start': '5656.607', 'end': '5658.551', 'text': 'two is already extremely\nrare.'}, {'start': '5658.551', 'end': '5658.551', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5658.551', 'end': '5659.991', 'text': 'Rainer was sweating cold.'}, {'start': '5659.991', 'end': '5661.791', 'text': 'He hesitated for a moment and\nthen murmured:'}, {'start': '5661.791', 'end': '5661.791', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5661.791', 'end': '5663.615', 'text': 'What if someone saw five\ncolors?'}, {'start': '5663.615', 'end': '5663.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5663.615', 'end': '5664.887', 'text': 'Chapter 16:'}, {'start': '5664.887', 'end': '5667.071', 'text': 'The one-in-ten-thousand\nmagic genius.'}, {'start': '5667.071', 'end': '5668.439', 'text': 'Nora followed Lainar,'}, {'start': '5668.439', 'end': '5670.431', 'text': 'stealing glances at him from\ntime to time.'}, {'start': '5670.431', 'end': '5671.775', 'text': '(What did my master do last night?'}, {'start': '5671.775', 'end': '5673.743', 'text': 'When I woke up it was\nalready dawn,'}, {'start': '5673.743', 'end': '5675.903', 'text': 'and that human woman was\nstill at his side.'}, {'start': '5675.903', 'end': '5677.103', 'text': ') Lainar yawned.'}, {'start': '5677.103', 'end': '5680.127', 'text': 'I had spent the whole\nnight discussing magic\nwith Junis,'}, {'start': '5680.127', 'end': '5681.783', 'text': 'without doing anything inappropriate.'}, {'start': '5681.783', 'end': '5682.815', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5682.815', 'end': '5685.215', 'text': 'the voice of the system\nr echoed in his ears.'}, {'start': '5685.215', 'end': '5686.295', 'text': '[Congratulations,'}, {'start': '5686.295', 'end': '5686.895', 'text': 'guest,'}, {'start': '5686.895', 'end': '5688.287', 'text': 'you have unlocked the achievement:'}, {'start': '5688.287', 'end': '5689.727', 'text': 'Initiation into magic.'}, {'start': '5689.727', 'end': '5689.727', 'text': '] "'}, {'start': '5689.727', 'end': '5690.279', 'text': 'And?'}, {'start': '5690.279', 'end': '5692.103', 'text': 'Does this achievement have\nany benefits?'}, {'start': '5692.103', 'end': '5692.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5692.103', 'end': '5692.799', 'text': '[None.'}, {'start': '5692.799', 'end': '5694.863', 'text': '] It seemed like another unimportant\nachievement.'}, {'start': '5694.863', 'end': '5696.567', 'text': 'Lainar looked around.'}, {'start': '5696.567', 'end': '5698.799', 'text': "After last night's\ntests,"}, {'start': '5698.799', 'end': '5701.727', 'text': 'his vision had been filled\nwith multi-colored\nelements.'}, {'start': '5701.727', 'end': '5703.767', 'text': 'With only minimal physical\ncontact,'}, {'start': '5703.767', 'end': '5705.447', 'text': 'absorbed them directly.'}, {'start': '5705.447', 'end': '5706.743', 'text': 'Every time I did it,'}, {'start': '5706.743', 'end': '5709.911', 'text': 'the crystal in his mental\nworld took on\na faint new hue.'}, {'start': '5709.911', 'end': '5712.503', 'text': 'Junis explained to him that\nthey were natural elements,'}, {'start': '5712.503', 'end': '5714.471', 'text': 'essential for casting\nspells,'}, {'start': '5714.471', 'end': '5716.271', 'text': 'something like a manna\nbar.'}, {'start': '5716.271', 'end': '5718.575', 'text': 'But the elements were\nnot interchangeable,'}, {'start': '5718.575', 'end': '5722.199', 'text': 'so it was actually\nfive mana bars of\ndifferent attributes.'}, {'start': '5722.199', 'end': '5723.015', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '5723.015', 'end': '5724.935', 'text': 'Nora touched his shoulder\nand whispered:'}, {'start': '5724.935', 'end': '5724.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5724.935', 'end': '5725.487', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '5725.487', 'end': '5726.903', 'text': "Don't you want to get some\nsleep?"}, {'start': '5726.903', 'end': '5728.271', 'text': 'You look very tired.'}, {'start': '5728.271', 'end': '5728.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5728.271', 'end': '5728.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5728.271', 'end': '5729.471', 'text': "There's no need."}, {'start': '5729.471', 'end': '5731.415', 'text': 'A night without sleep\nis nothing.'}, {'start': '5731.415', 'end': '5734.631', 'text': 'Years ago I spent three whole\ndays and nights in\nan internet cafe.'}, {'start': '5734.631', 'end': '5734.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5734.631', 'end': '5734.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5734.631', 'end': '5735.351', 'text': 'What coffee?'}, {'start': '5735.351', 'end': '5735.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5735.351', 'end': '5737.007', 'text': 'Nora looked confused.'}, {'start': '5737.007', 'end': '5737.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5737.007', 'end': '5739.815', 'text': 'It means I played non-stop\nfor three\ndays.'}, {'start': '5739.815', 'end': '5739.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5739.815', 'end': '5739.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5739.815', 'end': '5740.127', 'text': 'Ah.'}, {'start': '5740.127', 'end': '5740.127', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5740.127', 'end': '5741.423', 'text': 'Nora closed her mouth,'}, {'start': '5741.423', 'end': '5742.719', 'text': 'stop insisting.'}, {'start': '5742.719', 'end': '5745.167', 'text': 'The adventurers had\ndivided into groups,'}, {'start': '5745.167', 'end': '5747.687', 'text': 'meticulously searching\nthe Alba Forest.'}, {'start': '5747.687', 'end': '5750.495', 'text': "It wouldn't take long for\nthem to find the goblins'\nhiding place."}, {'start': '5750.495', 'end': '5750.495', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5750.495', 'end': '5751.047', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '5751.047', 'end': '5752.463', 'text': 'Do you want me to go\nhelp?'}, {'start': '5752.463', 'end': '5752.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5752.463', 'end': '5754.047', 'text': 'Nora asked again.'}, {'start': '5754.047', 'end': '5754.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5754.047', 'end': '5754.575', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '5754.575', 'end': '5756.423', 'text': 'recognition is dangerous.'}, {'start': '5756.423', 'end': '5757.575', 'text': 'Better to avoid it.'}, {'start': '5757.575', 'end': '5757.575', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5757.575', 'end': '5759.711', 'text': "Lainar stroked Nora's\nears."}, {'start': '5759.711', 'end': '5761.823', 'text': "He didn't want to risk\nhis beast girl."}, {'start': '5761.823', 'end': '5764.079', 'text': 'They could help when they\nfound the nest.'}, {'start': '5764.079', 'end': '5765.183', 'text': 'Matina nodded,'}, {'start': '5765.183', 'end': '5766.335', 'text': 'saying seriously:'}, {'start': '5766.335', 'end': '5766.335', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5766.335', 'end': '5767.511', 'text': 'Lainar is clever,'}, {'start': '5767.511', 'end': '5768.375', 'text': 'more than me.'}, {'start': '5768.375', 'end': '5768.375', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5768.375', 'end': '5772.215', 'text': "That a beast girl with intellectual\ntalent D would\nsay that didn't make\nhim happy."}, {'start': '5772.215', 'end': '5774.159', 'text': 'Junis patted him on\nthe shoulder.'}, {'start': '5774.159', 'end': '5774.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5774.159', 'end': '5775.071', 'text': 'What are you doing here?'}, {'start': '5775.071', 'end': '5775.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5775.071', 'end': '5775.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5775.071', 'end': '5775.887', 'text': 'Expecting.'}, {'start': '5775.887', 'end': '5777.471', 'text': "I'll help when they find\nit."}, {'start': '5777.471', 'end': '5777.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5777.471', 'end': '5779.199', 'text': 'Lainar answered honestly.'}, {'start': '5779.199', 'end': '5779.199', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5779.199', 'end': '5779.799', 'text': 'And you?'}, {'start': '5779.799', 'end': '5779.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5779.799', 'end': '5779.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5779.799', 'end': '5781.671', 'text': 'Finding the nest is not\nmy job.'}, {'start': '5781.671', 'end': '5783.663', 'text': 'They only need me if there\nare injuries.'}, {'start': '5783.663', 'end': '5783.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5783.663', 'end': '5785.439', 'text': 'Junis sat under a\ntree,'}, {'start': '5785.439', 'end': '5786.231', 'text': 'nodding.'}, {'start': '5786.231', 'end': '5786.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5786.231', 'end': '5787.623', 'text': 'Let me know when they go.'}, {'start': '5787.623', 'end': '5787.623', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5787.623', 'end': '5787.623', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5787.623', 'end': '5788.175', 'text': 'Okay.'}, {'start': '5788.175', 'end': '5788.175', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5788.175', 'end': '5790.455', 'text': "Lainar touched Nora and\nMatina's shoulders."}, {'start': '5790.455', 'end': '5790.455', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5790.455', 'end': '5791.799', 'text': 'Get some rest.'}, {'start': '5791.799', 'end': '5791.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5791.799', 'end': '5793.551', 'text': 'Then he sat down next to\nJunis and,'}, {'start': '5793.551', 'end': '5794.415', 'text': 'after hesitating,'}, {'start': '5794.415', 'end': '5795.111', 'text': 'asked:'}, {'start': '5795.111', 'end': '5795.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5795.111', 'end': '5796.743', 'text': 'Can I borrow your magic\nbook?'}, {'start': '5796.743', 'end': '5796.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5796.743', 'end': '5799.551', 'text': 'Junis opened her eyes and\nhanded it over without\nthinking.'}, {'start': '5799.551', 'end': '5801.807', 'text': 'Books were valuable\nin this world,'}, {'start': '5801.807', 'end': '5803.415', 'text': 'especially those of magic.'}, {'start': '5803.415', 'end': '5805.359', 'text': "Although I didn't know the\nexact price,"}, {'start': '5805.359', 'end': '5806.559', 'text': 'it was certainly expensive.'}, {'start': '5806.559', 'end': '5809.991', 'text': 'Lainar stroked the worn\ncover and turned\nthe first page.'}, {'start': '5809.991', 'end': '5811.887', 'text': 'Junis watched him in\nsilence.'}, {'start': '5811.887', 'end': '5812.871', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '5812.871', 'end': '5813.567', 'text': 'asked:'}, {'start': '5813.567', 'end': '5813.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5813.567', 'end': '5814.503', 'text': 'Can you read?'}, {'start': '5814.503', 'end': '5814.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5814.503', 'end': '5814.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5814.503', 'end': '5815.103', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '5815.103', 'end': '5816.687', 'text': 'and also many languages.'}, {'start': '5816.687', 'end': '5816.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5816.687', 'end': '5817.959', 'text': 'Thanks to the system,'}, {'start': '5817.959', 'end': '5819.759', 'text': 'could translate anything.'}, {'start': '5819.759', 'end': '5821.367', 'text': 'Junis said in another language:'}, {'start': '5821.367', 'end': '5821.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5821.367', 'end': '5822.663', 'text': 'The weather is nice today.'}, {'start': '5822.663', 'end': '5822.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5822.663', 'end': '5824.319', 'text': 'Lainar responded in the\nsame:'}, {'start': '5824.319', 'end': '5824.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5824.319', 'end': '5825.711', 'text': 'It is the language of Rosn o.'}, {'start': '5825.711', 'end': '5826.335', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '5826.335', 'end': '5827.367', 'text': "it's sunny."}, {'start': '5827.367', 'end': '5827.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5827.367', 'end': '5829.311', 'text': 'Rosno was the neighboring country\nof Diast,'}, {'start': '5829.311', 'end': '5832.071', 'text': 'and only some border\nguards knew that language.'}, {'start': '5832.071', 'end': '5834.903', 'text': 'Reiner spoke to Jun is\nin several different\nlanguages,'}, {'start': '5834.903', 'end': '5837.951', 'text': 'and she occasionally\nresponded with a few\nphrases,'}, {'start': '5837.951', 'end': '5840.735', 'text': 'but most of the time\nhe remained silent.'}, {'start': '5840.735', 'end': '5842.943', 'text': 'This made Reiner\nlook smug.'}, {'start': '5842.943', 'end': '5843.663', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '5843.663', 'end': '5845.223', 'text': 'with admiration on his\nface,'}, {'start': '5845.223', 'end': '5845.895', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '5845.895', 'end': '5845.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5845.895', 'end': '5847.095', 'text': "I didn't expect that,"}, {'start': '5847.095', 'end': '5849.063', 'text': 'besides the language of\nthe demihumans,'}, {'start': '5849.063', 'end': '5850.719', 'text': 'you will master so many languages!'}, {'start': '5850.719', 'end': '5851.727', 'text': "It's amazing!"}, {'start': '5851.727', 'end': '5851.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5851.727', 'end': '5853.335', 'text': 'Reiner smiled uncomfortably.'}, {'start': '5853.335', 'end': '5854.415', 'text': 'Junis continued:'}, {'start': '5854.415', 'end': '5854.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5854.415', 'end': '5855.639', 'text': 'When we return,'}, {'start': '5855.639', 'end': '5858.975', 'text': "What if I'm your magic\nteacher and you're\nmy language teacher?"}, {'start': '5858.975', 'end': '5858.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5858.975', 'end': '5858.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5858.975', 'end': '5860.103', 'text': 'If I have time,'}, {'start': '5860.103', 'end': '5860.943', 'text': 'could be.'}, {'start': '5860.943', 'end': '5860.943', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5860.943', 'end': '5860.943', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5860.943', 'end': '5862.119', 'text': 'If you have time,'}, {'start': '5862.119', 'end': '5864.471', 'text': 'You can find me in the\nAdventurers Guild.'}, {'start': '5864.471', 'end': '5866.559', 'text': 'I will spend most of\nmy time there.'}, {'start': '5866.559', 'end': '5866.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5866.559', 'end': '5866.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5866.559', 'end': '5867.111', 'text': 'Okay.'}, {'start': '5867.111', 'end': '5867.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5867.111', 'end': '5868.623', 'text': 'Upon completing this mission,'}, {'start': '5868.623', 'end': '5872.319', 'text': 'I could rest for a few\ndays with the ten\ngold coins I had\nearned.'}, {'start': '5872.319', 'end': '5875.055', 'text': 'I could take advantage\nof this time to chat\nwith her.'}, {'start': '5875.055', 'end': '5876.807', 'text': 'Junis was a polite\ngirl,'}, {'start': '5876.807', 'end': '5879.663', 'text': 'and being with her\nmade Reiner feel fulfilled.'}, {'start': '5879.663', 'end': '5881.415', 'text': 'Reiner concentrated on reading,'}, {'start': '5881.415', 'end': '5883.479', 'text': 'while Junis devoted himself\nto fishing.'}, {'start': '5883.479', 'end': '5884.511', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '5884.511', 'end': '5886.911', 'text': "A mental voice reached\nRein er's ears."}, {'start': '5886.911', 'end': '5890.007', 'text': '*(The teacher has fun\ntalking to her.'}, {'start': '5890.007', 'end': '5890.847', 'text': 'How envious,'}, {'start': '5890.847', 'end': '5892.239', 'text': 'They have so much to talk\nabout.'}, {'start': '5892.239', 'end': '5894.159', 'text': ')* Reiner looked at Nor a.'}, {'start': '5894.159', 'end': '5894.711', 'text': 'She,'}, {'start': '5894.711', 'end': '5896.151', 'text': 'hugging her knees,'}, {'start': '5896.151', 'end': '5897.687', 'text': 'I spied on him surreptitiously.'}, {'start': '5897.687', 'end': '5899.271', 'text': 'When their eyes met,'}, {'start': '5899.271', 'end': '5900.999', 'text': 'quickly looked away,'}, {'start': '5900.999', 'end': '5902.559', 'text': 'pretending to be busy.'}, {'start': '5902.559', 'end': '5904.071', 'text': '*(Oh no,'}, {'start': '5904.071', 'end': '5905.631', 'text': 'I interrupted the teacher!'}, {'start': '5905.631', 'end': '5908.919', 'text': ')* Reiner stroked her\near and returned to\nhis book.'}, {'start': '5908.919', 'end': '5912.327', 'text': 'This magic book only\ncontained records\nabout fire magic.'}, {'start': '5912.327', 'end': '5916.167', 'text': 'Reiner reviewed the index\nand began learning\nfrom the most\nbasic spell:'}, {'start': '5916.167', 'end': '5917.295', 'text': 'the Fireball.'}, {'start': '5917.295', 'end': '5918.399', 'text': 'He raised his hand,'}, {'start': '5918.399', 'end': '5920.487', 'text': 'reciting the spell while\nreading.'}, {'start': '5920.487', 'end': '5922.407', 'text': 'But after a while\nof trying,'}, {'start': '5922.407', 'end': '5924.015', 'text': 'there was no reaction.'}, {'start': '5924.015', 'end': '5924.735', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '5924.735', 'end': '5925.695', 'text': 'waking up,'}, {'start': '5925.695', 'end': '5926.703', 'text': 'He said laughing:'}, {'start': '5926.703', 'end': '5926.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5926.703', 'end': '5927.975', 'text': 'When casting spells,'}, {'start': '5927.975', 'end': '5929.295', 'text': 'you must concentrate.'}, {'start': '5929.295', 'end': '5930.351', 'text': 'To master them,'}, {'start': '5930.351', 'end': '5932.295', 'text': 'constant practice is\nneeded.'}, {'start': '5932.295', 'end': '5932.295', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5932.295', 'end': '5934.599', 'text': 'Reiner silently memorized\nthe spell,'}, {'start': '5934.599', 'end': '5936.351', 'text': 'He closed the book and concentrated.'}, {'start': '5936.351', 'end': '5936.999', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '5936.999', 'end': '5938.871', 'text': 'felt a slight burning\nin his palm.'}, {'start': '5938.871', 'end': '5941.847', 'text': 'Thin threads of smoke\nbegan to emerge from\nhis hand.'}, {'start': '5941.847', 'end': '5942.567', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '5942.567', 'end': '5943.959', 'text': 'with his mouth half-open,'}, {'start': '5943.959', 'end': '5945.231', 'text': 'she exclaimed in amazement:'}, {'start': '5945.231', 'end': '5945.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5945.231', 'end': '5946.911', 'text': 'Your talent is superior\nto mine!'}, {'start': '5946.911', 'end': '5948.327', 'text': 'Just by looking a little,'}, {'start': '5948.327', 'end': '5950.103', 'text': 'you have already learned the\nFireball.'}, {'start': '5950.103', 'end': '5950.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5950.103', 'end': '5950.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5950.103', 'end': '5951.423', 'text': "I haven't mastered it yet?"}, {'start': '5951.423', 'end': '5953.151', 'text': 'Only smoke came out and went\nout.'}, {'start': '5953.151', 'end': '5953.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5953.151', 'end': '5953.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5953.151', 'end': '5954.159', 'text': "You're close."}, {'start': '5954.159', 'end': '5957.423', 'text': 'You just need to balance\nthe elements within\nyou and soon.'}, {'start': '5957.423', 'end': '5957.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5957.423', 'end': '5959.007', 'text': 'Before Junis finished,'}, {'start': '5959.007', 'end': '5961.911', 'text': "A small fireball\nemerged in Reiner's\npalm."}, {'start': '5961.911', 'end': '5964.479', 'text': 'Nora and Martina\nwere also amazed.'}, {'start': '5964.479', 'end': '5967.383', 'text': 'It was obvious that this was\nthe first time they had\nseen magic.'}, {'start': '5967.383', 'end': '5969.735', 'text': 'Reiner felt a burning\npain in his palm.'}, {'start': '5969.735', 'end': '5969.735', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5969.735', 'end': '5970.839', 'text': 'How do I launch this?'}, {'start': '5970.839', 'end': '5970.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5970.839', 'end': '5970.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5970.839', 'end': '5971.271', 'text': 'Is.'}, {'start': '5971.271', 'end': '5972.399', 'text': 'like this and then like that!'}, {'start': '5972.399', 'end': '5972.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5972.399', 'end': '5973.119', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '5973.119', 'end': '5973.959', 'text': 'nervous,'}, {'start': '5973.959', 'end': '5975.879', 'text': "I couldn't explain it\nclearly."}, {'start': '5975.879', 'end': '5975.879', 'text': '?'}, {'start': '5975.879', 'end': '5976.623', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '5976.623', 'end': '5977.535', 'text': 'impatient,'}, {'start': '5977.535', 'end': '5979.575', 'text': 'He stood up and threw\nthe fireball,'}, {'start': '5979.575', 'end': '5982.935', 'text': 'directly hitting a pine\ntree and setting\nit on fire instantly.'}, {'start': '5982.935', 'end': '5984.327', 'text': 'Junis took her wand,'}, {'start': '5984.327', 'end': '5987.399', 'text': 'He muttered a spell and\nthrew a sphere of water\ninto the fire,'}, {'start': '5987.399', 'end': '5988.839', 'text': 'turning it off immediately.'}, {'start': '5988.839', 'end': '5988.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5988.839', 'end': '5990.135', 'text': 'That was close.'}, {'start': '5990.135', 'end': '5990.135', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5990.135', 'end': '5990.855', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '5990.855', 'end': '5991.767', 'text': 'very serious,'}, {'start': '5991.767', 'end': '5992.439', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '5992.439', 'end': '5992.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5992.439', 'end': '5993.183', 'text': 'Reiner!'}, {'start': '5993.183', 'end': '5994.815', 'text': 'Now I am more convinced:'}, {'start': '5994.815', 'end': '5996.687', 'text': 'you are a one in a million\ngenius!'}, {'start': '5996.687', 'end': '5996.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '5996.687', 'end': '5997.959', 'text': 'Chapter 17:'}, {'start': '5997.959', 'end': '5999.999', 'text': 'Exploring the Goblin\nLair.'}, {'start': '5999.999', 'end': '6001.967', 'text': 'While Lainar was learning\nspells.'}, {'start': '6001.967', 'end': '6005.783', 'text': 'The knight they had\nseen the night before\narrived riding\nhis horse.'}, {'start': '6005.783', 'end': '6007.967', 'text': 'Without a helmet and with\na grim expression,'}, {'start': '6007.967', 'end': '6009.167', 'text': 'He said to Junis:'}, {'start': '6009.167', 'end': '6009.167', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6009.167', 'end': '6009.695', 'text': 'Come,'}, {'start': '6009.695', 'end': '6011.303', 'text': 'we have found the\nlair"'}, {'start': '6011.303', 'end': '6011.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6011.303', 'end': '6012.143', 'text': 'Understood"'}, {'start': '6012.143', 'end': '6014.831', 'text': "The young knight's\ngaze fell on Lainar,"}, {'start': '6014.831', 'end': '6015.983', 'text': 'but he said nothing.'}, {'start': '6015.983', 'end': '6017.903', 'text': 'Lainar looked at him and spoke\nlittle.'}, {'start': '6017.903', 'end': '6018.623', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '6018.623', 'end': '6019.919', 'text': 'noticing the tension,'}, {'start': '6019.919', 'end': '6023.687', 'text': 'He quickly patted Lainar\non the shoulder\nand explained to the\nknight:'}, {'start': '6023.687', 'end': '6023.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6023.687', 'end': '6024.743', 'text': 'He is my friend"'}, {'start': '6024.743', 'end': '6026.855', 'text': 'The knight remained\nsilent,'}, {'start': '6026.855', 'end': '6030.071', 'text': 'He just looked at Lainar\nbriefly before\nriding away.'}, {'start': '6030.071', 'end': '6030.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6030.071', 'end': '6031.007', 'text': 'Do you know him?'}, {'start': '6031.007', 'end': '6031.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6031.007', 'end': '6031.007', 'text': ','}, {'start': '6031.007', 'end': '6032.543', 'text': 'Lainar asked Ju nis.'}, {'start': '6032.543', 'end': '6032.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6032.543', 'end': '6033.143', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '6033.143', 'end': '6034.223', 'text': "It's Dimas from Melod,"}, {'start': '6034.223', 'end': '6036.239', 'text': 'an upright and selfless\ngentleman,'}, {'start': '6036.239', 'end': '6037.919', 'text': 'also son of the feudal\nlord.'}, {'start': '6037.919', 'end': '6039.527', 'text': 'He usually helps the\npoor,'}, {'start': '6039.527', 'end': '6040.511', 'text': 'but as you see,'}, {'start': '6040.511', 'end': '6042.575', 'text': 'can be cold with\nstrangers"'}, {'start': '6042.575', 'end': '6044.663', 'text': 'Lainar memorized his name\nand murmured:'}, {'start': '6044.663', 'end': '6044.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6044.663', 'end': '6045.407', 'text': 'It shows,'}, {'start': '6045.407', 'end': '6046.487', 'text': 'quite cold…"'}, {'start': '6046.487', 'end': '6047.903', 'text': 'Junis smiled and said:'}, {'start': '6047.903', 'end': '6047.903', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6047.903', 'end': '6048.935', 'text': '"We\'re going after him"'}, {'start': '6048.935', 'end': '6049.967', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6049.967', 'end': '6052.271', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached Lain ar,"}, {'start': '6052.271', 'end': '6053.927', 'text': 'with a hint of resentment:'}, {'start': '6053.927', 'end': '6056.471', 'text': "(The master is having fun talking…\nhe doesn't talk to me anymore)."}, {'start': '6056.471', 'end': '6057.815', 'text': 'Lainar looked at Nora.'}, {'start': '6057.815', 'end': '6059.471', 'text': 'Their eyes met,'}, {'start': '6059.471', 'end': '6060.167', 'text': 'and she,'}, {'start': '6060.167', 'end': '6061.103', 'text': 'ashamed,'}, {'start': '6061.103', 'end': '6062.231', 'text': 'looked away.'}, {'start': '6062.231', 'end': '6062.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6062.231', 'end': '6063.743', 'text': "I'll play with her later,"}, {'start': '6063.743', 'end': '6065.519', 'text': 'Now the mission is what\nis important"'}, {'start': '6065.519', 'end': '6066.887', 'text': 'Following the knight,'}, {'start': '6066.887', 'end': '6069.527', 'text': 'Lainar arrived at a hill\ncovered with pine trees.'}, {'start': '6069.527', 'end': '6071.831', 'text': 'Several goblin corpses\nlay at the foot.'}, {'start': '6071.831', 'end': '6073.007', 'text': 'Looking up,'}, {'start': '6073.007', 'end': '6075.263', 'text': 'He saw an entrance hidden\namong the trees.'}, {'start': '6075.263', 'end': '6076.463', 'text': 'The adventurers,'}, {'start': '6076.463', 'end': '6077.279', 'text': 'armed,'}, {'start': '6077.279', 'end': '6079.199', 'text': 'were ambushed on the\nsides.'}, {'start': '6079.199', 'end': '6081.623', 'text': 'The knight tied his horse\nand climbed on foot.'}, {'start': '6081.623', 'end': '6082.799', 'text': 'Lainar followed him.'}, {'start': '6082.799', 'end': '6085.559', 'text': 'Another gentleman pointed\nat the entrance and said\ncoldly:'}, {'start': '6085.559', 'end': '6085.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6085.559', 'end': '6086.303', 'text': 'Dimas,'}, {'start': '6086.303', 'end': '6087.575', 'text': 'they hide inside,'}, {'start': '6087.575', 'end': '6088.439', 'text': '"let\'s go in"'}, {'start': '6088.439', 'end': '6091.655', 'text': 'Although Lainar had\nnot fought much with\ngoblins in this world,'}, {'start': '6091.655', 'end': '6094.631', 'text': 'I knew that their lairs\nusually have multiple\nexits.'}, {'start': '6094.631', 'end': '6096.935', 'text': 'Blocking them completely\nwas impossible.'}, {'start': '6096.935', 'end': '6097.679', 'text': 'Dimas,'}, {'start': '6097.679', 'end': '6098.543', 'text': 'arrogant,'}, {'start': '6098.543', 'end': '6099.263', 'text': 'ordered:'}, {'start': '6099.263', 'end': '6099.263', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6099.263', 'end': '6099.983', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '6099.983', 'end': '6102.359', 'text': 'throw a fireball\nto see inside"'}, {'start': '6102.359', 'end': '6103.823', 'text': 'Junis cast a spell,'}, {'start': '6103.823', 'end': '6106.823', 'text': 'illuminating the cave\nand revealing hidden\ngoblins.'}, {'start': '6106.823', 'end': '6106.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6106.823', 'end': '6107.903', 'text': 'There are not many,'}, {'start': '6107.903', 'end': '6109.415', 'text': '"Let\'s go in with the torch"'}, {'start': '6109.415', 'end': '6111.719', 'text': 'The adventurers\nlit torches.'}, {'start': '6111.719', 'end': '6114.239', 'text': 'Dimas and the other gentleman\nled the group.'}, {'start': '6114.239', 'end': '6115.055', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '6115.055', 'end': '6116.063', 'text': 'Martina spoke,'}, {'start': '6116.063', 'end': '6116.951', 'text': 'confused:'}, {'start': '6116.951', 'end': '6116.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6116.951', 'end': '6117.695', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '6117.695', 'end': '6118.415', 'text': 'What do they do?'}, {'start': '6118.415', 'end': '6119.423', 'text': "Aren't you afraid of dying?"}, {'start': '6119.423', 'end': '6119.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6119.423', 'end': '6119.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6119.423', 'end': '6120.503', 'text': 'What do you mean?'}, {'start': '6120.503', 'end': '6120.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6120.503', 'end': '6120.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6120.503', 'end': '6122.303', 'text': 'These are not ordinary\ngoblins.'}, {'start': '6122.303', 'end': '6123.359', 'text': 'They set traps.'}, {'start': '6123.359', 'end': '6124.727', 'text': 'If they drop rocks,'}, {'start': '6124.727', 'end': '6126.431', 'text': 'they will have nowhere to\nhide.'}, {'start': '6126.431', 'end': '6127.703', 'text': 'They will be crushed.'}, {'start': '6127.703', 'end': '6129.359', 'text': 'Being careless will kill\nthem"'}, {'start': '6129.359', 'end': '6130.775', 'text': 'Seeing that they were going\nin,'}, {'start': '6130.775', 'end': '6132.263', 'text': 'and with Junis among them,'}, {'start': '6132.263', 'end': '6133.271', 'text': 'Lainar shouted:'}, {'start': '6133.271', 'end': '6133.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6133.271', 'end': '6134.015', 'text': 'Wait!'}, {'start': '6134.015', 'end': '6134.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6134.015', 'end': '6135.839', 'text': 'The group stopped and\njeered:'}, {'start': '6135.839', 'end': '6135.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6135.839', 'end': '6136.559', 'text': 'Cheating?'}, {'start': '6136.559', 'end': '6138.215', 'text': 'They are just green beasts"'}, {'start': '6138.215', 'end': '6138.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6138.215', 'end': '6140.711', 'text': 'Young people shouldn\'t\nbe so afraid"'}, {'start': '6140.711', 'end': '6140.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6140.711', 'end': '6141.839', 'text': 'If you are afraid,'}, {'start': '6141.839', 'end': '6142.775', 'text': 'go home"'}, {'start': '6142.775', 'end': '6143.951', 'text': 'The group continued.'}, {'start': '6143.951', 'end': '6145.799', 'text': 'Lainar was speechless.'}, {'start': '6145.799', 'end': '6147.671', 'text': 'Respect the destiny\nof others,'}, {'start': '6147.671', 'end': '6149.519', 'text': 'abandon the complex of\nhelping.'}, {'start': '6149.519', 'end': '6151.751', 'text': "Although Martina did not\nunderstand Diast's language,"}, {'start': '6151.751', 'end': '6153.575', 'text': 'managed to guess more or\nless,'}, {'start': '6153.575', 'end': '6155.255', 'text': 'so he shrugged:'}, {'start': '6155.255', 'end': '6155.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6155.255', 'end': '6156.743', 'text': 'Then let them die go,'}, {'start': '6156.743', 'end': '6158.807', 'text': 'They are a group of arrogant\nidiots.'}, {'start': '6158.807', 'end': '6161.279', 'text': 'Just as there are stupid\nand intelligent people,'}, {'start': '6161.279', 'end': '6163.943', 'text': 'Goblins are also divided\ninto clever and\nstupid.'}, {'start': '6163.943', 'end': '6165.527', 'text': 'Junis came running,'}, {'start': '6165.527', 'end': '6166.319', 'text': 'panting,'}, {'start': '6166.319', 'end': '6167.159', 'text': 'and asked:'}, {'start': '6167.159', 'end': '6167.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6167.159', 'end': '6167.783', 'text': 'Firewood,'}, {'start': '6167.783', 'end': '6169.439', 'text': 'Is everything you said\ntrue?'}, {'start': '6169.439', 'end': '6169.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6169.439', 'end': '6169.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6169.439', 'end': '6170.855', 'text': "I can't be sure,"}, {'start': '6170.855', 'end': '6172.079', 'text': 'but it is very likely"'}, {'start': '6172.079', 'end': '6172.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6172.079', 'end': '6174.599', 'text': 'Then I\'ll go help you\nconvince Di more"'}, {'start': '6174.599', 'end': '6176.159', 'text': 'Lena shook her head:'}, {'start': '6176.159', 'end': '6176.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6176.159', 'end': '6177.215', 'text': "He won't listen to you."}, {'start': '6177.215', 'end': '6178.559', 'text': 'Stay with us,'}, {'start': '6178.559', 'end': '6180.071', 'text': "and besides I'm not sure,"}, {'start': '6180.071', 'end': '6181.751', 'text': 'I just wanted to warn you"'}, {'start': '6181.751', 'end': '6183.119', 'text': 'Junis lowered her head,'}, {'start': '6183.119', 'end': '6184.727', 'text': 'as if I were thinking,'}, {'start': '6184.727', 'end': '6186.431', 'text': 'and after a moment he\nsaid:'}, {'start': '6186.431', 'end': '6186.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6186.431', 'end': '6188.375', 'text': 'Then I\'ll stay with\nyou"'}, {'start': '6188.375', 'end': '6189.431', 'text': 'Lena nodded.'}, {'start': '6189.431', 'end': '6191.783', 'text': 'The four followed the\ngroup from a distance.'}, {'start': '6191.783', 'end': '6194.543', 'text': "They hadn't gone far\nwhen Nora grabbed\nLena:"}, {'start': '6194.543', 'end': '6194.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6194.543', 'end': '6195.095', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '6195.095', 'end': '6196.271', 'text': 'It seems there is something"'}, {'start': '6196.271', 'end': '6196.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6196.271', 'end': '6196.751', 'text': 'That?'}, {'start': '6196.751', 'end': '6196.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6196.751', 'end': '6198.143', 'text': 'He had barely finished speaking,'}, {'start': '6198.143', 'end': '6200.711', 'text': 'a thick stone wall\nfell behind them,'}, {'start': '6200.711', 'end': '6202.511', 'text': 'making the whole cave\ntremble.'}, {'start': '6202.511', 'end': '6205.319', 'text': "The group's withdrawal\nwas completely\nblocked,"}, {'start': '6205.319', 'end': '6206.807', 'text': 'without the possibility of escape,'}, {'start': '6206.807', 'end': '6209.735', 'text': 'They could only continue\nforward in search of\na way out.'}, {'start': '6209.735', 'end': '6211.151', 'text': 'Lena took out her mace:'}, {'start': '6211.151', 'end': '6211.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6211.151', 'end': '6211.775', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '6211.775', 'end': '6213.815', 'text': 'from now on keep your\nears alert,'}, {'start': '6213.815', 'end': '6215.111', 'text': 'Let me know if there\'s anything"'}, {'start': '6215.111', 'end': '6215.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6215.111', 'end': '6215.663', 'text': 'Good"'}, {'start': '6215.663', 'end': '6218.279', 'text': 'The four of them advanced\ndeeper into\nthe cave.'}, {'start': '6218.279', 'end': '6222.431', 'text': 'They had not walked\nfar when they\nmet two squires\nreturning.'}, {'start': '6222.431', 'end': '6224.711', 'text': 'They looked at the stone\nwall behind them,'}, {'start': '6224.711', 'end': '6225.719', 'text': 'confused:'}, {'start': '6225.719', 'end': '6225.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6225.719', 'end': '6226.439', 'text': 'What happened?'}, {'start': '6226.439', 'end': '6226.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6226.439', 'end': '6227.999', 'text': 'Lena pointed back:'}, {'start': '6227.999', 'end': '6227.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6227.999', 'end': '6229.439', 'text': 'A mechanism was activated,'}, {'start': '6229.439', 'end': '6231.215', 'text': 'our exit is blocked"'}, {'start': '6231.215', 'end': '6235.199', 'text': 'The two squires\nkicked the wall\nhard and then\nran back.'}, {'start': '6235.199', 'end': '6236.807', 'text': 'Junis shrugged:'}, {'start': '6236.807', 'end': '6236.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6236.807', 'end': '6238.223', 'text': 'It seems you were right,'}, {'start': '6238.223', 'end': '6239.711', 'text': "but Dimas didn't listen to\nyou."}, {'start': '6239.711', 'end': '6241.655', 'text': 'I have cleared several\ngoblin nests,'}, {'start': '6241.655', 'end': '6244.007', 'text': 'but only this time something\nso strange happened.'}, {'start': '6244.007', 'end': '6245.207', 'text': 'If you think about it,'}, {'start': '6245.207', 'end': '6247.055', 'text': 'These goblins are not\nnormal,'}, {'start': '6247.055', 'end': '6250.343', 'text': "This is the first time\nI've seen goblins\nmaking their own armor."}, {'start': '6250.343', 'end': '6250.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6250.343', 'end': '6254.639', 'text': "Junis hadn't even finished\nspeaking when\nscreams of pain were\nheard further ahead."}, {'start': '6254.639', 'end': '6256.391', 'text': 'The four of them ran\nover there.'}, {'start': '6256.391', 'end': '6258.599', 'text': 'An adventurer had fallen\ninto a trap,'}, {'start': '6258.599', 'end': '6261.191', 'text': 'with a wooden stake\nthrough his\nleg,'}, {'start': '6261.191', 'end': '6262.391', 'text': 'screaming in pain.'}, {'start': '6262.391', 'end': '6262.391', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6262.391', 'end': '6263.543', 'text': '"Hold on a little"'}, {'start': '6263.543', 'end': '6265.751', 'text': 'Dimas cut the stake with\nhis sword and,'}, {'start': '6265.751', 'end': '6267.335', 'text': 'with the help of the squires,'}, {'start': '6267.335', 'end': '6268.751', 'text': 'they took out the adventurer or.'}, {'start': '6268.751', 'end': '6269.879', 'text': 'Junis approached,'}, {'start': '6269.879', 'end': '6272.951', 'text': 'He pulled out the stake and\nthen made water gush\nout of his hands,'}, {'start': '6272.951', 'end': '6274.247', 'text': 'wrapping the wound.'}, {'start': '6274.247', 'end': '6274.895', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '6274.895', 'end': '6277.991', 'text': 'The torn leg stopped\nbleeding and began\nto heal.'}, {'start': '6277.991', 'end': '6277.991', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6277.991', 'end': '6278.927', 'text': 'He is cured,'}, {'start': '6278.927', 'end': '6280.799', 'text': 'but for now he can\nonly walk,'}, {'start': '6280.799', 'end': '6282.143', 'text': 'or the wound will open"'}, {'start': '6282.143', 'end': '6285.239', 'text': 'Dimas left the wounded man\nbehind and continued with\nthe adventurers.'}, {'start': '6285.239', 'end': '6285.863', 'text': 'Firewood,'}, {'start': '6285.863', 'end': '6288.215', 'text': 'Martina and the others followed\nthem from a distance.'}, {'start': '6288.215', 'end': '6290.135', 'text': 'The cave was full\nof traps,'}, {'start': '6290.135', 'end': '6292.751', 'text': 'almost every few steps\nsomeone was hurt,'}, {'start': '6292.751', 'end': '6294.911', 'text': 'and the group became smaller\nand smaller.'}, {'start': '6294.911', 'end': '6297.575', 'text': 'Including the squires\nof the two knights,'}, {'start': '6297.575', 'end': '6300.191', 'text': 'There were only a dozen\nactive people left,'}, {'start': '6300.191', 'end': '6302.447', 'text': 'almost half weakened\nby cheating.'}, {'start': '6302.447', 'end': '6303.191', 'text': 'Dimas,'}, {'start': '6303.191', 'end': '6305.327', 'text': 'which at first did not\ngive importance to,'}, {'start': '6305.327', 'end': '6307.367', 'text': 'began to act more cautiously.'}, {'start': '6307.367', 'end': '6308.591', 'text': 'A little later,'}, {'start': '6308.591', 'end': '6310.919', 'text': 'a light appeared\ndeep in the cave.'}, {'start': '6310.919', 'end': '6312.143', 'text': 'Chapter 18:'}, {'start': '6312.143', 'end': '6316.223', 'text': 'The hero saves the lady\nThe adventurers\nentered the room\none after another.'}, {'start': '6316.223', 'end': '6318.431', 'text': 'Lainer had an ominous\nfeeling,'}, {'start': '6318.431', 'end': '6321.455', 'text': 'So he looked up and\nlooked closely at\nthe ceiling.'}, {'start': '6321.455', 'end': '6322.271', 'text': 'I was afraid that,'}, {'start': '6322.271', 'end': '6323.039', 'text': 'upon entering,'}, {'start': '6323.039', 'end': '6323.999', 'text': 'as before,'}, {'start': '6323.999', 'end': '6327.527', 'text': 'They would be trapped\nby stone walls that\nwould cut off their\nretreat.'}, {'start': '6327.527', 'end': '6330.551', 'text': 'Nora squinted and spotted\nsomething suspicious.'}, {'start': '6330.551', 'end': '6332.543', 'text': 'But before he could\nget closer,'}, {'start': '6332.543', 'end': '6334.919', 'text': 'the roof of the cave\nbegan to crack and,'}, {'start': '6334.919', 'end': '6336.551', 'text': 'and huge rocks fell.'}, {'start': '6336.551', 'end': '6339.527', 'text': 'The adventurers who\nwere already inside\nwere trapped,'}, {'start': '6339.527', 'end': '6343.151', 'text': 'while Lainer and the\nothers were blocked\nin the narrow\ncorridor.'}, {'start': '6343.151', 'end': '6346.175', 'text': 'Several adventurers\nwere buried under\nthe rocks,'}, {'start': '6346.175', 'end': '6347.543', 'text': 'and the cries for help,'}, {'start': '6347.543', 'end': '6350.015', 'text': 'cries and roars mingled\nwith the chaos.'}, {'start': '6350.015', 'end': '6350.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6350.015', 'end': '6350.855', 'text': 'Relief!'}, {'start': '6350.855', 'end': '6350.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6350.855', 'end': '6350.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6350.855', 'end': '6352.799', 'text': 'There are many goblins\nin the room!'}, {'start': '6352.799', 'end': '6352.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6352.799', 'end': '6352.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6352.799', 'end': '6353.999', 'text': 'Damn cowards!'}, {'start': '6353.999', 'end': '6353.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6353.999', 'end': '6356.447', 'text': 'Lainer heard the sound\nof swords clashing;'}, {'start': '6356.447', 'end': '6359.975', 'text': 'Those inside had\nalso fallen into\nan ambush by goblins.'}, {'start': '6359.975', 'end': '6366.479', 'text': 'The adventurers who\nhad not yet entered\nand managed to avoid\nthe rocks hurried\nto move them to\nrescue those trapped.'}, {'start': '6366.479', 'end': '6367.631', 'text': 'Even Junis,'}, {'start': '6367.631', 'end': '6368.783', 'text': 'with great effort,'}, {'start': '6368.783', 'end': '6370.151', 'text': 'I helped as much as I could.'}, {'start': '6370.151', 'end': '6370.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6370.151', 'end': '6371.999', 'text': 'We will also help.'}, {'start': '6371.999', 'end': '6371.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6371.999', 'end': '6373.079', 'text': 'Nora and Martina,'}, {'start': '6373.079', 'end': '6374.447', 'text': 'after receiving the order,'}, {'start': '6374.447', 'end': '6376.559', 'text': 'They bent down to move\nthe stones.'}, {'start': '6376.559', 'end': '6378.311', 'text': 'They soon managed to rescue\none,'}, {'start': '6378.311', 'end': '6378.815', 'text': 'but,'}, {'start': '6378.815', 'end': '6380.015', 'text': 'unfortunately,'}, {'start': '6380.015', 'end': '6381.191', 'text': 'he was already dead,'}, {'start': '6381.191', 'end': '6384.407', 'text': 'with blood coming out\nof his orifices and his\nchest crushed.'}, {'start': '6384.407', 'end': '6384.407', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6384.407', 'end': '6385.512', 'text': "Here's a live one!"}, {'start': '6385.512', 'end': '6386.736', 'text': 'Come dig here!'}, {'start': '6386.736', 'end': '6386.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6386.736', 'end': '6388.080', 'text': 'shouted an adventurer.'}, {'start': '6388.080', 'end': '6389.327', 'text': 'Everyone rushed,'}, {'start': '6389.327', 'end': '6391.392', 'text': 'They removed the rocks and\ntook him out.'}, {'start': '6391.392', 'end': '6392.255', 'text': 'He was lucky:'}, {'start': '6392.255', 'end': '6394.439', 'text': 'although his legs\nwere shattered,'}, {'start': '6394.439', 'end': '6396.023', 'text': 'at least he was still alive.'}, {'start': '6396.023', 'end': '6399.383', 'text': 'Junis attended to him\nwhile Lainer and others\ncontinued digging.'}, {'start': '6399.383', 'end': '6400.247', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '6400.247', 'end': '6401.327', 'text': 'the ground shook,'}, {'start': '6401.327', 'end': '6402.935', 'text': 'and small stones fell.'}, {'start': '6402.935', 'end': '6406.271', 'text': 'Lainer heard the adventurers\ninside\nthe room exclaim:'}, {'start': '6406.271', 'end': '6406.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6406.271', 'end': '6407.087', 'text': 'My God!'}, {'start': '6407.087', 'end': '6407.087', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6407.087', 'end': '6407.087', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6407.087', 'end': '6407.975', 'text': "It's huge…!"}, {'start': '6407.975', 'end': '6407.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6407.975', 'end': '6407.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6407.975', 'end': '6409.559', 'text': "We can't hold on any longer!"}, {'start': '6409.559', 'end': '6409.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6409.559', 'end': '6410.591', 'text': 'Lainer shouted:'}, {'start': '6410.591', 'end': '6410.591', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6410.591', 'end': '6411.671', 'text': "What's going on?"}, {'start': '6411.671', 'end': '6412.199', 'text': 'Hey!'}, {'start': '6412.199', 'end': '6412.199', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6412.199', 'end': '6413.447', 'text': 'But no one answered,'}, {'start': '6413.447', 'end': '6415.079', 'text': 'perhaps because of internal\nchaos.'}, {'start': '6415.079', 'end': '6416.327', 'text': 'After a few seconds,'}, {'start': '6416.327', 'end': '6418.511', 'text': 'He heard Dymas encouraging\nhis people.'}, {'start': '6418.511', 'end': '6419.159', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6419.159', 'end': '6420.839', 'text': 'a tremendous crash resounded.'}, {'start': '6420.839', 'end': '6420.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6420.839', 'end': '6422.639', 'text': 'They are running out of\nstrength,'}, {'start': '6422.639', 'end': '6424.127', 'text': 'we have to laugh!'}, {'start': '6424.127', 'end': '6424.127', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6424.127', 'end': '6425.639', 'text': 'the adventurers said,'}, {'start': '6425.639', 'end': '6427.079', 'text': 'speeding up their work.'}, {'start': '6427.079', 'end': '6428.063', 'text': 'Finally,'}, {'start': '6428.063', 'end': '6429.623', 'text': 'as one last rock is moved,'}, {'start': '6429.623', 'end': '6430.607', 'text': 'the light came in.'}, {'start': '6430.607', 'end': '6432.936', 'text': 'Several adventurers\nrushed in,'}, {'start': '6432.936', 'end': '6435.576', 'text': 'but they quickly retreated\nin terror.'}, {'start': '6435.576', 'end': '6439.800', 'text': 'Lainer looked back and\nthen cautiously moved\nforward with three\ncompanions.'}, {'start': '6439.800', 'end': '6440.568', 'text': 'Upon entering,'}, {'start': '6440.568', 'end': '6442.632', 'text': 'He saw corpses scattered\non the ground,'}, {'start': '6442.632', 'end': '6444.336', 'text': 'humans and goblins mixed together.'}, {'start': '6444.336', 'end': '6445.248', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '6445.248', 'end': '6447.864', 'text': 'their eyes met with\na cloudy gaze.'}, {'start': '6447.864', 'end': '6450.816', 'text': 'A giant goblin stood\nin the center\nof the room,'}, {'start': '6450.816', 'end': '6452.784', 'text': 'surrounded by smaller\nones.'}, {'start': '6452.784', 'end': '6454.200', 'text': 'Not only was it bigger than,'}, {'start': '6454.200', 'end': '6456.240', 'text': 'but their equipment\nwas different:'}, {'start': '6456.240', 'end': '6457.680', 'text': 'a rusty armor,'}, {'start': '6457.680', 'end': '6460.920', 'text': 'a notched sword in his\nright hand and a\nterrifying aura.'}, {'start': '6460.920', 'end': '6462.072', 'text': 'Lainer noted that,'}, {'start': '6462.072', 'end': '6463.344', 'text': 'in his left hand,'}, {'start': '6463.344', 'end': '6466.152', 'text': 'The goblin general\nwaved a bloody\nhook.'}, {'start': '6466.152', 'end': '6470.064', 'text': 'Dymas and the few surviving\nadventurers\nand squires faced\nhim.'}, {'start': '6470.064', 'end': '6472.416', 'text': 'Another knight lay embedded\nin the wall,'}, {'start': '6472.416', 'end': '6473.160', 'text': 'dead,'}, {'start': '6473.160', 'end': '6475.104', 'text': 'with blood pouring from\nhis armor.'}, {'start': '6475.104', 'end': '6476.136', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6476.136', 'end': '6477.984', 'text': 'the system rang in his\nears:'}, {'start': '6477.984', 'end': '6478.968', 'text': '[Warning!'}, {'start': '6478.968', 'end': '6482.016', 'text': 'You are under the gaze of\nthe Goblin General… ]\nDymas shouted:'}, {'start': '6482.016', 'end': '6482.016', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6482.016', 'end': '6483.432', 'text': 'Watch out for his hook!'}, {'start': '6483.432', 'end': '6483.432', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6483.432', 'end': '6484.872', 'text': 'But before I could finish\nyou,'}, {'start': '6484.872', 'end': '6487.344', 'text': 'The bloody hook was launched\ntowards L ainer.'}, {'start': '6487.344', 'end': '6488.928', 'text': 'His shield was caught,'}, {'start': '6488.928', 'end': '6490.728', 'text': 'and a brutal force knocked\nhim down.'}, {'start': '6490.728', 'end': '6492.768', 'text': 'The goblins took advantage\nto attack,'}, {'start': '6492.768', 'end': '6495.552', 'text': 'engaging in a fierce fight\nwith Dymas and the\nothers.'}, {'start': '6495.552', 'end': '6497.519', 'text': 'Some tried to surround\nthem,'}, {'start': '6497.519', 'end': '6498.432', 'text': 'but Martina,'}, {'start': '6498.432', 'end': '6499.751', 'text': 'brandishing his sword,'}, {'start': '6499.751', 'end': '6501.143', 'text': 'cut off their heads.'}, {'start': '6501.143', 'end': '6501.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6501.143', 'end': '6501.767', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '6501.767', 'end': '6503.423', 'text': 'use your daggers to blind\nhim"'}, {'start': '6503.423', 'end': '6503.423', 'text': ','}, {'start': '6503.423', 'end': '6504.479', 'text': 'Lainer ordered.'}, {'start': '6504.479', 'end': '6505.559', 'text': 'In a flash,'}, {'start': '6505.559', 'end': '6507.143', 'text': 'Nora threw three daggers,'}, {'start': '6507.143', 'end': '6510.023', 'text': "one of which was stuck\nin the general's\nright eye,"}, {'start': '6510.023', 'end': '6511.823', 'text': 'causing a roar of\npain.'}, {'start': '6511.823', 'end': '6513.959', 'text': 'Junith threw a ball\nof fire at him,'}, {'start': '6513.959', 'end': '6517.919', 'text': 'but it seemed to have\nno effect on the thick-skinned,\ntough\ngoblin general.'}, {'start': '6517.919', 'end': '6520.055', 'text': 'The scene descended into\nchaos again.'}, {'start': '6520.055', 'end': '6520.055', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6520.055', 'end': '6520.848', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '6520.848', 'end': '6522.576', 'text': 'take care of him when\nyou can!'}, {'start': '6522.576', 'end': '6522.576', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6522.576', 'end': '6524.280', 'text': 'Lainar had barely finished\nspeaking,'}, {'start': '6524.280', 'end': '6528.143', 'text': 'Martina charged like\na runaway horse\nstraight at the\nenemy.'}, {'start': '6528.143', 'end': '6528.767', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '6528.767', 'end': '6529.679', 'text': 'for its part,'}, {'start': '6529.679', 'end': '6535.535', 'text': 'He took his place and together\nwith Lainar was\nin charge of eliminating\nthe goblins that tried\nto surround them and\nattack from behind.'}, {'start': '6535.535', 'end': '6536.903', 'text': 'With the help of Martina,'}, {'start': '6536.903', 'end': '6539.424', 'text': 'Dymas and the others advanced\nwithout obstacles,'}, {'start': '6539.424', 'end': '6541.992', 'text': 'quickly arriving in front\nof General Goblin.'}, {'start': '6541.992', 'end': '6543.024', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6543.024', 'end': '6545.112', 'text': 'the goblin general unleashed\nhis strength,'}, {'start': '6545.112', 'end': '6547.824', 'text': 'charging like a wild\nbull between the\nranks,'}, {'start': '6547.824', 'end': '6551.376', 'text': 'brandishing his machete\nand killing several adventurers\none after another.'}, {'start': '6551.376', 'end': '6551.376', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6551.376', 'end': '6551.784', 'text': 'Hah!'}, {'start': '6551.784', 'end': '6551.784', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6551.784', 'end': '6554.616', 'text': 'Martina brandished her\nlarge sword and charged\nat him.'}, {'start': '6554.616', 'end': '6557.256', 'text': 'Although his size did not\nmatch that of the goblin\ngeneral,'}, {'start': '6557.256', 'end': '6559.320', 'text': 'managed to exchange blows\nwith him.'}, {'start': '6559.320', 'end': '6559.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6559.320', 'end': '6559.896', 'text': 'Clang!'}, {'start': '6559.896', 'end': '6559.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6559.896', 'end': '6560.928', 'text': 'After another crash,'}, {'start': '6560.928', 'end': '6564.528', 'text': "The goblin general's\nmachete was cut in\none section by Martina."}, {'start': '6564.528', 'end': '6565.752', 'text': 'Seeing himself overwhelmed,'}, {'start': '6565.752', 'end': '6569.808', 'text': "The general threw a\nchain with a hook\nthat got tangled in\nMartina's sword."}, {'start': '6569.808', 'end': '6571.560', 'text': 'After struggling for a few\nseconds,'}, {'start': '6571.560', 'end': '6573.072', 'text': 'threw it into the air.'}, {'start': '6573.072', 'end': '6575.352', 'text': 'Nora took the opportunity to\nthrow three daggers,'}, {'start': '6575.352', 'end': '6577.464', 'text': 'but the general stopped\nthem with his arm.'}, {'start': '6577.464', 'end': '6578.112', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6578.112', 'end': '6580.584', 'text': 'The goblin general\nswung the hook again,'}, {'start': '6580.584', 'end': '6582.216', 'text': 'this time pointing at\nNora.'}, {'start': '6582.216', 'end': '6582.216', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6582.216', 'end': '6582.888', 'text': 'Careful!'}, {'start': '6582.888', 'end': '6582.888', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6582.888', 'end': '6584.472', 'text': 'Nora nimbly dodged,'}, {'start': '6584.472', 'end': '6585.960', 'text': 'avoiding it with ease.'}, {'start': '6585.960', 'end': '6586.872', 'text': 'The general,'}, {'start': '6586.872', 'end': '6587.736', 'text': 'when failing,'}, {'start': '6587.736', 'end': '6590.040', 'text': 'did not attempt to retrieve\nthe hook immediately,'}, {'start': '6590.040', 'end': '6592.176', 'text': 'but threw it forcefully\ntowards Nora,'}, {'start': '6592.176', 'end': '6594.048', 'text': 'spinning it like\na whip.'}, {'start': '6594.048', 'end': '6596.328', 'text': 'But Nora jumped lightly\nand dodged it.'}, {'start': '6596.328', 'end': '6598.176', 'text': 'Just when she felt\nrelieved,'}, {'start': '6598.176', 'end': '6599.832', 'text': 'Lainar noticed something strange.'}, {'start': '6599.832', 'end': '6600.792', 'text': 'Two goblins,'}, {'start': '6600.792', 'end': '6602.448', 'text': 'taking advantage of his distraction,'}, {'start': '6602.448', 'end': '6604.560', 'text': 'had approached stealthily.'}, {'start': '6604.560', 'end': '6606.000', 'text': 'Nora frowned,'}, {'start': '6606.000', 'end': '6607.272', 'text': 'He thrust his dagger into one,'}, {'start': '6607.272', 'end': '6609.024', 'text': 'but the other grabbed\nhis arm.'}, {'start': '6609.024', 'end': '6611.520', 'text': "The goblin general's\nhook struck again,"}, {'start': '6611.520', 'end': '6614.952', 'text': 'and she could only struggle\nas she watched\nthe danger approach.'}, {'start': '6614.952', 'end': '6616.296', 'text': 'At the critical moment,'}, {'start': '6616.296', 'end': '6617.040', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '6617.040', 'end': '6617.952', 'text': 'by instinct,'}, {'start': '6617.952', 'end': '6619.224', 'text': 'he launched himself at Nora,'}, {'start': '6619.224', 'end': '6622.104', 'text': "trying to push her away\nfrom the hook's\nreach."}, {'start': '6622.104', 'end': '6623.304', 'text': 'Unfortunately,'}, {'start': '6623.304', 'end': '6625.272', 'text': 'his movement was a little\nslow.'}, {'start': '6625.272', 'end': '6627.312', 'text': 'It was not known which part\nwas hooked,'}, {'start': '6627.312', 'end': '6629.304', 'text': 'but was violently dragged\naway.'}, {'start': '6629.304', 'end': '6631.272', 'text': 'After being dragged a couple\nof times,'}, {'start': '6631.272', 'end': '6633.696', 'text': 'the other end of the\nhook stopped moving.'}, {'start': '6633.696', 'end': '6638.160', 'text': 'Lainar struggled to\nhis feet and found\nthe goblin general\nalready dead.'}, {'start': '6638.160', 'end': '6638.952', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '6638.952', 'end': '6640.152', 'text': 'covered in blood,'}, {'start': '6640.152', 'end': '6641.784', 'text': 'had cut off his head.'}, {'start': '6641.784', 'end': '6643.008', 'text': 'The other goblins,'}, {'start': '6643.008', 'end': '6644.568', 'text': 'seeing the lost situation,'}, {'start': '6644.568', 'end': '6646.464', 'text': 'They fled through the secret\ndoors.'}, {'start': '6646.464', 'end': '6647.472', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '6647.472', 'end': '6649.224', 'text': 'Lainar felt a sharp\npain.'}, {'start': '6649.224', 'end': '6654.120', 'text': 'The hook the goblin\ngeneral had thrown\nbefore dying\nwas stuck deep\ninto his arm,'}, {'start': '6654.120', 'end': '6656.040', 'text': 'and blood dripped down\nthe metal.'}, {'start': '6656.040', 'end': '6656.664', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '6656.664', 'end': '6657.840', 'text': 'dust cover,'}, {'start': '6657.840', 'end': '6658.848', 'text': 'ran towards him:'}, {'start': '6658.848', 'end': '6658.848', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6658.848', 'end': '6659.328', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '6659.328', 'end': '6660.048', 'text': 'your arm.'}, {'start': '6660.048', 'end': '6660.048', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6660.048', 'end': '6661.680', 'text': 'Martina also approached,'}, {'start': '6661.680', 'end': '6663.696', 'text': "holding the general's\nhead."}, {'start': '6663.696', 'end': '6665.232', 'text': 'He poked his head out and said:'}, {'start': '6665.232', 'end': '6665.232', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6665.232', 'end': '6666.840', 'text': 'Do you want me to take the\nhook off you?'}, {'start': '6666.840', 'end': '6666.840', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6666.840', 'end': '6666.840', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6666.840', 'end': '6667.896', 'text': 'If you take it out,'}, {'start': '6667.896', 'end': '6669.719', 'text': 'the blood will flow faster.'}, {'start': '6669.719', 'end': '6671.639', 'text': '"Better wait for Junith\nto treat it."'}, {'start': '6671.639', 'end': '6671.639', 'text': ','}, {'start': '6671.639', 'end': '6672.863', 'text': 'Lainar replied.'}, {'start': '6672.863', 'end': '6674.711', 'text': 'Nora turned around to look\nfor Junith,'}, {'start': '6674.711', 'end': '6676.919', 'text': 'but Lainar stopped her\nwith his good arm:'}, {'start': '6676.919', 'end': '6676.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6676.919', 'end': '6678.143', 'text': 'Wait for him to come.'}, {'start': '6678.143', 'end': '6679.943', 'text': 'There are other more seriously injured\npeople.'}, {'start': '6679.943', 'end': '6679.943', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6679.943', 'end': '6680.976', 'text': 'Shortly after,'}, {'start': '6680.976', 'end': '6682.415', 'text': 'Junith finally arrived.'}, {'start': '6682.415', 'end': '6682.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6682.415', 'end': '6683.567', 'text': '"Hold on a little"'}, {'start': '6683.567', 'end': '6683.567', 'text': ','}, {'start': '6683.567', 'end': '6686.016', 'text': 'he said as he yanked\nthe hook\nout,'}, {'start': '6686.016', 'end': '6689.183', 'text': 'causing Lainar to almost\nlose consciousness\nfrom the pain.'}, {'start': '6689.183', 'end': '6690.887', 'text': 'But soon the pain\nsubsided.'}, {'start': '6690.887', 'end': '6690.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6690.887', 'end': '6693.575', 'text': 'The bleeding has stopped\nand the wound is\nclosed,'}, {'start': '6693.575', 'end': '6695.591', 'text': "but don't move your arm\nfor three days,"}, {'start': '6695.591', 'end': '6697.175', 'text': 'or it could open again.'}, {'start': '6697.175', 'end': '6697.175', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6697.175', 'end': '6697.175', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6697.175', 'end': '6697.967', 'text': 'Understood.'}, {'start': '6697.967', 'end': '6697.967', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6697.967', 'end': '6700.655', 'text': 'Junith got up and ran\nto other wounded people.'}, {'start': '6700.655', 'end': '6701.687', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6701.687', 'end': '6703.367', 'text': 'Lainar felt a tingling sensation.'}, {'start': '6703.367', 'end': '6704.135', 'text': 'When looking,'}, {'start': '6704.135', 'end': '6706.943', 'text': 'He saw Nora gently\nlicking his wound\nwith care.'}, {'start': '6706.943', 'end': '6708.240', 'text': 'Chapter 19:'}, {'start': '6708.240', 'end': '6710.711', 'text': 'Nora apologizes with\nthorns At that moment,'}, {'start': '6710.711', 'end': '6712.607', 'text': 'were on the way\nback.'}, {'start': '6712.607', 'end': '6714.936', 'text': 'Of the more than twenty\noriginal people,'}, {'start': '6714.936', 'end': '6718.487', 'text': 'Now there were only less\nthan ten left who\ncould walk on their\nown.'}, {'start': '6718.487', 'end': '6722.400', 'text': 'Dimas had borrowed\na cart from\na passing slave\ntrader,'}, {'start': '6722.400', 'end': '6725.616', 'text': 'and now the cart was\nfull of the bodies\nof the adventurers.'}, {'start': '6725.616', 'end': '6727.872', 'text': 'He wore a helmet that\nhid his face,'}, {'start': '6727.872', 'end': '6730.392', 'text': 'but it was easy to guess\nthat he was in a bad\nmood.'}, {'start': '6730.392', 'end': '6732.408', 'text': 'Two of his most loyal\nsquires,'}, {'start': '6732.408', 'end': '6733.656', 'text': 'in whom he trusted,'}, {'start': '6733.656', 'end': '6736.032', 'text': 'One had been killed and\nanother injured.'}, {'start': '6736.032', 'end': '6737.064', 'text': 'According to Junis,'}, {'start': '6737.064', 'end': '6740.040', 'text': 'The other deceased gentleman\nwas a childhood\nfriend.'}, {'start': '6740.040', 'end': '6741.984', 'text': 'Although Lainer did\nnot like Dimas,'}, {'start': '6741.984', 'end': '6743.496', 'text': 'He was an admirable gentleman.'}, {'start': '6743.496', 'end': '6745.296', 'text': 'At least in the recent\nbattle,'}, {'start': '6745.296', 'end': '6747.696', 'text': 'had not retreated one\nstep in the face of\nfear,'}, {'start': '6747.696', 'end': '6749.592', 'text': 'always leading from\nthe front.'}, {'start': '6749.592', 'end': '6751.344', 'text': 'If he was a proud person,'}, {'start': '6751.344', 'end': '6754.056', 'text': 'This blow would undoubtedly\naffect him deeply.'}, {'start': '6754.056', 'end': '6755.088', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6755.088', 'end': '6757.992', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached Lainer's\nears:"}, {'start': '6757.992', 'end': '6761.376', 'text': '*(It was all my fault\nthat my master was\nhurt.'}, {'start': '6761.376', 'end': '6763.416', 'text': 'I should have been more\ncareful.'}, {'start': '6763.416', 'end': '6764.472', 'text': "I'm a fool."}, {'start': '6764.472', 'end': '6765.696', 'text': ')* Lainer,'}, {'start': '6765.696', 'end': '6767.208', 'text': 'with his one mobile hand,'}, {'start': '6767.208', 'end': '6768.792', 'text': "He stroked Nora's ear:"}, {'start': '6768.792', 'end': '6768.792', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6768.792', 'end': '6770.880', 'text': 'Don\'t lick wounds again\nin the future"'}, {'start': '6770.880', 'end': '6772.800', 'text': 'Nora was slightly surprised,'}, {'start': '6772.800', 'end': '6775.416', 'text': 'with a look that revealed\na hint of insecurity:'}, {'start': '6775.416', 'end': '6775.416', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6775.416', 'end': '6776.280', 'text': "I'm sorry."}, {'start': '6776.280', 'end': '6778.344', 'text': 'My mother taught me that\nif I got hurt,'}, {'start': '6778.344', 'end': '6780.936', 'text': 'I could lick the wound\nto make it heal\nfaster.'}, {'start': '6780.936', 'end': '6782.088', 'text': 'When I was little,'}, {'start': '6782.088', 'end': '6783.335', 'text': 'she did it for me"'}, {'start': '6783.335', 'end': '6785.472', 'text': '*(I am a demi-human.'}, {'start': '6785.472', 'end': '6787.416', 'text': 'It is normal for my master\nto despise me.'}, {'start': '6787.416', 'end': '6788.904', 'text': "I'm too stupid."}, {'start': '6788.904', 'end': '6789.720', 'text': ')* ???'}, {'start': '6789.720', 'end': '6792.072', 'text': "Lainer didn't understand\nwhat he was imagining."}, {'start': '6792.072', 'end': '6794.688', 'text': 'I just thought the\nwound was dirty,'}, {'start': '6794.688', 'end': '6795.912', 'text': 'with earth and blood,'}, {'start': '6795.912', 'end': '6797.784', 'text': 'and that licking it was\nunhygienic.'}, {'start': '6797.784', 'end': '6800.472', 'text': 'How had it ended up\nbeing a disdain\nfor her?'}, {'start': '6800.472', 'end': '6801.432', 'text': 'Pure slander.'}, {'start': '6801.432', 'end': '6801.432', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6801.432', 'end': '6803.568', 'text': "I just think there's\ndirt in the wound."}, {'start': '6803.568', 'end': '6804.504', 'text': 'If you lick it,'}, {'start': '6804.504', 'end': '6806.904', 'text': "You'll swallow all the\ndirt and get sick."}, {'start': '6806.904', 'end': '6807.960', 'text': 'Nora blinked,'}, {'start': '6807.960', 'end': '6811.128', 'text': 'Her deep blue eyes\nwere especially\nbeautiful:'}, {'start': '6811.128', 'end': '6811.128', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6811.128', 'end': '6812.135', 'text': 'No problem,'}, {'start': '6812.135', 'end': '6812.687', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '6812.687', 'end': '6813.575', 'text': 'I\'ll spit it out"'}, {'start': '6813.575', 'end': '6815.807', 'text': "*(So he doesn't look down\non me."}, {'start': '6815.807', 'end': '6817.559', 'text': 'It was me who thought\ntoo much.'}, {'start': '6817.559', 'end': '6820.823', 'text': ')* Lainer stroked\nhis beast ears\nagain.'}, {'start': '6820.823', 'end': '6821.856', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '6821.856', 'end': '6822.648', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '6822.648', 'end': '6823.944', 'text': 'for no apparent reason,'}, {'start': '6823.944', 'end': '6825.312', 'text': 'He crouched down in front of him:'}, {'start': '6825.312', 'end': '6825.312', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6825.312', 'end': '6826.056', 'text': 'Lainer,'}, {'start': '6826.056', 'end': '6827.208', 'text': 'Do you want me to carry you?'}, {'start': '6827.208', 'end': '6827.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6827.208', 'end': '6827.208', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6827.208', 'end': '6828.648', 'text': "I didn't hurt my leg,"}, {'start': '6828.648', 'end': '6829.824', 'text': 'there\'s no need"'}, {'start': '6829.824', 'end': '6829.824', 'text': ','}, {'start': '6829.824', 'end': '6830.976', 'text': 'Lainer rejected.'}, {'start': '6830.976', 'end': '6833.184', 'text': 'It was obvious that Martina\nwas happy.'}, {'start': '6833.184', 'end': '6836.064', 'text': "A series of thoughts\nreached Lainer's\nears:"}, {'start': '6836.064', 'end': '6838.632', 'text': '*(This sword is incredible!'}, {'start': '6838.632', 'end': '6841.968', 'text': 'If my parents could still\nsee and see how I\ndefeated that monster,'}, {'start': '6841.968', 'end': '6843.528', 'text': 'They would be proud of\nme.'}, {'start': '6843.528', 'end': '6845.256', 'text': ')* Just then,'}, {'start': '6845.256', 'end': '6847.656', 'text': 'Junis came running from\nbehind the group.'}, {'start': '6847.656', 'end': '6848.400', 'text': 'He was panting,'}, {'start': '6848.400', 'end': '6849.744', 'text': 'with a pale face.'}, {'start': '6849.744', 'end': '6851.712', 'text': 'Healing the wounded had\nexhausted her,'}, {'start': '6851.712', 'end': '6853.440', 'text': 'was on the verge of collapse.'}, {'start': '6853.440', 'end': '6853.440', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6853.440', 'end': '6854.808', 'text': "It's finally over."}, {'start': '6854.808', 'end': '6856.176', 'text': 'This time it was brutal.'}, {'start': '6856.176', 'end': '6857.208', 'text': 'When I return,'}, {'start': '6857.208', 'end': '6858.984', 'text': 'I\'ll rest well for a\nwhile"'}, {'start': '6858.984', 'end': '6862.656', 'text': "Junis approached Laine's\nright side\nand asked with concern:"}, {'start': '6862.656', 'end': '6862.656', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6862.656', 'end': '6864.096', 'text': 'Does your hand still\nhurt?'}, {'start': '6864.096', 'end': '6865.584', 'text': 'Let me heal you again"'}, {'start': '6865.584', 'end': '6865.584', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6865.584', 'end': '6866.328', 'text': 'Forward"'}, {'start': '6866.328', 'end': '6868.512', 'text': 'As Junis continued\ntreatment,'}, {'start': '6868.512', 'end': '6871.008', 'text': "Nora's resentful\nthoughts came:"}, {'start': '6871.008', 'end': '6872.784', 'text': '*(This woman.'}, {'start': '6872.784', 'end': '6874.368', 'text': 'He made my master wait\nso long,'}, {'start': '6874.368', 'end': '6876.216', 'text': 'letting him lose a lot\nof blood!'}, {'start': '6876.216', 'end': '6878.112', 'text': ')* Lainer looked at Nor a.'}, {'start': '6878.112', 'end': '6879.288', 'text': 'He frowned,'}, {'start': '6879.288', 'end': '6880.392', 'text': 'She looked angry.'}, {'start': '6880.392', 'end': '6881.544', 'text': 'It was understandable:'}, {'start': '6881.544', 'end': '6883.992', 'text': 'many had been more\ninjured than he.'}, {'start': '6883.992', 'end': '6886.536', 'text': 'He only had one arm\npierced by a hook,'}, {'start': '6886.536', 'end': '6887.592', 'text': 'which hurt,'}, {'start': '6887.592', 'end': '6890.736', 'text': 'but compared to the\nadventurers\nwho lost limbs,'}, {'start': '6890.736', 'end': '6892.032', 'text': 'was much better.'}, {'start': '6892.032', 'end': '6892.032', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6892.032', 'end': '6892.872', 'text': 'Thank you"'}, {'start': '6892.872', 'end': '6892.872', 'text': ','}, {'start': '6892.872', 'end': '6893.880', 'text': 'said Lainer.'}, {'start': '6893.880', 'end': '6894.912', 'text': 'Junis smiled:'}, {'start': '6894.912', 'end': '6894.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6894.912', 'end': '6895.824', 'text': 'It\'s no big deal"'}, {'start': '6895.824', 'end': '6898.008', 'text': 'The group walked\nfrom day to night,'}, {'start': '6898.008', 'end': '6900.144', 'text': 'finally arriving at\nthe city of Melod.'}, {'start': '6900.144', 'end': '6901.896', 'text': 'Lainer felt exhausted.'}, {'start': '6901.896', 'end': '6903.984', 'text': 'I had no desire to return\nto the village,'}, {'start': '6903.984', 'end': '6908.208', 'text': 'So he decided to stay\nat an inn in the\ncity and return\nhome the next day.'}, {'start': '6908.208', 'end': '6910.632', 'text': 'After saying a brief\ngoodbye to Juni s,'}, {'start': '6910.632', 'end': '6911.952', 'text': 'separated from the group.'}, {'start': '6911.952', 'end': '6915.624', 'text': 'He had barely taken\na few steps when a\nman called him from\nbehind:'}, {'start': '6915.624', 'end': '6915.624', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6915.624', 'end': '6916.344', 'text': 'Lainer!'}, {'start': '6916.344', 'end': '6916.344', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6916.344', 'end': '6917.256', 'text': 'When turning around,'}, {'start': '6917.256', 'end': '6918.960', 'text': 'He saw Dimas riding\na horse,'}, {'start': '6918.960', 'end': '6920.376', 'text': 'looking at it from above.'}, {'start': '6920.376', 'end': '6920.376', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6920.376', 'end': '6921.168', 'text': 'What do you want?'}, {'start': '6921.168', 'end': '6921.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6921.168', 'end': '6923.256', 'text': 'Dimas threw him a bag\nof money:'}, {'start': '6923.256', 'end': '6923.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6923.256', 'end': '6924.168', 'text': 'It\'s your part"'}, {'start': '6924.168', 'end': '6924.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '6924.168', 'end': '6928.296', 'text': 'Reiner took a look at\nthe bag and discovered\nthat it was full\nof copper coins,'}, {'start': '6928.296', 'end': '6930.432', 'text': 'with some silver occasionally.'}, {'start': '6930.432', 'end': '6933.168', 'text': "'I didn't accept any quests\nfrom the adventurers'\nguild,"}, {'start': '6933.168', 'end': '6934.488', 'text': 'I just helped out in passing.'}, {'start': '6934.488', 'end': '6935.712', 'text': "' He returned the money ."}, {'start': '6935.712', 'end': '6937.368', 'text': 'I had not accepted the\nmission,'}, {'start': '6937.368', 'end': '6939.672', 'text': "and Reiner didn't want to take\nadvantage of that."}, {'start': '6939.672', 'end': '6941.592', 'text': 'Dimas threw the money\nback at him:'}, {'start': '6941.592', 'end': '6942.240', 'text': "'Take it,"}, {'start': '6942.240', 'end': '6943.560', 'text': 'you put in your effort.'}, {'start': '6943.560', 'end': '6944.328', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '6944.328', 'end': '6946.704', 'text': 'I apologize for my rudeness\nat that moment.'}, {'start': '6946.704', 'end': '6948.720', 'text': "' Without giving him a\nchance to refuse,"}, {'start': '6948.720', 'end': '6950.064', 'text': 'he rode away.'}, {'start': '6950.064', 'end': '6951.264', 'text': 'From a distance,'}, {'start': '6951.264', 'end': '6951.912', 'text': 'shout:'}, {'start': '6951.912', 'end': '6952.656', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '6952.656', 'end': '6953.496', 'text': 'I owe you one.'}, {'start': '6953.496', 'end': '6955.632', 'text': "' Then he disappeared without\nlooking back."}, {'start': '6955.632', 'end': '6958.152', 'text': 'Reiner looked at Nora\nand shrugged.'}, {'start': '6958.152', 'end': '6963.888', 'text': 'He bought two smoked\nchickens at the\ntavern and took the\nbeast-eared girls\nto an inn in the\ncenter of town.'}, {'start': '6963.888', 'end': '6966.816', 'text': 'Seeing the narrow and\ngloomy room like\na dungeon,'}, {'start': '6966.816', 'end': '6969.768', 'text': 'He doubted whether he had\nreally ordered a luxury\ndouble suite.'}, {'start': '6969.768', 'end': '6971.928', 'text': 'Especially the\nmoldy pillow.'}, {'start': '6971.928', 'end': '6974.568', 'text': 'the hygienic conditions\nwere worrying.'}, {'start': '6974.568', 'end': '6976.824', 'text': 'I was afraid of waking up with\na fungus on my head.'}, {'start': '6976.824', 'end': '6978.624', 'text': 'He went down to ask the\nowner,'}, {'start': '6978.624', 'end': '6981.984', 'text': 'but seeing a shared\nbedroom with seven\nor eight people,'}, {'start': '6981.984', 'end': '6983.160', 'text': 'abandoned the idea.'}, {'start': '6983.160', 'end': '6984.384', 'text': 'Compared to that,'}, {'start': '6984.384', 'end': '6986.136', 'text': 'his room was a paradise.'}, {'start': '6986.136', 'end': '6988.416', 'text': 'Reiner brought out black bread\nand smoked chicken.'}, {'start': '6988.416', 'end': '6990.144', 'text': 'Martina came over to\neat,'}, {'start': '6990.144', 'end': '6991.104', 'text': 'while Nora,'}, {'start': '6991.104', 'end': '6993.408', 'text': 'sitting on the bed\nhugging her knees,'}, {'start': '6993.408', 'end': '6994.440', 'text': 'I watched them.'}, {'start': '6994.440', 'end': '6995.976', 'text': '(I dare not come near,'}, {'start': '6995.976', 'end': '6997.368', 'text': "I don't deserve to eat today."}, {'start': '6997.368', 'end': '6999.240', 'text': ') Reiner was speechless.'}, {'start': '6999.240', 'end': '7001.088', 'text': 'I had never thought of blaming\nher.'}, {'start': '7001.088', 'end': '7002.456', 'text': "'Why don't you come over for\nlunch?'"}, {'start': '7002.456', 'end': '7003.968', 'text': "' Nora shook her head:"}, {'start': '7003.968', 'end': '7005.000', 'text': "'I'm not hungry."}, {'start': '7005.000', 'end': '7005.864', 'text': 'enjoy,'}, {'start': '7005.864', 'end': '7006.344', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '7006.344', 'end': '7007.664', 'text': 'Reiner left the bread:'}, {'start': '7007.664', 'end': '7008.480', 'text': "'Oh really?"}, {'start': '7008.480', 'end': '7010.544', 'text': 'Look me in the eyes and\nsay it again.'}, {'start': '7010.544', 'end': '7011.480', 'text': "' Nora looked at him,"}, {'start': '7011.480', 'end': '7013.064', 'text': 'but soon looked away.'}, {'start': '7013.064', 'end': '7014.288', 'text': "'I hurt my hand,"}, {'start': '7014.288', 'end': '7016.088', 'text': 'I need someone to\nfeed me.'}, {'start': '7016.088', 'end': '7017.960', 'text': "' Martina looked at him in\nsurprise."}, {'start': '7017.960', 'end': '7020.528', 'text': 'Reiner signaled him\nnot to intervene.'}, {'start': '7020.528', 'end': '7022.184', 'text': 'Nora understood and came\ncloser:'}, {'start': '7022.184', 'end': '7022.952', 'text': "'I'll do it."}, {'start': '7022.952', 'end': '7025.784', 'text': "' He cut the bread into\nthin slices and gave\nit to Reiner."}, {'start': '7025.784', 'end': '7027.848', 'text': 'Then he offered her\na chicken leg.'}, {'start': '7027.848', 'end': '7029.072', 'text': 'Without realizing it,'}, {'start': '7029.072', 'end': '7030.560', 'text': 'He drooled at the sight of the\nmeat.'}, {'start': '7030.560', 'end': '7031.544', 'text': "'Eat a little,"}, {'start': '7031.544', 'end': '7032.792', 'text': "I know you're hungry."}, {'start': '7032.792', 'end': '7034.136', 'text': "'Seeing his hesitation,"}, {'start': '7034.136', 'end': '7034.976', 'text': 'He insisted:'}, {'start': '7034.976', 'end': '7036.200', 'text': "'Do you want me to give it to\nyou?'"}, {'start': '7036.200', 'end': '7038.744', 'text': "' Nora denied it vigorously\nand began to eat."}, {'start': '7038.744', 'end': '7040.040', 'text': 'He felt guilty.'}, {'start': '7040.040', 'end': '7040.664', 'text': '(Nora,'}, {'start': '7040.664', 'end': '7041.192', 'text': 'idiot!'}, {'start': '7041.192', 'end': '7042.632', 'text': 'You always make my master angry,'}, {'start': '7042.632', 'end': '7043.472', 'text': 'how stupid!'}, {'start': '7043.472', 'end': '7043.472', 'text': ') ?'}, {'start': '7043.472', 'end': '7045.104', 'text': 'Reiner was exasperated,'}, {'start': '7045.104', 'end': '7047.192', 'text': 'but too tired\nto argue.'}, {'start': '7047.192', 'end': '7049.160', 'text': 'He decided to clarify it\nthe next day.'}, {'start': '7049.160', 'end': '7050.264', 'text': 'After eating,'}, {'start': '7050.264', 'end': '7051.200', 'text': 'fell asleep.'}, {'start': '7051.200', 'end': '7052.160', 'text': 'In the dark,'}, {'start': '7052.160', 'end': '7055.304', 'text': 'He heard Martina snoring\nand felt Nora\ntouching him.'}, {'start': '7055.304', 'end': '7056.864', 'text': '(It seems that the master\nwoke up.'}, {'start': '7056.864', 'end': '7057.584', 'text': ") 'What's happening?"}, {'start': '7057.584', 'end': '7058.760', 'text': 'Do you need anything?'}, {'start': '7058.760', 'end': '7060.440', 'text': "' Nora replied tremblingly:"}, {'start': '7060.440', 'end': '7060.920', 'text': "'I love."}, {'start': '7060.920', 'end': '7061.712', 'text': 'punish me.'}, {'start': '7061.712', 'end': '7061.712', 'text': '""'}, {'start': '7061.712', 'end': '7063.704', 'text': 'Chapter 20 Petting\nthe Cat'}, {'start': '7063.704', 'end': '7064.544', 'text': 'Punish you?'}, {'start': '7064.544', 'end': '7065.072', 'text': 'As?'}, {'start': '7065.072', 'end': '7065.072', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7065.072', 'end': '7067.856', 'text': "Reiner reached out\nand touched Nora's\near."}, {'start': '7067.856', 'end': '7070.352', 'text': 'The spongy feeling\nfascinated him.'}, {'start': '7070.352', 'end': '7071.384', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '7071.384', 'end': '7073.496', 'text': 'Nora suddenly began\nto babble,'}, {'start': '7073.496', 'end': '7075.296', 'text': 'without being able to articulate\na word.'}, {'start': '7075.296', 'end': '7078.032', 'text': "But his thoughts\nreached Reiner's\nears."}, {'start': '7078.032', 'end': '7079.232', 'text': '(He strokes my tail.'}, {'start': '7079.232', 'end': '7081.632', 'text': ') Reiner smiled and guided\nhis thoughts to:'}, {'start': '7081.632', 'end': '7081.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7081.632', 'end': '7082.544', 'text': 'I have an idea!'}, {'start': '7082.544', 'end': '7084.632', 'text': 'How about you let me\npet your tail?'}, {'start': '7084.632', 'end': '7084.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7084.632', 'end': '7085.808', 'text': 'To his surprise,'}, {'start': '7085.808', 'end': '7087.512', 'text': 'Nora rejected him immediately:'}, {'start': '7087.512', 'end': '7087.512', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7087.512', 'end': '7088.040', 'text': 'No.'}, {'start': '7088.040', 'end': '7088.040', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7088.040', 'end': '7089.816', 'text': 'Reiner was puzzled.'}, {'start': '7089.816', 'end': '7092.384', 'text': 'Accept in the heart\nbut deny with words?'}, {'start': '7092.384', 'end': '7093.728', 'text': 'Was this what they called\n"'}, {'start': '7093.728', 'end': '7094.496', 'text': 'tsundere"'}, {'start': '7094.496', 'end': '7097.088', 'text': 'A fight between the\nleft and right\nbrain?'}, {'start': '7097.088', 'end': '7097.736', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '7097.736', 'end': '7100.760', 'text': "More of Nora's thoughts\nreached Reiner's\nears."}, {'start': '7100.760', 'end': '7102.416', 'text': 'Nora felt frustrated.'}, {'start': '7102.416', 'end': '7103.808', 'text': '(How could I refuse it?'}, {'start': '7103.808', 'end': '7104.720', 'text': 'Are you crazy,'}, {'start': '7104.720', 'end': '7105.344', 'text': 'Nora?'}, {'start': '7105.344', 'end': '7106.832', 'text': "You weren't so stupid before!"}, {'start': '7106.832', 'end': '7110.072', 'text': ') Seeing her distressed\nabout something like that\nwas funny to Reiner.'}, {'start': '7110.072', 'end': '7111.608', 'text': 'Taking advantage of the situation,'}, {'start': '7111.608', 'end': '7112.784', 'text': 'He said seriously:'}, {'start': '7112.784', 'end': '7112.784', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7112.784', 'end': '7113.744', 'text': 'If you accept,'}, {'start': '7113.744', 'end': '7115.184', 'text': 'What would a punishment be like?'}, {'start': '7115.184', 'end': '7118.280', 'text': 'Sit on my bed and spread\nyour tail obediently.'}, {'start': '7118.280', 'end': '7118.280', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7118.280', 'end': '7118.280', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7118.280', 'end': '7119.048', 'text': 'Alright.'}, {'start': '7119.048', 'end': '7119.048', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7119.048', 'end': '7120.968', 'text': 'Nora sat on the edge\nof the bed,'}, {'start': '7120.968', 'end': '7122.216', 'text': 'with the air of a victim.'}, {'start': '7122.216', 'end': '7125.120', 'text': 'Its black tail was difficult\nto distinguish in\nthe darkness.'}, {'start': '7125.120', 'end': '7125.864', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '7125.864', 'end': '7127.568', 'text': 'taking advantage of the\nmoonlight,'}, {'start': '7127.568', 'end': '7129.320', 'text': 'He caught his tail with determination.'}, {'start': '7129.320', 'end': '7129.320', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7129.320', 'end': '7129.608', 'text': 'Ah!'}, {'start': '7129.608', 'end': '7129.608', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7129.608', 'end': '7130.496', 'text': 'Nora screamed,'}, {'start': '7130.496', 'end': '7132.464', 'text': 'looking at him with pleading\neyes.'}, {'start': '7132.464', 'end': '7132.464', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7132.464', 'end': '7133.616', 'text': 'You can caress,'}, {'start': '7133.616', 'end': '7134.552', 'text': 'but do not throw away,'}, {'start': '7134.552', 'end': '7135.728', 'text': "or I'll get diarrhea."}, {'start': '7135.728', 'end': '7135.728', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7135.728', 'end': '7137.360', 'text': "(It's a strange feeling."}, {'start': '7137.360', 'end': '7140.792', 'text': 'feeling that someone has\nan advantage over you and\nnot being able to resist.'}, {'start': '7140.792', 'end': '7142.520', 'text': ') Reiner smiled sympathetically.'}, {'start': '7142.520', 'end': '7145.856', 'text': 'Then he brought his hand to\nthe base of the tail\nand pulled it out sharply.'}, {'start': '7145.856', 'end': '7147.728', 'text': 'Nora made a sound of\npain.'}, {'start': '7147.728', 'end': '7149.624', 'text': 'His hands clung to\nthe bed,'}, {'start': '7149.624', 'end': '7151.352', 'text': 'nailing nails into the\nwood.'}, {'start': '7151.352', 'end': '7152.048', 'text': '(How odd.'}, {'start': '7152.048', 'end': '7153.080', 'text': ') At that moment,'}, {'start': '7153.080', 'end': '7155.672', 'text': "Martina's thoughts\ncame floating\nin."}, {'start': '7155.672', 'end': '7156.752', 'text': '(What are they doing ?'}, {'start': '7156.752', 'end': '7158.336', 'text': 'Is Nora being.'}, {'start': '7158.336', 'end': '7160.232', 'text': ') Reiner looked\naway.'}, {'start': '7160.232', 'end': '7163.736', 'text': "Martina's eyes shone\nbrightly\nin the moonlight."}, {'start': '7163.736', 'end': '7164.648', 'text': 'Accidentally,'}, {'start': '7164.648', 'end': '7165.992', 'text': 'they had woken her up.'}, {'start': '7165.992', 'end': '7167.192', 'text': '(I need to pee.'}, {'start': '7167.192', 'end': '7168.296', 'text': 'When will they end?'}, {'start': '7168.296', 'end': '7170.480', 'text': 'Are you still not done\nstroking the tail?'}, {'start': '7170.480', 'end': '7172.064', 'text': "I'm dying to,"}, {'start': '7172.064', 'end': '7173.888', 'text': 'I should have drunk less\nwater.'}, {'start': '7173.888', 'end': '7174.224', 'text': ') Ah,'}, {'start': '7174.224', 'end': '7176.696', 'text': 'He only woke up because\nhe needed to urinate.'}, {'start': '7176.696', 'end': '7177.584', 'text': 'Nothing serious.'}, {'start': '7177.584', 'end': '7180.800', 'text': "Nora didn't seem to\nnotice that Martina\nwas awake,"}, {'start': '7180.800', 'end': '7182.672', 'text': 'and continued pleading in\na low voice:'}, {'start': '7182.672', 'end': '7182.672', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7182.672', 'end': '7183.224', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '7183.224', 'end': '7184.160', 'text': 'I made a mistake,'}, {'start': '7184.160', 'end': '7184.976', 'text': 'let me go!'}, {'start': '7184.976', 'end': '7186.800', 'text': 'I will be more careful in\nthe future.'}, {'start': '7186.800', 'end': '7186.800', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7186.800', 'end': '7187.544', 'text': 'Martina:'}, {'start': '7187.544', 'end': '7189.200', 'text': '(Their relationship is not normal.'}, {'start': '7189.200', 'end': '7191.288', 'text': "That's why Nora trusts\nReiner so much."}, {'start': '7191.288', 'end': '7192.176', 'text': "It doesn't matter,"}, {'start': '7192.176', 'end': '7193.496', 'text': "I'm getting desperate!"}, {'start': '7193.496', 'end': '7194.360', 'text': ') Suddenly,'}, {'start': '7194.360', 'end': '7195.800', 'text': 'Martina sat up.'}, {'start': '7195.800', 'end': '7197.624', 'text': 'Nora was so scared that\nshe jumped,'}, {'start': '7197.624', 'end': '7199.376', 'text': 'and then feigned indifference,'}, {'start': '7199.376', 'end': '7201.824', 'text': 'pacing back and\nforth in the room.'}, {'start': '7201.824', 'end': '7204.176', 'text': 'Martina sat on a barrel\nin the corner,'}, {'start': '7204.176', 'end': '7207.872', 'text': 'He quickly resolved\nhis needs and went\nback to bed to sleep.'}, {'start': '7207.872', 'end': '7209.360', 'text': 'In just ten seconds,'}, {'start': '7209.360', 'end': '7211.712', 'text': 'Reiner heard his snoring\nagain.'}, {'start': '7211.712', 'end': '7213.728', 'text': 'But Nora was too\nscared,'}, {'start': '7213.728', 'end': '7216.008', 'text': 'standing next to the bed\nnot knowing what to do.'}, {'start': '7216.008', 'end': '7219.200', 'text': "His thoughts reached\nReiner's\nears clearly."}, {'start': '7219.200', 'end': '7219.872', 'text': '(He saw me!'}, {'start': '7219.872', 'end': '7221.624', 'text': 'What will Martina think\nof me now?'}, {'start': '7221.624', 'end': '7224.144', 'text': 'You will surely see me\nas a shameless woman.'}, {'start': '7224.144', 'end': '7224.816', 'text': 'Well,'}, {'start': '7224.816', 'end': '7225.896', 'text': 'just this once.'}, {'start': '7225.896', 'end': '7229.952', 'text': 'I will not make the same\nmistake again and give\nthe master the opportunity\nto punish me.'}, {'start': '7229.952', 'end': '7231.512', 'text': ') Reiner felt curious:'}, {'start': '7231.512', 'end': '7234.464', 'text': 'What did stroking the\ntail mean to demi-humans?'}, {'start': '7234.464', 'end': '7236.120', 'text': 'When I saw Junis\nagain,'}, {'start': '7236.120', 'end': '7237.512', 'text': 'I would have to ask him.'}, {'start': '7237.512', 'end': '7239.384', 'text': 'Seeing Nora sitting across\nfrom him,'}, {'start': '7239.384', 'end': '7241.256', 'text': "Reiner couldn't help\nbut joke:"}, {'start': '7241.256', 'end': '7241.256', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7241.256', 'end': '7242.936', 'text': 'How about you let me\nhug you?'}, {'start': '7242.936', 'end': '7242.936', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7242.936', 'end': '7245.312', 'text': "Nora's cat ears\nperked up."}, {'start': '7245.312', 'end': '7246.512', 'text': 'He shook his head strongly,'}, {'start': '7246.512', 'end': '7247.928', 'text': 'without saying a word.'}, {'start': '7247.928', 'end': '7249.560', 'text': '(The master is a little frivolous.'}, {'start': '7249.560', 'end': '7251.648', 'text': 'stroking the tail is already\nthe limit,'}, {'start': '7251.648', 'end': '7253.664', 'text': 'hugging is totally\nprohibited.'}, {'start': '7253.664', 'end': '7254.792', 'text': ') Thinking that,'}, {'start': '7254.792', 'end': '7257.600', 'text': 'Reiner found the situation\neven more interesting.'}, {'start': '7257.600', 'end': '7259.232', 'text': 'The future was unpredictable,'}, {'start': '7259.232', 'end': '7261.248', 'text': 'and they had a lot of time\nahead of them.'}, {'start': '7261.248', 'end': '7262.280', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '7262.280', 'end': '7264.248', 'text': "the system's voice sounded\nagain."}, {'start': '7264.248', 'end': '7264.944', 'text': '【Mission:'}, {'start': '7264.944', 'end': '7268.136', 'text': 'Clean up the goblin\nnest that infested\nthe Dawn Woods.'}, {'start': '7268.136', 'end': '7269.192', 'text': 'Current status:'}, {'start': '7269.192', 'end': '7270.056', 'text': 'Filled.'}, {'start': '7270.056', 'end': '7271.088', 'text': 'Reward:'}, {'start': '7271.088', 'end': '7275.864', 'text': '】Delivered】 Ten Diast\ncoins with a golden\ndragon engraved\non them appeared next\nto the bed.'}, {'start': '7275.864', 'end': '7278.768', 'text': 'Laina carefully put\nthem in her money\nbag.'}, {'start': '7278.768', 'end': '7279.944', 'text': '【Achievement Unlocked:'}, {'start': '7279.944', 'end': '7281.192', 'text': 'Goblin slayer.'}, {'start': '7281.192', 'end': '7282.368', 'text': 'Additional effect:'}, {'start': '7282.368', 'end': '7285.104', 'text': "】None】 He wasn't the one\nwho killed the goblin general\neither."}, {'start': '7285.104', 'end': '7285.896', 'text': 'In the end,'}, {'start': '7285.896', 'end': '7287.600', 'text': 'the credit fell on\nhim.'}, {'start': '7287.600', 'end': '7288.968', 'text': '【Matina is your slave,'}, {'start': '7288.968', 'end': '7291.680', 'text': 'what she kills counts\nas if you had\ndone it.'}, {'start': '7291.680', 'end': '7294.656', 'text': '】 Laina thought about it\nand admitted that it made\nsome sense.'}, {'start': '7294.656', 'end': '7296.144', 'text': '【My Mission Update:'}, {'start': '7296.144', 'end': '7298.160', 'text': 'Learn basic magic with\nJunis.'}, {'start': '7298.160', 'end': '7299.192', 'text': '】 【Reward:'}, {'start': '7299.192', 'end': '7301.952', 'text': '5 silver coins】 Laina\nsighed in relief.'}, {'start': '7301.952', 'end': '7304.208', 'text': 'Junis said he would rest\nfor a few days,'}, {'start': '7304.208', 'end': '7308.048', 'text': "So I probably wouldn't\ngo to the adventurer's\nguild during\nthat time."}, {'start': '7308.048', 'end': '7310.616', 'text': 'This mission would have\nto wait a few more\ndays.'}, {'start': '7310.616', 'end': '7311.552', 'text': 'When I think about it,'}, {'start': '7311.552', 'end': '7314.936', 'text': 'Laina yawned and soon\ntiredness enveloped\nhim completely.'}, {'start': '7314.936', 'end': '7316.160', 'text': "He didn't sleep last night,"}, {'start': '7316.160', 'end': '7318.776', 'text': 'Today he had an intense\nfight and walked\nall day;'}, {'start': '7318.776', 'end': '7319.952', 'text': 'I was exhausted.'}, {'start': '7319.952', 'end': '7322.520', 'text': 'He closed his eyes and\nfell into a deep sleep.'}, {'start': '7322.520', 'end': '7322.520', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '7322.520', 'end': '7323.408', 'text': 'In the morning,'}, {'start': '7323.408', 'end': '7325.952', 'text': 'Laina went to the market\nto buy some things,'}, {'start': '7325.952', 'end': '7329.168', 'text': 'planning to take Nora\nhome to rest\nfor a few days.'}, {'start': '7329.168', 'end': '7331.448', 'text': 'Just as he was preparing\nto leave Mel od,'}, {'start': '7331.448', 'end': '7334.640', 'text': "He remembered that he could\ntry his luck in the\nadventurers' guild."}, {'start': '7334.640', 'end': '7336.632', 'text': 'Today the guild was almost\nempty,'}, {'start': '7336.632', 'end': '7338.456', 'text': 'hardly any adventurers were\nseen.'}, {'start': '7338.456', 'end': '7342.392', 'text': 'Laina looked around and\nsoon spotted J unis\nsitting alone in\na corner.'}, {'start': '7342.392', 'end': '7344.672', 'text': 'She was stroking a white\ncat on her lap,'}, {'start': '7344.672', 'end': '7346.640', 'text': 'without noticing Laina\napproaching.'}, {'start': '7346.640', 'end': '7346.640', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7346.640', 'end': '7348.608', 'text': "Weren't you going to rest\nthese days?"}, {'start': '7348.608', 'end': '7350.168', 'text': 'What are you doing here in the\nguild?'}, {'start': '7350.168', 'end': '7350.168', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7350.168', 'end': '7353.288', 'text': 'Junis looked up at Laina\nand replied in\na low voice:'}, {'start': '7353.288', 'end': '7353.288', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7353.288', 'end': '7354.968', 'text': "As long as you don't accept\nmissions,"}, {'start': '7354.968', 'end': '7356.312', 'text': 'counts as a break.'}, {'start': '7356.312', 'end': '7357.968', 'text': 'Did you come to learn\nmagic?'}, {'start': '7357.968', 'end': '7357.968', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7357.968', 'end': '7362.288', 'text': 'The white cat jumped out\nof her lap and fled\ntoward a pile of distant\nobjects.'}, {'start': '7362.288', 'end': '7362.288', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7362.288', 'end': '7362.912', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '7362.912', 'end': '7366.176', 'text': "You teach me magic and I'll\nteach you languages \u200b\u200bfrom\nother countries,"}, {'start': '7366.176', 'end': '7367.304', 'text': "didn't we agree?"}, {'start': '7367.304', 'end': '7367.304', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7367.304', 'end': '7368.768', 'text': 'Laina said seriously.'}, {'start': '7368.768', 'end': '7371.000', 'text': 'Completing the mission was\nonly part of it;'}, {'start': '7371.000', 'end': '7374.216', 'text': 'I also felt that I was\ntoo weak and needed\nto improve.'}, {'start': '7374.216', 'end': '7377.336', 'text': 'Training only the body\nwas slow and had\nlow limits.'}, {'start': '7377.336', 'end': '7378.008', 'text': 'For now,'}, {'start': '7378.008', 'end': '7380.168', 'text': 'his magical talent seemed\ndecent,'}, {'start': '7380.168', 'end': '7381.992', 'text': 'maybe it was worth\na try.'}, {'start': '7381.992', 'end': '7383.024', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '7383.024', 'end': '7385.304', 'text': 'Laina heard murmurs\naround her.'}, {'start': '7385.304', 'end': '7386.240', 'text': 'Turning around,'}, {'start': '7386.240', 'end': '7389.000', 'text': 'He saw several adventurers\ntalking about him in\nlow voices.'}, {'start': '7389.000', 'end': '7390.056', 'text': 'Junis whispered:'}, {'start': '7390.056', 'end': '7390.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7390.056', 'end': '7392.504', 'text': 'Your feat yesterday has\nspread throughout the\nguild.'}, {'start': '7392.504', 'end': '7394.568', 'text': 'Soon many will come to\nyou for help.'}, {'start': '7394.568', 'end': '7394.568', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7394.568', 'end': '7396.200', 'text': 'Just like the system\nsaid.'}, {'start': '7396.200', 'end': '7398.120', 'text': 'The goblin general was killed\nby Matina,'}, {'start': '7398.120', 'end': '7399.824', 'text': "but since she was Laina's\nslave,"}, {'start': '7399.824', 'end': '7401.288', 'text': 'the credit went to him.'}, {'start': '7401.288', 'end': '7402.440', 'text': 'When you think about it,'}, {'start': '7402.440', 'end': '7404.960', 'text': 'Matina had not been rewarded\nas she deserved.'}, {'start': '7404.960', 'end': '7406.424', 'text': 'As a responsible owner,'}, {'start': '7406.424', 'end': '7408.656', 'text': 'distributing attention\nwas important.'}, {'start': '7408.656', 'end': '7411.656', 'text': 'Laina decided to buy him\nsome white bread before\nreturning.'}, {'start': '7411.656', 'end': '7412.688', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '7412.688', 'end': '7415.040', 'text': "Matina's thoughts\ncame to him."}, {'start': '7415.040', 'end': '7416.072', 'text': '(When do we eat?'}, {'start': '7416.072', 'end': '7416.888', 'text': "I'm hungry."}, {'start': '7416.888', 'end': '7416.888', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '7416.888', 'end': '7418.400', 'text': 'Where will we go to practice?'}, {'start': '7418.400', 'end': '7418.400', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7418.400', 'end': '7418.400', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7418.400', 'end': '7419.336', 'text': "Let's go now,"}, {'start': '7419.336', 'end': '7420.368', 'text': 'outside the city,'}, {'start': '7420.368', 'end': '7421.400', 'text': 'Junis said,'}, {'start': '7421.400', 'end': '7423.176', 'text': 'getting up with his\ncane.'}, {'start': '7423.176', 'end': '7424.832', 'text': 'Laina looked at Matina and\nsaid:'}, {'start': '7424.832', 'end': '7424.832', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7424.832', 'end': '7426.128', 'text': 'Wait a moment.'}, {'start': '7426.128', 'end': '7426.128', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7426.128', 'end': '7431.912', 'text': 'Chapter 21 Learning\nMagic with Junis\nReiner bought a whole\nbag of white bread\nwith a gold\ncoin.'}, {'start': '7431.912', 'end': '7434.119', 'text': 'After taking out a\nfew pieces,'}, {'start': '7434.119', 'end': '7435.823', 'text': 'He handed the rest to\nMartina:'}, {'start': '7435.823', 'end': '7435.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7435.823', 'end': '7436.735', 'text': 'Eat them,'}, {'start': '7436.735', 'end': '7438.055', 'text': '"They\'re all yours"'}, {'start': '7438.055', 'end': '7441.559', 'text': 'The system alarms\nsounded frantically\nin his ears.'}, {'start': '7441.559', 'end': '7442.399', 'text': '[Attention,'}, {'start': '7442.399', 'end': '7443.287', 'text': 'host,'}, {'start': '7443.287', 'end': '7444.751', 'text': 'plan your finances!'}, {'start': '7444.751', 'end': '7446.935', 'text': "He can't spend like that\neven if he has money."}, {'start': '7446.935', 'end': '7448.735', 'text': '] Reiner complained mentally:'}, {'start': '7448.735', 'end': '7448.735', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7448.735', 'end': '7450.439', 'text': "If I don't spend the money\nI earn,"}, {'start': '7450.439', 'end': '7451.447', 'text': 'what do I win it for?'}, {'start': '7451.447', 'end': '7452.215', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '7452.215', 'end': '7453.559', 'text': "I'm not wasting,"}, {'start': '7453.559', 'end': '7455.431', 'text': "I'm rewarding Martina."}, {'start': '7455.431', 'end': '7457.087', 'text': 'She killed the goblin general,'}, {'start': '7457.087', 'end': '7459.871', 'text': 'It is important to be fair\nwith rewards and punishments.'}, {'start': '7459.871', 'end': '7461.551', 'text': 'The system saved if\nslow.'}, {'start': '7461.551', 'end': '7462.631', 'text': 'When he came to,'}, {'start': '7462.631', 'end': '7464.863', 'text': 'Reiner noticed that Martina\nswallowed,'}, {'start': '7464.863', 'end': '7467.479', 'text': 'her gaze went back and forth\nbetween him and the white\nbread,'}, {'start': '7467.479', 'end': '7468.559', 'text': "but he didn't take it,"}, {'start': '7468.559', 'end': '7470.047', 'text': 'seemed to be undecided.'}, {'start': '7470.047', 'end': '7470.959', 'text': 'In the past,'}, {'start': '7470.959', 'end': '7474.199', 'text': 'I would have definitely grabbed\nit and started eating\nit in one bite.'}, {'start': '7474.199', 'end': '7478.831', 'text': "Reiner was a little\nconfused when\nMartina's thoughts\nreached his\nears:"}, {'start': '7478.831', 'end': '7481.303', 'text': '*(Is this my last\nmeal?'}, {'start': '7481.303', 'end': '7484.735', 'text': 'Or after eating will\nI have to let him\ntouch my butt like\nNora?'}, {'start': '7484.735', 'end': '7486.247', 'text': "I'll never let you do\nit."}, {'start': '7486.247', 'end': '7488.071', 'text': ')* She just thought about it,'}, {'start': '7488.071', 'end': '7489.607', 'text': "he didn't say it out loud."}, {'start': '7489.607', 'end': '7492.775', 'text': 'Reiner felt like he\nwas being treated\nlike a pervert.'}, {'start': '7492.775', 'end': '7495.607', 'text': 'He was a person with\na strong sense\nof justice!'}, {'start': '7495.607', 'end': '7495.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7495.607', 'end': '7496.351', 'text': 'Eat it,'}, {'start': '7496.351', 'end': '7497.791', 'text': 'You were very brave yesterday,'}, {'start': '7497.791', 'end': '7499.063', 'text': 'is your reward"'}, {'start': '7499.063', 'end': '7500.791', 'text': 'Martina had an epiphany,'}, {'start': '7500.791', 'end': '7502.855', 'text': 'She lowered her guard and sighed\nwith relief:'}, {'start': '7502.855', 'end': '7502.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7502.855', 'end': '7503.191', 'text': 'Ah,'}, {'start': '7503.191', 'end': '7503.935', 'text': 'I see.'}, {'start': '7503.935', 'end': '7503.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7503.935', 'end': '7503.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7503.935', 'end': '7505.159', 'text': 'What else could it be?'}, {'start': '7505.159', 'end': '7506.143', 'text': 'What were you thinking?'}, {'start': '7506.143', 'end': '7506.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7506.143', 'end': '7507.607', 'text': 'Martina did not respond,'}, {'start': '7507.607', 'end': '7509.287', 'text': 'but her face blushed.'}, {'start': '7509.287', 'end': '7511.471', 'text': '*(It was me who thought\nwrong.'}, {'start': '7511.471', 'end': '7513.055', 'text': ')* He opened the bag,'}, {'start': '7513.055', 'end': '7516.079', 'text': 'He took the white bread\nand began to eat it\nin small bites,'}, {'start': '7516.079', 'end': '7518.527', 'text': 'looking at Reiner from the corner\nof his eye from time to time.'}, {'start': '7518.527', 'end': '7521.623', 'text': '*(All this white bread must\nbe very expensive.'}, {'start': '7521.623', 'end': '7523.567', 'text': 'Reiner spent a lot on\nme again,'}, {'start': '7523.567', 'end': '7525.631', 'text': 'the day of my freedom is getting\nfurther away.'}, {'start': '7525.631', 'end': '7527.167', 'text': ')* Reiner looked at her,'}, {'start': '7527.167', 'end': '7529.951', 'text': 'Then he gave a piece of bread\nto Nora and another\nto Junis.'}, {'start': '7529.951', 'end': '7532.447', 'text': 'The four continued\nwalking while eating.'}, {'start': '7532.447', 'end': '7534.487', 'text': 'Junis took a bite of\nbread and said:'}, {'start': '7534.487', 'end': '7534.487', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7534.487', 'end': '7536.551', 'text': "It's been a long time since\nI ate white bread,"}, {'start': '7536.551', 'end': '7537.679', 'text': '"it\'s delicious"'}, {'start': '7537.679', 'end': '7538.735', 'text': 'Reiner looked at her,'}, {'start': '7538.735', 'end': '7540.031', 'text': 'feeling curious :'}, {'start': '7540.031', 'end': '7540.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7540.031', 'end': '7541.519', 'text': "If you don't eat white bread,"}, {'start': '7541.519', 'end': '7542.863', 'text': 'What do you normally eat?'}, {'start': '7542.863', 'end': '7542.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7542.863', 'end': '7544.471', 'text': 'Junis shrugged:'}, {'start': '7544.471', 'end': '7544.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7544.471', 'end': '7546.487', 'text': 'Stewed peas or black\nbread.'}, {'start': '7546.487', 'end': '7547.615', 'text': 'If I have money,'}, {'start': '7547.615', 'end': '7549.511', 'text': 'I make a thick vegetable\nsoup"'}, {'start': '7549.511', 'end': '7551.551', 'text': 'Reiner was slightly\nsurprised.'}, {'start': '7551.551', 'end': '7554.047', 'text': 'That food was basically\nfor commoners.'}, {'start': '7554.047', 'end': '7556.015', 'text': "And Junis didn't look like\na commoner."}, {'start': '7556.015', 'end': '7556.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7556.015', 'end': '7556.735', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '7556.735', 'end': '7556.735', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7556.735', 'end': '7559.759', 'text': 'Junis put half of the\nbread in her bag\nas she spoke.'}, {'start': '7559.759', 'end': '7559.759', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7559.759', 'end': '7561.103', 'text': 'Are you not of the nobility?'}, {'start': '7561.103', 'end': '7561.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7561.103', 'end': '7563.527', 'text': 'Junis smiled and I patted\nhim on the shoulder:'}, {'start': '7563.527', 'end': '7563.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7563.527', 'end': '7564.871', 'text': 'What nobleman walks like\nme,'}, {'start': '7564.871', 'end': '7568.015', 'text': 'playing with cats in\nthe adventurers\nguild every day?'}, {'start': '7568.015', 'end': '7568.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7568.015', 'end': '7569.959', 'text': 'Reiner watched her\nclosely.'}, {'start': '7569.959', 'end': '7571.087', 'text': 'In any case,'}, {'start': '7571.087', 'end': '7572.383', 'text': 'her skin was pale,'}, {'start': '7572.383', 'end': '7574.184', 'text': 'with thin arms and\nlegs,'}, {'start': '7574.184', 'end': '7576.512', 'text': 'clearly someone who\nhad never worked.'}, {'start': '7576.512', 'end': '7577.280', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '7577.280', 'end': '7580.280', 'text': 'Training a magician requires\na large financial\ninvestment.'}, {'start': '7580.280', 'end': '7584.312', 'text': 'Both hiring tutors and\nbuying books involve\nconsiderable\nexpenses.'}, {'start': '7584.312', 'end': '7586.784', 'text': 'The commoners do not have\nsuch opportunities.'}, {'start': '7586.784', 'end': '7589.952', 'text': "Junis's wand was always\ncovered with\na black cloth,"}, {'start': '7589.952', 'end': '7591.680', 'text': 'I only discovered it when I\nused it.'}, {'start': '7591.680', 'end': '7592.904', 'text': 'Although it was made of wood,'}, {'start': '7592.904', 'end': '7595.184', 'text': 'at the tip it had a\ndeep red ruby,'}, {'start': '7595.184', 'end': '7597.104', 'text': "It definitely wasn't\ncheap."}, {'start': '7597.104', 'end': '7599.311', 'text': 'So his family must have\nbeen wealthy.'}, {'start': '7599.311', 'end': '7601.279', 'text': 'Nobility or rich merchants.'}, {'start': '7601.279', 'end': '7601.279', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7601.279', 'end': '7602.383', 'text': 'Stop guessing,'}, {'start': '7602.383', 'end': '7604.136', 'text': 'Consider me a wandering magician"'}, {'start': '7604.136', 'end': '7604.136', 'text': ','}, {'start': '7604.136', 'end': '7605.528', 'text': 'Junis said laughing.'}, {'start': '7605.528', 'end': '7607.448', 'text': 'Soon they reached the outskirts\nof Melod.'}, {'start': '7607.448', 'end': '7610.400', 'text': 'Junis found a clearing\nand took out her spell\nbook.'}, {'start': '7610.400', 'end': '7611.792', 'text': 'He handed it to Reiner:'}, {'start': '7611.792', 'end': '7611.792', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7611.792', 'end': '7612.392', 'text': 'Look,'}, {'start': '7612.392', 'end': '7614.048', 'text': "If there is something you don't\nunderstand,"}, {'start': '7614.048', 'end': '7614.864', 'text': 'ask me.'}, {'start': '7614.864', 'end': '7617.144', 'text': 'At home I have another\nbook of water magic,'}, {'start': '7617.144', 'end': '7618.608', 'text': 'if you have time tomorrow,'}, {'start': '7618.608', 'end': '7619.400', 'text': 'I\'ll bring it"'}, {'start': '7619.400', 'end': '7619.400', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7619.400', 'end': '7620.024', 'text': 'Okay,'}, {'start': '7620.024', 'end': '7622.687', 'text': "Tomorrow I'll go to the adventurers'\nguild to look for\nyou."}, {'start': '7622.687', 'end': '7622.687', 'text': ','}, {'start': '7622.687', 'end': '7625.159', 'text': 'Reiner nodded and began\nto read carefully.'}, {'start': '7625.159', 'end': '7626.167', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '7626.167', 'end': '7628.639', 'text': 'Nora and Martina went about\ntheir business.'}, {'start': '7628.639', 'end': '7631.951', 'text': 'The two beast girls\nseemed to be talking\nabout something fun,'}, {'start': '7631.951', 'end': '7633.607', 'text': "Martina couldn't stop laughing."}, {'start': '7633.607', 'end': '7633.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7633.607', 'end': '7635.767', 'text': 'Now I understand why\nthey trust you so much"'}, {'start': '7635.767', 'end': '7635.767', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7635.767', 'end': '7638.551', 'text': "Junise followed Lainar's\ngaze and suddenly\nsaid:"}, {'start': '7638.551', 'end': '7639.271', 'text': "'What's happening?"}, {'start': '7639.271', 'end': '7640.015', 'text': "' 'Lainar,"}, {'start': '7640.015', 'end': '7641.695', 'text': 'you are different from ordinary\npeople,'}, {'start': '7641.695', 'end': '7642.919', 'text': 'I thought that apart from\nme,'}, {'start': '7642.919', 'end': '7645.559', 'text': 'No one else would give white\nbread to the semi-humans.'}, {'start': '7645.559', 'end': '7646.711', 'text': "' Junise smiled."}, {'start': '7646.711', 'end': '7649.231', 'text': "'Have you also given white\nbread to the\nsemi-humans?"}, {'start': '7649.231', 'end': '7650.839', 'text': 'You must be someone special.'}, {'start': '7650.839', 'end': '7653.552', 'text': 'Junise approached Lainar\nand said mysteriously:'}, {'start': '7653.552', 'end': '7656.024', 'text': "'Are you really curious\nabout my identity?"}, {'start': '7656.024', 'end': '7656.816', 'text': "' 'A bit."}, {'start': '7656.816', 'end': '7658.832', 'text': "' Lainar looked at her sideways\nand continued:"}, {'start': '7658.832', 'end': '7660.176', 'text': "'Tell me straight,"}, {'start': '7660.176', 'end': '7661.016', 'text': "I won't say it."}, {'start': '7661.016', 'end': '7661.687', 'text': "' 'Well,"}, {'start': '7661.687', 'end': '7662.359', 'text': 'Well,'}, {'start': '7662.359', 'end': '7663.079', 'text': "I'll tell you."}, {'start': '7663.079', 'end': '7665.863', 'text': 'Junise sighed and said\nwith some resignation:'}, {'start': '7665.863', 'end': '7667.351', 'text': "'I'm not actually from\nDiast,"}, {'start': '7667.351', 'end': '7668.599', 'text': 'I escaped here.'}, {'start': '7668.599', 'end': '7669.439', 'text': "' 'Are you noble?"}, {'start': '7669.439', 'end': '7670.615', 'text': "' Junise nodded."}, {'start': '7670.615', 'end': '7672.488', 'text': 'Perhaps she was the daughter\nof some duke.'}, {'start': '7672.488', 'end': '7673.927', 'text': "'What country did you escape from?'"}, {'start': '7673.927', 'end': '7675.416', 'text': "' 'I can't tell you that."}, {'start': '7675.416', 'end': '7678.151', 'text': 'Junise shook her head\nand said sincerely:'}, {'start': '7678.151', 'end': '7678.895', 'text': "'Please,"}, {'start': '7678.895', 'end': '7679.639', 'text': 'forgive me.'}, {'start': '7679.639', 'end': '7681.607', 'text': "' Lainar guessed that he\ncame from Rosno,"}, {'start': '7681.607', 'end': '7683.071', 'text': 'because apart from the Diast\nlanguage,'}, {'start': '7683.071', 'end': '7684.535', 'text': 'He spoke the rosno very\nwell.'}, {'start': '7684.535', 'end': '7688.543', 'text': "Junise rested her chin\non her hand and looked\ndirectly into\nLainar's eyes."}, {'start': '7688.543', 'end': '7689.983', 'text': "'Now it's my turn to\nask,"}, {'start': '7689.983', 'end': '7692.815', 'text': "Can you tell me why\nyou're so good with\ndemihumans?"}, {'start': '7692.815', 'end': '7695.023', 'text': "' 'Demihumans are\npeople too."}, {'start': '7695.023', 'end': '7696.679', 'text': 'According to my observations,'}, {'start': '7696.679', 'end': '7700.231', 'text': 'apart from being a little\nstronger and having\nsome minor differences,'}, {'start': '7700.231', 'end': '7702.247', 'text': 'They are quite similar\nin general.'}, {'start': '7702.247', 'end': '7703.015', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '7703.015', 'end': '7704.863', 'text': 'They are simpler and\nkinder;'}, {'start': '7704.863', 'end': '7706.351', 'text': 'if you are good with them,'}, {'start': '7706.351', 'end': '7708.295', 'text': 'They will try to answer\nyou.'}, {'start': '7708.295', 'end': '7709.591', 'text': "' 'You think like\nme."}, {'start': '7709.591', 'end': '7712.855', 'text': "' Junise smiled and\nthen patted La inar\non the shoulder:"}, {'start': '7712.855', 'end': '7713.983', 'text': "'Keep studying,"}, {'start': '7713.983', 'end': '7715.279', 'text': "I won't bother you anymore."}, {'start': '7715.279', 'end': '7716.167', 'text': "' In the morning,"}, {'start': '7716.167', 'end': '7717.919', 'text': 'learning magic with\nJunise,'}, {'start': '7717.919', 'end': '7721.183', 'text': 'Lainar finally managed\nto cast a fireball\nspell.'}, {'start': '7721.183', 'end': '7722.023', 'text': 'In the afternoon,'}, {'start': '7722.023', 'end': '7725.119', 'text': 'began teaching Junise languages\nfrom other\ncountries.'}, {'start': '7725.119', 'end': '7728.359', 'text': 'She learned with great\ndedication and memorized\nvery quickly;'}, {'start': '7728.359', 'end': '7731.335', 'text': 'could remember twenty\nwords in less than half\nan hour.'}, {'start': '7731.335', 'end': '7734.119', 'text': 'Seeing her write the words\nfrom memory without\nmistakes,'}, {'start': '7734.119', 'end': '7735.247', 'text': 'Lainar commented:'}, {'start': '7735.247', 'end': '7736.567', 'text': "'You learn very quickly,"}, {'start': '7736.567', 'end': '7738.991', 'text': "This way it won't take you\nlong to master the ball."}, {'start': '7738.991', 'end': '7741.295', 'text': "Laina's English had\nnever passed."}, {'start': '7741.295', 'end': '7746.743', 'text': "He was often taken\nto memorize words\nand was a frequent\nvisitor to the English\nteacher's office."}, {'start': '7746.743', 'end': '7748.495', 'text': 'Junise narrowed her\neyes:'}, {'start': '7748.495', 'end': '7750.535', 'text': "'You also learn magic\nvery quickly."}, {'start': '7750.535', 'end': '7754.327', 'text': "' 'Before I didn't understand\nanything about other languages\nand my teacher\nscolded me a lot,"}, {'start': '7754.327', 'end': '7756.871', 'text': 'until suddenly something\nclicked and I learned\nit.'}, {'start': '7756.871', 'end': '7758.047', 'text': "' Lainar sighed."}, {'start': '7758.047', 'end': '7761.383', 'text': "If it weren't for the fact\nthat the system gave him\nthe function to change the\nlanguage,"}, {'start': '7761.383', 'end': '7764.959', 'text': 'I would probably have\nstarved to death\nthe first week after\narriving.'}, {'start': '7764.959', 'end': '7766.567', 'text': "'It's still impressive, though,"}, {'start': '7766.567', 'end': '7768.799', 'text': 'Do you know at least a\ndozen languages?'}, {'start': '7768.799', 'end': '7770.911', 'text': "If one day you don't want\nto be an adventurer,"}, {'start': '7770.911', 'end': '7773.095', 'text': 'You could make good money\nas a teacher.'}, {'start': '7773.095', 'end': '7774.727', 'text': 'Junise closed her notebook,'}, {'start': '7774.727', 'end': '7777.871', 'text': 'He got up from the grass\nand brushed the dirt off\nhis backside.'}, {'start': '7777.871', 'end': '7778.927', 'text': "'It's getting late,"}, {'start': '7778.927', 'end': '7780.103', 'text': 'call it a day,'}, {'start': '7780.103', 'end': '7780.751', 'text': 'leave.'}, {'start': '7780.751', 'end': '7782.143', 'text': "' Lainar looked up at the sky;"}, {'start': '7782.143', 'end': '7783.823', 'text': 'It was almost dusk.'}, {'start': '7783.823', 'end': '7785.335', 'text': "'I should go too,"}, {'start': '7785.335', 'end': '7786.271', 'text': 'see you tomorrow.'}, {'start': '7786.271', 'end': '7788.071', 'text': "' Lainar waved goodbye."}, {'start': '7788.071', 'end': '7790.927', 'text': 'He called to the two half-human\ngirls playing\nnearby,'}, {'start': '7790.927', 'end': '7792.535', 'text': 'and they ran towards\nhim.'}, {'start': '7792.535', 'end': '7794.119', 'text': 'Matina held back her laughter,'}, {'start': '7794.119', 'end': '7795.727', 'text': 'while Nora blushed,'}, {'start': '7795.727', 'end': '7797.095', 'text': 'but no one said anything.'}, {'start': '7797.095', 'end': '7798.295', 'text': 'Chapter 22:'}, {'start': '7798.295', 'end': '7800.479', 'text': "To touch a girl's\nhorse's tail,"}, {'start': '7800.479', 'end': '7801.895', 'text': 'first you have to beat\nit.'}, {'start': '7801.895', 'end': '7803.359', 'text': 'On the way back,'}, {'start': '7803.359', 'end': '7807.415', 'text': 'The two girls with beast-shaped\nbars who were\nahead of them kept\nplaying around.'}, {'start': '7807.415', 'end': '7811.207', 'text': 'Martina always let out\nthose silly giggles\nthat made Nora angry.'}, {'start': '7811.207', 'end': '7811.207', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7811.207', 'end': '7811.879', 'text': 'Enough,'}, {'start': '7811.879', 'end': '7812.983', 'text': 'stop fighting.'}, {'start': '7812.983', 'end': '7815.599', 'text': 'Although this route has\npatrols of militiamen,'}, {'start': '7815.599', 'end': '7817.327', 'text': 'sometimes bandits appear.'}, {'start': '7817.327', 'end': '7818.767', 'text': 'Better be careful"'}, {'start': '7818.767', 'end': '7818.767', 'text': ','}, {'start': '7818.767', 'end': '7820.447', 'text': 'Rainer said in a low voice.'}, {'start': '7820.447', 'end': '7820.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7820.447', 'end': '7821.047', 'text': 'Yeah.'}, {'start': '7821.047', 'end': '7821.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7821.047', 'end': '7822.727', 'text': 'Nora stopped paying attention\nto him.'}, {'start': '7822.727', 'end': '7827.647', 'text': "The two girls probably\ndidn't know that\ntheir thoughts\nhad already reached\nRainer's ears."}, {'start': '7827.647', 'end': '7828.391', 'text': 'Martina:'}, {'start': '7828.391', 'end': '7831.655', 'text': '*(Do you really like it\nwhen Rainer touches your\nbutt?'}, {'start': '7831.655', 'end': '7833.216', 'text': "I'm sure you already want\na man."}, {'start': '7833.216', 'end': '7834.680', 'text': 'They are going to bed soon.'}, {'start': '7834.680', 'end': '7835.784', 'text': ')* Nora:'}, {'start': '7835.784', 'end': '7838.208', 'text': '*(Martina is unbearable.'}, {'start': '7838.208', 'end': '7839.839', 'text': "That's not what I\nmeant,"}, {'start': '7839.839', 'end': '7841.855', 'text': 'but she purposely misrepresents\nit.'}, {'start': '7841.855', 'end': '7843.151', 'text': "I'll pay you later."}, {'start': '7843.151', 'end': '7844.927', 'text': ')* Rainer deduced that,'}, {'start': '7844.927', 'end': '7845.959', 'text': 'surely,'}, {'start': '7845.959', 'end': '7850.712', 'text': 'Martina had seen Nora\nbeing fondled the\nnight before and\nmade fun of her\nfor it.'}, {'start': '7850.712', 'end': '7852.343', 'text': 'He thought it was no big\ndeal.'}, {'start': '7852.343', 'end': '7854.263', 'text': "After touching Nora's\ntail,"}, {'start': '7854.263', 'end': '7856.039', 'text': 'I would have to consider\nMartina.'}, {'start': '7856.039', 'end': '7857.191', 'text': 'When I got home,'}, {'start': '7857.191', 'end': '7860.239', 'text': 'The two of them started\nchasing each other around\nthe room again.'}, {'start': '7860.239', 'end': '7861.175', 'text': 'But in the end,'}, {'start': '7861.175', 'end': '7865.375', 'text': "Nora proved to be\nsuperior and easily\ncaught Martina's\nponytail."}, {'start': '7865.375', 'end': '7865.375', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7865.375', 'end': '7866.167', 'text': 'I give up!'}, {'start': '7866.167', 'end': '7867.463', 'text': "Don't pull my tail!"}, {'start': '7867.463', 'end': '7867.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7867.463', 'end': '7869.600', 'text': 'Nora snorted slightly\nand let go.'}, {'start': '7869.600', 'end': '7872.071', 'text': 'Then he took the axe and\nwent out to chop wood.'}, {'start': '7872.071', 'end': '7873.632', 'text': 'Rainer said with seriousness:'}, {'start': '7873.632', 'end': '7873.632', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7873.632', 'end': '7875.455', 'text': 'I want to touch your\ntail too.'}, {'start': '7875.455', 'end': '7875.455', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7875.455', 'end': '7875.455', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7875.455', 'end': '7875.839', 'text': 'Hey?'}, {'start': '7875.839', 'end': '7876.368', 'text': 'Not…"'}, {'start': '7876.368', 'end': '7877.472', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '7877.472', 'end': '7879.344', 'text': 'his thoughts came\nto him.'}, {'start': '7879.344', 'end': '7880.928', 'text': "*(What's happening?"}, {'start': '7880.928', 'end': '7882.536', 'text': 'Suddenly interested\nin me?'}, {'start': '7882.536', 'end': '7883.064', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '7883.064', 'end': '7884.072', 'text': "it just can't be."}, {'start': '7884.072', 'end': '7884.888', 'text': ')* "'}, {'start': '7884.888', 'end': '7885.608', 'text': 'Why not?'}, {'start': '7885.608', 'end': '7886.928', 'text': 'You do leave Nora.'}, {'start': '7886.928', 'end': '7886.928', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7886.928', 'end': '7888.488', 'text': 'Martina shook her hand:'}, {'start': '7888.488', 'end': '7888.488', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7888.488', 'end': '7891.440', 'text': 'The tail has a special\nmeaning\nfor us.'}, {'start': '7891.440', 'end': '7893.504', 'text': 'Women can touch\neach other,'}, {'start': '7893.504', 'end': '7894.680', 'text': 'but you are a man,'}, {'start': '7894.680', 'end': '7895.520', 'text': 'so no.'}, {'start': '7895.520', 'end': '7895.520', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7895.520', 'end': '7895.520', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7895.520', 'end': '7896.552', 'text': 'And the ears?'}, {'start': '7896.552', 'end': '7896.552', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7896.552', 'end': '7896.552', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7896.552', 'end': '7897.272', 'text': 'Neither.'}, {'start': '7897.272', 'end': '7898.592', 'text': 'You are too weak,'}, {'start': '7898.592', 'end': '7899.312', 'text': 'Rainer"'}, {'start': '7899.312', 'end': '7899.312', 'text': ','}, {'start': '7899.312', 'end': '7901.064', 'text': 'Martina said firmly.'}, {'start': '7901.064', 'end': '7902.552', 'text': 'Lies do not hurt,'}, {'start': '7902.552', 'end': '7904.448', 'text': 'the truth is the sharp\nknife.'}, {'start': '7904.448', 'end': '7907.112', 'text': "Martina's words\npierced his\nheart."}, {'start': '7907.112', 'end': '7908.816', 'text': 'In a one-on-one fight,'}, {'start': '7908.816', 'end': '7910.688', 'text': "I really couldn't beat\nher."}, {'start': '7910.688', 'end': '7910.688', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7910.688', 'end': '7912.896', 'text': 'Then I will use the power\nof contract.'}, {'start': '7912.896', 'end': '7912.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7912.896', 'end': '7915.248', 'text': 'Martina quickly covered\nher ears:'}, {'start': '7915.248', 'end': '7915.248', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7915.248', 'end': '7916.520', 'text': 'If you manage to defeat me,'}, {'start': '7916.520', 'end': '7919.304', 'text': "I'll let you touch my\nears... and my tail\ntoo."}, {'start': '7919.304', 'end': '7920.768', 'text': "But you can't force\nme."}, {'start': '7920.768', 'end': '7922.160', 'text': "Let's be reasonable:"}, {'start': '7922.160', 'end': '7923.864', 'text': 'when I agreed to work\nfor you,'}, {'start': '7923.864', 'end': '7925.952', 'text': "You didn't mention touching\ntails."}, {'start': '7925.952', 'end': '7925.952', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7925.952', 'end': '7925.952', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7925.952', 'end': '7928.328', 'text': 'A real man never\nbreaks his word.'}, {'start': '7928.328', 'end': '7929.072', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '7929.072', 'end': '7929.840', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '7929.840', 'end': '7930.824', 'text': 'If you beat me,'}, {'start': '7930.824', 'end': '7931.952', 'text': "I'll let you do it."}, {'start': '7931.952', 'end': '7931.952', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7931.952', 'end': '7934.568', 'text': 'Rainer recalled his performance\nfrom the previous\nday.'}, {'start': '7934.568', 'end': '7938.456', 'text': 'Martina could grab goblins\nby the neck\nand throw them like\nsacks,'}, {'start': '7938.456', 'end': '7940.256', 'text': 'knocking down several people in\none fell swoop.'}, {'start': '7940.256', 'end': '7942.488', 'text': 'That monster force to…\nDefeat it?'}, {'start': '7942.488', 'end': '7943.352', 'text': 'Hopefully,'}, {'start': '7943.352', 'end': '7945.632', 'text': 'would not end up being\ntortured by her.'}, {'start': '7945.632', 'end': '7947.408', 'text': 'But if he managed to learn\nmagic,'}, {'start': '7947.408', 'end': '7949.472', 'text': 'the result could be\ndifferent.'}, {'start': '7949.472', 'end': '7949.472', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7949.472', 'end': '7950.648', 'text': 'So if I beat you,'}, {'start': '7950.648', 'end': '7952.424', 'text': 'Can I touch your tail whenever\nI want?'}, {'start': '7952.424', 'end': '7952.424', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7952.424', 'end': '7954.464', 'text': 'Martina nodded confidently:'}, {'start': '7954.464', 'end': '7954.464', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7954.464', 'end': '7955.040', 'text': 'Clear!'}, {'start': '7955.040', 'end': '7956.624', 'text': 'I am a woman of my word.'}, {'start': '7956.624', 'end': '7957.656', 'text': 'If you beat me,'}, {'start': '7957.656', 'end': '7958.880', 'text': 'I will do whatever you ask of me.'}, {'start': '7958.880', 'end': '7958.880', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7958.880', 'end': '7960.632', 'text': '*(Heh,'}, {'start': '7960.632', 'end': '7961.352', 'text': 'heh,'}, {'start': '7961.352', 'end': '7963.008', 'text': "there's no way you can\nbeat me."}, {'start': '7963.008', 'end': '7964.616', 'text': 'Against unarmed humans,'}, {'start': '7964.616', 'end': '7966.728', 'text': 'I can beat twenty\nin one hit!'}, {'start': '7966.728', 'end': '7967.544', 'text': ')* "'}, {'start': '7967.544', 'end': '7968.912', 'text': 'It is said then.'}, {'start': '7968.912', 'end': '7968.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7968.912', 'end': '7968.912', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7968.912', 'end': '7969.536', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '7969.536', 'end': '7970.976', 'text': "I won't break my promise!"}, {'start': '7970.976', 'end': '7970.976', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7970.976', 'end': '7972.872', 'text': 'Martina spoke with termination,'}, {'start': '7972.872', 'end': '7975.416', 'text': "awakening Rainer's\ncompetitive spirit."}, {'start': '7975.416', 'end': '7976.496', 'text': 'When I defeated her,'}, {'start': '7976.496', 'end': '7978.704', 'text': "I wouldn't let her get\naway so easily."}, {'start': '7978.704', 'end': '7979.904', 'text': 'After dinner,'}, {'start': '7979.904', 'end': '7983.024', 'text': 'Rainer sat on the bed\nreviewing the spells\nin the book,'}, {'start': '7983.024', 'end': '7984.896', 'text': 'focusing on the fireball.'}, {'start': '7984.896', 'end': '7988.496', 'text': "He didn't know how much time\nhad passed when Nora\ntouched him on the shoulder."}, {'start': '7988.496', 'end': '7988.496', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7988.496', 'end': '7989.048', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '7989.048', 'end': '7991.640', 'text': 'I have already prepared the\nhot water for you to\nbathe.'}, {'start': '7991.640', 'end': '7991.640', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '7991.640', 'end': '7993.271', 'text': 'Rainer thanked him,'}, {'start': '7993.271', 'end': '7995.359', 'text': 'He took his clean clothes and\nwent into the bathroom.'}, {'start': '7995.359', 'end': '7997.999', 'text': 'His right arm still\ndid not move easily.'}, {'start': '7997.999', 'end': '7999.727', 'text': 'If he made a sudden movement,'}, {'start': '7999.727', 'end': '8001.216', 'text': 'I felt a sharp pain.'}, {'start': '8001.216', 'end': '8002.248', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '8002.248', 'end': '8003.952', 'text': 'the shower curtain\nopened.'}, {'start': '8003.952', 'end': '8004.839', 'text': 'Nora came in.'}, {'start': '8004.839', 'end': '8007.311', 'text': 'Reiner turned around in\nconfusion and asked:'}, {'start': '8007.311', 'end': '8007.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8007.311', 'end': '8008.032', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '8008.032', 'end': '8008.032', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8008.032', 'end': '8008.992', 'text': 'Nora did not speak,'}, {'start': '8008.992', 'end': '8011.463', 'text': 'but his thoughts\nentered his ears.'}, {'start': '8011.463', 'end': '8012.807', 'text': "(I'm just helping,"}, {'start': '8012.807', 'end': '8014.535', 'text': 'there is nothing to worry\nabout.'}, {'start': '8014.535', 'end': '8016.455', 'text': 'The owner has a wound\non his hand,'}, {'start': '8016.455', 'end': '8018.663', 'text': 'Bathing with one hand\nis difficult,'}, {'start': '8018.663', 'end': '8020.032', 'text': "I'm just helping."}, {'start': '8020.032', 'end': '8021.760', 'text': ') Reiner imagined that\nscene.'}, {'start': '8021.760', 'end': '8023.271', 'text': 'He with his buttocks in the\nair,'}, {'start': '8023.271', 'end': '8025.551', 'text': 'and Nora rubbing his\nback from behind.'}, {'start': '8025.551', 'end': '8026.823', 'text': 'A little uncomfortable.'}, {'start': '8026.823', 'end': '8028.503', 'text': 'Before traveling to this\nworld,'}, {'start': '8028.503', 'end': '8032.655', 'text': 'He was the kind of person\nwho would wear\nunderwear even in public\nrestrooms.'}, {'start': '8032.655', 'end': '8033.807', 'text': 'As I was rambling,'}, {'start': '8033.807', 'end': '8035.199', 'text': 'Nora finally spoke:'}, {'start': '8035.199', 'end': '8035.199', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8035.199', 'end': '8035.847', 'text': 'Owner,'}, {'start': '8035.847', 'end': '8037.528', 'text': 'let me help you bathe.'}, {'start': '8037.528', 'end': '8038.583', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '8038.583', 'end': '8040.119', 'text': 'you have a wound on your\nhand,'}, {'start': '8040.119', 'end': '8041.943', 'text': 'It can be awkward to do\nit alone.'}, {'start': '8041.943', 'end': '8041.943', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8041.943', 'end': '8043.575', 'text': 'His face was red.'}, {'start': '8043.575', 'end': '8046.455', 'text': 'It was obvious that\nshe was also embarrassed.'}, {'start': '8046.455', 'end': '8048.423', 'text': 'Reiner was quick to reject\nher:'}, {'start': '8048.423', 'end': '8048.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8048.423', 'end': '8049.623', 'text': "There's no need,"}, {'start': '8049.623', 'end': '8050.751', 'text': 'go rest.'}, {'start': '8050.751', 'end': '8050.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8050.751', 'end': '8053.823', 'text': 'Nora sighed with relief\nand left the small\ncompartment:'}, {'start': '8053.823', 'end': '8053.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8053.823', 'end': '8055.479', 'text': "Then I'll go to rest,"}, {'start': '8055.479', 'end': '8056.607', 'text': 'good night,'}, {'start': '8056.607', 'end': '8057.159', 'text': 'owner.'}, {'start': '8057.159', 'end': '8057.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8057.159', 'end': '8057.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8057.159', 'end': '8058.071', 'text': 'Hmm.'}, {'start': '8058.071', 'end': '8058.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8058.071', 'end': '8060.399', 'text': 'Reiner managed to bathe with\ngreat difficulty.'}, {'start': '8060.399', 'end': '8061.527', 'text': 'As for clothing,'}, {'start': '8061.527', 'end': '8062.751', 'text': 'left it for Nora.'}, {'start': '8062.751', 'end': '8064.791', 'text': 'Since he bought it and\nbrought it home,'}, {'start': '8064.791', 'end': '8067.191', 'text': 'Reiner had never washed\nhis own clothes,'}, {'start': '8067.191', 'end': '8069.279', 'text': 'was almost entirely dependent\non Nora.'}, {'start': '8069.279', 'end': '8070.863', 'text': 'Upon leaving the compartment,'}, {'start': '8070.863', 'end': '8073.815', 'text': 'He found the two beast\ngirls cuddling and\nsleeping.'}, {'start': '8073.815', 'end': '8076.839', 'text': 'Just as I was about\nto think how adorable\nthey were,'}, {'start': '8076.839', 'end': '8079.095', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\ncame to him."}, {'start': '8079.095', 'end': '8080.679', 'text': '(The owner finished bathing,'}, {'start': '8080.679', 'end': '8082.335', 'text': 'Martina also fell asleep,'}, {'start': '8082.335', 'end': '8083.559', 'text': "now it's my turn."}, {'start': '8083.559', 'end': '8085.359', 'text': ') So I was pretending\nto sleep.'}, {'start': '8085.359', 'end': '8087.063', 'text': 'Reiner sat on the\nbed,'}, {'start': '8087.063', 'end': '8089.223', 'text': 'and Nora stood up and\napproached him.'}, {'start': '8089.223', 'end': '8091.479', 'text': 'They were both already\nused to this.'}, {'start': '8091.479', 'end': '8094.815', 'text': 'It was time for the\npre-sleep routine\nof stroking ears.'}, {'start': '8094.815', 'end': '8098.679', 'text': 'Reiner only rubbed them\na couple of times\nbefore he felt it\nwas enough.'}, {'start': '8098.679', 'end': '8099.999', 'text': "He looked at Nora's tail,"}, {'start': '8099.999', 'end': '8101.607', 'text': 'that moved from one side to\nthe other,'}, {'start': '8101.607', 'end': '8102.999', 'text': 'and had a bold idea z.'}, {'start': '8102.999', 'end': '8103.911', 'text': 'Without a doubt,'}, {'start': '8103.911', 'end': '8105.615', 'text': 'He reached out and grabbed\nher.'}, {'start': '8105.615', 'end': '8105.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8105.615', 'end': '8105.903', 'text': 'Ah!'}, {'start': '8105.903', 'end': '8105.903', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8105.903', 'end': '8106.791', 'text': 'Nora screamed,'}, {'start': '8106.791', 'end': '8109.023', 'text': 'then turned his head\nto look at Reiner.'}, {'start': '8109.023', 'end': '8109.815', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '8109.815', 'end': '8110.991', 'text': 'when disturbed,'}, {'start': '8110.991', 'end': '8113.247', 'text': 'He just turned around without\nwaking up.'}, {'start': '8113.247', 'end': '8113.247', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8113.247', 'end': '8113.967', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '8113.967', 'end': '8113.967', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8113.967', 'end': '8115.863', 'text': 'Nora said in a plaintive\nvoice:'}, {'start': '8115.863', 'end': '8115.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8115.863', 'end': '8117.399', 'text': "You can't touch my tail."}, {'start': '8117.399', 'end': '8117.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8117.399', 'end': '8118.335', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '8118.335', 'end': '8121.215', 'text': "carefully removed his\ntail from Reiner's\nhand."}, {'start': '8121.215', 'end': '8121.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8121.215', 'end': '8122.751', 'text': 'Yesterday I could touch her.'}, {'start': '8122.751', 'end': '8122.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8122.751', 'end': '8123.951', 'text': 'Nora lowered her voice:'}, {'start': '8123.951', 'end': '8123.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8123.951', 'end': '8125.247', 'text': 'That was a punishment,'}, {'start': '8125.247', 'end': '8126.207', 'text': 'is different.'}, {'start': '8126.207', 'end': '8126.207', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8126.207', 'end': '8126.951', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '8126.951', 'end': '8127.815', 'text': 'suddenly,'}, {'start': '8127.815', 'end': '8130.647', 'text': 'He acted like a drama queen\nand grabbed his right\narm:'}, {'start': '8130.647', 'end': '8130.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8130.647', 'end': '8132.231', 'text': "Suddenly I'm in a lot of\npain!"}, {'start': '8132.231', 'end': '8134.223', 'text': 'I feel like my skin is\nbreaking open.'}, {'start': '8134.223', 'end': '8134.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8134.223', 'end': '8135.879', 'text': '(How could it hurt suddenly?'}, {'start': '8135.879', 'end': '8137.511', 'text': 'He just wants to touch my\ntail.'}, {'start': '8137.511', 'end': '8138.927', 'text': ') Nora turned around again,'}, {'start': '8138.927', 'end': '8140.223', 'text': 'exposing its tail:'}, {'start': '8140.223', 'end': '8140.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8140.223', 'end': '8140.799', 'text': 'Play it,'}, {'start': '8140.799', 'end': '8142.767', 'text': 'but better not wake\nMartina,'}, {'start': '8142.767', 'end': '8144.783', 'text': "or tomorrow he'll make fun\nof me again."}, {'start': '8144.783', 'end': '8144.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8144.783', 'end': '8146.991', 'text': "Reiner couldn't hold back\nand grabbed his tail,"}, {'start': '8146.991', 'end': '8148.791', 'text': 'caressing her from top to\nbottom.'}, {'start': '8148.791', 'end': '8152.079', 'text': 'Enjoying the feel of\nthe fur passing through\nher fingers,'}, {'start': '8152.079', 'end': '8153.999', 'text': 'Reiner felt comforted.'}, {'start': '8153.999', 'end': '8156.879', 'text': "But Nora's experience\nwas completely\nopposite."}, {'start': '8156.879', 'end': '8158.103', 'text': 'I was very tense,'}, {'start': '8158.103', 'end': '8159.951', 'text': 'fearing that the ran will\npull his tail.'}, {'start': '8159.951', 'end': '8161.847', 'text': 'This left Reiner confused:'}, {'start': '8161.847', 'end': '8161.847', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8161.847', 'end': '8164.319', 'text': 'What special meaning does\ntouching the tail\nhave?'}, {'start': '8164.319', 'end': '8164.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8164.319', 'end': '8167.367', 'text': 'Nora hesitated for a\nwhile before finally\nspeaking:'}, {'start': '8167.367', 'end': '8167.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8167.367', 'end': '8170.679', 'text': "Only very close companions\ncan touch each\nother's tails."}, {'start': '8170.679', 'end': '8170.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8170.679', 'end': '8172.383', 'text': 'As soon as he finished\nspeaking,'}, {'start': '8172.383', 'end': '8174.255', 'text': 'his thoughts came\nto him.'}, {'start': '8174.255', 'end': '8176.151', 'text': '(Between people of the\nopposite sex,'}, {'start': '8176.151', 'end': '8178.359', 'text': 'Only my husband can touch\nmy butt.'}, {'start': '8178.359', 'end': '8180.111', 'text': 'If I let anyone touch\nit,'}, {'start': '8180.111', 'end': '8182.223', 'text': 'They will consider me a\nlibertine woman.'}, {'start': '8182.223', 'end': '8183.903', 'text': ') Reiner finally understood,'}, {'start': '8183.903', 'end': '8185.847', 'text': "That's why Nora resisted\nso much."}, {'start': '8185.847', 'end': '8185.847', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8185.847', 'end': '8188.007', 'text': "Aren't we close\ncompanions?"}, {'start': '8188.007', 'end': '8188.799', 'text': 'How sad.'}, {'start': '8188.799', 'end': '8188.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8188.799', 'end': '8190.503', 'text': 'Reiner said it on purpose,'}, {'start': '8190.503', 'end': '8192.135', 'text': 'to hear your answer.'}, {'start': '8192.135', 'end': '8193.983', 'text': 'But Nora was speechless,'}, {'start': '8193.983', 'end': '8195.423', 'text': 'unable to refute it.'}, {'start': '8195.423', 'end': '8196.215', 'text': 'In the end,'}, {'start': '8196.215', 'end': '8200.367', 'text': 'had no choice but to\noffer his tail and\nlet Reiner do whatever\nhe wanted.'}, {'start': '8200.367', 'end': '8203.367', 'text': 'Chapter 23 The Goblin\nAttack At\nfirst,'}, {'start': '8203.367', 'end': '8207.063', 'text': 'Laina heard the two\nbeast girls arguing\noutside\nher room.'}, {'start': '8207.063', 'end': '8211.935', 'text': '—You definitely let\nLain stroke your\ntail again last\nnight, Martina teased.'}, {'start': '8211.935', 'end': '8212.823', 'text': "—I didn't do it!"}, {'start': '8212.823', 'end': '8213.855', 'text': '—Nora replied,'}, {'start': '8213.855', 'end': '8215.967', 'text': 'although his voice sounded\nsomewhat unsure.'}, {'start': '8215.967', 'end': '8216.759', 'text': '—Poor Nora,'}, {'start': '8216.759', 'end': '8218.127', 'text': 'has already gone astray.'}, {'start': '8218.127', 'end': '8220.767', 'text': 'I would never allow Laina\nto touch my\nbutt,'}, {'start': '8220.767', 'end': '8223.815', 'text': '“Not even a touch,”\nMartina said confidently.'}, {'start': '8223.815', 'end': '8226.527', 'text': "—I already told you it wasn't\nlike that… Laina yawned\nand,"}, {'start': '8226.527', 'end': '8227.391', 'text': 'suddenly,'}, {'start': '8227.391', 'end': '8229.431', 'text': 'the sound stopped outside\nthe window.'}, {'start': '8229.431', 'end': '8232.311', 'text': 'Nora had probably\nnoticed that I was\nawake.'}, {'start': '8232.311', 'end': '8233.679', 'text': 'After fixing yourself,'}, {'start': '8233.679', 'end': '8235.215', 'text': 'Laina went out with her s.'}, {'start': '8235.215', 'end': '8238.191', 'text': 'I had arranged to meet with\nJunis to continue learning\nmagic today.'}, {'start': '8238.191', 'end': '8239.199', 'text': 'Upon arriving at Melod,'}, {'start': '8239.199', 'end': '8242.415', 'text': 'He saw several knights\nsurrounded by citizens\nin the square,'}, {'start': '8242.415', 'end': '8244.023', 'text': 'among them was D ymas.'}, {'start': '8244.023', 'end': '8246.207', 'text': 'Laina came closer to listen\na little and,'}, {'start': '8246.207', 'end': '8248.775', 'text': 'upon learning that they\nwere recruiting soldiers,'}, {'start': '8248.775', 'end': '8249.639', 'text': 'he walked away.'}, {'start': '8249.639', 'end': '8251.631', 'text': "When he arrived at the adventurers'\nguild,"}, {'start': '8251.631', 'end': '8252.951', 'text': 'Junis was already there,'}, {'start': '8252.951', 'end': '8253.959', 'text': 'as agreed.'}, {'start': '8253.959', 'end': '8256.911', 'text': 'She wore a black cape\nthat covered her almost\ncompletely.'}, {'start': '8256.911', 'end': '8257.511', 'text': '—Laina!'}, {'start': '8257.511', 'end': '8258.255', 'text': 'Come here!'}, {'start': '8258.255', 'end': '8258.975', 'text': "-What's happening?"}, {'start': '8258.975', 'end': '8260.271', 'text': 'Is someone following\nyou?'}, {'start': '8260.271', 'end': '8261.519', 'text': 'You are very covered.'}, {'start': '8261.519', 'end': '8262.623', 'text': 'Junis blinked,'}, {'start': '8262.623', 'end': '8264.711', 'text': 'He looked at his clothes and\nsuddenly understood:'}, {'start': '8264.711', 'end': '8265.047', 'text': '—Ah,'}, {'start': '8265.047', 'end': '8266.319', 'text': 'you mean this!'}, {'start': '8266.319', 'end': '8269.487', 'text': "It's just that today I felt a\nlittle tired and I didn't\nhave any other clothes,"}, {'start': '8269.487', 'end': '8270.903', 'text': 'so i put this on.'}, {'start': '8270.903', 'end': '8271.407', 'text': 'But,'}, {'start': '8271.407', 'end': '8273.567', 'text': 'Seriously speaking… L\naina nodded.'}, {'start': '8273.567', 'end': '8277.719', 'text': '—I heard that several villages\noutside the\ncity were attacked by\ngoblins last night.'}, {'start': '8277.719', 'end': '8279.903', 'text': 'Those goblins came from\nthe Dawn Forest.'}, {'start': '8279.903', 'end': '8283.623', 'text': 'The feudal lord is recruiting\nsoldiers\nto raze that forest.'}, {'start': '8283.623', 'end': '8284.415', 'text': 'Do you want to go?'}, {'start': '8284.415', 'end': '8287.439', 'text': 'Hearing that it was\nabout fighting\ngoblins again,'}, {'start': '8287.439', 'end': '8289.671', 'text': "Laina's face showed\nresistance."}, {'start': '8289.671', 'end': '8292.119', 'text': "—Didn't you say you wanted\nto rest for a few\ndays?"}, {'start': '8292.119', 'end': '8294.375', 'text': "—You're right… Now that\nyou mention it,"}, {'start': '8294.375', 'end': '8296.607', 'text': '"I don\'t want to go anymore,"\nJunis sighed.'}, {'start': '8296.607', 'end': '8297.375', 'text': '-Besides,'}, {'start': '8297.375', 'end': '8298.671', 'text': 'after the last,'}, {'start': '8298.671', 'end': '8300.903', 'text': 'I feel that hunting gob\nlins is dangerous.'}, {'start': '8300.903', 'end': '8302.511', 'text': 'Not only are they numerous,'}, {'start': '8302.511', 'end': '8304.431', 'text': 'but also uses\narmor.'}, {'start': '8304.431', 'end': '8306.087', 'text': 'If we come across a\nleader,'}, {'start': '8306.087', 'end': '8307.623', 'text': 'we might even die.'}, {'start': '8307.623', 'end': '8308.727', 'text': 'Junis nodded:'}, {'start': '8308.727', 'end': '8309.567', 'text': "-It's true,"}, {'start': '8309.567', 'end': '8311.007', 'text': "it's too risky."}, {'start': '8311.007', 'end': '8312.735', 'text': 'Those are not common goblins,'}, {'start': '8312.735', 'end': '8314.679', 'text': 'and the reward is not\nworth it.'}, {'start': '8314.679', 'end': '8315.423', 'text': '-Come on,'}, {'start': '8315.423', 'end': '8317.919', 'text': "let's continue with the\ntraining outside the\ncity."}, {'start': '8317.919', 'end': '8320.199', 'text': 'Laina signaled and\nJunis followed.'}, {'start': '8320.199', 'end': '8323.655', 'text': 'He was true to his word\nand had brought another\nbook of water magic.'}, {'start': '8323.655', 'end': '8325.239', 'text': 'Laina flipped through the index\nand,'}, {'start': '8325.239', 'end': '8328.479', 'text': 'with the desire to defeat\nMartina soon\nto touch her tail,'}, {'start': '8328.479', 'end': '8330.255', 'text': 'began to study avidly.'}, {'start': '8330.255', 'end': '8331.815', 'text': 'Junis explained to his side:'}, {'start': '8331.815', 'end': '8333.183', 'text': '—The water is very soft,'}, {'start': '8333.183', 'end': '8335.223', 'text': 'and the aquatic element\nis calm.'}, {'start': '8335.223', 'end': '8337.551', 'text': 'Water magic is the opposite\nof fire magic;'}, {'start': '8337.551', 'end': '8339.471', 'text': 'does not have a strong offensive\npower,'}, {'start': '8339.471', 'end': '8341.535', 'text': 'but focuses on support\nmagic,'}, {'start': '8341.535', 'end': '8344.151', 'text': 'useful for containing enemies\nor healing allies.'}, {'start': '8344.151', 'end': '8345.711', 'text': 'I recommend you start\nwith "'}, {'start': '8345.711', 'end': '8346.959', 'text': 'Aquatic Healing"'}, {'start': '8346.959', 'end': '8347.343', 'text': 'either "'}, {'start': '8347.343', 'end': '8348.327', 'text': 'Water Ball"'}, {'start': '8348.327', 'end': '8348.327', 'text': ','}, {'start': '8348.327', 'end': '8349.839', 'text': 'They are not very difficult.'}, {'start': '8349.839', 'end': '8351.927', 'text': 'Laina thought for a moment\nand replied:'}, {'start': '8351.927', 'end': '8353.991', 'text': "—I'll learn Aquatic\nHealing first."}, {'start': '8353.991', 'end': '8355.839', 'text': 'If Nora or Martina get\nhurt,'}, {'start': '8355.839', 'end': '8357.447', 'text': 'maybe I can help them.'}, {'start': '8357.447', 'end': '8358.839', 'text': 'Although Nora was agile,'}, {'start': '8358.839', 'end': '8360.327', 'text': 'her body was fragile,'}, {'start': '8360.327', 'end': '8362.031', 'text': 'and if an enemy hit\nher,'}, {'start': '8362.031', 'end': '8363.615', 'text': 'the damage could be serious.'}, {'start': '8363.615', 'end': '8364.407', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '8364.407', 'end': '8365.823', 'text': 'although tough and durable,'}, {'start': '8365.823', 'end': '8369.255', 'text': 'He occupied the first\nline in the team and\noften received blows,'}, {'start': '8369.255', 'end': '8371.127', 'text': 'needing someone to\nheal her.'}, {'start': '8371.127', 'end': '8372.159', 'text': 'Junis smiled:'}, {'start': '8372.159', 'end': '8373.767', 'text': '—You really think about\nthem.'}, {'start': '8373.767', 'end': '8378.975', 'text': '“Of course,” Laina\nreplied as she remembered\nthe Aquatic\nHealing Junis had\nused earlier.'}, {'start': '8378.975', 'end': '8382.983', 'text': 'It seemed to him that this\nspell was useless\nin the middle of an intense\nbattle.'}, {'start': '8382.983', 'end': '8384.039', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '8384.039', 'end': '8388.143', 'text': "Enemies wouldn't stand\nstill watching\nyou bend down to\nheal an ally."}, {'start': '8388.143', 'end': '8391.431', 'text': '—Is there… some water\nmagic that can heal\nfrom a distance?'}, {'start': '8391.431', 'end': '8392.535', 'text': 'Junis nodded:'}, {'start': '8392.535', 'end': '8393.159', 'text': '-Yeah,'}, {'start': '8393.159', 'end': '8396.663', 'text': 'but it is very complex\nand consumes a lot of\nmagic… Consume magic?'}, {'start': '8396.663', 'end': '8398.007', 'text': 'That was no problem.'}, {'start': '8398.007', 'end': '8401.199', 'text': "Laina's magic crystal\nwas as vast\nas a mountain,"}, {'start': '8401.199', 'end': '8404.367', 'text': 'and in the future his\nmana bar would be\nincredibly thick.'}, {'start': '8404.367', 'end': '8405.351', 'text': 'These days,'}, {'start': '8405.351', 'end': '8407.127', 'text': 'whenever I had the opportunity,'}, {'start': '8407.127', 'end': '8410.031', 'text': 'absorbed various natural\nelements around\nit,'}, {'start': '8410.031', 'end': '8412.503', 'text': 'without worrying at all\nabout consumption.'}, {'start': '8412.503', 'end': '8412.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8412.503', 'end': '8415.311', 'text': 'Can I directly learn\nthis magic you\nspeak of?'}, {'start': '8415.311', 'end': '8415.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8415.311', 'end': '8416.919', 'text': 'Junise suddenly laughed,'}, {'start': '8416.919', 'end': '8418.983', 'text': 'as if he had remembered\nsomething happy,'}, {'start': '8418.983', 'end': '8421.551', 'text': 'and after a long while\nhe shook his head:'}, {'start': '8421.551', 'end': '8421.551', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8421.551', 'end': '8422.079', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '8422.079', 'end': '8423.951', 'text': 'you must start from the\nbasics"'}, {'start': '8423.951', 'end': '8425.703', 'text': 'Lainer shrugged.'}, {'start': '8425.703', 'end': '8426.639', 'text': 'If it was so,'}, {'start': '8426.639', 'end': '8428.175', 'text': 'then step by step.'}, {'start': '8428.175', 'end': '8430.095', 'text': 'Junise passed him the\nmagic book,'}, {'start': '8430.095', 'end': '8432.687', 'text': 'opening it on the hydrotherapy\nspell\npage.'}, {'start': '8432.687', 'end': '8432.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8432.687', 'end': '8434.967', 'text': "It's like learning\nthe fireball spell:"}, {'start': '8434.967', 'end': '8436.623', 'text': 'first memorize the\nspell,'}, {'start': '8436.623', 'end': '8438.735', 'text': 'master it and then think about\nreleasing it"'}, {'start': '8438.735', 'end': '8440.103', 'text': 'Suddenly he stood up,'}, {'start': '8440.103', 'end': '8441.975', 'text': 'as if he were looking for\nsomething.'}, {'start': '8441.975', 'end': '8441.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8441.975', 'end': '8442.695', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '8442.695', 'end': '8442.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8442.695', 'end': '8442.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8442.695', 'end': '8444.567', 'text': 'A living being is missing\nto practice"'}, {'start': '8444.567', 'end': '8447.327', 'text': 'Lainer immediately shouted\ntowards not far\naway:'}, {'start': '8447.327', 'end': '8447.327', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8447.327', 'end': '8447.903', 'text': 'Nora!'}, {'start': '8447.903', 'end': '8449.463', 'text': 'Catch a bug for\nme"'}, {'start': '8449.463', 'end': '8453.927', 'text': "It wasn't long before\nshe brought\nback a palm-sized\nbeetle."}, {'start': '8453.927', 'end': '8455.871', 'text': 'Seeing the insect lying\non the ground,'}, {'start': '8455.871', 'end': '8459.015', 'text': 'Lainer did not hesitate to\nuse him as a subject for\nexperimentation.'}, {'start': '8459.015', 'end': '8460.143', 'text': 'One day later,'}, {'start': '8460.143', 'end': '8463.671', 'text': 'Lainer had already preliminarily\nmastered\nthe hydrotherapy\nspell.'}, {'start': '8463.671', 'end': '8466.551', 'text': 'Now he could heal scratches\nor superficial\nwounds.'}, {'start': '8466.551', 'end': '8466.551', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8466.551', 'end': '8467.295', 'text': 'Lainer,'}, {'start': '8467.295', 'end': '8468.639', 'text': 'you learn very quickly!'}, {'start': '8468.639', 'end': '8469.935', 'text': 'You have a lot of talent,'}, {'start': '8469.935', 'end': '8472.887', 'text': 'You will undoubtedly become\na famous magician\nin the future.'}, {'start': '8472.887', 'end': '8474.855', 'text': "Junise couldn't help but\npraise him."}, {'start': '8474.855', 'end': '8474.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8474.855', 'end': '8476.367', 'text': 'You learn quickly\ntoo"'}, {'start': '8476.367', 'end': '8477.567', 'text': 'Junise stretched,'}, {'start': '8477.567', 'end': '8480.111', 'text': 'He stood up and shook\nthe dust off his skirt:'}, {'start': '8480.111', 'end': '8480.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8480.111', 'end': '8481.791', 'text': 'I wish you learned more\nslowly,'}, {'start': '8481.791', 'end': '8484.551', 'text': 'because in a short time\nI will have nothing more\nto teach you"'}, {'start': '8484.551', 'end': '8486.255', 'text': 'Lainer shrugged:'}, {'start': '8486.255', 'end': '8486.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8486.255', 'end': '8487.287', 'text': 'No problem,'}, {'start': '8487.287', 'end': '8488.415', 'text': 'if I have time,'}, {'start': '8488.415', 'end': '8490.527', 'text': 'I will continue teaching you\nother languages"'}, {'start': '8490.527', 'end': '8490.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8490.527', 'end': '8491.655', 'text': "You're very kind,"}, {'start': '8491.655', 'end': '8492.375', 'text': 'Lainer"'}, {'start': '8492.375', 'end': '8494.583', 'text': 'Junise smiled and then looked\nup at the sky.'}, {'start': '8494.583', 'end': '8494.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8494.583', 'end': '8495.495', 'text': "It's too late,"}, {'start': '8495.495', 'end': '8496.143', 'text': 'leave.'}, {'start': '8496.143', 'end': '8497.151', 'text': 'At night,'}, {'start': '8497.151', 'end': '8498.639', 'text': '"Be careful of the goblins"'}, {'start': '8498.639', 'end': '8500.991', 'text': 'Lainer nodded and\nwaved goodbye.'}, {'start': '8500.991', 'end': '8502.047', 'text': 'Before leaving,'}, {'start': '8502.047', 'end': '8505.047', 'text': 'He freed the beetle\nthat had tortured him\nall day.'}, {'start': '8505.047', 'end': '8506.079', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '8506.079', 'end': '8507.615', 'text': 'the voice of the system sounded.'}, {'start': '8507.615', 'end': '8508.311', 'text': '[Mission:'}, {'start': '8508.311', 'end': '8510.399', 'text': 'Learn basic magic with\nJunise.'}, {'start': '8510.399', 'end': '8511.455', 'text': 'Current status:'}, {'start': '8511.455', 'end': '8512.319', 'text': 'Filled.'}, {'start': '8512.319', 'end': '8513.351', 'text': 'Reward:'}, {'start': '8513.351', 'end': '8514.167', 'text': '[Delivered].'}, {'start': '8514.167', 'end': '8516.543', 'text': 'He kept five silver\ncoins in his bag.'}, {'start': '8516.543', 'end': '8518.031', 'text': '[Update on my mission:'}, {'start': '8518.031', 'end': '8520.071', 'text': 'Activate and complete hidden\nmission].'}, {'start': '8520.071', 'end': '8521.103', 'text': '[Reward:'}, {'start': '8521.103', 'end': '8522.063', 'text': '[Unknown].'}, {'start': '8522.063', 'end': '8523.791', 'text': 'Lainer felt frustrated,'}, {'start': '8523.791', 'end': '8525.087', 'text': 'another hidden mission.'}, {'start': '8525.087', 'end': '8527.919', 'text': 'The lack of a clear\nobjective left him\nlost.'}, {'start': '8527.919', 'end': '8529.071', 'text': 'Just then,'}, {'start': '8529.071', 'end': '8531.087', 'text': 'the voice of the system\nsounded again.'}, {'start': '8531.087', 'end': '8532.815', 'text': '[Recommended course of\naction:'}, {'start': '8532.815', 'end': '8533.295', 'text': '1.'}, {'start': '8533.295', 'end': '8535.287', 'text': "Spend the night at\nMelod's Inn."}, {'start': '8535.287', 'end': '8535.935', 'text': '2.'}, {'start': '8535.935', 'end': '8537.807', 'text': 'Return home as usual.'}, {'start': '8537.807', 'end': '8538.383', 'text': '3.'}, {'start': '8538.383', 'end': '8539.679', 'text': '[Camping on site].'}, {'start': '8539.679', 'end': '8542.751', 'text': 'Lainer thought about it and\nchose the second option without\nhesitation.'}, {'start': '8542.751', 'end': '8543.783', 'text': 'Night came.'}, {'start': '8543.783', 'end': '8546.063', 'text': 'Lainer closed the doors\nand windows well,'}, {'start': '8546.063', 'end': '8548.127', 'text': 'and just as he was about\nto go to sleep,'}, {'start': '8548.127', 'end': '8549.783', 'text': 'heard a loud thunder,'}, {'start': '8549.783', 'end': '8552.351', 'text': 'followed by a series\nof urgent bell chimes.'}, {'start': '8552.351', 'end': '8554.727', 'text': 'Then came the screams\nof the villagers.'}, {'start': '8554.727', 'end': '8554.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8554.727', 'end': '8556.047', 'text': 'The goblins are here!'}, {'start': '8556.047', 'end': '8556.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8556.047', 'end': '8556.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8556.047', 'end': '8556.815', 'text': 'Fast!'}, {'start': '8556.815', 'end': '8558.135', 'text': 'Protect the children!'}, {'start': '8558.135', 'end': '8558.135', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8558.135', 'end': '8560.727', 'text': 'The cabin across\nthe pond caught\nfire,'}, {'start': '8560.727', 'end': '8562.839', 'text': 'and the flames lit up the\nentire village.'}, {'start': '8562.839', 'end': '8565.047', 'text': 'Lainer quickly woke\nMartina up,'}, {'start': '8565.047', 'end': '8567.231', 'text': 'He got ready and ran\noff with Nora.'}, {'start': '8567.231', 'end': '8568.455', 'text': 'Looking around,'}, {'start': '8568.455', 'end': '8571.911', 'text': 'He saw that the palisade\nprotecting the village\nwas full of goblins,'}, {'start': '8571.911', 'end': '8576.495', 'text': 'while the lightly\narmored militiamen\nfought hopelessly\nagainst them.'}, {'start': '8576.495', 'end': '8577.767', 'text': 'Chapter 24:'}, {'start': '8577.767', 'end': '8580.959', 'text': 'Matilda Surprised by\na Sneak Attack or 【Mission\nActivated:'}, {'start': '8580.959', 'end': '8582.159', 'text': 'Protect the village,'}, {'start': '8582.159', 'end': '8583.815', 'text': 'defeat the Goblin General.'}, {'start': '8583.815', 'end': '8584.847', 'text': 'Reward:'}, {'start': '8584.847', 'end': '8590.367', 'text': "a staff of unknown\nquality】 【If the\nvillagers' survival\nrate is less\nthan 60%,"}, {'start': '8590.367', 'end': '8592.287', 'text': 'the mission will be considered\na failure.'}, {'start': '8592.287', 'end': '8593.991', 'text': 'Current survival\nrate:'}, {'start': '8593.991', 'end': '8596.991', 'text': '98%】 Lainer looked\naround.'}, {'start': '8596.991', 'end': '8598.263', 'text': 'Many villagers,'}, {'start': '8598.263', 'end': '8599.967', 'text': 'armed with pitchforks and sickles,'}, {'start': '8599.967', 'end': '8603.591', 'text': 'They ran out of their\nhouses to confront\nthe little\ngoblins,'}, {'start': '8603.591', 'end': '8605.535', 'text': 'but he failed to see the\nGoblin General.'}, {'start': '8605.535', 'end': '8606.159', 'text': '—Nora,'}, {'start': '8606.159', 'end': '8608.007', 'text': 'take us where there are\nmore goblins,'}, {'start': '8608.007', 'end': '8608.751', 'text': 'fast.'}, {'start': '8608.751', 'end': '8611.823', 'text': 'Nora nodded and led\nLainer into\nthe village,'}, {'start': '8611.823', 'end': '8614.223', 'text': 'finally stopping on\nthe west side.'}, {'start': '8614.223', 'end': '8617.127', 'text': 'Lainer understood why\nthere were so many gob\nlins suddenly.'}, {'start': '8617.127', 'end': '8620.007', 'text': 'The western wooden\npalisade had\ncollapsed,'}, {'start': '8620.007', 'end': '8623.055', 'text': 'and an endless horde\nof goblins entered\nthrough the gap.'}, {'start': '8623.055', 'end': '8625.143', 'text': 'Others dragged stolen\nfood,'}, {'start': '8625.143', 'end': '8627.471', 'text': "running away as if life\ndidn't matter to him."}, {'start': '8627.471', 'end': '8631.407', 'text': 'The militiamen in charge\nof guarding the\nplace lay in pools\nof blood.'}, {'start': '8631.407', 'end': '8632.439', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '8632.439', 'end': '8635.031', 'text': 'The system began to\nalert frantically.'}, {'start': '8635.031', 'end': '8637.575', 'text': '【Current villager\nsurvival rate:'}, {'start': '8637.575', 'end': '8643.263', 'text': '98%… 97%… 96%】 Every\nfew seconds,'}, {'start': '8643.263', 'end': '8645.183', 'text': 'the percentage dropped by\none point,'}, {'start': '8645.183', 'end': '8646.815', 'text': 'and the speed increased.'}, {'start': '8646.815', 'end': '8647.607', 'text': '—Matilda,'}, {'start': '8647.607', 'end': '8649.095', 'text': 'stop them somehow!'}, {'start': '8649.095', 'end': '8651.807', 'text': 'Matilda brandished her sword\nand launched into\ncombat.'}, {'start': '8651.807', 'end': '8652.887', 'text': 'In a flash,'}, {'start': '8652.887', 'end': '8654.639', 'text': 'split the goblins in\ntwo.'}, {'start': '8654.639', 'end': '8656.271', 'text': 'He stood before the\ngap,'}, {'start': '8656.271', 'end': '8657.759', 'text': 'like an unstoppable warrior.'}, {'start': '8657.759', 'end': '8658.551', 'text': 'While,'}, {'start': '8658.551', 'end': '8662.055', 'text': 'Lainer and Nora took care\nof the goblins who\nmanaged to sneak through.'}, {'start': '8662.055', 'end': '8662.607', 'text': '—Master,'}, {'start': '8662.607', 'end': '8663.903', 'text': 'They are climbing the wall!'}, {'start': '8663.903', 'end': '8665.391', 'text': '—Nora threw two daggers,'}, {'start': '8665.391', 'end': '8667.431', 'text': 'killing the goblins\nin the stockade,'}, {'start': '8667.431', 'end': '8669.063', 'text': 'and then climbed nimbly.'}, {'start': '8669.063', 'end': '8669.879', 'text': 'My God!'}, {'start': '8669.879', 'end': '8671.631', 'text': 'They have placed stairs\noutside,'}, {'start': '8671.631', 'end': '8672.951', 'text': 'everyone is going up!'}, {'start': '8672.951', 'end': '8673.719', 'text': 'Maybe,'}, {'start': '8673.719', 'end': '8675.831', 'text': 'seeing the gap blocked\nby Matilda,'}, {'start': '8675.831', 'end': '8677.535', 'text': 'They had looked for another\nentrance.'}, {'start': '8677.535', 'end': '8678.399', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '8678.399', 'end': '8680.295', 'text': 'Lainer had an\nidea.'}, {'start': '8680.295', 'end': '8683.559', 'text': 'He muttered a spell\nand threw fireballs\nat the stockade,'}, {'start': '8683.559', 'end': '8685.287', 'text': 'setting it on fire quickly.'}, {'start': '8685.287', 'end': '8686.295', 'text': 'In seconds,'}, {'start': '8686.295', 'end': '8687.783', 'text': 'the flames spread,'}, {'start': '8687.783', 'end': '8689.007', 'text': 'illuminating the area.'}, {'start': '8689.007', 'end': '8691.815', 'text': 'It was a desperate measure\nto protect the\nvillage.'}, {'start': '8691.815', 'end': '8694.023', 'text': 'The screams of the goblins\nfilled the air,'}, {'start': '8694.023', 'end': '8695.631', 'text': 'along with a burning\nsmell.'}, {'start': '8695.631', 'end': '8696.423', 'text': '—Matilda,'}, {'start': '8696.423', 'end': '8697.335', 'text': 'back off!'}, {'start': '8697.335', 'end': '8700.023', 'text': 'Lainer also set fire\nto the collapsed\npart.'}, {'start': '8700.023', 'end': '8702.495', 'text': 'The flames scared away\nthe outside goblins.'}, {'start': '8702.495', 'end': '8703.167', 'text': 'For now,'}, {'start': '8703.167', 'end': '8705.087', 'text': 'had managed to defend\nthe area.'}, {'start': '8705.087', 'end': '8709.479', 'text': "The villagers' survival\nrate stabilized\nat 76%."}, {'start': '8709.479', 'end': '8711.231', 'text': 'Lainer approached Matilda.'}, {'start': '8711.231', 'end': '8712.023', 'text': '-Are you OK?'}, {'start': '8712.023', 'end': '8712.647', 'text': 'Wound?'}, {'start': '8712.647', 'end': '8714.063', 'text': 'She shook her head.'}, {'start': '8714.063', 'end': '8715.719', 'text': '—I could fight all\nday.'}, {'start': '8715.719', 'end': '8717.423', 'text': "—Let's help somewhere\nelse."}, {'start': '8717.423', 'end': '8719.175', 'text': 'But something caught his\nattention.'}, {'start': '8719.175', 'end': '8720.903', 'text': 'Where was General\nGoblin?'}, {'start': '8720.903', 'end': '8721.935', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '8721.935', 'end': '8723.255', 'text': 'a thunderous sound echoed.'}, {'start': '8723.255', 'end': '8726.615', 'text': 'Lainer watched as a huge\ngreen paw tore\ndown the palisade,'}, {'start': '8726.615', 'end': '8727.983', 'text': 'splitting the trunks.'}, {'start': '8727.983', 'end': '8730.815', 'text': 'The gigantic Goblin General\nstormed into the\nvillage.'}, {'start': '8730.815', 'end': '8734.031', 'text': 'He wore iron armor\nand wielded a\nspiked mace,'}, {'start': '8734.031', 'end': '8736.191', 'text': 'capable of knocking down houses\nwith one blow.'}, {'start': '8736.191', 'end': '8736.911', 'text': 'Behind him,'}, {'start': '8736.911', 'end': '8739.383', 'text': 'a horde of lesser goblins\ninvaded the village.'}, {'start': '8739.383', 'end': '8741.399', 'text': 'Lainer dragged them both\ninto the shadow,'}, {'start': '8741.399', 'end': '8742.695', 'text': 'frowning.'}, {'start': '8742.695', 'end': '8744.279', 'text': '—This village will not resist.'}, {'start': '8744.279', 'end': '8745.599', 'text': '—What happens if we fail?'}, {'start': '8745.599', 'end': '8746.535', 'text': 'Is there punishment?'}, {'start': '8746.535', 'end': '8747.663', 'text': "【Don't worry,"}, {'start': '8747.663', 'end': '8749.367', 'text': 'No penalty】 Nora\nspoke:'}, {'start': '8749.367', 'end': '8750.615', 'text': '—Matilda is strong,'}, {'start': '8750.615', 'end': '8753.879', 'text': "but he can't fight the\nGeneral and the other\ngoblins at the same\ntime."}, {'start': '8753.879', 'end': '8755.463', 'text': 'We will not be able to contain\nthem.'}, {'start': '8755.463', 'end': '8756.015', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '8756.015', 'end': '8756.831', 'text': "let's run away."}, {'start': '8756.831', 'end': '8758.823', 'text': 'Lainer looked at the Goblin\nGeneral,'}, {'start': '8758.823', 'end': '8759.807', 'text': 'unprepared.'}, {'start': '8759.807', 'end': '8760.599', 'text': '—Matilda,'}, {'start': '8760.599', 'end': '8761.631', 'text': 'can you beat it?'}, {'start': '8761.631', 'end': '8762.999', 'text': "—If it's one against one,"}, {'start': '8762.999', 'end': '8763.767', 'text': 'maybe not.'}, {'start': '8763.767', 'end': '8765.567', 'text': '—What if we attack him by\nsurprise?'}, {'start': '8765.567', 'end': '8766.911', 'text': 'What are the odds?'}, {'start': '8766.911', 'end': '8769.335', 'text': 'Martina looked at the great\nsword in her hands:'}, {'start': '8769.335', 'end': '8769.335', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8769.335', 'end': '8770.631', 'text': 'If he turns his back on me,'}, {'start': '8770.631', 'end': '8772.767', 'text': 'killing him will be a matter\nof an instant.'}, {'start': '8772.767', 'end': '8772.767', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8772.767', 'end': '8775.143', 'text': 'Taking advantage of the fact that\nthe flames had not yet arrived,'}, {'start': '8775.143', 'end': '8779.799', 'text': 'Reiner and Nora climbed\nthe wooden wall and\nran towards the direction\nof the goblin\ngeneral.'}, {'start': '8779.799', 'end': '8780.831', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '8780.831', 'end': '8783.399', 'text': 'Reiner saw a villager\nbrandishing a pitchfork,'}, {'start': '8783.399', 'end': '8784.935', 'text': 'facing a goblin.'}, {'start': '8784.935', 'end': '8786.567', 'text': 'He did not retreat even one\nstep,'}, {'start': '8786.567', 'end': '8789.351', 'text': 'because his wife and daughter\nwere hiding behind\nhim.'}, {'start': '8789.351', 'end': '8789.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8789.351', 'end': '8790.287', 'text': 'Get out of here!'}, {'start': '8790.287', 'end': '8791.463', 'text': 'Filthy beast!'}, {'start': '8791.463', 'end': '8792.831', 'text': 'Stay away from my family!'}, {'start': '8792.831', 'end': '8792.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8792.831', 'end': '8795.471', 'text': 'Reiner quickly launched\nseveral fireballs,'}, {'start': '8795.471', 'end': '8797.631', 'text': 'causing nearby goblins\nto flee.'}, {'start': '8797.631', 'end': '8801.015', 'text': 'This sudden commotion\ncaught the attention of\nthe goblin general.'}, {'start': '8801.015', 'end': '8801.951', 'text': 'Turning around,'}, {'start': '8801.951', 'end': '8805.023', 'text': 'He just saw Reiner and\nNora running along\nthe wooden wall.'}, {'start': '8805.023', 'end': '8806.511', 'text': 'The goblin general or denoted:'}, {'start': '8806.511', 'end': '8806.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8806.511', 'end': '8807.567', 'text': 'Stop them!'}, {'start': '8807.567', 'end': '8809.031', 'text': "Don't let them get close!"}, {'start': '8809.031', 'end': '8809.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8809.031', 'end': '8811.335', 'text': 'Several goblins threw\nshort axes at him;'}, {'start': '8811.335', 'end': '8812.943', 'text': 'Reiner dodged as best he could,'}, {'start': '8812.943', 'end': '8814.599', 'text': 'but was still overtaken,'}, {'start': '8814.599', 'end': '8816.879', 'text': 'wounding himself again\nin his right arm.'}, {'start': '8816.879', 'end': '8820.551', 'text': "Nora took the opportunity\nto throw daggers directly\ninto the goblin general's\neyes,"}, {'start': '8820.551', 'end': '8822.375', 'text': 'but he blocked them with\nhis hand.'}, {'start': '8822.375', 'end': '8824.319', 'text': 'While his vision was\nobstructed,'}, {'start': '8824.319', 'end': '8826.767', 'text': 'Reiner cast a fireball\nspell on him.'}, {'start': '8826.767', 'end': '8828.231', 'text': 'Although the damage was minimal,'}, {'start': '8828.231', 'end': '8830.271', 'text': 'managed to enrage the goblin\ngeneral.'}, {'start': '8830.271', 'end': '8830.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8830.271', 'end': '8831.807', 'text': "I'm going to smash your head\nin!"}, {'start': '8831.807', 'end': '8831.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8831.807', 'end': '8832.671', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '8832.671', 'end': '8834.159', 'text': 'He threw his great hammer at\nit,'}, {'start': '8834.159', 'end': '8836.463', 'text': 'smashing the wooden\nwall with one blow.'}, {'start': '8836.463', 'end': '8838.503', 'text': 'Reiner lost his balance\nand fell.'}, {'start': '8838.503', 'end': '8838.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8838.503', 'end': '8839.055', 'text': 'I love you!'}, {'start': '8839.055', 'end': '8839.055', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8839.055', 'end': '8839.967', 'text': 'Nora jumped,'}, {'start': '8839.967', 'end': '8843.447', 'text': "wielding his dagger to\nplunge it into the\ngoblin general's head."}, {'start': '8843.447', 'end': '8844.647', 'text': 'But still in the air,'}, {'start': '8844.647', 'end': '8846.591', 'text': 'she was hit and thrown far\naway,'}, {'start': '8846.591', 'end': '8848.967', 'text': 'rolling several times\non the muddy ground,'}, {'start': '8848.967', 'end': '8850.959', 'text': 'scattering the daggers\nfrom his bag.'}, {'start': '8850.959', 'end': '8850.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8850.959', 'end': '8853.167', 'text': "Weren't you very\nproud just now?"}, {'start': '8853.167', 'end': '8853.167', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8853.167', 'end': '8855.375', 'text': 'said the goblin general\narrogantly.'}, {'start': '8855.375', 'end': '8857.799', 'text': 'He picked up his hammer and\nraised it with force.'}, {'start': '8857.799', 'end': '8859.119', 'text': 'At the last moment,'}, {'start': '8859.119', 'end': '8861.423', 'text': 'Reiner spoke fluently in\nthe Orcish language:'}, {'start': '8861.423', 'end': '8861.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8861.423', 'end': '8862.215', 'text': 'I give up!'}, {'start': '8862.215', 'end': '8863.319', 'text': "Don't hurt us!"}, {'start': '8863.319', 'end': '8863.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8863.319', 'end': '8865.383', 'text': 'The goblin general showed\nsurprise:'}, {'start': '8865.383', 'end': '8865.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8865.383', 'end': '8866.223', 'text': 'A human.'}, {'start': '8866.223', 'end': '8867.519', 'text': 'who speaks our language,'}, {'start': '8867.519', 'end': '8869.127', 'text': "but it's too late."}, {'start': '8869.127', 'end': '8870.951', 'text': "At least you'll pay with\none leg!"}, {'start': '8870.951', 'end': '8870.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8870.951', 'end': '8873.159', 'text': 'Just as the hammer was\nabout to fall,'}, {'start': '8873.159', 'end': '8875.463', 'text': 'a sharp sword struck\nhis shoulder pad.'}, {'start': '8875.463', 'end': '8877.119', 'text': 'Reiner scratched his nose:'}, {'start': '8877.119', 'end': '8877.119', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8877.119', 'end': '8878.511', 'text': 'Did I really believe you?'}, {'start': '8878.511', 'end': '8878.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8878.511', 'end': '8879.423', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '8879.423', 'end': '8881.007', 'text': 'Martina screamed loudly,'}, {'start': '8881.007', 'end': '8884.463', 'text': 'using all his power\nto split the goblin\ngeneral in two.'}, {'start': '8884.463', 'end': '8885.591', 'text': 'Without stopping,'}, {'start': '8885.591', 'end': '8889.599', 'text': 'He quickly decapitated the\ngoblin general and\nstomped on his head with\nforce.'}, {'start': '8889.599', 'end': '8891.183', 'text': 'Seeing his general\ndead,'}, {'start': '8891.183', 'end': '8893.703', 'text': 'The goblins lost\nall will to fight.'}, {'start': '8893.703', 'end': '8894.927', 'text': 'Leaving what was stolen,'}, {'start': '8894.927', 'end': '8896.967', 'text': 'They fled in disarray through\nthe gap.'}, {'start': '8896.967', 'end': '8897.759', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '8897.759', 'end': '8899.919', 'text': "stepping on the goblin\ngeneral's head,"}, {'start': '8899.919', 'end': '8901.191', 'text': 'He laughed triumphantly:'}, {'start': '8901.191', 'end': '8901.191', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8901.191', 'end': '8901.935', 'text': 'Reiner!'}, {'start': '8901.935', 'end': '8903.327', 'text': 'What good coordination!'}, {'start': '8903.327', 'end': '8905.247', 'text': 'These greenies are no\nrival.'}, {'start': '8905.247', 'end': '8905.247', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8905.247', 'end': '8908.199', 'text': 'Reiner tried to get up\nto see how Nora was\ndoing.'}, {'start': '8908.199', 'end': '8912.279', 'text': "She had been thrown by the\ngoblin general's blow\nand was lying motionless\non the ground,"}, {'start': '8912.279', 'end': '8913.527', 'text': 'seriously injured.'}, {'start': '8913.527', 'end': '8914.559', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '8914.559', 'end': '8917.583', 'text': 'Reiner saw a goblin in\nthe gap out of the\ncorner of his eye,'}, {'start': '8917.583', 'end': '8919.935', 'text': 'drawing his bow and pointing\nat Martina.'}, {'start': '8919.935', 'end': '8919.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8919.935', 'end': '8920.583', 'text': 'Danger!'}, {'start': '8920.583', 'end': '8920.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8920.583', 'end': '8920.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8920.583', 'end': '8920.967', 'text': 'Hey?'}, {'start': '8920.967', 'end': '8920.967', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8920.967', 'end': '8924.543', 'text': 'An arrow pierced the leather\nbreastplate and\nlodged in his left\nbreast.'}, {'start': '8924.543', 'end': '8925.815', 'text': 'Chapter 25:'}, {'start': '8925.815', 'end': '8928.143', 'text': 'I spent the night cuddling\na cat girl.'}, {'start': '8928.143', 'end': '8928.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8928.143', 'end': '8930.303', 'text': 'That green monster\nran very fast,'}, {'start': '8930.303', 'end': '8932.895', 'text': 'When I went out to chase\nhim, he had already disappeared.'}, {'start': '8932.895', 'end': '8934.815', 'text': 'If I meet him next\ntime.'}, {'start': '8934.815', 'end': '8935.343', 'text': 'I.'}, {'start': '8935.343', 'end': '8935.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8935.343', 'end': '8937.623', 'text': 'Fortunately in the midst\nof misfortune.'}, {'start': '8937.623', 'end': '8942.951', 'text': 'Martina opened champagne\nmid-match and ended\nup being attacked\nby a goblin who\nshot her with an arrow.'}, {'start': '8942.951', 'end': '8943.791', 'text': 'Luckily,'}, {'start': '8943.791', 'end': '8947.559', 'text': 'The protection of the armor\nand his imposing figure\nmanaged to withstand\nthe blow.'}, {'start': '8947.559', 'end': '8950.895', 'text': 'Her first reaction upon\nbeing hit was not\nto scream in pain,'}, {'start': '8950.895', 'end': '8954.711', 'text': 'but to grab her sword\nand run out to kill\nthe goblin that\nattacked her,'}, {'start': '8954.711', 'end': '8956.031', 'text': 'a real madness.'}, {'start': '8956.031', 'end': '8957.855', 'text': 'Nora only suffered scratches;'}, {'start': '8957.855', 'end': '8959.655', 'text': 'after fainting for a\nwhile,'}, {'start': '8959.655', 'end': '8961.119', 'text': 'she sat down by herself,'}, {'start': '8961.119', 'end': '8963.303', 'text': 'apparently without major\nproblems.'}, {'start': '8963.303', 'end': '8963.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8963.303', 'end': '8963.783', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '8963.783', 'end': '8965.007', 'text': 'How is your wound?'}, {'start': '8965.007', 'end': '8965.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8965.007', 'end': '8965.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8965.007', 'end': '8966.135', 'text': 'It is not deep,'}, {'start': '8966.135', 'end': '8967.527', 'text': 'I can cure it myself.'}, {'start': '8967.527', 'end': '8967.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8967.527', 'end': '8969.279', 'text': 'Lainer stroked his\nhead,'}, {'start': '8969.279', 'end': '8971.223', 'text': 'telling him not to\nworry.'}, {'start': '8971.223', 'end': '8973.143', 'text': 'Perhaps because of the blow\nto the head,'}, {'start': '8973.143', 'end': '8974.871', 'text': 'Nora looked somewhat stunned.'}, {'start': '8974.871', 'end': '8977.919', 'text': "He gently took Lainer's\narm and licked\nthe wound again."}, {'start': '8977.919', 'end': '8978.567', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '8978.567', 'end': '8980.199', 'text': 'the town militia arrived.'}, {'start': '8980.199', 'end': '8983.103', 'text': 'They had probably already\ncleared the village\nof features,'}, {'start': '8983.103', 'end': '8985.647', 'text': 'and the crisis had temporarily\ndissipated.'}, {'start': '8985.647', 'end': '8987.567', 'text': 'Lainer glanced at Martina,'}, {'start': '8987.567', 'end': '8990.063', 'text': 'who was playing with\nthe arrow stuck in his\nchest,'}, {'start': '8990.063', 'end': '8991.743', 'text': 'as if trying to get it\nout.'}, {'start': '8991.743', 'end': '8991.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8991.743', 'end': '8992.823', 'text': 'What are you doing?'}, {'start': '8992.823', 'end': '8993.783', 'text': "Don't move!"}, {'start': '8993.783', 'end': '8993.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8993.783', 'end': '8995.679', 'text': 'Martina stopped in surprise:'}, {'start': '8995.679', 'end': '8995.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8995.679', 'end': '8997.311', 'text': 'It hurts a lot with the arrow\nthere,'}, {'start': '8997.311', 'end': '8998.895', 'text': 'It hurts with every movement.'}, {'start': '8998.895', 'end': '8998.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8998.895', 'end': '8998.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '8998.895', 'end': '8999.783', 'text': 'Even if it hurts,'}, {'start': '8999.783', 'end': '9000.791', 'text': "don't move."}, {'start': '9000.791', 'end': '9004.727', 'text': "Isn't it your fault for\nletting your guard down\nbefore the goblins\nran away completely?"}, {'start': '9004.727', 'end': '9004.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9004.727', 'end': '9007.847', 'text': 'Lainer patted her on\nthe shoulder and\nguided her home.'}, {'start': '9007.847', 'end': '9010.415', 'text': 'The road was full of corpses\nof different features.'}, {'start': '9010.415', 'end': '9013.679', 'text': "A villager was crying,\nhugging someone's\ndecapitated body."}, {'start': '9013.679', 'end': '9018.623', 'text': 'Lainer could no longer\nbear the sad\nspectacle of the town\nand hurried his\nway home.'}, {'start': '9018.623', 'end': '9020.783', 'text': 'His house had also\nbeen looted.'}, {'start': '9020.783', 'end': '9026.087', 'text': 'He checked carefully\nto make sure there\nwere no hidden\ngoblins before closing\nthe door.'}, {'start': '9026.087', 'end': '9027.287', 'text': 'He lit a candle,'}, {'start': '9027.287', 'end': '9030.551', 'text': 'He made Martina lie down\nand carefully removed\nthe breastplate,'}, {'start': '9030.551', 'end': '9032.495', 'text': 'following the arrow\nhole.'}, {'start': '9032.495', 'end': '9032.999', 'text': 'Oh.'}, {'start': '9032.999', 'end': '9034.247', 'text': "I couldn't deny it,"}, {'start': '9034.247', 'end': '9035.159', 'text': 'those two"'}, {'start': '9035.159', 'end': '9035.903', 'text': '"balloons"'}, {'start': '9035.903', 'end': '9038.159', 'text': 'of fat had really\nbeen useful,'}, {'start': '9038.159', 'end': '9040.079', 'text': 'saving her from a deadly\narrow.'}, {'start': '9040.079', 'end': '9041.615', 'text': "Seeing Martina's wound,"}, {'start': '9041.615', 'end': '9043.799', 'text': 'He fell back into his\nthoughts.'}, {'start': '9043.799', 'end': '9044.855', 'text': 'Although brave,'}, {'start': '9044.855', 'end': '9046.943', 'text': 'Martina was prone to hurting\nherself.'}, {'start': '9046.943', 'end': '9049.799', 'text': 'If only I could get\nhim some tougher\narmor.'}, {'start': '9049.799', 'end': '9051.455', 'text': 'Lainer shook his head.'}, {'start': '9051.455', 'end': '9053.039', 'text': 'It was not time to wander,'}, {'start': '9053.039', 'end': '9054.695', 'text': 'the important thing was to cure\nher.'}, {'start': '9054.695', 'end': '9059.615', 'text': 'He took out the sacred\nwater obtained on a\nprevious mission and set\nit aside in case it\nwas needed.'}, {'start': '9059.615', 'end': '9062.303', 'text': 'If bleeding was heavy\nwhen the arrow was\nremoved,'}, {'start': '9062.303', 'end': '9063.767', 'text': 'I would use the holy water.'}, {'start': '9063.767', 'end': '9064.439', 'text': 'But,'}, {'start': '9064.439', 'end': '9066.743', 'text': 'would apply healing\nmagic directly.'}, {'start': '9066.743', 'end': '9067.511', 'text': 'By the way,'}, {'start': '9067.511', 'end': '9068.855', 'text': 'I would practice with her.'}, {'start': '9068.855', 'end': '9072.983', 'text': 'But as soon as Lainer\ntook out a dagger to cut\nthe bandages that\nwrapped his chest,'}, {'start': '9072.983', 'end': '9074.255', 'text': 'Martina stopped him.'}, {'start': '9074.255', 'end': '9074.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9074.255', 'end': '9075.047', 'text': 'What are you doing?'}, {'start': '9075.047', 'end': '9075.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9075.047', 'end': '9075.047', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9075.047', 'end': '9076.727', 'text': 'he asked suspiciously.'}, {'start': '9076.727', 'end': '9076.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9076.727', 'end': '9077.399', 'text': 'Obvious,'}, {'start': '9077.399', 'end': '9078.071', 'text': 'heal you.'}, {'start': '9078.071', 'end': '9080.351', 'text': 'Or would you rather keep that\narrow stuck in your throat?'}, {'start': '9080.351', 'end': '9080.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9080.351', 'end': '9081.911', 'text': 'Martina remained silent,'}, {'start': '9081.911', 'end': '9083.375', 'text': 'staring at him.'}, {'start': '9083.375', 'end': '9084.767', 'text': "(So \u200b\u200bhe'll see me naked?"}, {'start': '9084.767', 'end': '9085.943', 'text': ') Unexpectedly,'}, {'start': '9085.943', 'end': '9087.839', 'text': 'I could also feel\nshame.'}, {'start': '9087.839', 'end': '9090.647', 'text': 'When he had undressed\nin front of them\nat the inn,'}, {'start': '9090.647', 'end': '9092.927', 'text': "Lainer thought that didn't\nmatter to him."}, {'start': '9092.927', 'end': '9092.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9092.927', 'end': '9094.847', 'text': "I wasn't even interested in\nseeing that."}, {'start': '9094.847', 'end': '9095.807', 'text': 'Hurry up,'}, {'start': '9095.807', 'end': '9098.087', 'text': "let's finish to take a\nbath and rest."}, {'start': '9098.087', 'end': '9099.671', 'text': 'Today the town is not\nsafe,'}, {'start': '9099.671', 'end': '9101.351', 'text': '"You have to take turns\nwatching"'}, {'start': '9101.351', 'end': '9101.351', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9101.351', 'end': '9102.911', 'text': 'Lainer said seriously.'}, {'start': '9102.911', 'end': '9103.703', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '9103.703', 'end': '9104.615', 'text': 'resigned,'}, {'start': '9104.615', 'end': '9105.383', 'text': 'nodded.'}, {'start': '9105.383', 'end': '9107.591', 'text': 'Lainer cut the bandages\nwith the dagger,'}, {'start': '9107.591', 'end': '9108.311', 'text': 'and two"'}, {'start': '9108.311', 'end': '9109.151', 'text': '"rabbits"'}, {'start': '9109.151', 'end': '9111.071', 'text': 'chubby ones jumped into\nview.'}, {'start': '9111.071', 'end': '9112.631', 'text': 'One of them was injured,'}, {'start': '9112.631', 'end': '9114.023', 'text': 'with an arrow stuck in it.'}, {'start': '9114.023', 'end': '9115.151', 'text': '(Are you still looking at me?'}, {'start': '9115.151', 'end': '9115.151', 'text': '!'}, {'start': '9115.151', 'end': '9116.519', 'text': 'What a dirty look.'}, {'start': '9116.519', 'end': '9117.215', 'text': 'obscene!'}, {'start': '9117.215', 'end': '9119.783', 'text': ') Martina covered half\nof her face and\nurged:'}, {'start': '9119.783', 'end': '9119.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9119.783', 'end': '9120.503', 'text': 'Hurry up.'}, {'start': '9120.503', 'end': '9120.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9120.503', 'end': '9122.855', 'text': 'Lainer gulped and grabbed\nthe arrow:'}, {'start': '9122.855', 'end': '9122.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9122.855', 'end': '9124.031', 'text': 'Hold on a bit.'}, {'start': '9124.031', 'end': '9124.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9124.031', 'end': '9124.823', 'text': 'He took it out.'}, {'start': '9124.823', 'end': '9126.623', 'text': 'Bright red blood flowed\nout,'}, {'start': '9126.623', 'end': '9129.311', 'text': 'but luckily it had not\ndamaged any important\nveins.'}, {'start': '9129.311', 'end': '9131.063', 'text': 'The bleeding was not excessive.'}, {'start': '9131.063', 'end': '9132.263', 'text': "(Don't touch it anymore,"}, {'start': '9132.263', 'end': '9133.463', 'text': "don't touch it anymore."}, {'start': '9133.463', 'end': '9134.663', 'text': 'May it heal quickly.'}, {'start': '9134.663', 'end': '9136.919', 'text': ') Reiner placed his hand\nover the wound,'}, {'start': '9136.919', 'end': '9139.463', 'text': 'remembering the method\nfor using hydrotherapy,'}, {'start': '9139.463', 'end': '9141.119', 'text': 'and then he muttered the\nspell.'}, {'start': '9141.119', 'end': '9143.519', 'text': 'The blood stained the\nwater a pale red.'}, {'start': '9143.519', 'end': '9147.047', 'text': "But Martina's wound\nalso closed quickly\nwith the naked\neye,"}, {'start': '9147.047', 'end': '9149.423', 'text': 'leaving only a small\ngap at the end.'}, {'start': '9149.423', 'end': '9149.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9149.423', 'end': '9150.095', 'text': 'Ready,'}, {'start': '9150.095', 'end': '9152.447', 'text': 'try not to touch the\nwound these days.'}, {'start': '9152.447', 'end': '9152.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9152.447', 'end': '9154.295', 'text': 'Martina sat up suddenly,'}, {'start': '9154.295', 'end': '9156.599', 'text': 'He approached the closet\nand began to search,'}, {'start': '9156.599', 'end': '9158.567', 'text': 'quickly taking out a white\ncloth.'}, {'start': '9158.567', 'end': '9158.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9158.567', 'end': '9159.575', 'text': "You don't sell it,"}, {'start': '9159.575', 'end': '9161.519', 'text': 'let her rest these\ndays.'}, {'start': '9161.519', 'end': '9163.775', 'text': 'When the wound is\ncompletely healed,'}, {'start': '9163.775', 'end': '9165.719', 'text': 'you can do whatever you\nwant with it"'}, {'start': '9165.719', 'end': '9165.719', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9165.719', 'end': '9166.775', 'text': 'Reiner added,'}, {'start': '9166.775', 'end': '9168.359', 'text': 'without being able to avoid adding:'}, {'start': '9168.359', 'end': '9168.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9168.359', 'end': '9169.151', 'text': 'By the way,'}, {'start': '9169.151', 'end': '9171.119', 'text': 'bandaging too much affects\ndevelopment.'}, {'start': '9171.119', 'end': '9172.583', 'text': 'If you always squeeze it like that,'}, {'start': '9172.583', 'end': '9173.687', 'text': 'will not grow well.'}, {'start': '9173.687', 'end': '9173.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9173.687', 'end': '9173.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9173.687', 'end': '9174.959', 'text': 'Better not grow!'}, {'start': '9174.959', 'end': '9176.735', 'text': 'Why do I want it to\nbe so big?'}, {'start': '9176.735', 'end': '9177.863', 'text': "It's a nuisance."}, {'start': '9177.863', 'end': '9177.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9177.863', 'end': '9180.191', 'text': "Martina's tone conveyed\ndiscomfort."}, {'start': '9180.191', 'end': '9182.975', 'text': 'Reiner noticed that his\nface seemed to redden.'}, {'start': '9182.975', 'end': '9183.911', 'text': '(What a shame,'}, {'start': '9183.911', 'end': '9186.047', 'text': 'Tomorrow Nora will surely\nmake fun of me.'}, {'start': '9186.047', 'end': '9186.047', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '9186.047', 'end': '9187.559', 'text': 'You are covered in blood,'}, {'start': '9187.559', 'end': '9189.167', 'text': 'go take a bath and rest.'}, {'start': '9189.167', 'end': '9191.543', 'text': 'The second half of the night\nis your turn to keep watch.'}, {'start': '9191.543', 'end': '9191.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9191.543', 'end': '9191.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9191.543', 'end': '9192.335', 'text': 'Understood.'}, {'start': '9192.335', 'end': '9192.335', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9192.335', 'end': '9193.631', 'text': 'Martina got dressed,'}, {'start': '9193.631', 'end': '9195.311', 'text': 'He took a bucket of water and\nwent out.'}, {'start': '9195.311', 'end': '9196.679', 'text': 'Reiner looked at Nora,'}, {'start': '9196.679', 'end': '9197.951', 'text': 'who was at his side,'}, {'start': '9197.951', 'end': '9199.415', 'text': 'and stroked his head.'}, {'start': '9199.415', 'end': '9199.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9199.415', 'end': '9200.303', 'text': 'How are you?'}, {'start': '9200.303', 'end': '9201.359', 'text': 'Are you still dizzy?'}, {'start': '9201.359', 'end': '9201.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9201.359', 'end': '9201.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9201.359', 'end': '9201.983', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '9201.983', 'end': '9203.471', 'text': 'hit me on the head,'}, {'start': '9203.471', 'end': '9204.551', 'text': "but it's not serious."}, {'start': '9204.551', 'end': '9206.183', 'text': "I'll be fine with rest."}, {'start': '9206.183', 'end': '9206.183', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9206.183', 'end': '9209.087', 'text': 'Reiner opened the system\nand checked his status\nbar.'}, {'start': '9209.087', 'end': '9209.759', 'text': '[Name:'}, {'start': '9209.759', 'end': '9211.247', 'text': 'Nora Hill Current status:'}, {'start': '9211.247', 'end': '9211.919', 'text': 'Weak,'}, {'start': '9211.919', 'end': '9215.351', 'text': '[dizzy] She only calmed down\nwhen she confirmed that\nhe did not appear"'}, {'start': '9215.351', 'end': '9216.671', 'text': 'concussion"'}, {'start': '9216.671', 'end': '9216.671', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9216.671', 'end': '9217.583', 'text': 'Rest,'}, {'start': '9217.583', 'end': '9220.079', 'text': 'Today Martina and I will\nbe on night watch.'}, {'start': '9220.079', 'end': '9220.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9220.079', 'end': '9222.623', 'text': "Nora nodded and lay\ndown on Reiner's\nbed."}, {'start': '9222.623', 'end': '9223.631', 'text': 'In seconds,'}, {'start': '9223.631', 'end': '9224.783', 'text': 'she fell asleep,'}, {'start': '9224.783', 'end': '9226.535', 'text': 'with calm breathing.'}, {'start': '9226.535', 'end': '9230.519', 'text': 'Reiner covered him with the\nblanket and was finally\nable to treat the\nwound on his arm.'}, {'start': '9230.519', 'end': '9232.463', 'text': "If it weren't for the persistent\npain,"}, {'start': '9232.463', 'end': '9236.087', 'text': 'He would have almost forgotten\nthat his right arm had\nreceived another blow from\nthe axe.'}, {'start': '9236.087', 'end': '9237.239', 'text': 'Fortunately,'}, {'start': '9237.239', 'end': '9239.279', 'text': 'This time the wound\nwas not deep,'}, {'start': '9239.279', 'end': '9241.895', 'text': 'and hydrotherapy stopped\nthe bleeding quickly.'}, {'start': '9241.895', 'end': '9244.583', 'text': 'He took off his leather\narmor and sighed in\nrelief.'}, {'start': '9244.583', 'end': '9247.295', 'text': "Seeing that Nora hadn't\neven taken\nhers off,"}, {'start': '9247.295', 'end': '9249.647', 'text': 'He thought it must not be comfortable\nto sleep like that,'}, {'start': '9249.647', 'end': '9251.279', 'text': 'so it was also removed.'}, {'start': '9251.279', 'end': '9252.311', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '9252.311', 'end': '9254.303', 'text': 'tiredness suddenly\ninvaded him.'}, {'start': '9254.303', 'end': '9256.079', 'text': 'After thinking about it for\na moment,'}, {'start': '9256.079', 'end': '9257.807', 'text': 'Reiner lay down on the\nbed.'}, {'start': '9257.807', 'end': '9258.959', 'text': 'Just then,'}, {'start': '9258.959', 'end': '9260.711', 'text': 'Martina returned with the\nwater.'}, {'start': '9260.711', 'end': '9260.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9260.711', 'end': '9261.503', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '9261.503', 'end': '9262.871', 'text': 'take the first guard.'}, {'start': '9262.871', 'end': '9264.839', 'text': "I'm sleepy and want to sleep\nfor a while."}, {'start': '9264.839', 'end': '9266.639', 'text': 'Wake me up in the second\nhalf.'}, {'start': '9266.639', 'end': '9266.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9266.639', 'end': '9266.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9266.639', 'end': '9267.431', 'text': 'Understood.'}, {'start': '9267.431', 'end': '9267.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9267.431', 'end': '9269.255', 'text': 'Only upon receiving your\nreply,'}, {'start': '9269.255', 'end': '9270.959', 'text': 'Reiner lay down peacefully.'}, {'start': '9270.959', 'end': '9272.975', 'text': 'The cold wind came in through\nthe window,'}, {'start': '9272.975', 'end': '9274.871', 'text': 'and suddenly he felt\na chill,'}, {'start': '9274.871', 'end': '9276.887', 'text': 'so he got under the\ncovers.'}, {'start': '9276.887', 'end': '9279.623', 'text': "Seeing Nora's unprepared\nface, I\nwas asleep,"}, {'start': '9279.623', 'end': '9281.519', 'text': 'felt the urge to hug\nher.'}, {'start': '9281.519', 'end': '9283.079', 'text': 'Just when I was about to\ndo it,'}, {'start': '9283.079', 'end': '9285.527', 'text': "Nora's body shuddered\nslightly,"}, {'start': '9285.527', 'end': '9288.839', 'text': 'slowly approaching Reiner\nuntil she hugged\nhim tightly.'}, {'start': '9288.839', 'end': '9288.839', 'text': '???'}, {'start': '9288.839', 'end': '9291.071', 'text': 'While Reiner was wondering\nwhat was going on,'}, {'start': '9291.071', 'end': '9293.015', 'text': 'Nora let out an adorable\nmoan.'}, {'start': '9293.015', 'end': '9295.583', 'text': "Maybe I was also cold and\nthat's why he came\ncloser."}, {'start': '9295.583', 'end': '9298.199', 'text': 'Reiner carefully put\nhis arms around her.'}, {'start': '9298.199', 'end': '9299.543', 'text': 'By paying attention,'}, {'start': '9299.543', 'end': '9302.471', 'text': "He noticed that Nora's\nbody was incredibly\nthin,"}, {'start': '9302.471', 'end': '9304.439', 'text': 'like a fragile blade\nof grass.'}, {'start': '9304.439', 'end': '9306.647', 'text': 'There was also a faint\nsmell of sweat in the,'}, {'start': '9306.647', 'end': '9307.151', 'text': 'but,'}, {'start': '9307.151', 'end': '9308.255', 'text': 'for some reason,'}, {'start': '9308.255', 'end': '9310.055', 'text': 'found it comforting.'}, {'start': '9310.055', 'end': '9311.975', 'text': "Reiner's eyelids were\nheavy,"}, {'start': '9311.975', 'end': '9314.423', 'text': 'I could barely keep\nmy eyes open.'}, {'start': '9314.423', 'end': '9315.695', 'text': 'Chapter 26:'}, {'start': '9315.695', 'end': '9318.095', 'text': 'Obtaining the Exclusive\nStaff In the morning,'}, {'start': '9318.095', 'end': '9319.319', 'text': 'when you open your eyes,'}, {'start': '9319.319', 'end': '9322.103', 'text': 'Liner saw Martina sitting\non the edge of her\nbed.'}, {'start': '9322.103', 'end': '9324.479', 'text': 'It was evident that he\nhad spent the night\nawake,'}, {'start': '9324.479', 'end': '9326.687', 'text': 'with slight dark circles under\nhis eyes.'}, {'start': '9326.687', 'end': '9328.439', 'text': 'Noticing that Liner was\nwaking up,'}, {'start': '9328.439', 'end': '9330.959', 'text': 'He gave a meaningful\nsmile,'}, {'start': '9330.959', 'end': '9333.335', 'text': 'followed by a thought\nthat floated to\nhim:'}, {'start': '9333.335', 'end': '9334.487', 'text': '(Finally wakes up,'}, {'start': '9334.487', 'end': '9336.215', 'text': 'Nola hugged him so\ntight.'}, {'start': '9336.215', 'end': '9340.151', 'text': ') Liner looked down\nand found Nol still\nsnuggled in his\narms.'}, {'start': '9340.151', 'end': '9343.727', 'text': 'The warmth under the\ncovers was surprisingly\ncomforting,'}, {'start': '9343.727', 'end': '9345.743', 'text': 'making it hard for him\nto get up.'}, {'start': '9345.743', 'end': '9347.183', 'text': 'Almost without realizing it,'}, {'start': '9347.183', 'end': '9349.127', 'text': "his hand reached for Nola's\ntail."}, {'start': '9349.127', 'end': '9352.295', 'text': 'Petting a cat in the\nmorning was the most\npleasant thing.'}, {'start': '9352.295', 'end': '9353.327', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '9353.327', 'end': '9355.415', 'text': 'Nola began to move\ngently,'}, {'start': '9355.415', 'end': '9358.031', 'text': "stretching out with\nease in Liner's\narms."}, {'start': '9358.031', 'end': '9360.599', 'text': 'He seemed to think he\nwas sleeping with Martina,'}, {'start': '9360.599', 'end': '9361.679', 'text': 'for his hands,'}, {'start': '9361.679', 'end': '9363.431', 'text': "like a kitten's or kneading,"}, {'start': '9363.431', 'end': '9365.639', 'text': "lightly pressed\nLiner's body."}, {'start': '9365.639', 'end': '9366.455', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '9366.455', 'end': '9369.335', 'text': "He noticed something didn't\nfeel right and opened\nhis eyes."}, {'start': '9369.335', 'end': '9370.391', 'text': 'Normally,'}, {'start': '9370.391', 'end': '9371.399', 'text': 'upon waking up,'}, {'start': '9371.399', 'end': '9373.031', 'text': 'He met a couple\nof "'}, {'start': '9373.031', 'end': '9373.799', 'text': 'spotlights"'}, {'start': '9373.799', 'end': '9374.591', 'text': 'enormous.'}, {'start': '9374.591', 'end': '9377.063', 'text': 'but today it was a firm\noral pect as a board.'}, {'start': '9377.063', 'end': '9379.151', 'text': 'Nola slowly raised\nher head,'}, {'start': '9379.151', 'end': '9381.215', 'text': "meeting Liner's\ngaze."}, {'start': '9381.215', 'end': '9382.079', 'text': '-Wake up?'}, {'start': '9382.079', 'end': '9382.391', 'text': '-TO.'}, {'start': '9382.391', 'end': '9382.895', 'text': 'love?'}, {'start': '9382.895', 'end': '9384.239', 'text': '—she asked confused,'}, {'start': '9384.239', 'end': '9386.375', 'text': "as if he hadn't yet processed\nthe situation."}, {'start': '9386.375', 'end': '9389.279', 'text': "A flurry of thoughts\ninvaded Liner's\nmind:"}, {'start': '9389.279', 'end': '9390.935', 'text': "(Why am I in the master's\nbed?"}, {'start': '9390.935', 'end': '9391.271', 'text': ') (Ah,'}, {'start': '9391.271', 'end': '9392.183', 'text': 'I remember now.'}, {'start': '9392.183', 'end': '9394.343', 'text': 'Yesterday my head hurt\nand I was dizzy,'}, {'start': '9394.343', 'end': '9396.407', 'text': 'I closed my eyes and\nfell asleep.'}, {'start': '9396.407', 'end': '9397.607', 'text': ') (We only sleep,'}, {'start': '9397.607', 'end': '9398.231', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '9398.231', 'end': '9400.247', 'text': 'Looks like I still have\nmy clothes on.'}, {'start': '9400.247', 'end': '9402.647', 'text': ') Nola lifted the sheet\nto check it and,'}, {'start': '9402.647', 'end': '9404.135', 'text': 'seeing his clothes intact,'}, {'start': '9404.135', 'end': '9405.911', 'text': 'He covered her again\ngently.'}, {'start': '9405.911', 'end': '9406.511', 'text': '(Nola,'}, {'start': '9406.511', 'end': '9407.543', 'text': 'how useless you are!'}, {'start': '9407.543', 'end': '9410.039', 'text': "Couldn't you move to\nyour own place to\nsleep?"}, {'start': '9410.039', 'end': '9411.191', 'text': ') (Fortunately,'}, {'start': '9411.191', 'end': '9412.487', 'text': 'the master did nothing,'}, {'start': '9412.487', 'end': '9413.687', 'text': 'otherwise I.'}, {'start': '9413.687', 'end': '9415.655', 'text': ') Shaking his head\nvigorously,'}, {'start': '9415.655', 'end': '9417.311', 'text': 'Nola got out of\nbed.'}, {'start': '9417.311', 'end': '9418.775', 'text': 'He remained silent,'}, {'start': '9418.775', 'end': '9419.975', 'text': 'with his back to Liner,'}, {'start': '9419.975', 'end': '9423.695', 'text': 'without realizing that\nhis ears were still\ncompletely red.'}, {'start': '9423.695', 'end': '9425.447', 'text': 'To avoid embarrassing her\nfurther,'}, {'start': '9425.447', 'end': '9427.535', 'text': 'Liner quickly changed\nthe subject.'}, {'start': '9427.535', 'end': '9430.775', 'text': "—Didn't we agree that I\nwould stand guard in the\nsecond half of the\nnight?"}, {'start': '9430.775', 'end': '9432.191', 'text': "Why didn't you wake me\nup?"}, {'start': '9432.191', 'end': '9433.367', 'text': '—he asked Martina.'}, {'start': '9433.367', 'end': '9437.879', 'text': '—You were sleeping so deeply\nand so close together\nthat waking you\nup would have woken Nola\nup too,'}, {'start': '9437.879', 'end': '9440.279', 'text': 'So I left it like that,\nshe replied,'}, {'start': '9440.279', 'end': '9442.367', 'text': 'casting a mocking glance\nat Nola.'}, {'start': '9442.367', 'end': '9443.663', 'text': 'Especially Nola,'}, {'start': '9443.663', 'end': '9445.559', 'text': 'who hugged you very\ntightly.'}, {'start': '9445.559', 'end': '9446.087', 'text': '—Ugh!'}, {'start': '9446.087', 'end': '9446.615', 'text': 'Cough,'}, {'start': '9446.615', 'end': '9447.119', 'text': 'cough!'}, {'start': '9447.119', 'end': '9447.719', 'text': '—Nola,'}, {'start': '9447.719', 'end': '9449.135', 'text': 'who was drinking water,'}, {'start': '9449.135', 'end': '9451.991', 'text': 'He choked and glared\nat Martina.'}, {'start': '9451.991', 'end': '9452.927', 'text': 'After washing,'}, {'start': '9452.927', 'end': '9454.439', 'text': 'Liner left the house.'}, {'start': '9454.439', 'end': '9456.671', 'text': 'None of the three had breakfast\nthat morning,'}, {'start': '9456.671', 'end': '9459.671', 'text': 'because the goblins had\ninvaded the kitchen\nthe night before,'}, {'start': '9459.671', 'end': '9461.975', 'text': 'stealing even pieces\nof black bread.'}, {'start': '9461.975', 'end': '9465.839', 'text': 'The villagers organized\nto clean the village\nand repair the\nfences.'}, {'start': '9465.839', 'end': '9468.695', 'text': 'A little boy timidly\napproached Liner\nand said:'}, {'start': '9468.695', 'end': '9470.375', 'text': '—Thanks for saving me last\nnight!'}, {'start': '9470.375', 'end': '9471.935', 'text': '—before running away.'}, {'start': '9471.935', 'end': '9473.999', 'text': 'Liner nodded and continued\nwalking.'}, {'start': '9473.999', 'end': '9475.679', 'text': 'The night had been\ndark,'}, {'start': '9475.679', 'end': '9478.583', 'text': "and he didn't remember\nexactly who he had\nsaved."}, {'start': '9478.583', 'end': '9479.519', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '9479.519', 'end': '9481.055', 'text': 'Now many greeted him,'}, {'start': '9481.055', 'end': '9483.023', 'text': "something I wasn't\nused to."}, {'start': '9483.023', 'end': '9484.079', 'text': 'Arriving at Merlot,'}, {'start': '9484.079', 'end': '9488.159', 'text': 'He noticed that the\nsoldiers patrolling\nthe city gates\nhad multiplied.'}, {'start': '9488.159', 'end': '9489.455', 'text': 'According to rumors,'}, {'start': '9489.455', 'end': '9491.423', 'text': 'Merlot had also been\nattacked,'}, {'start': '9491.423', 'end': '9495.215', 'text': 'but the walls and\nsoldiers had easily\nrepelled the\nthreat.'}, {'start': '9495.215', 'end': '9496.943', 'text': 'After buying black\nbread,'}, {'start': '9496.943', 'end': '9499.343', 'text': "Liner headed to the adventurer's\nguild."}, {'start': '9499.343', 'end': '9501.143', 'text': 'Since Junis had not yet\narrived,'}, {'start': '9501.143', 'end': '9505.199', 'text': 'He sat down in a corner\nwith the two animal-eared\ngirls and\nbegan to eat.'}, {'start': '9505.199', 'end': '9505.847', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '9505.847', 'end': '9507.767', 'text': 'between the comings and goings\nof adventurers,'}, {'start': '9507.767', 'end': '9509.447', 'text': 'a familiar figure appeared:'}, {'start': '9509.447', 'end': '9510.167', 'text': 'Junis.'}, {'start': '9510.167', 'end': '9512.039', 'text': 'He arrived with his hair\ndisheveled,'}, {'start': '9512.039', 'end': '9513.863', 'text': 'as if he had just woken\nup.'}, {'start': '9513.863', 'end': '9515.063', 'text': '—Sorry for the wait!'}, {'start': '9515.063', 'end': '9517.127', 'text': 'Last night the goblins\ninvaded the city,'}, {'start': '9517.127', 'end': '9519.863', 'text': 'Many defending soldiers\nwere injured.'}, {'start': '9519.863', 'end': '9522.143', 'text': 'When I returned to rest\nit was very late,'}, {'start': '9522.143', 'end': '9523.583', 'text': 'so I fell asleep,'}, {'start': '9523.583', 'end': '9524.447', 'text': "I'm sorry."}, {'start': '9524.447', 'end': '9524.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9524.447', 'end': '9524.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9524.447', 'end': '9525.455', 'text': 'No problem,'}, {'start': '9525.455', 'end': '9526.751', 'text': "let's get out of the city."}, {'start': '9526.751', 'end': '9526.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9526.751', 'end': '9529.703', 'text': 'The two headed back\nto the clearing\noutside the city,'}, {'start': '9529.703', 'end': '9531.623', 'text': 'ready to start learning.'}, {'start': '9531.623', 'end': '9532.631', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '9532.631', 'end': '9533.423', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '9533.423', 'end': '9535.775', 'text': 'due to lack of sleep\nthe night before,'}, {'start': '9535.775', 'end': '9538.055', 'text': 'She lay down on the floor\nand fell asleep.'}, {'start': '9538.055', 'end': '9540.959', 'text': 'Just as Junis lowered\nhis head to look\nfor a book,'}, {'start': '9540.959', 'end': '9543.575', 'text': "The voice of the system\nechoed in Lainar's\nears."}, {'start': '9543.575', 'end': '9544.823', 'text': '[Mission completed.'}, {'start': '9544.823', 'end': '9546.911', 'text': '] [Selecting mission\nreward.'}, {'start': '9546.911', 'end': '9548.303', 'text': '] A few seconds later,'}, {'start': '9548.303', 'end': '9550.271', 'text': "the system's voice sounded\nagain."}, {'start': '9550.271', 'end': '9550.823', 'text': '[Ding!'}, {'start': '9550.823', 'end': '9552.191', 'text': 'Reward delivered!'}, {'start': '9552.191', 'end': '9554.927', 'text': '] At the time when no\none was paying attention\nto Lainar,'}, {'start': '9554.927', 'end': '9558.383', 'text': 'His left hand held\na heavy metal cane\nout of nowhere.'}, {'start': '9558.383', 'end': '9562.463', 'text': 'At the top of the\nstaff floated\na dark red\nspiral gem,'}, {'start': '9562.463', 'end': '9564.863', 'text': 'which gave it a special\nand distinctive touch,'}, {'start': '9564.863', 'end': '9568.007', 'text': 'giving the staff the\nappearance of a divine\nartifact.'}, {'start': '9568.007', 'end': '9568.871', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '9568.871', 'end': '9572.159', 'text': 'Lainar felt the magical\nenergy within\nhim stir,'}, {'start': '9572.159', 'end': '9574.175', 'text': 'flowing strongly towards\nthe cane.'}, {'start': '9574.175', 'end': '9574.823', 'text': 'Soon,'}, {'start': '9574.823', 'end': '9577.895', 'text': 'The handle of the cane\nbegan to glow with\na red light.'}, {'start': '9577.895', 'end': '9579.503', 'text': '[Completed identification.'}, {'start': '9579.503', 'end': '9580.655', 'text': '] [Name of the stick:'}, {'start': '9580.655', 'end': '9583.487', 'text': '[Breath of the Furious\nRed Dragon] [Description:'}, {'start': '9583.487', 'end': '9586.535', 'text': 'Forged by the most famous\ndwarf craftsman\nof antiquity,'}, {'start': '9586.535', 'end': '9590.399', 'text': 'The fire stone at the\ntip of the staff\ncontains the soul of\na red dragon,'}, {'start': '9590.399', 'end': '9593.111', 'text': 'granting a powerful\nboost to fire\nmagic.'}, {'start': '9593.111', 'end': '9593.615', 'text': 'Note:'}, {'start': '9593.615', 'end': '9596.471', 'text': 'The original cane was destroyed\nthousands of\nyears ago,'}, {'start': '9596.471', 'end': '9599.543', 'text': 'This is a replica but\nit can unleash its\nfull power.'}, {'start': '9599.543', 'end': '9601.247', 'text': '] [The quality of this\ncane is:'}, {'start': '9601.247', 'end': '9604.295', 'text': '[Legend] Lainar opened\nhis eyes\nwide.'}, {'start': '9604.295', 'end': '9607.607', 'text': 'Just as I was about\nto praise the generosity\nof the system,'}, {'start': '9607.607', 'end': '9609.143', 'text': 'heard his voice again.'}, {'start': '9609.143', 'end': '9610.391', 'text': '[Mission updated:'}, {'start': '9610.391', 'end': '9611.807', 'text': 'Kill the Goblin Tyrant.'}, {'start': '9611.807', 'end': '9613.319', 'text': '] [Quest Reward:'}, {'start': '9613.319', 'end': '9614.687', 'text': '15 Diast coins.'}, {'start': '9614.687', 'end': '9616.535', 'text': '] Lainar held his\nbreath.'}, {'start': '9616.535', 'end': '9619.415', 'text': 'The Goblin Tyrant was\nsupposed to be a lord\nlevel monster.'}, {'start': '9619.415', 'end': '9621.143', 'text': "It wouldn't be easy to face\nhim."}, {'start': '9621.143', 'end': '9622.199', 'text': 'After all,'}, {'start': '9622.199', 'end': '9625.079', 'text': 'The three of them could\nbarely deal with a goblin\ngeneral,'}, {'start': '9625.079', 'end': '9626.783', 'text': 'and much less with a\ntyrant.'}, {'start': '9626.783', 'end': '9630.935', 'text': 'Junis raised her head\nand her gaze was\nimmediately drawn\nto the cane.'}, {'start': '9630.935', 'end': '9630.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9630.935', 'end': '9631.631', 'text': 'Wait,'}, {'start': '9631.631', 'end': '9632.495', 'text': "what's that?"}, {'start': '9632.495', 'end': '9632.495', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9632.495', 'end': '9632.495', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9632.495', 'end': '9633.839', 'text': 'she asked in surprise.'}, {'start': '9633.839', 'end': '9633.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9633.839', 'end': '9634.703', 'text': 'My cane"'}, {'start': '9634.703', 'end': '9634.703', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9634.703', 'end': '9636.839', 'text': 'Lainar replied with\na smile.'}, {'start': '9636.839', 'end': '9639.287', 'text': 'Junis came closer to take a\nbetter look and exclaimed:'}, {'start': '9639.287', 'end': '9639.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9639.287', 'end': '9640.127', 'text': 'My God,'}, {'start': '9640.127', 'end': '9642.215', 'text': 'This must have cost\na fortune.'}, {'start': '9642.215', 'end': '9643.463', 'text': 'Where did you get it from?'}, {'start': '9643.463', 'end': '9643.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9643.463', 'end': '9645.215', 'text': 'Lainar smiled and replied:'}, {'start': '9645.215', 'end': '9645.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9645.215', 'end': '9645.959', 'text': 'Secret.'}, {'start': '9645.959', 'end': '9645.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9645.959', 'end': '9649.319', 'text': 'Junis uttered a few exclamations\nof astonishment\nand then asked:'}, {'start': '9649.319', 'end': '9649.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9649.319', 'end': '9650.231', 'text': 'Can I touch it?'}, {'start': '9650.231', 'end': '9650.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9650.231', 'end': '9650.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9650.231', 'end': '9650.783', 'text': 'Clear.'}, {'start': '9650.783', 'end': '9650.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9650.783', 'end': '9651.503', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '9651.503', 'end': '9653.495', 'text': 'as if I had found\na treasure,'}, {'start': '9653.495', 'end': '9655.151', 'text': 'examined it carefully,'}, {'start': '9655.151', 'end': '9657.719', 'text': 'touching the red gem\nthat floated at the\ntip.'}, {'start': '9657.719', 'end': '9657.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9657.719', 'end': '9658.967', 'text': "If I'm not mistaken,"}, {'start': '9658.967', 'end': '9661.247', 'text': 'the material of the handle\nmust be adamantium,'}, {'start': '9661.247', 'end': '9661.751', 'text': 'No?'}, {'start': '9661.751', 'end': '9663.359', 'text': 'Not only is it indestructible,'}, {'start': '9663.359', 'end': '9665.879', 'text': 'but also has a great\nmagical affinity,'}, {'start': '9665.879', 'end': '9667.223', 'text': 'and most importantly,'}, {'start': '9667.223', 'end': '9669.599', 'text': 'even a small piece is\nworth a fortune.'}, {'start': '9669.599', 'end': '9670.295', 'text': 'God,'}, {'start': '9670.295', 'end': '9671.687', 'text': 'where did you get it?'}, {'start': '9671.687', 'end': '9671.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9671.687', 'end': '9671.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9671.687', 'end': '9673.175', 'text': 'It remains a secret"'}, {'start': '9673.175', 'end': '9673.175', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9673.175', 'end': '9675.359', 'text': 'Lainar said with a slight\nsmile.'}, {'start': '9675.359', 'end': '9679.079', 'text': "Junis couldn't help\nbut admire the cane\nand then timidly\nasked:"}, {'start': '9679.079', 'end': '9679.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9679.079', 'end': '9680.015', 'text': 'May I try it on?'}, {'start': '9680.015', 'end': '9680.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9680.015', 'end': '9680.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9680.015', 'end': '9680.711', 'text': 'Forward.'}, {'start': '9680.711', 'end': '9680.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9680.711', 'end': '9681.647', 'text': 'With your permission,'}, {'start': '9681.647', 'end': '9685.319', 'text': 'He took it carefully and\nrecited a spell toward\nthe clearing in the\ndistance.'}, {'start': '9685.319', 'end': '9687.983', 'text': 'A fireball formed\nat the tip of the\nstaff,'}, {'start': '9687.983', 'end': '9689.951', 'text': 'constantly changing\ncolor.'}, {'start': '9689.951', 'end': '9691.367', 'text': 'Junis laughed excitedly,'}, {'start': '9691.367', 'end': '9693.623', 'text': 'but suddenly the fireball\nwent out.'}, {'start': '9693.623', 'end': '9694.871', 'text': 'Chapter 27:'}, {'start': '9694.871', 'end': '9696.767', 'text': 'What do they really\nwant from me?'}, {'start': '9696.767', 'end': '9696.767', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9696.767', 'end': '9697.559', 'text': 'Strange.'}, {'start': '9697.559', 'end': '9699.047', 'text': "What's wrong with this\ncane?"}, {'start': '9699.047', 'end': '9699.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9699.047', 'end': '9699.047', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9699.047', 'end': '9700.943', 'text': 'Junis murmured in confusion.'}, {'start': '9700.943', 'end': '9704.591', 'text': 'I tried again and\nagain to cast the\nsimplest fireball\nspell,'}, {'start': '9704.591', 'end': '9706.751', 'text': 'but every attempt ended\nin failure.'}, {'start': '9706.751', 'end': '9709.679', 'text': 'Although he managed to concentrate\nthe sphere of\nfire at the tip,'}, {'start': '9709.679', 'end': '9712.103', 'text': 'This one was turned off\njust at the last moment.'}, {'start': '9712.103', 'end': '9713.807', 'text': 'After several failed\nattempts,'}, {'start': '9713.807', 'end': '9715.607', 'text': 'his patience was at its\nlimit.'}, {'start': '9715.607', 'end': '9715.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9715.607', 'end': '9717.719', 'text': 'This staff keeps absorbing\nmy mana,'}, {'start': '9717.719', 'end': '9719.327', 'text': "but it doesn't release any\nspell,"}, {'start': '9719.327', 'end': '9720.839', 'text': 'whether water or fire,'}, {'start': '9720.839', 'end': '9721.607', 'text': 'it\'s the same"'}, {'start': '9721.607', 'end': '9722.471', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '9722.471', 'end': '9725.087', 'text': "The Red Dragon's Breath\nrose into the\nair,"}, {'start': '9725.087', 'end': '9726.695', 'text': 'as if it had a life of its\nown,'}, {'start': '9726.695', 'end': '9728.207', 'text': 'moving on its own.'}, {'start': '9728.207', 'end': '9729.815', 'text': 'Layner and Junis are my weirdo,'}, {'start': '9729.815', 'end': '9731.687', 'text': 'without understanding what was\nhappening.'}, {'start': '9731.687', 'end': '9732.695', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '9732.695', 'end': '9735.887', 'text': 'Nora raised her head towards\nthe cane and exclaimed\nin amazement:'}, {'start': '9735.887', 'end': '9735.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9735.887', 'end': '9736.799', 'text': 'Incredible,'}, {'start': '9736.799', 'end': '9737.615', 'text': 'incredible.'}, {'start': '9737.615', 'end': '9737.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9737.615', 'end': '9738.791', 'text': 'Minutes later,'}, {'start': '9738.791', 'end': '9742.103', 'text': 'The cane seemed to tire\nand landed back\nnext to Layner,'}, {'start': '9742.103', 'end': '9745.247', 'text': 'gently tapping his\nhead with the gem\non the tip.'}, {'start': '9745.247', 'end': '9747.551', 'text': 'Junis opened her\neyes wide,'}, {'start': '9747.551', 'end': '9748.367', 'text': 'incredulous:'}, {'start': '9748.367', 'end': '9748.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9748.367', 'end': '9750.311', 'text': 'This cane has a will\nof its own!'}, {'start': '9750.311', 'end': '9751.655', 'text': 'Recognize its owner!'}, {'start': '9751.655', 'end': '9754.343', 'text': "Now I understand why\nI couldn't use magic\nbefore,"}, {'start': '9754.343', 'end': '9755.783', 'text': "It's because he didn't let\nme!"}, {'start': '9755.783', 'end': '9755.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9755.783', 'end': '9757.223', 'text': 'To test his theory,'}, {'start': '9757.223', 'end': '9762.503', 'text': "Layner grabbed the Red\nDragon's Breath and\nrecited a spell toward\nan empty space\nin the distance."}, {'start': '9762.503', 'end': '9764.351', 'text': 'As he uttered the last\nword,'}, {'start': '9764.351', 'end': '9768.311', 'text': 'A blazing ball of fire\ninstantly materialized\nat the tip\nof the staff.'}, {'start': '9768.311', 'end': '9770.159', 'text': 'And as he injected\nmore mana,'}, {'start': '9770.159', 'end': '9771.959', 'text': 'the ball kept getting bigger\nand bigger.'}, {'start': '9771.959', 'end': '9772.943', 'text': 'Finally,'}, {'start': '9772.943', 'end': '9775.607', 'text': 'He launched himself at great\nspeed towards the distant\ngrass.'}, {'start': '9775.607', 'end': '9776.159', 'text': 'Boom!'}, {'start': '9776.159', 'end': '9778.247', 'text': 'Martina woke up with\na start,'}, {'start': '9778.247', 'end': '9780.815', 'text': 'sitting up suddenly while\nshouting to the\narmy:'}, {'start': '9780.815', 'end': '9780.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9780.815', 'end': '9781.895', 'text': "What's going on?"}, {'start': '9781.895', 'end': '9781.895', 'text': '!'}, {'start': '9781.895', 'end': '9781.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9781.895', 'end': '9783.047', 'text': 'After the explosion,'}, {'start': '9783.047', 'end': '9785.255', 'text': 'A wave of warm air\nenveloped them.'}, {'start': '9785.255', 'end': '9788.063', 'text': 'Layner squinted against\nthe heat and\nsaw that,'}, {'start': '9788.063', 'end': '9789.095', 'text': 'in the distance,'}, {'start': '9789.095', 'end': '9791.783', 'text': 'a swirl of flame had\nappeared in the\ngrass,'}, {'start': '9791.783', 'end': '9793.991', 'text': 'dissipating in less than\nhalf a minute.'}, {'start': '9793.991', 'end': '9794.927', 'text': 'In that area,'}, {'start': '9794.927', 'end': '9798.599', 'text': 'Everything within a\nforty-meter radius\nwas reduced to charred\nearth.'}, {'start': '9798.599', 'end': '9798.599', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9798.599', 'end': '9799.007', 'text': 'Im.'}, {'start': '9799.007', 'end': '9800.015', 'text': 'awesome"'}, {'start': '9800.015', 'end': '9800.015', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9800.015', 'end': '9801.215', 'text': 'Junis stammered,'}, {'start': '9801.215', 'end': '9802.703', 'text': 'completely stunned.'}, {'start': '9802.703', 'end': '9805.055', 'text': 'Even Layn er himself\nwas surprised.'}, {'start': '9805.055', 'end': '9807.047', 'text': 'According to the rules\nof some games,'}, {'start': '9807.047', 'end': '9809.471', 'text': 'the staves could\nenhance spells,'}, {'start': '9809.471', 'end': '9811.655', 'text': 'but this increase in power\nwas terrifying.'}, {'start': '9811.655', 'end': '9814.103', 'text': 'If I had had this\ncane last night,'}, {'start': '9814.103', 'end': '9817.175', 'text': 'The goblin general would\nhave been eliminated in\none fell swoop,'}, {'start': '9817.175', 'end': '9820.319', 'text': 'without Nora and\nMartina getting\nhurt.'}, {'start': '9820.319', 'end': '9823.847', 'text': 'Even the goblin tyrant\nwould have been a piece\nof cake with this staff.'}, {'start': '9823.847', 'end': '9824.879', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '9824.879', 'end': '9827.711', 'text': "Nora touched Layner's\nthigh and pointed toward\nthe city."}, {'start': '9827.711', 'end': '9828.671', 'text': 'Turning around,'}, {'start': '9828.671', 'end': '9831.743', 'text': 'Layner saw two knights\napproaching\nthem.'}, {'start': '9831.743', 'end': '9834.383', 'text': 'It seemed that a riot\nhad accidentally occurred.'}, {'start': '9834.383', 'end': '9838.775', 'text': 'The knight in front\nstopped his horse\nnext to Layner\nand asked reproachfully:'}, {'start': '9838.775', 'end': '9838.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9838.775', 'end': '9839.855', 'text': 'What are they doing?'}, {'start': '9839.855', 'end': '9842.447', 'text': 'Were you the ones responsible\nfor that explosion?'}, {'start': '9842.447', 'end': '9846.503', 'text': 'The warhorses got\nscared and are\nrunning wild through\nthe city!'}, {'start': '9846.503', 'end': '9846.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9846.503', 'end': '9848.687', 'text': 'Junis stepped forward\nand replied:'}, {'start': '9848.687', 'end': '9848.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9848.687', 'end': '9850.007', 'text': 'Honorable gentleman,'}, {'start': '9850.007', 'end': '9854.303', 'text': 'We were investigating\na powerful spell to\ndefend ourselves\nfrom the goblin invasion.'}, {'start': '9854.303', 'end': '9857.639', 'text': 'The knight was slightly\nsurprised and his\ntone softened:'}, {'start': '9857.639', 'end': '9857.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9857.639', 'end': '9857.975', 'text': 'Ah,'}, {'start': '9857.975', 'end': '9858.719', 'text': 'I see.'}, {'start': '9858.719', 'end': '9859.943', 'text': 'But as a gentleman,'}, {'start': '9859.943', 'end': '9862.943', 'text': 'It is my duty to protect\nthe safety of all\ncivilians.'}, {'start': '9862.943', 'end': '9864.935', 'text': 'His behavior was\nreckless,'}, {'start': '9864.935', 'end': '9867.311', 'text': 'I can\'t allow them to\ncontinue practicing here."'}, {'start': '9867.311', 'end': '9868.415', 'text': 'Junis nodded:'}, {'start': '9868.415', 'end': '9868.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9868.415', 'end': '9869.495', 'text': 'We understand"'}, {'start': '9869.495', 'end': '9871.319', 'text': 'Layner remained silent,'}, {'start': '9871.319', 'end': '9872.183', 'text': 'observing.'}, {'start': '9872.183', 'end': '9876.383', 'text': 'It was obvious that Jun\nis was much better than\nhim at handling these\ntypes of situations.'}, {'start': '9876.383', 'end': '9877.295', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '9877.295', 'end': '9879.695', 'text': "A familiar voice reached\nLayner's ears:"}, {'start': '9879.695', 'end': '9879.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9879.695', 'end': '9880.343', 'text': 'Adney,'}, {'start': '9880.343', 'end': '9881.519', 'text': 'come back first,'}, {'start': '9881.519', 'end': '9882.983', 'text': 'I\'ll take care of this."'}, {'start': '9882.983', 'end': '9884.783', 'text': 'The other gentleman was\nDymas.'}, {'start': '9884.783', 'end': '9886.583', 'text': "Although I hadn't seen\nhim for days,"}, {'start': '9886.583', 'end': '9888.191', 'text': 'Layner recognized his voice.'}, {'start': '9888.191', 'end': '9888.191', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9888.191', 'end': '9889.103', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '9889.103', 'end': '9890.039', 'text': 'I\'ll leave it to you"'}, {'start': '9890.039', 'end': '9890.039', 'text': ','}, {'start': '9890.039', 'end': '9892.943', 'text': 'said Sir Adney before\nleaving for\nthe city.'}, {'start': '9892.943', 'end': '9894.479', 'text': 'Dymas took off his helmet\nand,'}, {'start': '9894.479', 'end': '9895.751', 'text': 'mounted on horseback,'}, {'start': '9895.751', 'end': '9898.775', 'text': 'He looked at both of them\nbefore asking Junis\ndirectly:'}, {'start': '9898.775', 'end': '9898.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9898.775', 'end': '9900.599', 'text': 'Were you the one who cast\nthat spell?'}, {'start': '9900.599', 'end': '9900.599', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9900.599', 'end': '9902.975', 'text': 'Junis shook her head and\npointed at Layn er:'}, {'start': '9902.975', 'end': '9902.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9902.975', 'end': '9903.887', 'text': 'It was Layner"'}, {'start': '9903.887', 'end': '9905.207', 'text': 'Dimas looked at Lainar,'}, {'start': '9905.207', 'end': '9906.815', 'text': 'He looked at his cane and said:'}, {'start': '9906.815', 'end': '9906.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9906.815', 'end': '9907.559', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '9907.559', 'end': '9909.023', 'text': 'join the hunting party.'}, {'start': '9909.023', 'end': '9913.079', 'text': 'Tomorrow we will return\nto the Dawn Forest to\ncompletely sweep away\nthe nests there.'}, {'start': '9913.079', 'end': '9914.159', 'text': 'As far as I know,'}, {'start': '9914.159', 'end': '9916.151', 'text': 'There are only four wizards\nin this city,'}, {'start': '9916.151', 'end': '9917.447', 'text': 'I need your help"'}, {'start': '9917.447', 'end': '9919.631', 'text': 'Lainar was lost in\nthought.'}, {'start': '9919.631', 'end': '9921.911', 'text': 'According to the information\nobtained from the system,'}, {'start': '9921.911', 'end': '9926.591', 'text': 'They would most likely\nencounter the\nGoblin Tyrant in\nthe Alb Forest this\ntime.'}, {'start': '9926.591', 'end': '9929.567', 'text': "Although I didn't know\nexactly what level that\nthing had,"}, {'start': '9929.567', 'end': '9932.639', 'text': 'He was definitely a\nlevel above the Goblin\nGeneral.'}, {'start': '9932.639', 'end': '9936.839', 'text': 'And a group of twenty\nadventurers suffered\ngreat losses fighting\nagainst a general,'}, {'start': '9936.839', 'end': '9938.927', 'text': 'were almost completely\nwiped out.'}, {'start': '9938.927', 'end': '9941.111', 'text': 'If they encountered the\nGoblin Tyrant,'}, {'start': '9941.111', 'end': '9944.159', 'text': 'the result probably\nneeded no explanation.'}, {'start': '9944.159', 'end': '9944.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9944.159', 'end': '9945.071', 'text': 'I can do it,'}, {'start': '9945.071', 'end': '9946.343', 'text': 'but the reward.'}, {'start': '9946.343', 'end': '9946.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9946.343', 'end': '9946.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9946.343', 'end': '9947.303', 'text': 'How much do you want?'}, {'start': '9947.303', 'end': '9947.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9947.303', 'end': '9947.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9947.303', 'end': '9948.983', 'text': 'A tenth of the loot,'}, {'start': '9948.983', 'end': '9949.943', 'text': "Isn't that a lot,"}, {'start': '9949.943', 'end': '9950.567', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '9950.567', 'end': '9950.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9950.567', 'end': '9955.175', 'text': 'Lainar thought that these\nkinds of advanced\nmonsters were probably\nhiding treasure.'}, {'start': '9955.175', 'end': '9956.999', 'text': 'If they found a chest\nof gold,'}, {'start': '9956.999', 'end': '9958.823', 'text': 'even just a tenth,'}, {'start': '9958.823', 'end': '9961.487', 'text': 'his life would be assured\nfor the rest of his\ndays.'}, {'start': '9961.487', 'end': '9963.023', 'text': 'Dimas accepted without hesitation:'}, {'start': '9963.023', 'end': '9963.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9963.023', 'end': '9964.535', 'text': 'So we are left like this.'}, {'start': '9964.535', 'end': '9965.783', 'text': 'Tomorrow at dawn,'}, {'start': '9965.783', 'end': '9969.719', 'text': 'We will meet at the\ncity gate and\nadvance towards the\nDawn Forest.'}, {'start': '9969.719', 'end': '9969.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9969.719', 'end': '9970.559', 'text': 'Understood"'}, {'start': '9970.559', 'end': '9973.631', 'text': "Dimas took another look\nat Lai nar's cane\nand warned him:"}, {'start': '9973.631', 'end': '9973.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9973.631', 'end': '9976.175', 'text': "Don't use that kind of\ndangerous magic for\nnow,"}, {'start': '9976.175', 'end': '9977.207', 'text': 'save your mana,'}, {'start': '9977.207', 'end': '9979.367', 'text': 'Tomorrow you\'ll need it\nfor the goblins."'}, {'start': '9979.367', 'end': '9980.303', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '9980.303', 'end': '9981.215', 'text': 'he left.'}, {'start': '9981.215', 'end': '9983.231', 'text': 'Junis smiled and then looked\nat Lainar:'}, {'start': '9983.231', 'end': '9983.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9983.231', 'end': '9984.287', 'text': 'To be honest,'}, {'start': '9984.287', 'end': '9986.039', 'text': 'I thought you would ask for\na lot more,'}, {'start': '9986.039', 'end': '9989.111', 'text': 'I didn\'t expect you\nto only want a tenth\nof the loot."'}, {'start': '9989.111', 'end': '9990.695', 'text': 'Lainar was perplexed,'}, {'start': '9990.695', 'end': '9992.471', 'text': 'without understanding what\nhe meant.'}, {'start': '9992.471', 'end': '9992.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9992.471', 'end': '9992.855', 'text': 'Hey?'}, {'start': '9992.855', 'end': '9992.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9992.855', 'end': '9992.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '9992.855', 'end': '9997.487', 'text': 'The loot that can be obtained\nfrom gob lins\nis nothing more than\nsome rusty daggers\nor clubs,'}, {'start': '9997.487', 'end': '10000.991', 'text': 'At best they could\nhave leather\nor iron armor,'}, {'start': '10000.991', 'end': '10003.511', 'text': 'A tenth of the loot would\nnot be worth much,'}, {'start': '10003.511', 'end': '10006.559', 'text': 'probably just a\nfew gold coins\nin total"'}, {'start': '10006.559', 'end': '10006.559', 'text': ','}, {'start': '10006.559', 'end': '10007.735', 'text': 'Junis explained.'}, {'start': '10007.735', 'end': '10007.735', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10007.735', 'end': '10008.815', 'text': 'Are there no treasures?'}, {'start': '10008.815', 'end': '10008.815', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10008.815', 'end': '10009.823', 'text': 'Junis laughed:'}, {'start': '10009.823', 'end': '10009.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10009.823', 'end': '10010.567', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '10010.567', 'end': '10011.839', 'text': 'you are very funny,'}, {'start': '10011.839', 'end': '10013.663', 'text': 'Goblins only know how\nto eat,'}, {'start': '10013.663', 'end': '10015.223', 'text': 'sleep and reproduce and,'}, {'start': '10015.223', 'end': '10018.295', 'text': 'All of their activities\nrevolve around these\nthree things.'}, {'start': '10018.295', 'end': '10019.759', 'text': 'If there were any golden treasure,'}, {'start': '10019.759', 'end': '10023.575', 'text': "It would probably be something\nlike bacon stolen\nfrom some villager's\nhouse."}, {'start': '10023.575', 'end': '10024.295', 'text': 'Lainar:'}, {'start': '10024.295', 'end': '10024.295', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10024.295', 'end': '10024.295', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10024.295', 'end': '10025.783', 'text': 'Lies do not hurt,'}, {'start': '10025.783', 'end': '10027.679', 'text': 'the truth is the sharp\nknife.'}, {'start': '10027.679', 'end': '10030.391', 'text': "It's no wonder Dimas\nagreed so quickly."}, {'start': '10030.391', 'end': '10032.719', 'text': 'Video games are a\nbad influence.'}, {'start': '10032.719', 'end': '10034.615', 'text': 'After a moment of\nsilence,'}, {'start': '10034.615', 'end': '10036.055', 'text': 'He consoled himself:'}, {'start': '10036.055', 'end': '10036.055', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10036.055', 'end': '10036.943', 'text': "It doesn't matter,"}, {'start': '10036.943', 'end': '10038.863', 'text': "I'll take it as a good\ndeed,"}, {'start': '10038.863', 'end': '10040.327', 'text': 'I am a kind man bear"'}, {'start': '10040.327', 'end': '10042.919', 'text': 'Junis nodded and said\nin semi-human language:'}, {'start': '10042.919', 'end': '10042.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10042.919', 'end': '10044.983', 'text': 'You really are a\nkind man,'}, {'start': '10044.983', 'end': '10048.103', 'text': 'Your two semi-human companions\nprobably think\nthe same thing."'}, {'start': '10048.103', 'end': '10049.159', 'text': 'Nora nodded.'}, {'start': '10049.159', 'end': '10050.023', 'text': 'And Martina,'}, {'start': '10050.023', 'end': '10051.703', 'text': 'without anyone noticing,'}, {'start': '10051.703', 'end': '10053.887', 'text': 'I was already sleeping\non the grass again.'}, {'start': '10053.887', 'end': '10054.919', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '10054.919', 'end': '10057.175', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\ncame back:"}, {'start': '10057.175', 'end': '10059.215', 'text': '(Of course the master\nis kind,'}, {'start': '10059.215', 'end': '10060.751', 'text': 'not only does he give me good clothes,'}, {'start': '10060.751', 'end': '10064.207', 'text': 'but also allows me to\neat until I am\nsatisfied every day.'}, {'start': '10064.207', 'end': '10065.767', 'text': 'He is the best human\nfor me,'}, {'start': '10065.767', 'end': '10066.583', 'text': 'definitely).'}, {'start': '10066.583', 'end': '10067.927', 'text': 'Lainar looked at Nora,'}, {'start': '10067.927', 'end': '10070.759', 'text': 'This girl was thinking\nstrange things\nagain.'}, {'start': '10070.759', 'end': '10072.295', 'text': '(Why is he so good\nto me?'}, {'start': '10072.295', 'end': '10073.495', 'text': 'What does the master want from\nme?'}, {'start': '10073.495', 'end': '10073.495', 'text': ')'}, {'start': '10073.495', 'end': '10077.167', 'text': 'Chapter 28 Back\nto the Dawn\nWoods As usual,'}, {'start': '10077.167', 'end': '10079.448', 'text': 'He arrived home punctually\nat dusk.'}, {'start': '10079.448', 'end': '10080.383', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '10080.383', 'end': '10081.896', 'text': 'today was a little different.'}, {'start': '10081.896', 'end': '10084.800', 'text': 'At the door of his house\nthere were many clean\nvegetables,'}, {'start': '10084.800', 'end': '10087.056', 'text': 'mainly carrots and\ncabbages.'}, {'start': '10087.056', 'end': '10088.280', 'text': 'Looking around,'}, {'start': '10088.280', 'end': '10091.855', 'text': 'He saw several children\nhiding behind\na tree near his house.'}, {'start': '10091.855', 'end': '10095.143', 'text': 'Among them was the\nboy who had thanked\nhim that morning.'}, {'start': '10095.143', 'end': '10098.623', 'text': 'He was very shy and\nhid every time\ntheir eyes met.'}, {'start': '10098.623', 'end': '10103.136', 'text': 'The inhabitants of this\nworld gave an impression\nthat was sometimes fierce\nand sometimes simple.'}, {'start': '10103.136', 'end': '10104.408', 'text': 'Lena thanked them:'}, {'start': '10104.408', 'end': '10104.408', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10104.408', 'end': '10105.248', 'text': 'Thank you"'}, {'start': '10105.248', 'end': '10108.560', 'text': 'The children smiled\nshyly and\nthen ran away.'}, {'start': '10108.560', 'end': '10112.328', 'text': 'Lena called Martina\nand Nora to take\nthe vegetables\ninside.'}, {'start': '10112.328', 'end': '10114.272', 'text': 'Vegetables rot\neasily,'}, {'start': '10114.272', 'end': '10117.392', 'text': 'and in the local market\nyou rarely see fresh\nvegetables.'}, {'start': '10117.392', 'end': '10120.800', 'text': 'Most farmers grow\nthem for their\nown consumption,'}, {'start': '10120.800', 'end': '10122.864', 'text': 'so Lena almost never\nate them.'}, {'start': '10122.864', 'end': '10125.528', 'text': 'It seemed that I could\nmake a stew that night.'}, {'start': '10125.528', 'end': '10127.064', 'text': 'When resting at night,'}, {'start': '10127.064', 'end': '10130.232', 'text': 'He had barely gotten into\nbed when something cold\ntouched his thigh.'}, {'start': '10130.232', 'end': '10131.552', 'text': 'When lifting the blanket,'}, {'start': '10131.552', 'end': '10134.312', 'text': "He saw that the Red\nDragon's Breath was\ninside."}, {'start': '10134.312', 'end': '10134.312', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10134.312', 'end': '10136.352', 'text': "Now I understand why\nI couldn't find you."}, {'start': '10136.352', 'end': '10137.552', 'text': 'What are you doing in my bed?'}, {'start': '10137.552', 'end': '10138.727', 'text': 'If you want to sleep,'}, {'start': '10138.727', 'end': '10140.191', 'text': 'go to weapon support"'}, {'start': '10140.191', 'end': '10142.472', 'text': "The Red Dragon's\nBreath rose."}, {'start': '10142.472', 'end': '10146.096', 'text': "It hit Lena's head hard\nand then flew\ntowards the fireplace."}, {'start': '10146.096', 'end': '10149.959', 'text': 'Lena had barely warmed\nthe bed when\nshe felt Nora approaching.'}, {'start': '10149.959', 'end': '10150.872', 'text': 'When turning around,'}, {'start': '10150.872', 'end': '10153.320', 'text': 'She was indeed standing\nnext to the bed.'}, {'start': '10153.320', 'end': '10154.712', 'text': "Although they didn't talk\nmuch,"}, {'start': '10154.712', 'end': '10156.248', 'text': 'They had great complicity.'}, {'start': '10156.248', 'end': '10159.080', 'text': 'Nora lowered her head\nand Lena stroked her\near.'}, {'start': '10159.080', 'end': '10159.992', 'text': 'Accidentally,'}, {'start': '10159.992', 'end': '10161.552', 'text': 'his hand brushed her shoulder.'}, {'start': '10161.552', 'end': '10162.704', 'text': 'It was very cold.'}, {'start': '10162.704', 'end': '10162.704', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10162.704', 'end': '10164.768', 'text': 'The weather is getting\ncolder,'}, {'start': '10164.768', 'end': '10166.856', 'text': 'you should dress warmly\nwhen you go out.'}, {'start': '10166.856', 'end': '10168.824', 'text': "You're small and you can't\nstand the cold."}, {'start': '10168.824', 'end': '10169.856', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '10169.856', 'end': '10171.320', 'text': 'but remained silent.'}, {'start': '10171.320', 'end': '10172.256', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '10172.256', 'end': '10174.152', 'text': 'his thoughts came\nto Lena:'}, {'start': '10174.152', 'end': '10175.808', 'text': '(Why are you so good\nto me.'}, {'start': '10175.808', 'end': '10177.584', 'text': 'Why do you care so much\nabout me?'}, {'start': '10177.584', 'end': '10178.616', 'text': "I don't understand)."}, {'start': '10178.616', 'end': '10181.064', 'text': 'Lena gently knocked on\nthe edge of the bed:'}, {'start': '10181.064', 'end': '10181.064', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10181.064', 'end': '10182.240', 'text': "It's cold outside,"}, {'start': '10182.240', 'end': '10183.536', 'text': 'do you want to get into\nbed?'}, {'start': '10183.536', 'end': '10184.784', 'text': 'It will be warmer"'}, {'start': '10184.784', 'end': '10186.968', 'text': 'Nora was surprised and shook\nher head sharply.'}, {'start': '10186.968', 'end': '10188.384', 'text': '(Yesterday was an accident,'}, {'start': '10188.384', 'end': '10189.704', 'text': 'today I am conscious,'}, {'start': '10189.704', 'end': '10191.120', 'text': 'I will not go back to sleep).'}, {'start': '10191.120', 'end': '10191.120', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10191.120', 'end': '10191.864', 'text': 'Come on,'}, {'start': '10191.864', 'end': '10192.944', 'text': 'you are so cold,'}, {'start': '10192.944', 'end': '10194.144', 'text': 'What if you catch a cold?'}, {'start': '10194.144', 'end': '10194.144', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10194.144', 'end': '10195.488', 'text': 'Nora denied again:'}, {'start': '10195.488', 'end': '10195.488', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10195.488', 'end': '10196.016', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '10196.016', 'end': '10197.360', 'text': "I'll go to sleep soon"}, {'start': '10197.360', 'end': '10198.416', 'text': 'Lena insisted:'}, {'start': '10198.416', 'end': '10198.416', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10198.416', 'end': '10199.664', 'text': 'Not even a little while?'}, {'start': '10199.664', 'end': '10200.383', 'text': 'Come on"'}, {'start': '10200.383', 'end': '10202.783', 'text': 'He liked this cat girl\nmore and more.'}, {'start': '10202.783', 'end': '10204.991', 'text': 'Nora always had a cold\nexpression,'}, {'start': '10204.991', 'end': '10206.984', 'text': 'but her inner world\nwas so lively.'}, {'start': '10206.984', 'end': '10208.759', 'text': 'That contradiction was\nadorable.'}, {'start': '10208.759', 'end': '10209.311', 'text': 'Yeah.'}, {'start': '10209.311', 'end': '10211.879', 'text': 'being able to make her\nhis wife would be great.'}, {'start': '10211.879', 'end': '10213.631', 'text': 'She was beautiful and had\na good body,'}, {'start': '10213.631', 'end': '10216.007', 'text': "although a little more\nweight wouldn't hurt."}, {'start': '10216.007', 'end': '10219.271', 'text': 'Nora was so thin that\nher bones were\nalmost visible.'}, {'start': '10219.271', 'end': '10220.375', 'text': 'Thinking about that,'}, {'start': '10220.375', 'end': '10222.871', 'text': "Lena couldn't help but\nstroke his ear."}, {'start': '10222.871', 'end': '10223.495', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '10223.495', 'end': '10224.407', 'text': 'for its part,'}, {'start': '10224.407', 'end': '10225.799', 'text': 'I was reflecting.'}, {'start': '10225.799', 'end': '10227.359', 'text': '(Martina is already asleep,'}, {'start': '10227.359', 'end': '10229.159', 'text': 'What harm would there be in staying\nfor a while?'}, {'start': '10229.159', 'end': '10229.159', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '10229.159', 'end': '10230.743', 'text': 'After a brief internal struggle,'}, {'start': '10230.743', 'end': '10232.063', 'text': 'nodded slightly:'}, {'start': '10232.063', 'end': '10232.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10232.063', 'end': '10232.879', 'text': 'Alright,'}, {'start': '10232.879', 'end': '10234.031', 'text': 'just a moment"'}, {'start': '10234.031', 'end': '10234.967', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '10234.967', 'end': '10236.719', 'text': 'He lay down carefully on\nhis side.'}, {'start': '10236.719', 'end': '10238.447', 'text': 'Lena covered her with the\nblanket:'}, {'start': '10238.447', 'end': '10238.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10238.447', 'end': '10239.455', 'text': 'Give me your hand,'}, {'start': '10239.455', 'end': '10240.343', 'text': 'I\'ll warm it up for you"'}, {'start': '10240.343', 'end': '10240.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10240.343', 'end': '10240.679', 'text': 'Ah,'}, {'start': '10240.679', 'end': '10241.279', 'text': 'Yeah.'}, {'start': '10241.279', 'end': '10241.279', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10241.279', 'end': '10244.951', 'text': "Nora clumsily reached\nout and placed her\nhand on Lena's\nchest."}, {'start': '10244.951', 'end': '10245.767', 'text': '(How warm.'}, {'start': '10245.767', 'end': '10245.767', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '10245.767', 'end': '10246.511', 'text': 'Even so,'}, {'start': '10246.511', 'end': '10249.223', 'text': 'They kept a certain distance\nunder the covers.'}, {'start': '10249.223', 'end': '10250.303', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '10250.303', 'end': '10250.927', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '10250.927', 'end': '10253.063', 'text': 'without daring to get\ntoo close,'}, {'start': '10253.063', 'end': '10254.911', 'text': 'He turned and walked away a\nlittle.'}, {'start': '10254.911', 'end': '10257.455', 'text': 'Seeing the kitten\nescape from his arms,'}, {'start': '10257.455', 'end': '10258.079', 'text': 'Firewood,'}, {'start': '10258.079', 'end': '10258.967', 'text': 'with boldness,'}, {'start': '10258.967', 'end': '10261.703', 'text': 'He gently took her by\nthe belly and brought\nher back:'}, {'start': '10261.703', 'end': '10261.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10261.703', 'end': '10262.855', 'text': 'Why so far?'}, {'start': '10262.855', 'end': '10263.672', 'text': 'Come closer"'}, {'start': '10263.672', 'end': '10265.399', 'text': 'Although he did not resist,'}, {'start': '10265.399', 'end': '10267.031', 'text': 'his mind was in chaos.'}, {'start': '10267.031', 'end': '10269.071', 'text': '(The teacher has his\nhand on my belly!'}, {'start': '10269.071', 'end': '10269.935', 'text': 'What does he intend?'}, {'start': '10269.935', 'end': '10269.935', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '10269.935', 'end': '10271.039', 'text': 'For some reason,'}, {'start': '10271.039', 'end': '10273.415', 'text': "Nora's temperature\nsuddenly rose."}, {'start': '10273.415', 'end': '10275.191', 'text': 'Lena hugged her gently,'}, {'start': '10275.191', 'end': '10277.183', 'text': 'feeling the softness\nof her body.'}, {'start': '10277.183', 'end': '10278.023', 'text': 'Definitely,'}, {'start': '10278.023', 'end': '10281.071', 'text': 'a cat girl was r comforting\nwith sun or cuddle\nher.'}, {'start': '10281.071', 'end': '10281.744', 'text': '(Aaaaaah!'}, {'start': '10281.744', 'end': '10282.488', 'text': 'What I do,'}, {'start': '10282.488', 'end': '10283.232', 'text': 'what I do,'}, {'start': '10283.232', 'end': '10283.952', 'text': 'what I do!'}, {'start': '10283.952', 'end': '10284.744', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '10284.744', 'end': '10285.512', 'text': 'save me!'}, {'start': '10285.512', 'end': '10286.712', 'text': 'Unfortunately,'}, {'start': '10286.712', 'end': '10287.504', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '10287.504', 'end': '10289.615', 'text': 'whom Nora considered\nher savior,'}, {'start': '10289.615', 'end': '10291.824', 'text': 'At that moment I slept\nlike a log.'}, {'start': '10291.824', 'end': '10293.744', 'text': 'After lying down for\na while,'}, {'start': '10293.744', 'end': '10295.136', 'text': 'Nora finally spoke:'}, {'start': '10295.136', 'end': '10295.136', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10295.136', 'end': '10295.687', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '10295.687', 'end': '10296.600', 'text': "It's too late,"}, {'start': '10296.600', 'end': '10298.015', 'text': 'I should go to sleep.'}, {'start': '10298.015', 'end': '10298.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10298.015', 'end': '10300.703', 'text': 'His voice was lower than\nthe buzzing of a\nmosquito.'}, {'start': '10300.703', 'end': '10302.431', 'text': 'Rainer shook his head\nand,'}, {'start': '10302.431', 'end': '10303.343', 'text': 'shamelessly,'}, {'start': '10303.343', 'end': '10304.015', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '10304.015', 'end': '10304.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10304.015', 'end': '10304.879', 'text': "I'm cold,"}, {'start': '10304.879', 'end': '10306.727', 'text': 'let me hold you a little\nlonger.'}, {'start': '10306.727', 'end': '10306.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10306.727', 'end': '10308.287', 'text': 'To conquer a girl,'}, {'start': '10308.287', 'end': '10309.655', 'text': "you don't have to be a flatterer,"}, {'start': '10309.655', 'end': '10311.191', 'text': 'but you do need to have tough\nskin.'}, {'start': '10311.191', 'end': '10311.815', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '10311.815', 'end': '10313.015', 'text': 'without alternative,'}, {'start': '10313.015', 'end': '10313.904', 'text': 'replied:'}, {'start': '10313.904', 'end': '10313.904', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10313.904', 'end': '10314.432', 'text': 'Good,'}, {'start': '10314.432', 'end': '10315.800', 'text': 'just one more moment.'}, {'start': '10315.800', 'end': '10315.800', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10315.800', 'end': '10317.360', 'text': '(The master is so warm.'}, {'start': '10317.360', 'end': '10318.775', 'text': 'more than my own bed.'}, {'start': '10318.775', 'end': '10320.023', 'text': 'that it ends quickly,'}, {'start': '10320.023', 'end': '10321.391', 'text': "I'm already very tired."}, {'start': '10321.391', 'end': '10322.495', 'text': ') Rainer joked:'}, {'start': '10322.495', 'end': '10322.495', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10322.495', 'end': '10325.015', 'text': 'How about you sleep\nwith me in bed tonight?'}, {'start': '10325.015', 'end': '10326.119', 'text': 'If you leave now,'}, {'start': '10326.119', 'end': '10327.991', 'text': "you'll have to warm\nyour bed again."}, {'start': '10327.991', 'end': '10327.991', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10327.991', 'end': '10331.111', 'text': "She hadn't finished\nspeaking when Nora\ngot nervous."}, {'start': '10331.111', 'end': '10333.991', 'text': 'He shook his head violently\nand began to\nstruggle:'}, {'start': '10333.991', 'end': '10333.991', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10333.991', 'end': '10334.519', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '10334.519', 'end': '10335.839', 'text': 'I really have to go,'}, {'start': '10335.839', 'end': '10336.319', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '10336.319', 'end': '10337.519', 'text': 'I want to sleep alone.'}, {'start': '10337.519', 'end': '10337.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10337.519', 'end': '10339.799', 'text': 'His mind was also filled\nwith rejection.'}, {'start': '10339.799', 'end': '10340.327', 'text': '(No.'}, {'start': '10340.327', 'end': '10342.752', 'text': "We definitely can't\nsleep together,"}, {'start': '10342.752', 'end': '10344.263', 'text': 'It already touched my ears,'}, {'start': '10344.263', 'end': '10344.984', 'text': 'the tail,'}, {'start': '10344.984', 'end': '10345.872', 'text': 'and hugged me.'}, {'start': '10345.872', 'end': '10347.144', 'text': 'this is my limit.'}, {'start': '10347.144', 'end': '10349.688', 'text': ') Seeing his firmness\neven in his thoughts,'}, {'start': '10349.688', 'end': '10352.160', 'text': 'Insisting would only have\na negative effect,'}, {'start': '10352.160', 'end': '10354.296', 'text': 'So Rainer immediately\nlet her go.'}, {'start': '10354.296', 'end': '10356.840', 'text': 'Winning over a cat\ngirl requires patience!'}, {'start': '10356.840', 'end': '10358.400', 'text': 'As soon as Rainer let go\nof her,'}, {'start': '10358.400', 'end': '10362.240', 'text': 'Nora shot out like\nan arrow and went\nstraight into\nher bed.'}, {'start': '10362.240', 'end': '10364.111', 'text': "Nora didn't sleep all\nnight."}, {'start': '10364.111', 'end': '10366.223', 'text': "He couldn't stop thinking\nabout it."}, {'start': '10366.223', 'end': '10367.855', 'text': "And Rainer didn't sleep either,"}, {'start': '10367.855', 'end': '10370.159', 'text': 'listening to his thoughts\nfrom the bed.'}, {'start': '10370.159', 'end': '10373.087', 'text': "Rainer's words\nhad affected her\ndeeply."}, {'start': '10373.087', 'end': '10374.335', 'text': '(What does the master want\nto do?'}, {'start': '10374.335', 'end': '10376.327', 'text': 'He even invited me to sleep\nwith him!'}, {'start': '10376.327', 'end': '10378.559', 'text': ') (Do you have those intentions\ntowards me?'}, {'start': '10378.559', 'end': '10379.423', 'text': ') (Impossible!'}, {'start': '10379.423', 'end': '10381.823', 'text': "The master said he doesn't\nlike my body type,"}, {'start': '10381.823', 'end': '10383.095', 'text': 'if you liked someone,'}, {'start': '10383.095', 'end': '10384.223', 'text': 'It would be Martina,'}, {'start': '10384.223', 'end': '10385.759', 'text': 'she has the best body.'}, {'start': '10385.759', 'end': '10387.631', 'text': ') (Or do you just want to\nhave fun with me?'}, {'start': '10387.631', 'end': '10388.159', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '10388.159', 'end': '10389.360', 'text': 'the master is not like that.'}, {'start': '10389.360', 'end': '10390.584', 'text': ') Rainer yawned.'}, {'start': '10390.584', 'end': '10392.888', 'text': 'Listening all night\nhad tired him out.'}, {'start': '10392.888', 'end': '10397.352', 'text': "If it weren't for the fact\nthat he had promised\nDimas to go together to\nthe Dawn Forest to hunt\ngoblins,"}, {'start': '10397.352', 'end': '10399.416', 'text': 'I would probably be sleeping\nby now.'}, {'start': '10399.416', 'end': '10400.520', 'text': 'Thinking about that,'}, {'start': '10400.520', 'end': '10401.888', 'text': 'He got out of bed,'}, {'start': '10401.888', 'end': '10403.136', 'text': 'woke up Martina,'}, {'start': '10403.136', 'end': '10405.440', 'text': 'made a quick preparation\nand they set off.'}, {'start': '10405.440', 'end': '10407.744', 'text': 'Upon reaching the gates\nof the city of Merlode,'}, {'start': '10407.744', 'end': '10410.480', 'text': 'Rainer saw a group of\nabout two hundred people.'}, {'start': '10410.480', 'end': '10411.752', 'text': 'There were militiamen,'}, {'start': '10411.752', 'end': '10413.984', 'text': 'adventurers and even\nsome thugs.'}, {'start': '10413.984', 'end': '10417.848', 'text': 'Dozens of knights on\nhorseback were at the\nhead of this heterogeneous\ngroup,'}, {'start': '10417.848', 'end': '10419.840', 'text': 'as if they were discussing\nsomething.'}, {'start': '10419.840', 'end': '10423.512', 'text': 'Rainer exchanged glances\nwith one of the knights\nand nodded slightly.'}, {'start': '10423.512', 'end': '10425.984', 'text': "Although I couldn't see his\nface under the helmet,"}, {'start': '10425.984', 'end': '10428.120', 'text': 'He guessed that it was\nprobably Dimas.'}, {'start': '10428.120', 'end': '10430.664', 'text': 'While Rainer was in\nthe group doing nothing,'}, {'start': '10430.664', 'end': '10432.296', 'text': 'a pair of hands pulled\nhim.'}, {'start': '10432.296', 'end': '10433.208', 'text': 'It was Junis.'}, {'start': '10433.208', 'end': '10434.384', 'text': 'With a smile,'}, {'start': '10434.384', 'end': '10435.056', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '10435.056', 'end': '10435.056', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10435.056', 'end': '10435.824', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '10435.824', 'end': '10436.904', 'text': "let's go together,"}, {'start': '10436.904', 'end': '10438.656', 'text': "I don't know many people\nhere,"}, {'start': '10438.656', 'end': '10440.048', 'text': "so I'm counting on you."}, {'start': '10440.048', 'end': '10440.048', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10440.048', 'end': '10441.727', 'text': "Rainer didn't expect to see\nher."}, {'start': '10441.727', 'end': '10441.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10441.727', 'end': '10443.984', 'text': "Didn't you say you would\nrest for a few days?"}, {'start': '10443.984', 'end': '10443.984', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10443.984', 'end': '10443.984', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10443.984', 'end': '10445.520', 'text': 'I thought about it and decided to\ncome,'}, {'start': '10445.520', 'end': '10446.600', 'text': "since you're here,"}, {'start': '10446.600', 'end': '10447.968', 'text': 'and I have no acquaintances,'}, {'start': '10447.968', 'end': '10449.959', 'text': "I'd be bored anyway."}, {'start': '10449.959', 'end': '10449.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10449.959', 'end': '10451.160', 'text': 'While they were chatting,'}, {'start': '10451.160', 'end': '10453.536', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\ncame back."}, {'start': '10453.536', 'end': '10454.160', 'text': '(Nora,'}, {'start': '10454.160', 'end': '10455.144', 'text': 'you are a fool!'}, {'start': '10455.144', 'end': '10457.544', 'text': 'If the master really\nhad needs,'}, {'start': '10457.544', 'end': '10458.888', 'text': 'I would look for a human,'}, {'start': '10458.888', 'end': '10460.208', 'text': 'why would I choose you,'}, {'start': '10460.208', 'end': '10461.168', 'text': 'a demi-human?'}, {'start': '10461.168', 'end': '10462.440', 'text': "Don't be naive."}, {'start': '10462.440', 'end': '10462.440', 'text': ')'}, {'start': '10462.440', 'end': '10464.575', 'text': 'Chapter 29 The cunning\ngoblin.'}, {'start': '10464.575', 'end': '10467.312', 'text': 'On the way to the\nDawn Forest with\nthe group.'}, {'start': '10467.312', 'end': '10469.376', 'text': 'While Lainar was chatting\nwith Junis,'}, {'start': '10469.376', 'end': '10472.688', 'text': "I often heard Nora's\nthoughts floating\nin the air."}, {'start': '10472.688', 'end': '10474.680', 'text': '(The master wants to\nhug me to sleep,'}, {'start': '10474.680', 'end': '10475.928', 'text': 'What does that mean?'}, {'start': '10475.928', 'end': '10479.959', 'text': ') It was evident that\nthe words of the previous\nnight had disturbed\nher quite a bit.'}, {'start': '10479.959', 'end': '10481.304', 'text': 'All along the way,'}, {'start': '10481.304', 'end': '10483.416', 'text': "He couldn't stop thinking\nabout it."}, {'start': '10483.416', 'end': '10485.408', 'text': 'But as soon as Junis\nspoke to Lainar,'}, {'start': '10485.408', 'end': '10487.352', 'text': 'fell back into self-denial.'}, {'start': '10487.352', 'end': '10489.056', 'text': 'In addition to its lack\nof security,'}, {'start': '10489.056', 'end': '10491.888', 'text': 'Nora also had a slight\ninferiority\ncomplex.'}, {'start': '10491.888', 'end': '10496.063', 'text': "Lainar reached out\nand gently stroked\nNora's beast\nears."}, {'start': '10496.063', 'end': '10497.816', 'text': 'He made a silent decision.'}, {'start': '10497.816', 'end': '10499.375', 'text': 'When they will return this\ntime,'}, {'start': '10499.375', 'end': '10502.136', 'text': 'would definitely\nmake Nora his wife.'}, {'start': '10502.136', 'end': '10503.071', 'text': 'At noon,'}, {'start': '10503.071', 'end': '10504.343', 'text': 'during the break,'}, {'start': '10504.343', 'end': '10507.152', 'text': 'The four of them sat\nin a row biting black\nbread.'}, {'start': '10507.152', 'end': '10508.495', 'text': 'A cold wind blew,'}, {'start': '10508.495', 'end': '10509.191', 'text': 'and Nora,'}, {'start': '10509.191', 'end': '10510.607', 'text': 'sitting next to Lain ar,'}, {'start': '10510.607', 'end': '10511.208', 'text': 'trembled.'}, {'start': '10511.208', 'end': '10512.744', 'text': 'Winter would soon arrive,'}, {'start': '10512.744', 'end': '10515.096', 'text': 'and the temperature was\naround ten degrees,'}, {'start': '10515.096', 'end': '10516.680', 'text': 'which was quite cold.'}, {'start': '10516.680', 'end': '10518.144', 'text': 'Martina was fine,'}, {'start': '10518.144', 'end': '10519.944', 'text': 'with its large size and\nenergy,'}, {'start': '10519.944', 'end': '10521.528', 'text': 'was more resistant to the\ncold.'}, {'start': '10521.528', 'end': '10522.944', 'text': 'But Nora was different,'}, {'start': '10522.944', 'end': '10524.672', 'text': 'He was very afraid of\nthe cold.'}, {'start': '10524.672', 'end': '10525.463', 'text': 'Sometimes,'}, {'start': '10525.463', 'end': '10527.575', 'text': 'a simple wind made\nhim sneeze.'}, {'start': '10527.575', 'end': '10532.231', 'text': 'Lainar formed a small\nball of fire in\nhis palm and held\nit toward Nora to\nwarm her.'}, {'start': '10532.231', 'end': '10535.040', 'text': 'Nora nibbled the black\nbread in silence and\nmurmured:'}, {'start': '10535.040', 'end': '10535.040', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10535.040', 'end': '10535.879', 'text': 'Thank you,'}, {'start': '10535.879', 'end': '10536.360', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '10536.360', 'end': '10536.360', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10536.360', 'end': '10537.488', 'text': 'Immediately,'}, {'start': '10537.488', 'end': '10539.552', 'text': 'his thoughts began to\nfloat again.'}, {'start': '10539.552', 'end': '10541.184', 'text': '(The master is so good\nto me.'}, {'start': '10541.184', 'end': '10541.976', 'text': ') Martina,'}, {'start': '10541.976', 'end': '10542.839', 'text': 'at his side,'}, {'start': '10542.839', 'end': '10544.855', 'text': 'He blinked and also extended\nhis hand:'}, {'start': '10544.855', 'end': '10544.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10544.855', 'end': '10545.575', 'text': 'Lainar!'}, {'start': '10545.575', 'end': '10547.015', 'text': 'Make the fire bigger,'}, {'start': '10547.015', 'end': '10549.583', 'text': 'My hands are cold and I\nalso want to cheer myself\nup."'}, {'start': '10549.583', 'end': '10549.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10549.583', 'end': '10551.815', 'text': 'Put them in your clothes and\ncalm down by yourself."'}, {'start': '10551.815', 'end': '10554.935', 'text': 'Martina narrowed her eyes\nand looked at Lai\nnar seriously:'}, {'start': '10554.935', 'end': '10554.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10554.935', 'end': '10556.303', 'text': 'What do you mean favoritism?'}, {'start': '10556.303', 'end': '10557.744', 'text': 'Is Nora a person or not?'}, {'start': '10557.744', 'end': '10557.744', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10557.744', 'end': '10557.744', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10557.744', 'end': '10558.368', 'text': 'Okay,'}, {'start': '10558.368', 'end': '10558.991', 'text': 'Okay,'}, {'start': '10558.991', 'end': '10559.783', 'text': 'I warm you up"'}, {'start': '10559.783', 'end': '10561.703', 'text': 'Lainar continued to inject\nmagic,'}, {'start': '10561.703', 'end': '10564.031', 'text': 'and the fireball\ngradually grew.'}, {'start': '10564.031', 'end': '10564.919', 'text': 'Seeing this,'}, {'start': '10564.919', 'end': '10566.744', 'text': 'Junis also extended\nhis hand.'}, {'start': '10566.744', 'end': '10567.727', 'text': 'Finally,'}, {'start': '10567.727', 'end': '10570.272', 'text': 'other unknown adventurers\napproached.'}, {'start': '10570.272', 'end': '10573.776', 'text': 'Lainar gathered some\nbranches and lit a\nfire for everyone.'}, {'start': '10573.776', 'end': '10574.736', 'text': 'When he finished,'}, {'start': '10574.736', 'end': '10576.128', 'text': 'looked back at Nor a.'}, {'start': '10576.128', 'end': '10581.455', 'text': 'The girl was secretly\nrummaging through her\nbackpack and took out\nanother piece of black\nbread to eat.'}, {'start': '10581.455', 'end': '10584.767', 'text': "Just when Lainar was\nwondering if she\nhadn't eaten enough,"}, {'start': '10584.767', 'end': '10586.711', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\ncame."}, {'start': '10586.711', 'end': '10587.719', 'text': '(If I eat more,'}, {'start': '10587.719', 'end': '10588.463', 'text': 'I will gain weight.'}, {'start': '10588.463', 'end': '10591.007', 'text': 'The master said that he\nlikes women like Martina.'}, {'start': '10591.007', 'end': '10591.007', 'text': '?'}, {'start': '10591.007', 'end': '10592.615', 'text': 'Lainar was perplexed.'}, {'start': '10592.615', 'end': '10594.752', 'text': 'He had never said that\nhe liked Martina.'}, {'start': '10594.752', 'end': '10597.223', 'text': 'Although Martina was beautiful\nand had a good\nbody,'}, {'start': '10597.223', 'end': '10598.375', 'text': 'It was almost 1,'}, {'start': '10598.375', 'end': '10600.056', 'text': '80 and it was very imposing.'}, {'start': '10600.056', 'end': '10602.024', 'text': 'He preferred smaller\nwomen,'}, {'start': '10602.024', 'end': '10603.608', 'text': 'delicate and curvy.'}, {'start': '10603.608', 'end': '10605.120', 'text': 'But if Nora thought like\nthat,'}, {'start': '10605.120', 'end': '10607.472', 'text': 'He probably had that\nintention too.'}, {'start': '10607.472', 'end': '10608.408', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '10608.408', 'end': '10611.600', 'text': 'It was so complicated\nthat she would hardly\nsay it on her own.'}, {'start': '10611.600', 'end': '10613.520', 'text': 'Lainar sat next to Nora\nand,'}, {'start': '10613.520', 'end': '10617.696', 'text': 'Taking advantage of the fact\nthat Martina was sharpening\nher sword and Junis was talking\nwith other adventurers,'}, {'start': '10617.696', 'end': '10619.688', 'text': 'He took her hand and put it\nin his clothes.'}, {'start': '10619.688', 'end': '10619.688', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10619.688', 'end': '10620.240', 'text': 'I-love you.'}, {'start': '10620.240', 'end': '10620.240', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10620.240', 'end': '10621.992', 'text': 'Nora murmured and then fell\nsilent.'}, {'start': '10621.992', 'end': '10621.992', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10621.992', 'end': '10622.976', 'text': "Don't move,"}, {'start': '10622.976', 'end': '10624.368', 'text': 'I\'ll warm your hands"'}, {'start': '10624.368', 'end': '10626.600', 'text': 'Nora lowered her head\nand stood still.'}, {'start': '10626.600', 'end': '10628.712', 'text': 'Lainar noticed that she\nhad blushed.'}, {'start': '10628.712', 'end': '10630.440', 'text': '(The master is so warm and\nstrong.'}, {'start': '10630.440', 'end': '10631.687', 'text': "It's not like Martina)."}, {'start': '10631.687', 'end': '10633.656', 'text': 'Nora carefully extended\nher hand,'}, {'start': '10633.656', 'end': '10634.879', 'text': 'frozen as ice.'}, {'start': '10634.879', 'end': '10636.776', 'text': 'Lainar shivered at\nthe cold.'}, {'start': '10636.776', 'end': '10636.776', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10636.776', 'end': '10638.480', 'text': '"Your hands are very\ncold."'}, {'start': '10638.480', 'end': '10638.480', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10638.480', 'end': '10638.984', 'text': 'It.'}, {'start': '10638.984', 'end': '10639.824', 'text': "I'm sorry,"}, {'start': '10639.824', 'end': '10642.488', 'text': 'Since I was little I have\nalways been very afraid\nof the cold.'}, {'start': '10642.488', 'end': '10644.096', 'text': 'In winter it\'s always like\nthis"'}, {'start': '10644.096', 'end': '10645.008', 'text': 'In saying so,'}, {'start': '10645.008', 'end': '10646.472', 'text': 'Nora rambled again.'}, {'start': '10646.472', 'end': '10647.624', 'text': '(When I was little,'}, {'start': '10647.624', 'end': '10649.592', 'text': 'My mother warmed my\nhands.'}, {'start': '10649.592', 'end': '10650.984', 'text': 'The master does it too.'}, {'start': '10650.984', 'end': '10651.896', 'text': 'is so good).'}, {'start': '10651.896', 'end': '10651.896', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10651.896', 'end': '10653.000', 'text': 'When we return,'}, {'start': '10653.000', 'end': '10655.136', 'text': 'We will buy more clothes\nand some gloves"'}, {'start': '10655.136', 'end': '10656.168', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '10656.168', 'end': '10657.608', 'text': 'but suddenly he asked:'}, {'start': '10657.608', 'end': '10657.608', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10657.608', 'end': '10658.736', 'text': "Won't it be very expensive?"}, {'start': '10658.736', 'end': '10658.736', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10658.736', 'end': '10659.864', 'text': 'Lainar smiled:'}, {'start': '10659.864', 'end': '10659.864', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10659.864', 'end': '10660.992', 'text': "Don't worry,"}, {'start': '10660.992', 'end': '10662.360', 'text': "it's a gift for you."}, {'start': '10662.360', 'end': '10664.256', 'text': 'It doesn\'t count towards the\nprice of your freedom."'}, {'start': '10664.256', 'end': '10665.600', 'text': 'Nora was surprised.'}, {'start': '10665.600', 'end': '10669.248', 'text': 'The tranquility of these\ndays had made him\nforget his initial\nobjective:'}, {'start': '10669.248', 'end': '10671.432', 'text': 'earn money to buy\ntheir freedom.'}, {'start': '10671.432', 'end': '10672.200', 'text': 'But now,'}, {'start': '10672.200', 'end': '10673.832', 'text': 'I had a new thought.'}, {'start': '10673.832', 'end': '10675.416', 'text': '(Where else can I go without\nit?'}, {'start': '10675.416', 'end': '10677.648', 'text': 'There is no place for\nus in this world.'}, {'start': '10677.648', 'end': '10680.336', 'text': 'He may be the only human\nwho would be good\nto me,'}, {'start': '10680.336', 'end': '10681.824', 'text': 'I must stay by his side.'}, {'start': '10681.824', 'end': '10685.400', 'text': ') Reiner remained silent\nfor a moment as\nhe listened to her thoughts.'}, {'start': '10685.400', 'end': '10688.664', 'text': "I didn't expect Nora's\nthoughts to\nchange so quickly."}, {'start': '10688.664', 'end': '10689.696', 'text': 'When he bought it,'}, {'start': '10689.696', 'end': '10691.400', 'text': 'I always thought about escaping.'}, {'start': '10691.400', 'end': '10693.992', 'text': 'Now the idea of \u200b\u200bstaying\nhad arisen in\nher.'}, {'start': '10693.992', 'end': '10694.952', 'text': 'In contrast,'}, {'start': '10694.952', 'end': '10695.672', 'text': 'Martina.'}, {'start': '10695.672', 'end': '10696.703', 'text': 'Day after day,'}, {'start': '10696.703', 'end': '10699.463', 'text': 'In his head there was only\nroom for eating and\nsleeping,'}, {'start': '10699.463', 'end': '10701.839', 'text': 'I had never considered\nthese problems.'}, {'start': '10701.839', 'end': '10704.288', 'text': 'It is no wonder that\nhis intelligence was\nD.'}, {'start': '10704.288', 'end': '10707.143', 'text': 'Just as Reiner was\nmentally criticizing\nher,'}, {'start': '10707.143', 'end': '10709.448', 'text': 'Martina also looked\nup at him,'}, {'start': '10709.448', 'end': '10711.128', 'text': 'their eyes met.'}, {'start': '10711.128', 'end': '10714.056', 'text': 'She put down her greatsword\nand blinked\ncuriously.'}, {'start': '10714.056', 'end': '10715.136', 'text': '(Why are you looking at me?'}, {'start': '10715.136', 'end': '10716.167', 'text': 'Is there more food?'}, {'start': '10716.167', 'end': '10717.895', 'text': ') Listening to your\nthoughts,'}, {'start': '10717.895', 'end': '10719.071', 'text': 'Reiner sighed.'}, {'start': '10719.071', 'end': '10720.511', 'text': 'So be it for now.'}, {'start': '10720.511', 'end': '10722.455', 'text': 'Even if Martina was\nstupid,'}, {'start': '10722.455', 'end': '10724.663', 'text': 'with time he would surely\nunderstand.'}, {'start': '10724.663', 'end': '10726.583', 'text': "After an hour's\nrest,"}, {'start': '10726.583', 'end': '10728.311', 'text': 'the group continued on their\nway.'}, {'start': '10728.311', 'end': '10730.783', 'text': 'As they approached\nthe Dawn Woods,'}, {'start': '10730.783', 'end': '10733.135', 'text': 'traces of goblins\nbegan to appear.'}, {'start': '10733.135', 'end': '10737.071', 'text': 'Seeing the corpse of\na goblin split in half\nin the grass at\nthe side of the road,'}, {'start': '10737.071', 'end': '10738.679', 'text': 'Martina said slowly:'}, {'start': '10738.679', 'end': '10738.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10738.679', 'end': '10740.767', 'text': '"I didn\'t expect to see green\nmonsters here."'}, {'start': '10740.767', 'end': '10742.903', 'text': 'Reiner patted him\non the shoulder:'}, {'start': '10742.903', 'end': '10742.903', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10742.903', 'end': '10744.631', 'text': 'Although there are a lot of people\nthis time,'}, {'start': '10744.631', 'end': '10746.551', 'text': 'It\'s better to be a little\ncareful"'}, {'start': '10746.551', 'end': '10748.807', 'text': 'Martina nodded and approached\nReiner,'}, {'start': '10748.807', 'end': '10749.767', 'text': 'whispering:'}, {'start': '10749.767', 'end': '10749.767', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10749.767', 'end': '10752.839', 'text': 'I feel like this time a\nlot of people will definitely\ndie."'}, {'start': '10752.839', 'end': '10755.383', 'text': 'Reiner also had a\nsimilar feeling,'}, {'start': '10755.383', 'end': '10757.903', 'text': "but hit Martina's\nhead with his\ncane:"}, {'start': '10757.903', 'end': '10757.903', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10757.903', 'end': '10761.431', 'text': "We haven't even reached the\nforest and you're already\nsaying bad things about\nthe omen."}, {'start': '10761.431', 'end': '10763.663', 'text': 'If this time we encounter\ndanger,'}, {'start': '10763.663', 'end': '10765.847', 'text': "Don't be careless\nlike last time,"}, {'start': '10765.847', 'end': '10768.871', 'text': 'I don\'t want to have\nto treat those two\nbumps again."'}, {'start': '10768.871', 'end': '10771.751', 'text': 'Martina snorted softly\nand muttered under her\nbreath:'}, {'start': '10771.751', 'end': '10771.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10771.751', 'end': '10775.087', 'text': "I think you'd be happy\nto squeeze it a\ncouple more times,"}, {'start': '10775.087', 'end': '10775.591', 'text': 'No?'}, {'start': '10775.591', 'end': '10776.431', 'text': 'Pervert.'}, {'start': '10776.431', 'end': '10776.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10776.431', 'end': '10777.391', 'text': 'At dusk,'}, {'start': '10777.391', 'end': '10779.983', 'text': 'The group finally arrived\nat the Dawn\nWoods.'}, {'start': '10779.983', 'end': '10781.087', 'text': 'Along the way,'}, {'start': '10781.087', 'end': '10783.295', 'text': 'Reiner saw many goblin\ncorpses,'}, {'start': '10783.295', 'end': '10786.607', 'text': 'Most of them were killed\nby the knights\nwho were in front.'}, {'start': '10786.607', 'end': '10789.679', 'text': 'From time to time news\narrived of wounded\nadventurers.'}, {'start': '10789.679', 'end': '10791.119', 'text': 'It was not a good sign.'}, {'start': '10791.119', 'end': '10792.847', 'text': 'Junis returned from the\nfront,'}, {'start': '10792.847', 'end': '10793.999', 'text': 'She looked tired.'}, {'start': '10793.999', 'end': '10793.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10793.999', 'end': '10794.743', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '10794.743', 'end': '10796.063', 'text': 'you too be careful,'}, {'start': '10796.063', 'end': '10799.423', 'text': 'These cunning goblins\nhave placed many\ntraps along the way.'}, {'start': '10799.423', 'end': '10800.647', 'text': 'They are very clever,'}, {'start': '10800.647', 'end': '10804.439', 'text': 'They know that knights\nin their heavy\narmor are hard\nto kill,'}, {'start': '10804.439', 'end': '10811.015', 'text': 'So they wait for the knights\nwho are leading\nthe way to move\naway to activate the\ntraps and attack\nthe adventurers who\ncome behind.'}, {'start': '10811.015', 'end': '10812.311', 'text': 'Several have already fallen,'}, {'start': '10812.311', 'end': '10814.135', 'text': 'losing the ability\nto move"'}, {'start': '10814.135', 'end': '10816.247', 'text': 'Reiner felt a bad\nfeeling.'}, {'start': '10816.247', 'end': '10820.399', 'text': 'This war seemed to have\nstarted since they\ndecided to go\nto the Dawn Forest.'}, {'start': '10820.399', 'end': '10821.431', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '10821.431', 'end': '10824.431', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached Reiner's\nears."}, {'start': '10824.431', 'end': '10825.607', 'text': "(Something's not right."}, {'start': '10825.607', 'end': '10825.607', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '10825.607', 'end': '10826.159', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '10826.159', 'end': '10828.967', 'text': 'I think we\'re surrounded\nby the green monsters."'}, {'start': '10828.967', 'end': '10828.967', 'text': ','}, {'start': '10828.967', 'end': '10831.343', 'text': "Nora tugged hard at\nReine's clothes."}, {'start': '10831.343', 'end': '10833.143', 'text': 'Reiner blinked in confusion.'}, {'start': '10833.143', 'end': '10835.423', 'text': 'They were at the edge\nof the Dawn Forest,'}, {'start': '10835.423', 'end': '10837.439', 'text': 'in front of them an\nendless forest,'}, {'start': '10837.439', 'end': '10839.911', 'text': 'and on the sides dense\nand leafy bushes.'}, {'start': '10839.911', 'end': '10839.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10839.911', 'end': '10840.871', 'text': 'Are you sure?'}, {'start': '10840.871', 'end': '10840.871', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10840.871', 'end': '10842.671', 'text': "Nora's ears pricked\nup:"}, {'start': '10842.671', 'end': '10842.671', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10842.671', 'end': '10844.183', 'text': 'They are everywhere,'}, {'start': '10844.183', 'end': '10845.623', 'text': 'I hear their sounds.'}, {'start': '10845.623', 'end': '10846.751', 'text': "If you don't believe me,"}, {'start': '10846.751', 'end': '10850.159', 'text': 'light a fire around and\nsoon the green monsters\nwill come out"'}, {'start': '10850.159', 'end': '10852.271', 'text': 'Junis had beads of sweat\non his forehead,'}, {'start': '10852.271', 'end': '10854.407', 'text': 'understood the language\nof the semi-humans,'}, {'start': '10854.407', 'end': '10855.343', 'text': 'lowered his voice:'}, {'start': '10855.343', 'end': '10855.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10855.343', 'end': '10856.831', 'text': 'I\'m going to notify Dimas"'}, {'start': '10856.831', 'end': '10856.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10856.831', 'end': '10857.719', 'text': 'Go fast.'}, {'start': '10857.719', 'end': '10857.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10857.719', 'end': '10859.879', 'text': 'Chapter 30 The One-Eyed\nOgre Soon,'}, {'start': '10859.879', 'end': '10863.647', 'text': 'The news of being surrounded\nby goblins\nspread throughout the\ngroup.'}, {'start': '10863.647', 'end': '10866.695', 'text': 'Although the adventurers\nwere still busy with\ntheir tasks,'}, {'start': '10866.695', 'end': '10869.431', 'text': 'They were already on the\nalert for the goblins in\nthe bushes.'}, {'start': '10869.431', 'end': '10871.207', 'text': 'Junis was not long in returning,'}, {'start': '10871.207', 'end': '10872.935', 'text': "who whispered in Lainar's\near:"}, {'start': '10872.935', 'end': '10872.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10872.935', 'end': '10874.783', 'text': 'Dymas has also noticed.'}, {'start': '10874.783', 'end': '10878.143', 'text': 'He asks you to use the\nfireball to set\nthese bushes on fire.'}, {'start': '10878.143', 'end': '10878.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10878.143', 'end': '10880.207', 'text': 'Retiring now was not\nan option.'}, {'start': '10880.207', 'end': '10882.847', 'text': 'If the goblins noticed that\nthe group was no longer\nadvancing,'}, {'start': '10882.847', 'end': '10885.127', 'text': 'They would certainly launch\na surprise attack.'}, {'start': '10885.127', 'end': '10887.311', 'text': 'So it was better to take\nthe initiative.'}, {'start': '10887.311', 'end': '10887.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10887.311', 'end': '10888.751', 'text': 'You burn those on the\nleft,'}, {'start': '10888.751', 'end': '10889.975', 'text': "I'm the ones on the right."}, {'start': '10889.975', 'end': '10891.679', 'text': 'When you see that I cast\nthe spell,'}, {'start': '10891.679', 'end': '10892.639', 'text': 'do the same.'}, {'start': '10892.639', 'end': '10892.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10892.639', 'end': '10892.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10892.639', 'end': '10893.431', 'text': 'OK.'}, {'start': '10893.431', 'end': '10893.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10893.431', 'end': '10896.167', 'text': 'Junis removed the black\ncloth covering his\ncane.'}, {'start': '10896.167', 'end': '10897.559', 'text': 'The two separated,'}, {'start': '10897.559', 'end': '10899.695', 'text': 'advancing towards the\nsides of the group.'}, {'start': '10899.695', 'end': '10904.159', 'text': 'They found a clearer\narea and began to\nmutter the spells\nunder their breath.'}, {'start': '10904.159', 'end': '10908.767', 'text': "Seeing that the gem at\nthe tip of the Red\nDragon's Breath was\nemitting a bright red\nglow,"}, {'start': '10908.767', 'end': '10912.991', 'text': 'Lainar pointed his staff\nat the nearby\nbushes and launched\nthe fireball.'}, {'start': '10912.991', 'end': '10914.263', 'text': 'The power of the spell,'}, {'start': '10914.263', 'end': '10915.775', 'text': 'empowered by the staff,'}, {'start': '10915.775', 'end': '10916.735', 'text': 'It was terrifying.'}, {'start': '10916.735', 'end': '10920.383', 'text': 'A column of flame twenty\nto thirty meters\nhigh emerged from\nthe ground,'}, {'start': '10920.383', 'end': '10925.471', 'text': 'and a scorching heat\nwave turned the nearby\nbushes into a\nsea of \u200b\u200bfire in\nan instant.'}, {'start': '10925.471', 'end': '10926.599', 'text': 'Immediately,'}, {'start': '10926.599', 'end': '10929.575', 'text': 'Heart-rending screams\nwere heard from\nthe bushes.'}, {'start': '10929.575', 'end': '10932.119', 'text': 'Goblins wrapped in flames\nran out laughing,'}, {'start': '10932.119', 'end': '10934.927', 'text': 'starting a chaotic battle\nwith the av entureros.'}, {'start': '10934.927', 'end': '10937.615', 'text': 'Once both sides\nengaged in\ncombat,'}, {'start': '10937.615', 'end': '10938.359', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '10938.359', 'end': '10940.015', 'text': 'fearing to hurt his\nallies,'}, {'start': '10940.015', 'end': '10941.431', 'text': 'stopped using magic.'}, {'start': '10941.431', 'end': '10942.343', 'text': 'Next to Nora,'}, {'start': '10942.343', 'end': '10944.455', 'text': 'they stood back\nto back,'}, {'start': '10944.455', 'end': '10948.463', 'text': 'using their staffs\nas hammers to knock\ndown the approaching\ngoblins.'}, {'start': '10948.463', 'end': '10949.303', 'text': 'The cane,'}, {'start': '10949.303', 'end': '10950.623', 'text': 'forged in adamantium,'}, {'start': '10950.623', 'end': '10952.447', 'text': 'was practically indestructible.'}, {'start': '10952.447', 'end': '10957.343', 'text': 'The only thing Lainar was\nworried about was\nwhether the fire gem\nat the tip would break\nunder impact.'}, {'start': '10957.343', 'end': '10958.231', 'text': '[Host,'}, {'start': '10958.231', 'end': '10959.383', 'text': 'use it without fear.'}, {'start': '10959.383', 'end': '10960.847', 'text': 'It is almost indestructible,'}, {'start': '10960.847', 'end': '10963.007', 'text': 'will not be damaged by\na few goblins.'}, {'start': '10963.007', 'end': '10963.007', 'text': '] "'}, {'start': '10963.007', 'end': '10964.327', 'text': 'Nothing can break it?'}, {'start': '10964.327', 'end': '10965.503', 'text': 'Is it like vibranium?'}, {'start': '10965.503', 'end': '10965.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10965.503', 'end': '10966.031', 'text': '[No,'}, {'start': '10966.031', 'end': '10967.015', 'text': 'that\'s why I said "'}, {'start': '10967.015', 'end': '10967.663', 'text': 'almost"'}, {'start': '10967.663', 'end': '10968.887', 'text': 'But against goblins,'}, {'start': '10968.887', 'end': '10969.919', 'text': 'no problem,'}, {'start': '10969.919', 'end': '10970.999', 'text': 'will not break.'}, {'start': '10970.999', 'end': '10972.775', 'text': '] With system confirmation,'}, {'start': '10972.775', 'end': '10975.271', 'text': 'Lainar began to\nhit harder.'}, {'start': '10975.271', 'end': '10976.999', 'text': 'It had to be admitted that\nthe cane,'}, {'start': '10976.999', 'end': '10979.135', 'text': 'with its center of\ngravity forward,'}, {'start': '10979.135', 'end': '10981.967', 'text': 'It was handled like a sledgehammer\nand had good\nbalance.'}, {'start': '10981.967', 'end': '10981.967', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10981.967', 'end': '10982.759', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '10982.759', 'end': '10984.295', 'text': 'go help others.'}, {'start': '10984.295', 'end': '10986.215', 'text': 'Nora and I can protect\nourselves.'}, {'start': '10986.215', 'end': '10986.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10986.215', 'end': '10986.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10986.215', 'end': '10986.839', 'text': 'Okay!'}, {'start': '10986.839', 'end': '10986.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '10986.839', 'end': '10987.631', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '10987.631', 'end': '10989.263', 'text': 'like a runaway horse,'}, {'start': '10989.263', 'end': '10991.519', 'text': 'He brandished his sword and\nrushed into combat.'}, {'start': '10991.519', 'end': '10992.527', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '10992.527', 'end': '10993.151', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '10993.151', 'end': '10994.831', 'text': 'armed with a small\ndagger,'}, {'start': '10994.831', 'end': '10997.327', 'text': 'stayed close to Lainar\nto protect him.'}, {'start': '10997.327', 'end': '11001.359', 'text': 'The battle lasted about\nten minutes and ended\nwith the victory of\nthe adventurers.'}, {'start': '11001.359', 'end': '11002.103', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '11002.103', 'end': '11004.959', 'text': 'using the newly learned\nwater healing\nspell,'}, {'start': '11004.959', 'end': '11006.927', 'text': 'he treated the wounds of\nthe wounded.'}, {'start': '11006.927', 'end': '11007.959', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '11007.959', 'end': '11009.855', 'text': 'Martina returned with\nLainar.'}, {'start': '11009.855', 'end': '11012.591', 'text': 'She was covered in blood\nand looked excited.'}, {'start': '11012.591', 'end': '11012.591', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11012.591', 'end': '11013.311', 'text': 'Lainar!'}, {'start': '11013.311', 'end': '11015.111', 'text': 'These were just the vanguard.'}, {'start': '11015.111', 'end': '11018.327', 'text': "I'm sure there are more\nof those green creatures\nwaiting for us."}, {'start': '11018.327', 'end': '11018.327', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11018.327', 'end': '11019.863', 'text': 'Lainar thought the same.'}, {'start': '11019.863', 'end': '11022.599', 'text': "These goblins didn't\neven wear leather\narmor,"}, {'start': '11022.599', 'end': '11024.855', 'text': 'which made them inferior\nin equipment.'}, {'start': '11024.855', 'end': '11027.159', 'text': 'They were definitely\nnot elite troops,'}, {'start': '11027.159', 'end': '11029.727', 'text': 'but cannon fodder to\nwear down the enemy.'}, {'start': '11029.727', 'end': '11030.447', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '11030.447', 'end': '11033.567', 'text': 'wiping the sweat from\nhis forehead while treating\nthe wounded,'}, {'start': '11033.567', 'end': '11034.215', 'text': 'commented:'}, {'start': '11034.215', 'end': '11034.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11034.215', 'end': '11037.383', 'text': 'I never thought goblins\ncould get\nso cunning.'}, {'start': '11037.383', 'end': '11039.567', 'text': 'Before they used to walk\nin small groups,'}, {'start': '11039.567', 'end': '11041.511', 'text': "I've never seen them act\nlike that."}, {'start': '11041.511', 'end': '11041.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11041.511', 'end': '11042.975', 'text': 'After repelling the goblins,'}, {'start': '11042.975', 'end': '11045.447', 'text': 'The group continued deeper\ninto the forest.'}, {'start': '11045.447', 'end': '11046.479', 'text': 'Later on,'}, {'start': '11046.479', 'end': '11050.055', 'text': 'Dymas and the others\nhad also fought a\nbattle against the\ngoblins.'}, {'start': '11050.055', 'end': '11051.663', 'text': 'After advancing a little,'}, {'start': '11051.663', 'end': '11055.671', 'text': 'Lainar saw the corpse\nof a huge grayish\ncreature lying on\nthe ground.'}, {'start': '11055.671', 'end': '11058.647', 'text': 'He had only one eye and\ngave off a nauseating\nstench.'}, {'start': '11058.647', 'end': '11060.615', 'text': 'His body was full\nof wounds,'}, {'start': '11060.615', 'end': '11064.479', 'text': 'evidence that the knights\nhad had to exert\nthemselves to\nbring it down.'}, {'start': '11064.479', 'end': '11066.543', 'text': 'Martina looked at him out of the corner\nof her eye and murmured:'}, {'start': '11066.543', 'end': '11066.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11066.543', 'end': '11068.439', 'text': "I didn't expect to find\nan ogre here."}, {'start': '11068.439', 'end': '11068.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11068.439', 'end': '11068.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11068.439', 'end': '11069.759', 'text': 'Do you know this thing?'}, {'start': '11069.759', 'end': '11069.759', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11069.759', 'end': '11069.759', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11069.759', 'end': '11070.359', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '11070.359', 'end': '11071.895', 'text': "I've been living here for\na while."}, {'start': '11071.895', 'end': '11071.895', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11071.895', 'end': '11073.431', 'text': 'Martina lowered her gaze,'}, {'start': '11073.431', 'end': '11075.519', 'text': 'as if reminiscent of something\nunpleasant.'}, {'start': '11075.519', 'end': '11075.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11075.519', 'end': '11078.255', 'text': 'These creatures usually\nlive in the north of\nthe forest.'}, {'start': '11078.255', 'end': '11080.247', 'text': 'They eat anything\nthat moves.'}, {'start': '11080.247', 'end': '11080.247', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11080.247', 'end': '11080.247', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11080.247', 'end': '11082.479', 'text': 'Although this monster is\nnot intelligent,'}, {'start': '11082.479', 'end': '11085.935', 'text': "He has such brute strength\nand thick skin\nthat I can't beat\nhim."}, {'start': '11085.935', 'end': '11086.655', 'text': 'Before,'}, {'start': '11086.655', 'end': '11087.687', 'text': 'when I saw them,'}, {'start': '11087.687', 'end': '11089.079', 'text': 'I hid far away.'}, {'start': '11089.079', 'end': '11089.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11089.079', 'end': '11089.799', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '11089.799', 'end': '11090.567', 'text': 'aside,'}, {'start': '11090.567', 'end': '11092.175', 'text': 'He said in subhuman language:'}, {'start': '11092.175', 'end': '11092.175', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11092.175', 'end': '11095.127', 'text': 'One-eyed ogres often\ncollaborate with\ngoblins.'}, {'start': '11095.127', 'end': '11097.119', 'text': 'It seems we need to\nbe more careful.'}, {'start': '11097.119', 'end': '11097.119', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11097.119', 'end': '11099.663', 'text': 'Lainer nodded and continued\nfollowing the group.'}, {'start': '11099.663', 'end': '11100.647', 'text': 'Honestly,'}, {'start': '11100.647', 'end': '11102.903', 'text': 'after several dangerous\nsituations,'}, {'start': '11102.903', 'end': '11106.767', 'text': 'Lainer felt more and\nmore that the profession\nof adventurer\nwas risky.'}, {'start': '11106.767', 'end': '11109.215', 'text': 'Every now and then\nthey faced dangers,'}, {'start': '11109.215', 'end': '11111.495', 'text': 'and a mistake could cost\nthem their lives.'}, {'start': '11111.495', 'end': '11114.903', 'text': 'He hoped to earn enough\nmoney to retire\nin a few years,'}, {'start': '11114.903', 'end': '11116.343', 'text': 'buy a house in Melod,'}, {'start': '11116.343', 'end': '11119.199', 'text': 'and live peacefully the\nrest of his life\nwith Nora.'}, {'start': '11119.199', 'end': '11120.111', 'text': 'But for now,'}, {'start': '11120.111', 'end': '11122.319', 'text': 'he had to spend his money\non something else.'}, {'start': '11122.319', 'end': '11127.287', 'text': 'Since Nora was knocked\nout by a blow from\nthe goblin general and\nMartina received an\narrow in the chest,'}, {'start': '11127.287', 'end': '11130.191', 'text': 'Lainer had been considering\nchanging\nhis armor.'}, {'start': '11130.191', 'end': '11132.639', 'text': 'The light armor of hard\nleather was light,'}, {'start': '11132.639', 'end': '11134.391', 'text': 'but their protection was\nlimited,'}, {'start': '11134.391', 'end': '11136.407', 'text': 'It was only good for weak\nattacks.'}, {'start': '11136.407', 'end': '11137.487', 'text': 'Against arrows,'}, {'start': '11137.487', 'end': '11139.023', 'text': 'remained vulnerable.'}, {'start': '11139.023', 'end': '11140.943', 'text': 'If they changed to a\nchainmail,'}, {'start': '11140.943', 'end': '11143.631', 'text': 'the chances of injury\nwould be greatly reduced.'}, {'start': '11143.631', 'end': '11145.551', 'text': 'Lainer looked at Martin straight\nahead,'}, {'start': '11145.551', 'end': '11147.807', 'text': 'imagining her in\nfull armor.'}, {'start': '11147.807', 'end': '11148.839', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '11148.839', 'end': '11151.863', 'text': 'Martina shuddered and\nher thought floated\nin the air:'}, {'start': '11151.863', 'end': '11154.959', 'text': '*(Why do I feel like someone\nis looking at me with\nmalice?'}, {'start': '11154.959', 'end': '11156.639', 'text': ')* Almost without hesitation,'}, {'start': '11156.639', 'end': '11158.055', 'text': 'turned and looked at Lainer.'}, {'start': '11158.055', 'end': '11159.735', 'text': 'Their eyes met.'}, {'start': '11159.735', 'end': '11161.439', 'text': 'Lainer narrowed his\neyes:'}, {'start': '11161.439', 'end': '11161.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11161.439', 'end': '11162.255', 'text': 'What are you looking at?'}, {'start': '11162.255', 'end': '11163.359', 'text': 'Look at the path.'}, {'start': '11163.359', 'end': '11163.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11163.359', 'end': '11165.231', 'text': 'Martina turned around without saying\nanything,'}, {'start': '11165.231', 'end': '11166.671', 'text': 'but his thought came:'}, {'start': '11166.671', 'end': '11169.527', 'text': '*(Is Lainer interested\nin me?'}, {'start': '11169.527', 'end': '11171.183', 'text': ')* In a way,'}, {'start': '11171.183', 'end': '11172.575', 'text': "I wasn't wrong."}, {'start': '11172.575', 'end': '11175.023', 'text': 'Lainer admired her strength\nand resilience.'}, {'start': '11175.023', 'end': '11176.679', 'text': 'With Martina so powerful\npink,'}, {'start': '11176.679', 'end': '11179.463', 'text': 'equipping her with full\narmor would be incredible.'}, {'start': '11179.463', 'end': '11181.455', 'text': "Nora's thought\nalso came:"}, {'start': '11181.455', 'end': '11184.503', 'text': '*(Why does the master keep\nlooking at Martina?'}, {'start': '11184.503', 'end': '11185.847', 'text': 'And always his ass.'}, {'start': '11185.847', 'end': '11187.959', 'text': 'He definitely likes\nthem big.'}, {'start': '11187.959', 'end': '11189.519', 'text': 'I should put on some weight.'}, {'start': '11189.519', 'end': '11191.247', 'text': ')* It was a slander.'}, {'start': '11191.247', 'end': '11193.647', 'text': 'Lainer just admired\nher strong thighs,'}, {'start': '11193.647', 'end': '11194.727', 'text': 'not her butt.'}, {'start': '11194.727', 'end': '11195.999', 'text': 'Turning towards Nora,'}, {'start': '11195.999', 'end': '11197.439', 'text': 'tried to take her hand,'}, {'start': '11197.439', 'end': '11200.679', 'text': 'but her cat ears twitched\nand she heard\nhis thought:'}, {'start': '11200.679', 'end': '11203.463', 'text': '*(There are strange noises\nin the forest.'}, {'start': '11203.463', 'end': '11204.615', 'text': 'Goblins again?'}, {'start': '11204.615', 'end': '11207.183', 'text': ')* Nora stood up from her\nchair and pointed:'}, {'start': '11207.183', 'end': '11207.183', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11207.183', 'end': '11207.735', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '11207.735', 'end': '11208.983', 'text': 'there is something in the forest.'}, {'start': '11208.983', 'end': '11210.831', 'text': 'I hear the goblins whispering.'}, {'start': '11210.831', 'end': '11210.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11210.831', 'end': '11210.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11210.831', 'end': '11211.935', 'text': 'In which direction?'}, {'start': '11211.935', 'end': '11211.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11211.935', 'end': '11215.943', 'text': 'His ears spun like\nradar before pointing\ndeep into\nthe forest:'}, {'start': '11215.943', 'end': '11215.943', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11215.943', 'end': '11216.567', 'text': 'Over there.'}, {'start': '11216.567', 'end': '11216.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11216.567', 'end': '11218.343', 'text': 'Lainer narrowed his\neyes.'}, {'start': '11218.343', 'end': '11220.791', 'text': "The darkness of the forest that\ndidn't let you see anything."}, {'start': '11220.791', 'end': '11221.607', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '11221.607', 'end': '11224.055', 'text': 'a light the size of\na torch appeared,'}, {'start': '11224.055', 'end': '11225.807', 'text': 'gradually expanding.'}, {'start': '11225.807', 'end': '11227.223', 'text': 'Junis frowned:'}, {'start': '11227.223', 'end': '11227.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11227.223', 'end': '11228.039', 'text': 'This is.'}, {'start': '11228.039', 'end': '11228.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11228.039', 'end': '11228.783', 'text': 'Lainer,'}, {'start': '11228.783', 'end': '11229.575', 'text': 'alarmed,'}, {'start': '11229.575', 'end': '11231.855', 'text': 'He pushed Nora and Martina\nout of the group:'}, {'start': '11231.855', 'end': '11231.855', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11231.855', 'end': '11232.887', 'text': 'Disperse,'}, {'start': '11232.887', 'end': '11233.655', 'text': 'fast!'}, {'start': '11233.655', 'end': '11233.655', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11233.655', 'end': '11234.975', 'text': 'Chapter 31:'}, {'start': '11234.975', 'end': '11237.279', 'text': "Survive Lainar's\ncry was timely,"}, {'start': '11237.279', 'end': '11241.479', 'text': 'The adventurers around,\nhearing this,\nquickly dispersed\nthe formation.'}, {'start': '11241.479', 'end': '11242.487', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '11242.487', 'end': '11246.591', 'text': 'A dazzling ball of fire\nshot through the forest\nand struck the center\nof the group.'}, {'start': '11246.591', 'end': '11250.623', 'text': 'Several adventurers\nwho failed to dodge\nin time were engulfed\nin flames,'}, {'start': '11250.623', 'end': '11252.687', 'text': 'writhing and screaming\nin pain.'}, {'start': '11252.687', 'end': '11255.639', 'text': 'The surrounding trees\nalso began\nto burn.'}, {'start': '11255.639', 'end': '11259.815', 'text': 'Lainar quickly used\nwater magic to put\nout the flames on\nhis companions,'}, {'start': '11259.815', 'end': '11262.743', 'text': 'and then he took care of\nextinguishing the fire\nin the trees.'}, {'start': '11262.743', 'end': '11266.151', 'text': 'Nora glanced at the forest\nand unsheathed\nthe dagger from her waist:'}, {'start': '11266.151', 'end': '11266.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11266.151', 'end': '11266.703', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '11266.703', 'end': '11268.191', 'text': 'The greenskins are coming!'}, {'start': '11268.191', 'end': '11268.191', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11268.191', 'end': '11269.127', 'text': 'Turning around,'}, {'start': '11269.127', 'end': '11272.367', 'text': 'Lainar saw countless\nshadows moving through\nthe thicket.'}, {'start': '11272.367', 'end': '11275.079', 'text': 'The cries of the knights\nresounded everywhere:'}, {'start': '11275.079', 'end': '11275.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11275.079', 'end': '11276.135', 'text': 'Enemy attack!'}, {'start': '11276.135', 'end': '11276.135', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11276.135', 'end': '11276.135', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11276.135', 'end': '11277.599', 'text': 'Disperse the formation!'}, {'start': '11277.599', 'end': '11277.599', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11277.599', 'end': '11277.599', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11277.599', 'end': '11279.039', 'text': 'Light the torches!'}, {'start': '11279.039', 'end': '11279.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11279.039', 'end': '11282.231', 'text': 'The adventurers kept\ncoming to Lainar\nasking for fire,'}, {'start': '11282.231', 'end': '11284.199', 'text': 'that passed from hand\nto hand until,'}, {'start': '11284.199', 'end': '11285.207', 'text': 'in seconds,'}, {'start': '11285.207', 'end': '11287.991', 'text': 'The area was illuminated\nby multiple light\nsources.'}, {'start': '11287.991', 'end': '11289.215', 'text': 'Looking around,'}, {'start': '11289.215', 'end': '11296.775', 'text': 'Lainar saw that they\nwere completely surrounded\nby a horde of\ngoblins - close to\na thousand - among\nwhich were mixed several\none-eyed ogres.'}, {'start': '11296.775', 'end': '11299.271', 'text': 'They advanced slowly\nbut with determination,'}, {'start': '11299.271', 'end': '11300.999', 'text': 'brandishing crude clubs.'}, {'start': '11300.999', 'end': '11303.423', 'text': 'Although tempted to throw\na fireball at them,'}, {'start': '11303.423', 'end': '11306.063', 'text': 'Lainar feared that this would\nset the entire forest\non fire.'}, {'start': '11306.063', 'end': '11306.831', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '11306.831', 'end': '11308.199', 'text': 'being against the wind,'}, {'start': '11308.199', 'end': '11310.695', 'text': 'the flames would end\nup affecting them.'}, {'start': '11310.695', 'end': '11311.847', 'text': 'Fire magic,'}, {'start': '11311.847', 'end': '11312.975', 'text': 'although powerful,'}, {'start': '11312.975', 'end': '11314.655', 'text': 'had serious limitations.'}, {'start': '11314.655', 'end': '11316.095', 'text': 'The wizard goblins,'}, {'start': '11316.095', 'end': '11317.031', 'text': 'however,'}, {'start': '11317.031', 'end': '11321.423', 'text': 'They had no such scruples\nand continually\nthrew fireballs\nat them.'}, {'start': '11321.423', 'end': '11322.887', 'text': 'In less than half a minute,'}, {'start': '11322.887', 'end': '11328.047', 'text': 'The group was already suffering\nconsiderable\ncasualties as waves\nof goblins charged at\nthe adventurers.'}, {'start': '11328.047', 'end': '11328.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11328.047', 'end': '11328.887', 'text': "He's crazy!"}, {'start': '11328.887', 'end': '11330.999', 'text': "He's killing his\nown comrades!"}, {'start': '11330.999', 'end': '11330.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11330.999', 'end': '11330.999', 'text': ','}, {'start': '11330.999', 'end': '11332.247', 'text': 'Junith shouted furiously,'}, {'start': '11332.247', 'end': '11333.975', 'text': 'raising his blue staff.'}, {'start': '11333.975', 'end': '11333.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11333.975', 'end': '11334.719', 'text': 'Lainar,'}, {'start': '11334.719', 'end': '11335.559', 'text': 'protect me!'}, {'start': '11335.559', 'end': '11335.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11335.559', 'end': '11338.943', 'text': 'Nora and Martina approached\nas Junith\ncompleted her spell,'}, {'start': '11338.943', 'end': '11341.679', 'text': 'causing cold drops\nof rain to begin\nto fall,'}, {'start': '11341.679', 'end': '11347.919', 'text': 'soon turning into a\ntorrential downpour\nthat extinguished\nthe torches and considerably\nweakened\nthe enemy attacks.'}, {'start': '11347.919', 'end': '11349.383', 'text': 'In perfect synchrony,'}, {'start': '11349.383', 'end': '11354.351', 'text': 'Lainar and Junith used\ntheir staffs to create\nspheres of fire that\nwould illuminate\nthe battlefield.'}, {'start': '11354.351', 'end': '11355.503', 'text': 'With this advantage,'}, {'start': '11355.503', 'end': '11357.327', 'text': 'the situation began to\nchange.'}, {'start': '11357.327', 'end': '11358.839', 'text': 'Although outnumbered,'}, {'start': '11358.839', 'end': '11361.023', 'text': 'The goblins were inferior\nin combat,'}, {'start': '11361.023', 'end': '11364.287', 'text': 'while the ogres\ndid represent\na real threat.'}, {'start': '11364.287', 'end': '11364.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11364.287', 'end': '11365.079', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '11365.079', 'end': '11366.615', 'text': 'take care of the big ones!'}, {'start': '11366.615', 'end': '11366.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11366.615', 'end': '11366.615', 'text': ','}, {'start': '11366.615', 'end': '11367.623', 'text': 'Lainar ordered.'}, {'start': '11367.623', 'end': '11367.623', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11367.623', 'end': '11368.703', 'text': 'If they come closer,'}, {'start': '11368.703', 'end': '11369.639', 'text': 'eliminate them!'}, {'start': '11369.639', 'end': '11369.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11369.639', 'end': '11371.535', 'text': 'With a simple blow of\nhis sword,'}, {'start': '11371.535', 'end': '11374.295', 'text': 'Martina dispatched every\nogre that approached\nher.'}, {'start': '11374.295', 'end': '11379.599', 'text': 'Just as the morale of\nthe adventurers was\nrising and some knights\nwere beginning to\nventure into the forest,'}, {'start': '11379.599', 'end': '11381.591', 'text': 'the system issued\na warning:'}, {'start': '11381.591', 'end': '11382.215', 'text': '[Alert!'}, {'start': '11382.215', 'end': '11384.207', 'text': 'The G oblin High Priest\nwatches you!'}, {'start': '11384.207', 'end': '11385.671', 'text': '] [Imminent mortal danger!'}, {'start': '11385.671', 'end': '11387.471', 'text': '] Before the system\nended,'}, {'start': '11387.471', 'end': '11389.847', 'text': 'A deafening thunderclap\nechoed in the sky.'}, {'start': '11389.847', 'end': '11393.639', 'text': "Lainar remembered Junith's\nwords about\nthe five magical\nelements,"}, {'start': '11393.639', 'end': '11395.511', 'text': 'lightning being one of\nthem.'}, {'start': '11395.511', 'end': '11397.215', 'text': '[Main quest updated:'}, {'start': '11397.215', 'end': '11399.087', 'text': 'Survive] [Reward:'}, {'start': '11399.087', 'end': '11400.407', 'text': '10 gold coins]"'}, {'start': '11400.407', 'end': '11401.415', 'text': 'Disperse!'}, {'start': '11401.415', 'end': '11401.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11401.415', 'end': '11401.415', 'text': ','}, {'start': '11401.415', 'end': '11402.087', 'text': 'shout,'}, {'start': '11402.087', 'end': '11403.575', 'text': 'but it was too late.'}, {'start': '11403.575', 'end': '11405.951', 'text': 'The last thing he saw was a\nwhite flash of lightning.'}, {'start': '11405.951', 'end': '11405.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11405.951', 'end': '11406.431', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '11406.431', 'end': '11407.319', 'text': 'Wake up,'}, {'start': '11407.319', 'end': '11407.871', 'text': 'I love you!'}, {'start': '11407.871', 'end': '11407.871', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11407.871', 'end': '11410.127', 'text': "Nora's voice sounded\nnear and far,"}, {'start': '11410.127', 'end': '11412.911', 'text': 'and Lainer felt a sharp\npain in both\nears,'}, {'start': '11412.911', 'end': '11414.639', 'text': 'as well as a burning sensation\nin the skin.'}, {'start': '11414.639', 'end': '11417.111', 'text': 'The intense light prevented\nhim from opening his eyes.'}, {'start': '11417.111', 'end': '11417.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11417.111', 'end': '11417.879', 'text': 'What a relief!'}, {'start': '11417.879', 'end': '11418.719', 'text': 'are you OK!'}, {'start': '11418.719', 'end': '11418.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11418.719', 'end': '11420.111', 'text': "Nora's voice trembled,"}, {'start': '11420.111', 'end': '11421.383', 'text': 'on the verge of tears.'}, {'start': '11421.383', 'end': '11422.751', 'text': '(Thank the gods,'}, {'start': '11422.751', 'end': '11423.903', 'text': 'the master is still alive!'}, {'start': '11423.903', 'end': '11425.703', 'text': ') After a few moments\nof adaptation,'}, {'start': '11425.703', 'end': '11427.839', 'text': 'Lainer finally managed to\nopen his eyes.'}, {'start': '11427.839', 'end': '11430.119', 'text': "Nora's face was\ncovered in mud,"}, {'start': '11430.119', 'end': '11433.983', 'text': 'Her cat ears were dirty\nand her body\nwas completely soaked.'}, {'start': '11433.983', 'end': '11436.527', 'text': "The Red Dragon's Breath\nalso approached,"}, {'start': '11436.527', 'end': '11440.247', 'text': 'with its ruby \u200b\u200bat\nthe tip emitting weak\nflames to warm them\nboth.'}, {'start': '11440.247', 'end': '11440.247', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11440.247', 'end': '11441.159', 'text': 'Where am I?'}, {'start': '11441.159', 'end': '11441.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11441.159', 'end': '11444.111', 'text': 'Lainer sat up with\ndifficulty and looked\naround,'}, {'start': '11444.111', 'end': '11446.487', 'text': 'discovering that he\nwas in a forest.'}, {'start': '11446.487', 'end': '11447.303', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '11447.303', 'end': '11450.111', 'text': 'A sharp pain shot through\nhis head and he remembered\neverything:'}, {'start': '11450.111', 'end': '11450.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11450.111', 'end': '11451.143', 'text': 'Is it morning already?'}, {'start': '11451.143', 'end': '11451.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11451.143', 'end': '11451.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11451.143', 'end': '11451.767', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '11451.767', 'end': '11454.191', 'text': 'after the lightning\nleft you unconscious,'}, {'start': '11454.191', 'end': '11455.319', 'text': 'I took you and escaped.'}, {'start': '11455.319', 'end': '11455.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11455.319', 'end': '11457.287', 'text': 'Nora shook the water\noff her body,'}, {'start': '11457.287', 'end': '11458.583', 'text': 'trembling slightly.'}, {'start': '11458.583', 'end': '11458.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11458.583', 'end': '11459.519', 'text': 'Shall we escape?'}, {'start': '11459.519', 'end': '11459.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11459.519', 'end': '11461.943', 'text': "Lainer's headache\nwas still intense,"}, {'start': '11461.943', 'end': '11462.975', 'text': 'still stunned.'}, {'start': '11462.975', 'end': '11464.823', 'text': 'That damn goblin priest,'}, {'start': '11464.823', 'end': '11466.095', 'text': 'so vile and treacherous.'}, {'start': '11466.095', 'end': '11468.135', 'text': 'First he attacked them\nwith fireballs,'}, {'start': '11468.135', 'end': '11471.111', 'text': 'forcing Junis to protect\nthe group with\nwater magic,'}, {'start': '11471.111', 'end': '11472.431', 'text': 'just as he wanted.'}, {'start': '11472.431', 'end': '11474.039', 'text': 'Nora added in a low voice:'}, {'start': '11474.039', 'end': '11474.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11474.039', 'end': '11475.239', 'text': 'I was far away,'}, {'start': '11475.239', 'end': '11476.871', 'text': 'It just numbed me a little,'}, {'start': '11476.871', 'end': '11478.863', 'text': 'but most were struck\nby lightning,'}, {'start': '11478.863', 'end': '11480.183', 'text': 'so I took you and ran away.'}, {'start': '11480.183', 'end': '11480.183', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11480.183', 'end': '11483.519', 'text': 'Lainer remembered that\nJunis was not far from\nhim at that time.'}, {'start': '11483.519', 'end': '11483.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11483.519', 'end': '11484.743', 'text': 'And Matina and Junis?'}, {'start': '11484.743', 'end': '11485.967', 'text': 'What happened to them?'}, {'start': '11485.967', 'end': '11485.967', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11485.967', 'end': '11487.479', 'text': 'Nora shook her head:'}, {'start': '11487.479', 'end': '11487.479', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11487.479', 'end': '11488.583', 'text': "I don't know about Matina,"}, {'start': '11488.583', 'end': '11490.287', 'text': 'was very far from\nus,'}, {'start': '11490.287', 'end': '11492.471', 'text': "probably wasn't struck\nby lightning."}, {'start': '11492.471', 'end': '11494.103', 'text': 'But Junis was hit,'}, {'start': '11494.103', 'end': '11495.543', 'text': 'and when I escaped with you,'}, {'start': '11495.543', 'end': '11497.127', 'text': 'was still lying on the ground.'}, {'start': '11497.127', 'end': '11497.127', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11497.127', 'end': '11498.735', 'text': 'Lainer held his breath.'}, {'start': '11498.735', 'end': '11500.223', 'text': 'If it was as she said,'}, {'start': '11500.223', 'end': '11502.431', 'text': 'Junis was probably\nalready dead.'}, {'start': '11502.431', 'end': '11504.567', 'text': "Seeing Lainer's gloomy\nexpression,"}, {'start': '11504.567', 'end': '11506.463', 'text': 'Nora was quick to apologize:'}, {'start': '11506.463', 'end': '11506.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11506.463', 'end': '11507.015', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '11507.015', 'end': '11507.855', 'text': "I'm sorry,"}, {'start': '11507.855', 'end': '11509.991', 'text': "I couldn't carry two\npeople,"}, {'start': '11509.991', 'end': '11511.503', 'text': "I couldn't take her either."}, {'start': '11511.503', 'end': '11511.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11511.503', 'end': '11511.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11511.503', 'end': '11512.559', 'text': "It's not your fault,"}, {'start': '11512.559', 'end': '11514.503', 'text': 'only mine for not having\nforeseen it.'}, {'start': '11514.503', 'end': '11514.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11514.503', 'end': '11516.375', 'text': 'He had gone for the goblin\ntyrant,'}, {'start': '11516.375', 'end': '11519.303', 'text': 'but who knew a great\ngoblin priest would\nappear.'}, {'start': '11519.303', 'end': '11521.079', 'text': "He didn't just use fire\nmagic,"}, {'start': '11521.079', 'end': '11522.423', 'text': 'but also of lightning,'}, {'start': '11522.423', 'end': '11524.799', 'text': 'and they paid for not knowing\nthat information.'}, {'start': '11524.799', 'end': '11525.831', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '11525.831', 'end': '11527.703', 'text': "Nora's ears perked\nup,"}, {'start': '11527.703', 'end': '11529.167', 'text': "and covered La iner's mouth:"}, {'start': '11529.167', 'end': '11529.167', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11529.167', 'end': '11530.295', 'text': 'Shh!'}, {'start': '11530.295', 'end': '11530.295', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11530.295', 'end': '11531.543', 'text': 'After a few seconds,'}, {'start': '11531.543', 'end': '11532.383', 'text': 'whisper:'}, {'start': '11532.383', 'end': '11532.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11532.383', 'end': '11532.935', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '11532.935', 'end': '11534.759', 'text': 'The goblins are looking\nfor us.'}, {'start': '11534.759', 'end': '11536.679', 'text': 'The whole forest is full\nof them,'}, {'start': '11536.679', 'end': '11538.095', 'text': 'we must be careful.'}, {'start': '11538.095', 'end': '11538.095', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11538.095', 'end': '11539.775', 'text': 'Lainer nodded and asked:'}, {'start': '11539.775', 'end': '11539.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11539.775', 'end': '11541.551', 'text': 'What part of the forest\nare we in?'}, {'start': '11541.551', 'end': '11541.551', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11541.551', 'end': '11543.519', 'text': 'The question left N ora\nthoughtful.'}, {'start': '11543.519', 'end': '11544.743', 'text': 'He bowed his head:'}, {'start': '11544.743', 'end': '11544.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11544.743', 'end': '11545.343', 'text': 'Maybe.'}, {'start': '11545.343', 'end': '11546.087', 'text': 'north?'}, {'start': '11546.087', 'end': '11547.215', 'text': "I'm not sure."}, {'start': '11547.215', 'end': '11547.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11547.215', 'end': '11548.703', 'text': "It couldn't be north."}, {'start': '11548.703', 'end': '11553.095', 'text': 'Unless Nora had run\ndozens of kilometers\nin one night\nwith Lainer in\ntow,'}, {'start': '11553.095', 'end': '11555.207', 'text': 'something impossible for\nhis resistance.'}, {'start': '11555.207', 'end': '11555.207', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11555.207', 'end': '11556.791', 'text': 'Can you take me to the\nothers?'}, {'start': '11556.791', 'end': '11558.399', 'text': 'Preferably with Matina.'}, {'start': '11558.399', 'end': '11558.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11558.399', 'end': '11560.055', 'text': 'Nora narrowed her eyes:'}, {'start': '11560.055', 'end': '11560.055', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11560.055', 'end': '11560.919', 'text': "I'll try."}, {'start': '11560.919', 'end': '11562.455', 'text': 'The rain has just stopped,'}, {'start': '11562.455', 'end': '11563.895', 'text': 'its scent has been washed away.'}, {'start': '11563.895', 'end': '11564.879', 'text': 'come with me!'}, {'start': '11564.879', 'end': '11564.879', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11564.879', 'end': '11566.967', 'text': 'While treating the\nlightning burns,'}, {'start': '11566.967', 'end': '11568.311', 'text': 'Lainer followed Nora,'}, {'start': '11568.311', 'end': '11570.351', 'text': 'and soon he heard the voice\nof the system.'}, {'start': '11570.351', 'end': '11574.047', 'text': 'Chapter 32 I Have a\nPlan [Main Quest\nCompleted.'}, {'start': '11574.047', 'end': '11576.039', 'text': '] [Quest reward\ndelivered.'}, {'start': '11576.039', 'end': '11577.743', 'text': '] [Main quest updated:'}, {'start': '11577.743', 'end': '11579.159', 'text': 'Kill the Goblin Tyrant.'}, {'start': '11579.159', 'end': '11580.983', 'text': '] [Side Quest Updated:'}, {'start': '11580.983', 'end': '11582.903', 'text': 'Kill the Goblin High\nPriest.'}, {'start': '11582.903', 'end': '11584.415', 'text': '] [Quest Reward:'}, {'start': '11584.415', 'end': '11585.735', 'text': '10 gold coins.'}, {'start': '11585.735', 'end': '11588.903', 'text': '] Although Laina was\neager to kill\nthe goblin priest,'}, {'start': '11588.903', 'end': '11593.679', 'text': 'The most sensible decision\nat that moment was\nto find Martina and\nJunis and flee with\nthem.'}, {'start': '11593.679', 'end': '11596.223', 'text': 'After searching the woods\nfor a while with\nNora,'}, {'start': '11596.223', 'end': '11599.679', 'text': 'The two returned to the\nroad where they had\nfought the day before.'}, {'start': '11599.679', 'end': '11601.383', 'text': 'The place had been cleaned,'}, {'start': '11601.383', 'end': '11604.311', 'text': 'and the rain had washed\naway the blood of the\nprevious night.'}, {'start': '11604.311', 'end': '11605.487', 'text': 'Apart from the mud,'}, {'start': '11605.487', 'end': '11606.999', 'text': 'Laina saw nothing else.'}, {'start': '11606.999', 'end': '11609.975', 'text': 'Although Nora used to\nargue and even fight\nwith Martina,'}, {'start': '11609.975', 'end': '11611.511', 'text': 'now he felt very bad.'}, {'start': '11611.511', 'end': '11612.423', 'text': '(Poor Martina,'}, {'start': '11612.423', 'end': '11613.815', 'text': 'no matter how strong it\nwas,'}, {'start': '11613.815', 'end': '11615.711', 'text': "I couldn't handle so many\ngoblins."}, {'start': '11615.711', 'end': '11617.223', 'text': 'They probably ate\nit.'}, {'start': '11617.223', 'end': '11618.543', 'text': 'He loved to eat,'}, {'start': '11618.543', 'end': '11621.279', 'text': "but he didn't even have\nhis last meal before\nhe died)."}, {'start': '11621.279', 'end': '11622.911', 'text': 'Laina looked at her and comforted\nher:'}, {'start': '11622.911', 'end': '11622.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11622.911', 'end': '11624.711', 'text': 'With more than two hundred\npeople,'}, {'start': '11624.711', 'end': '11627.543', 'text': "The goblins couldn't\neat them all at\nonce."}, {'start': '11627.543', 'end': '11629.511', 'text': 'There is still hope\nfor Martina"'}, {'start': '11629.511', 'end': '11631.479', 'text': 'If everyone had been\ncaptured,'}, {'start': '11631.479', 'end': '11635.415', 'text': 'The goblins would probably\nonly cook\nfor about fifty people\na day.'}, {'start': '11635.415', 'end': '11639.927', 'text': "I just hoped goblins\ndidn't like\neating muscular\nwomen like Martina."}, {'start': '11639.927', 'end': '11640.959', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '11640.959', 'end': '11642.927', 'text': 'Nora covered her nose and\nwhispered:'}, {'start': '11642.927', 'end': '11642.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11642.927', 'end': '11643.479', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '11643.479', 'end': '11644.823', 'text': 'I think I smell meat.'}, {'start': '11644.823', 'end': '11645.783', 'text': 'human flesh.'}, {'start': '11645.783', 'end': '11645.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11645.783', 'end': '11647.535', 'text': "Laina's hair stood on\nend."}, {'start': '11647.535', 'end': '11648.831', 'text': 'He swallowed and said:'}, {'start': '11648.831', 'end': '11648.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11648.831', 'end': '11649.743', 'text': 'Take me there"'}, {'start': '11649.743', 'end': '11652.215', 'text': 'Nora crouched down and\ncrept forward.'}, {'start': '11652.215', 'end': '11654.159', 'text': 'The two of them went into\nthe forest.'}, {'start': '11654.159', 'end': '11655.383', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '11655.383', 'end': '11657.807', 'text': 'Laina also smelled the\nintense aroma of meat.'}, {'start': '11657.807', 'end': '11659.415', 'text': 'But thinking that she was\nhuman,'}, {'start': '11659.415', 'end': '11660.951', 'text': 'It made his stomach turn.'}, {'start': '11660.951', 'end': '11662.367', 'text': 'A little further on,'}, {'start': '11662.367', 'end': '11666.039', 'text': 'Nora stopped among the\nbushes and slowly\npushed aside the leaves.'}, {'start': '11666.039', 'end': '11667.143', 'text': 'After looking,'}, {'start': '11667.143', 'end': '11668.703', 'text': 'gave way to Laina:'}, {'start': '11668.703', 'end': '11668.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11668.703', 'end': '11669.183', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '11669.183', 'end': '11670.527', 'text': 'you should see this"'}, {'start': '11670.527', 'end': '11673.503', 'text': 'Laina looked and her\npupils contracted\nsharply.'}, {'start': '11673.503', 'end': '11676.215', 'text': 'The goblins had cut down\na large part of the\nforest,'}, {'start': '11676.215', 'end': '11678.999', 'text': 'building wooden huts\nwith flat roofs.'}, {'start': '11678.999', 'end': '11680.247', 'text': 'In front of the huts,'}, {'start': '11680.247', 'end': '11684.639', 'text': 'There were a dozen large\niron cauldrons\nwhere human remains\nwere cooked.'}, {'start': '11684.639', 'end': '11686.703', 'text': 'Most of the meat was\ngreen.'}, {'start': '11686.703', 'end': '11688.959', 'text': 'Those beasts even\nate each other,'}, {'start': '11688.959', 'end': '11690.519', 'text': 'something that surprised\nLaina.'}, {'start': '11690.519', 'end': '11691.863', 'text': 'In front of the cauldrons,'}, {'start': '11691.863', 'end': '11693.951', 'text': 'There was a thin, skeletal\ngoblin,'}, {'start': '11693.951', 'end': '11695.319', 'text': 'like a stick insect.'}, {'start': '11695.319', 'end': '11697.335', 'text': 'It had strange symbols hanging\nfrom it,'}, {'start': '11697.335', 'end': '11701.295', 'text': 'a terrifying mask\nand a stick with\nbloody human\nheads.'}, {'start': '11701.295', 'end': '11705.399', 'text': 'That must have been the\ngoblin priest who\nhad cast spells the\nnight before.'}, {'start': '11705.399', 'end': '11706.719', 'text': 'In the center of the clearing,'}, {'start': '11706.719', 'end': '11708.231', 'text': 'there was a stone throne.'}, {'start': '11708.231', 'end': '11708.999', 'text': 'About him,'}, {'start': '11708.999', 'end': '11709.911', 'text': 'lying down,'}, {'start': '11709.911', 'end': '11711.351', 'text': 'There was a giant goblin,'}, {'start': '11711.351', 'end': '11713.103', 'text': 'obese and covered in\nsores,'}, {'start': '11713.103', 'end': '11715.527', 'text': 'who seemed to have little\nfighting ability.'}, {'start': '11715.527', 'end': '11718.911', 'text': 'His eyes were red and\nhe wore a pale\nyellow crown.'}, {'start': '11718.911', 'end': '11721.863', 'text': 'That must have been the Goblin\nTyrant the system\nwas talking about.'}, {'start': '11721.863', 'end': '11721.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11721.863', 'end': '11722.511', 'text': 'Aid!'}, {'start': '11722.511', 'end': '11722.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11722.511', 'end': '11722.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11722.511', 'end': '11723.183', 'text': 'Aaaaaah!'}, {'start': '11723.183', 'end': '11723.183', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11723.183', 'end': '11726.567', 'text': 'Two one-eyed ogres\nwere killing selected\nadventurers.'}, {'start': '11726.567', 'end': '11730.023', 'text': 'Nearly a hundred adventurers\nwere tied up on\nthe ground like worms,'}, {'start': '11730.023', 'end': '11731.583', 'text': 'divided into two groups:'}, {'start': '11731.583', 'end': '11733.551', 'text': 'some to eat and others\nto raise.'}, {'start': '11733.551', 'end': '11736.047', 'text': "Laina didn't see Martina\nor Junis among them,"}, {'start': '11736.047', 'end': '11737.127', 'text': 'but yes to Dymas.'}, {'start': '11737.127', 'end': '11740.487', 'text': 'His armor had been removed\nand his clothes\nwere dirty with mud.'}, {'start': '11740.487', 'end': '11741.231', 'text': 'Even so,'}, {'start': '11741.231', 'end': '11743.751', 'text': "He didn't give up and I continued\ncursing the goblins,"}, {'start': '11743.751', 'end': '11745.743', 'text': "even if I didn't understand\na word."}, {'start': '11745.743', 'end': '11746.607', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '11746.607', 'end': '11749.919', 'text': 'Nora pricked up her ears\nand pointed to some\nnearby bushes:'}, {'start': '11749.919', 'end': '11749.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11749.919', 'end': '11751.383', 'text': 'I smell like Martina and Junis!'}, {'start': '11751.383', 'end': '11752.127', 'text': 'Come on,'}, {'start': '11752.127', 'end': '11752.631', 'text': '"I love"'}, {'start': '11752.631', 'end': '11754.695', 'text': 'Laina followed her through\nthe undergrowth.'}, {'start': '11754.695', 'end': '11755.727', 'text': 'Shortly after,'}, {'start': '11755.727', 'end': '11757.743', 'text': 'Nora came out from the\nbushes.'}, {'start': '11757.743', 'end': '11757.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11757.743', 'end': '11758.391', 'text': 'Swish!'}, {'start': '11758.391', 'end': '11758.391', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11758.391', 'end': '11760.767', 'text': 'A great sword was swung\ndown upon his head.'}, {'start': '11760.767', 'end': '11761.919', 'text': 'Fortunately,'}, {'start': '11761.919', 'end': '11764.103', 'text': 'He stopped right in\nfront of her.'}, {'start': '11764.103', 'end': '11764.727', 'text': '—Nora?'}, {'start': '11764.727', 'end': '11766.935', 'text': '—Martina looked at Rein\ner behind her,'}, {'start': '11766.935', 'end': '11768.783', 'text': 'and his frown relaxed.'}, {'start': '11768.783', 'end': '11770.247', 'text': "It's great that you're\nokay!"}, {'start': '11770.247', 'end': '11771.015', 'text': '—Reiner.'}, {'start': '11771.015', 'end': '11772.551', 'text': '—Junis was there\ntoo.'}, {'start': '11772.551', 'end': '11775.047', 'text': 'Behind her were several\nmore adventurers.'}, {'start': '11775.047', 'end': '11777.207', 'text': 'After a pause of a\nfew seconds,'}, {'start': '11777.207', 'end': '11778.359', 'text': 'He said guiltily:'}, {'start': '11778.359', 'end': '11779.679', 'text': "I've ruined everyone."}, {'start': '11779.679', 'end': '11781.695', 'text': 'Reiner made no comment.'}, {'start': '11781.695', 'end': '11782.727', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '11782.727', 'end': '11785.919', 'text': 'Junis had only made\nthe decision he considered\ncorrect.'}, {'start': '11785.919', 'end': '11787.359', 'text': 'If it had been Reiner,'}, {'start': '11787.359', 'end': '11789.207', 'text': 'I probably would have\ndone the same.'}, {'start': '11789.207', 'end': '11794.367', 'text': 'Who could have imagined\nthat this great\ngoblin priest\ncould also use dual-attribute\nmagic?'}, {'start': '11794.367', 'end': '11797.103', 'text': "If they hadn't used water\nmagic to defend themselves,"}, {'start': '11797.103', 'end': '11801.759', 'text': 'Continued bombardment\nof fireballs would\nhave caused equally\nheavy casualties.'}, {'start': '11801.759', 'end': '11804.567', 'text': 'Reiner took a deep breath\nand looked out of\nthe thicket:'}, {'start': '11804.567', 'end': '11805.263', 'text': '-First,'}, {'start': '11805.263', 'end': '11807.543', 'text': "let's find a way to\nrescue them."}, {'start': '11807.543', 'end': '11809.319', 'text': 'For every two minutes\nof delay,'}, {'start': '11809.319', 'end': '11812.943', 'text': 'One more adventurer would\nbe ripped to pieces\nby the one-eyed ogres.'}, {'start': '11812.943', 'end': '11814.431', 'text': 'They had to act quickly.'}, {'start': '11814.431', 'end': '11815.895', 'text': '—Is it just us?'}, {'start': '11815.895', 'end': '11817.575', 'text': '—Reiner looked around;'}, {'start': '11817.575', 'end': '11819.447', 'text': 'in total there were no more\nthan ten.'}, {'start': '11819.447', 'end': '11820.983', 'text': 'An adventurer replied:'}, {'start': '11820.983', 'end': '11821.919', 'text': '—It seems so.'}, {'start': '11821.919', 'end': '11823.815', 'text': 'Counting those who are\nin the pot,'}, {'start': '11823.815', 'end': '11824.967', 'text': 'the number adds up.'}, {'start': '11824.967', 'end': '11827.727', 'text': 'The wounded were cooked\nalive by the\ngoblins.'}, {'start': '11827.727', 'end': '11828.879', 'text': 'With all due respect,'}, {'start': '11828.879', 'end': '11830.631', 'text': 'we should run away right\nnow.'}, {'start': '11830.631', 'end': '11833.607', 'text': 'I counted at least ten ogres\nand two hundred goblins\nnearby.'}, {'start': '11833.607', 'end': '11835.863', 'text': "The ten of us can't\ndo much."}, {'start': '11835.863', 'end': '11837.231', 'text': 'Junis lowered her head,'}, {'start': '11837.231', 'end': '11839.319', 'text': 'apparently overwhelmed\nby guilt.'}, {'start': '11839.319', 'end': '11840.759', 'text': 'Another adventurer added:'}, {'start': '11840.759', 'end': '11841.383', 'text': '-Yeah,'}, {'start': '11841.383', 'end': '11843.471', 'text': "let's escape before they\ndiscover us."}, {'start': '11843.471', 'end': '11844.383', 'text': 'If they see us,'}, {'start': '11844.383', 'end': '11846.063', 'text': "we won't even be able\nto run."}, {'start': '11846.063', 'end': '11847.863', 'text': 'Rescuing them was dangerous,'}, {'start': '11847.863', 'end': '11849.015', 'text': 'but not impossible.'}, {'start': '11849.015', 'end': '11850.911', 'text': 'The goblins were scattered,'}, {'start': '11850.911', 'end': '11852.447', 'text': 'without any surveillance,'}, {'start': '11852.447', 'end': '11855.087', 'text': 'It was the perfect moment\nfor a surprise\nattack.'}, {'start': '11855.087', 'end': '11857.487', 'text': 'Martina could take care\nof the ten ogres,'}, {'start': '11857.487', 'end': '11859.191', 'text': 'and the remaining adventurers,'}, {'start': '11859.191', 'end': '11860.799', 'text': 'all with a good reputation,'}, {'start': '11860.799', 'end': '11863.775', 'text': 'They could handle the\ngoblins with a little\ncoordination.'}, {'start': '11863.775', 'end': '11865.455', 'text': 'Reiner turned to Martina,'}, {'start': '11865.455', 'end': '11866.655', 'text': 'covered in blood:'}, {'start': '11866.655', 'end': '11868.791', 'text': '—Can you beat those two\ngoblins in the middle?'}, {'start': '11868.791', 'end': '11871.335', 'text': 'Martina snorted disdainfully\nand raised a finger:'}, {'start': '11871.335', 'end': '11872.367', 'text': '—If I come closer,'}, {'start': '11872.367', 'end': '11874.191', 'text': 'I will only need an instant.'}, {'start': '11874.191', 'end': '11875.559', 'text': 'As Reiner expected.'}, {'start': '11875.559', 'end': '11878.175', 'text': 'The obese goblin tyrant\ncould barely move,'}, {'start': '11878.175', 'end': '11879.927', 'text': 'almost without fighting\nability.'}, {'start': '11879.927', 'end': '11884.607', 'text': 'And the goblin priest\nwas clearly a ranged\nmage with high\nattack and low defense;'}, {'start': '11884.607', 'end': '11886.191', 'text': 'if Martina came closer,'}, {'start': '11886.191', 'end': '11887.607', 'text': 'could not defend himself.'}, {'start': '11887.607', 'end': '11889.071', 'text': 'Reiner looked at Junis:'}, {'start': '11889.071', 'end': '11893.295', 'text': '—If I stay here and\ncharge up a fireball\nspell to attack\nthe goblin priest,'}, {'start': '11893.295', 'end': '11894.207', 'text': 'what would happen?'}, {'start': '11894.207', 'end': '11895.767', 'text': 'Junis shook his head:'}, {'start': '11895.767', 'end': '11897.639', 'text': '—They would detect you when you\ncharged the spell.'}, {'start': '11897.639', 'end': '11898.887', 'text': "If I'm not mistaken,"}, {'start': '11898.887', 'end': '11902.367', 'text': 'The goblin priest must\nhave the Magical\nPerception skill.'}, {'start': '11902.367', 'end': '11905.895', 'text': "—Then it's easy — Reiner looked\nat the group and\nsaid in a low voice — :"}, {'start': '11905.895', 'end': '11908.247', 'text': 'I will try to rescue\nour comrades.'}, {'start': '11908.247', 'end': '11909.279', 'text': "It's risky,"}, {'start': '11909.279', 'end': '11911.607', 'text': 'Anyone who does not wish to\nparticipate may withdraw.'}, {'start': '11911.607', 'end': '11913.647', 'text': 'The adventurers looked\nat each other,'}, {'start': '11913.647', 'end': '11914.535', 'text': 'no one spoke.'}, {'start': '11914.535', 'end': '11915.831', 'text': '—Changing focus,'}, {'start': '11915.831', 'end': '11916.983', 'text': 'Who wants to join?'}, {'start': '11916.983', 'end': '11918.567', 'text': '—Reiner scanned the group.'}, {'start': '11918.567', 'end': '11919.143', 'text': '-I,'}, {'start': '11919.143', 'end': '11922.023', 'text': 'Mr. Dymas saved my\nfather on the battlefield.'}, {'start': '11922.023', 'end': '11922.863', 'text': '-Me too!'}, {'start': '11922.863', 'end': '11924.303', 'text': 'Mr. Adeni helped me,'}, {'start': '11924.303', 'end': '11926.967', 'text': "Thanks to him I was able\nto pay for my sister's\ntreatment."}, {'start': '11926.967', 'end': '11928.263', 'text': '—My brother is there,'}, {'start': '11928.263', 'end': '11928.935', 'text': "I'm in!"}, {'start': '11928.935', 'end': '11930.951', 'text': 'Seeing that everyone\nwas ready,'}, {'start': '11930.951', 'end': '11932.199', 'text': 'Reiner brought them together:'}, {'start': '11932.199', 'end': '11933.039', 'text': '—I have a plan.'}, {'start': '11933.039', 'end': '11933.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '11933.039', 'end': '11937.959', 'text': 'Chapter 33 The Goblin\nTyrant Reiner poked\nhis head out and took\na look outside.'}, {'start': '11937.959', 'end': '11942.687', 'text': 'Seeing that the goblin\nhigh priest was still\nbusy stirring\nthe seasonings into\nthe broth,'}, {'start': '11942.687', 'end': '11946.095', 'text': 'He leaned his stick against\nthe bushes and\nbegan to mutter a spell.'}, {'start': '11946.095', 'end': '11947.031', 'text': 'Immediately,'}, {'start': '11947.031', 'end': '11949.959', 'text': 'The goblin priest in the\ndistance noticed something\nstrange.'}, {'start': '11949.959', 'end': '11951.807', 'text': 'After scanning the surroundings,'}, {'start': '11951.807', 'end': '11955.575', 'text': 'finally discovered\nReiner preparing for\na surprise attack.'}, {'start': '11955.575', 'end': '11956.319', 'text': '—Goblins!'}, {'start': '11956.319', 'end': '11957.063', 'text': 'Catch him!'}, {'start': '11957.063', 'end': '11957.831', 'text': '—he roared,'}, {'start': '11957.831', 'end': '11959.127', 'text': 'raising his staff.'}, {'start': '11959.127', 'end': '11961.503', 'text': 'The nearby goblins\nleft their tasks,'}, {'start': '11961.503', 'end': '11964.263', 'text': 'They took up their weapons and\nlaunched themselves at\nReiner.'}, {'start': '11964.263', 'end': '11969.495', 'text': 'The one-eyed ogre in\ncharge of dismembering\nadventurers also\nran towards him with\nhis butcher knife.'}, {'start': '11969.495', 'end': '11971.727', 'text': 'Other ogres stood in\nfront of Reiner,'}, {'start': '11971.727', 'end': '11973.791', 'text': 'protecting the priest\nand the tyrant.'}, {'start': '11973.791', 'end': '11975.327', 'text': 'Reiner gripped his cane,'}, {'start': '11975.327', 'end': '11977.919', 'text': 'aiming first at the\napproaching goblins.'}, {'start': '11977.919', 'end': '11979.383', 'text': 'After thinking about it for a moment,'}, {'start': '11979.383', 'end': '11980.823', 'text': 'raised it a little higher,'}, {'start': '11980.823', 'end': '11983.103', 'text': 'directing his sights at\nthe goblin priest.'}, {'start': '11983.103', 'end': '11984.807', 'text': 'But the priest was not\nmoved,'}, {'start': '11984.807', 'end': '11986.511', 'text': 'without showing the slightest\nfear.'}, {'start': '11986.511', 'end': '11990.399', 'text': 'The fireball grazed\nthe body of an ogre\nand crashed into\nthe priest,'}, {'start': '11990.399', 'end': '11991.815', 'text': 'but instead of exploiting,'}, {'start': '11991.815', 'end': '11993.879', 'text': 'was diverted by an invisible\nforce,'}, {'start': '11993.879', 'end': '11995.247', 'text': 'detonating in a clearing.'}, {'start': '11995.247', 'end': '11996.351', 'text': 'At the same time,'}, {'start': '11996.351', 'end': '11999.519', 'text': 'the bone amulet hanging\naround his\nneck shattered.'}, {'start': '11999.519', 'end': '12001.031', 'text': 'Reiner frowned.'}, {'start': '12001.031', 'end': '12001.895', 'text': '-What is this?'}, {'start': '12001.895', 'end': '12003.311', 'text': 'Some kind of talisman?'}, {'start': '12003.311', 'end': '12006.143', 'text': 'The goblin priest\ngave a broken laugh,'}, {'start': '12006.143', 'end': '12007.463', 'text': 'like a broken bellows.'}, {'start': '12007.463', 'end': '12008.423', 'text': 'Behind him,'}, {'start': '12008.423', 'end': '12009.551', 'text': 'the goblin tyrant,'}, {'start': '12009.551', 'end': '12011.255', 'text': 'who had remained seated,'}, {'start': '12011.255', 'end': '12013.175', 'text': 'seemed to have lost his\npatience.'}, {'start': '12013.175', 'end': '12014.423', 'text': '—Kill that human!'}, {'start': '12014.423', 'end': '12015.167', 'text': '—he roared.'}, {'start': '12015.167', 'end': '12017.567', 'text': 'The priest began\nto cast a spell.'}, {'start': '12017.567', 'end': '12021.575', 'text': 'Reiner hit a nearby goblin\nwith his staff\nand fled towards\nthe cabins,'}, {'start': '12021.575', 'end': '12023.135', 'text': 'using them as cover.'}, {'start': '12023.135', 'end': '12026.303', 'text': 'But the priest showed\nno compassion for\nhis companions.'}, {'start': '12026.303', 'end': '12030.959', 'text': 'A fireball spell launched\nReiner into\nthe air and set\nseveral cabins\non fire.'}, {'start': '12030.959', 'end': '12032.543', 'text': 'With the flames on his backside,'}, {'start': '12032.543', 'end': '12035.255', 'text': 'Reiner cursed and quickly\nextinguished it with\nwater.'}, {'start': '12035.255', 'end': '12038.255', 'text': 'Seeing the goblins\napproaching from\nall directions,'}, {'start': '12038.255', 'end': '12041.639', 'text': 'Reiner threw flames\nto keep them at bay\nwhile shouting:'}, {'start': '12041.639', 'end': '12042.431', 'text': '—Junise!'}, {'start': '12042.431', 'end': '12044.687', 'text': 'A fireball flew towards\nthe priest,'}, {'start': '12044.687', 'end': '12047.807', 'text': 'but was again diverted\nby that mysterious\nforce.'}, {'start': '12047.807', 'end': '12048.743', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '12048.743', 'end': '12050.399', 'text': 'managed to capture his attention.'}, {'start': '12050.399', 'end': '12051.575', 'text': 'To his surprise,'}, {'start': '12051.575', 'end': '12056.303', 'text': 'The adventurers who\nwere previously tied\nup had already been\nsecretly freed by\nNora,'}, {'start': '12056.303', 'end': '12059.543', 'text': 'wielding stacked weapons\nand beginning their\ncounterattack.'}, {'start': '12059.543', 'end': '12060.887', 'text': '—Traitorous humans!'}, {'start': '12060.887', 'end': '12061.799', 'text': 'Big guys!'}, {'start': '12061.799', 'end': '12063.023', 'text': 'Go catch them!'}, {'start': '12063.023', 'end': '12064.295', 'text': "I don't need them anymore!"}, {'start': '12064.295', 'end': '12065.543', 'text': '—the priest shrieked,'}, {'start': '12065.543', 'end': '12066.335', 'text': 'furious.'}, {'start': '12066.335', 'end': '12072.551', 'text': "The clumsy one-eyed\nogre ran towards\nthem as the priest\nexchanged fireballs\nwith Junise's\nwater spells."}, {'start': '12072.551', 'end': '12073.295', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '12073.295', 'end': '12074.207', 'text': 'for its part,'}, {'start': '12074.207', 'end': '12075.239', 'text': 'climbed onto the roof,'}, {'start': '12075.239', 'end': '12077.399', 'text': 'dodging the goblins that\nsurrounded him.'}, {'start': '12077.399', 'end': '12079.463', 'text': 'The goblin camp was\nin chaos.'}, {'start': '12079.463', 'end': '12082.031', 'text': 'The priest was completely\ndistracted,'}, {'start': '12082.031', 'end': '12083.663', 'text': 'without ogres to protect\nhim.'}, {'start': '12083.663', 'end': '12085.055', 'text': 'It was the perfect moment.'}, {'start': '12085.055', 'end': '12086.327', 'text': 'Crouching on the roof,'}, {'start': '12086.327', 'end': '12087.671', 'text': 'dodging arrows,'}, {'start': '12087.671', 'end': '12090.239', 'text': 'Reiner waved his flaming\nstaff vigorously.'}, {'start': '12090.239', 'end': '12091.055', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '12091.055', 'end': '12092.687', 'text': 'Martina burst onto the\nscene.'}, {'start': '12092.687', 'end': '12094.631', 'text': 'Wielding his two-handed\nsword,'}, {'start': '12094.631', 'end': '12097.151', 'text': 'charged at the unsuspecting\ngoblin priest.'}, {'start': '12097.151', 'end': '12097.799', 'text': '—Aaaaah!'}, {'start': '12097.799', 'end': '12098.711', 'text': 'Subhumans!'}, {'start': '12098.711', 'end': '12100.007', 'text': 'Cunning subhumans!'}, {'start': '12100.007', 'end': '12100.919', 'text': 'Priest!'}, {'start': '12100.919', 'end': '12102.047', 'text': '—The goblin tyrant,'}, {'start': '12102.047', 'end': '12103.007', 'text': 'terrified,'}, {'start': '12103.007', 'end': '12104.207', 'text': 'rolled off his throne.'}, {'start': '12104.207', 'end': '12106.607', 'text': 'The priest reacted\ntoo late.'}, {'start': '12106.607', 'end': '12108.599', 'text': 'While trying to cast\na spell,'}, {'start': '12108.599', 'end': '12111.671', 'text': 'Martina had already brought\nher sword down\non his neck.'}, {'start': '12111.671', 'end': '12113.879', 'text': "The priest's head fell\nto the ground,"}, {'start': '12113.879', 'end': '12115.391', 'text': 'and his body collapsed.'}, {'start': '12115.391', 'end': '12118.175', 'text': 'Martina shook the blood\noff her sword with\nstyle.'}, {'start': '12118.175', 'end': '12120.191', 'text': '"Good job," Reiner praised,'}, {'start': '12120.191', 'end': '12122.063', 'text': 'watching everything from\nthe roof.'}, {'start': '12122.063', 'end': '12122.999', 'text': 'The goblins,'}, {'start': '12122.999', 'end': '12124.751', 'text': 'realizing the situation,'}, {'start': '12124.751', 'end': '12126.191', 'text': 'they ran away in disarray.'}, {'start': '12126.191', 'end': '12126.959', 'text': '-Fast!'}, {'start': '12126.959', 'end': '12128.279', 'text': 'Protect the great king!'}, {'start': '12128.279', 'end': '12131.423', 'text': 'The one-eyed ogres abandoned\ntheir fight with\nDymas and Junise,'}, {'start': '12131.423', 'end': '12133.079', 'text': 'heading towards the\ntyrant.'}, {'start': '12133.079', 'end': '12135.071', 'text': "But Martina's sword\ndid not spare."}, {'start': '12135.071', 'end': '12136.055', 'text': 'One after another,'}, {'start': '12136.055', 'end': '12137.399', 'text': 'the goblins fell,'}, {'start': '12137.399', 'end': '12140.327', 'text': 'and in a short time\nthe camp was bathed\nin blood.'}, {'start': '12140.327', 'end': '12140.327', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12140.327', 'end': '12141.383', 'text': 'Do you want to save him?'}, {'start': '12141.383', 'end': '12141.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12141.383', 'end': '12145.967', 'text': "Martina stepped on the goblin\ntyrant's face with\none foot and then\nopened his belly with\nher sword,"}, {'start': '12145.967', 'end': '12149.279', 'text': 'exposing their fatty\nand colorful\nintestines.'}, {'start': '12149.279', 'end': '12149.279', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12149.279', 'end': '12149.879', 'text': 'Aaaah!'}, {'start': '12149.879', 'end': '12149.879', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12149.879', 'end': '12151.751', 'text': 'The goblin tyrant screamed\nin pain.'}, {'start': '12151.751', 'end': '12152.519', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '12152.519', 'end': '12153.623', 'text': 'standing on the roof,'}, {'start': '12153.623', 'end': '12155.231', 'text': "He couldn't help but complain:"}, {'start': '12155.231', 'end': '12155.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12155.231', 'end': '12156.263', 'text': 'Stop playing,'}, {'start': '12156.263', 'end': '12157.799', 'text': "Doesn't this thing disgust\nyou?"}, {'start': '12157.799', 'end': '12158.903', 'text': 'It\'s disgusting"'}, {'start': '12158.903', 'end': '12159.695', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '12159.695', 'end': '12160.631', 'text': 'also fed up,'}, {'start': '12160.631', 'end': '12163.127', 'text': 'He thrust the sword directly\ninto his throat,'}, {'start': '12163.127', 'end': '12164.783', 'text': 'finishing him off once and for\nall.'}, {'start': '12164.783', 'end': '12167.015', 'text': 'Then he rushed back\namong the goblins,'}, {'start': '12167.015', 'end': '12168.479', 'text': 'starting a massacre.'}, {'start': '12168.479', 'end': '12169.343', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '12169.343', 'end': '12171.359', 'text': 'Rainer felt that something\nwas wrong.'}, {'start': '12171.359', 'end': '12174.623', 'text': 'The corpse of the goblin\npriest moved\nstealthily.'}, {'start': '12174.623', 'end': '12178.751', 'text': 'The severed head rolled\neerily until\nit reconnected\nwith the neck.'}, {'start': '12178.751', 'end': '12178.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12178.751', 'end': '12179.543', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '12179.543', 'end': '12180.431', 'text': 'behind you!'}, {'start': '12180.431', 'end': '12180.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12180.431', 'end': '12183.983', 'text': "But she was already surrounded\nby goblins and couldn't\nfree herself immediately."}, {'start': '12183.983', 'end': '12185.879', 'text': 'Junis also noticed something\nstrange.'}, {'start': '12185.879', 'end': '12188.543', 'text': 'Instinctively he tried\nto throw a fireball,'}, {'start': '12188.543', 'end': '12191.111', 'text': 'but once again an invisible\nforce repelled\nher.'}, {'start': '12191.111', 'end': '12192.959', 'text': 'Dimas drew his sword and\ncharged,'}, {'start': '12192.959', 'end': '12195.455', 'text': 'only to be thrown several\nmeters back.'}, {'start': '12195.455', 'end': '12197.495', 'text': 'The goblin priest raised\nhis staff,'}, {'start': '12197.495', 'end': '12199.823', 'text': 'roaring as his\nbody burned.'}, {'start': '12199.823', 'end': '12200.639', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '12200.639', 'end': '12203.231', 'text': 'a multitude of goblins fell\nto the ground for no\nreason,'}, {'start': '12203.231', 'end': '12205.823', 'text': 'turning into dried\ncorpses in seconds,'}, {'start': '12205.823', 'end': '12209.135', 'text': 'while their green souls\nwere concentrated\nat the tip of the staff.'}, {'start': '12209.135', 'end': '12211.247', 'text': 'Martina lunged\nforward,'}, {'start': '12211.247', 'end': '12215.207', 'text': 'brandishing his two-handed\nsword and beheading\nthe goblin\npriest again.'}, {'start': '12215.207', 'end': '12216.431', 'text': 'But before dying,'}, {'start': '12216.431', 'end': '12219.479', 'text': 'He injected those same molecules\ninto the corpse of\nthe goblin tyrant.'}, {'start': '12219.479', 'end': '12222.023', 'text': 'Rainer sensed the danger\nand ran towards them,'}, {'start': '12222.023', 'end': '12223.559', 'text': 'shouting for them to move\naway,'}, {'start': '12223.559', 'end': '12226.535', 'text': 'before launching a fireball\nthat set the\ncorpse alight.'}, {'start': '12226.535', 'end': '12229.631', 'text': "The goblin tyrant's\nbody burned in a swirl\nof flames,"}, {'start': '12229.631', 'end': '12231.743', 'text': 'giving off a smell\nof burnt flesh.'}, {'start': '12231.743', 'end': '12231.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12231.743', 'end': '12232.511', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '12232.511', 'end': '12233.303', 'text': 'are you OK?'}, {'start': '12233.303', 'end': '12233.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12233.303', 'end': '12235.271', 'text': 'Junis approached him with\nhis cane,'}, {'start': '12235.271', 'end': '12236.135', 'text': 'confused.'}, {'start': '12236.135', 'end': '12236.135', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12236.135', 'end': '12238.487', 'text': 'I saw something green\nenter that guy\'s body"'}, {'start': '12238.487', 'end': '12238.487', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12238.487', 'end': '12239.303', 'text': 'Something green?'}, {'start': '12239.303', 'end': '12239.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12239.303', 'end': '12241.271', 'text': 'Everyone looked at him in\nbewilderment.'}, {'start': '12241.271', 'end': '12241.271', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12241.271', 'end': '12242.399', 'text': 'Nobody else saw it?'}, {'start': '12242.399', 'end': '12243.791', 'text': 'It was like a green soul.'}, {'start': '12243.791', 'end': '12243.791', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12243.791', 'end': '12245.471', 'text': 'Junis asked cautiously:'}, {'start': '12245.471', 'end': '12245.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12245.471', 'end': '12246.455', 'text': 'Do you mean.'}, {'start': '12246.455', 'end': '12247.487', 'text': 'vile energy?'}, {'start': '12247.487', 'end': '12247.487', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12247.487', 'end': '12247.487', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12247.487', 'end': '12248.087', 'text': 'Yeah!'}, {'start': '12248.087', 'end': '12248.087', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12248.087', 'end': '12251.327', 'text': 'Hearing that word\nagain felt familiar\nto Rainer.'}, {'start': '12251.327', 'end': '12253.031', 'text': 'Before his time\ntravel,'}, {'start': '12253.031', 'end': '12255.479', 'text': 'I had heard it in some\nworks of fiction.'}, {'start': '12255.479', 'end': '12255.479', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12255.479', 'end': '12256.751', 'text': 'My teacher said.'}, {'start': '12256.751', 'end': '12259.775', 'text': 'that only a few can\nsee the vile energy\nflowing.'}, {'start': '12259.775', 'end': '12261.191', 'text': 'It is a demonic power.'}, {'start': '12261.191', 'end': '12262.415', 'text': 'If it is as you say,'}, {'start': '12262.415', 'end': '12263.879', 'text': 'then we should.'}, {'start': '12263.879', 'end': '12263.879', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12263.879', 'end': '12265.463', 'text': 'Before Junis finished,'}, {'start': '12265.463', 'end': '12268.511', 'text': 'Rainer saw the goblin\ntyrant rise up from\nthe flames.'}, {'start': '12268.511', 'end': '12270.215', 'text': 'His skin was charred,'}, {'start': '12270.215', 'end': '12272.759', 'text': 'His bloody intestines\ngave off a stench,'}, {'start': '12272.759', 'end': '12275.519', 'text': 'and the veins stood\nout on her little\nlegs.'}, {'start': '12275.519', 'end': '12275.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12275.519', 'end': '12276.407', 'text': 'Get away!'}, {'start': '12276.407', 'end': '12276.407', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12276.407', 'end': '12277.895', 'text': 'Nora reacted quickly,'}, {'start': '12277.895', 'end': '12279.143', 'text': 'pushing Junis aside.'}, {'start': '12279.143', 'end': '12283.031', 'text': 'But the two adventurers\nclosest to the\ntyrant were not\nso lucky:'}, {'start': '12283.031', 'end': '12284.927', 'text': 'The monster grabbed them\nby the neck,'}, {'start': '12284.927', 'end': '12288.047', 'text': 'extracting their milky\nsouls through their\norifices,'}, {'start': '12288.047', 'end': '12290.087', 'text': 'leaving them looking like mummies\ninstantly.'}, {'start': '12290.087', 'end': '12292.103', 'text': 'The flames in the tyrant\nwent out,'}, {'start': '12292.103', 'end': '12294.599', 'text': 'his shattered body\nbegan to regenerate,'}, {'start': '12294.599', 'end': '12296.351', 'text': 'but soon it was corrupted\nagain,'}, {'start': '12296.351', 'end': '12297.623', 'text': 'showing agony.'}, {'start': '12297.623', 'end': '12297.623', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12297.623', 'end': '12298.751', 'text': 'Attack together!'}, {'start': '12298.751', 'end': '12299.783', 'text': 'Finish him off!'}, {'start': '12299.783', 'end': '12299.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12299.783', 'end': '12299.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12299.783', 'end': '12300.383', 'text': 'Aaaah!'}, {'start': '12300.383', 'end': '12300.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12300.383', 'end': '12302.639', 'text': 'The tyrant was incredibly\nfast.'}, {'start': '12302.639', 'end': '12304.583', 'text': 'He threw the two dry\ncorpses,'}, {'start': '12304.583', 'end': '12306.143', 'text': 'tripping up the group,'}, {'start': '12306.143', 'end': '12309.959', 'text': 'He then took the machete\nfrom a fallen ogre and\ncharged at the adventurers,'}, {'start': '12309.959', 'end': '12310.823', 'text': 'roaring.'}, {'start': '12310.823', 'end': '12312.263', 'text': 'Chapter 34:'}, {'start': '12312.263', 'end': '12315.479', 'text': 'Is your magic crystal\nreally as big\nas a mountain?'}, {'start': '12315.479', 'end': '12318.023', 'text': 'Flesh and blood splattered\neverywhere.'}, {'start': '12318.023', 'end': '12320.903', 'text': 'The unarmored adventurers\nwere like straw\nbefore him,'}, {'start': '12320.903', 'end': '12322.823', 'text': 'dozens died in an\ninstant.'}, {'start': '12322.823', 'end': '12326.687', 'text': 'The fireballs thrown\nby Reiner and Junis\ncould set his body\non fire,'}, {'start': '12326.687', 'end': '12329.687', 'text': 'but they were unable to\nslow down their movements\neven a bit.'}, {'start': '12329.687', 'end': '12329.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12329.687', 'end': '12330.695', 'text': 'It regenerates,'}, {'start': '12330.695', 'end': '12332.519', 'text': 'These types of attacks are\nuseless!'}, {'start': '12332.519', 'end': '12333.287', 'text': 'Martina!'}, {'start': '12333.287', 'end': '12333.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12333.287', 'end': '12335.231', 'text': 'Martina let out a\nwar cry,'}, {'start': '12335.231', 'end': '12338.303', 'text': 'He pushed the tyrant with\nhis shield, making him\nstagger and,'}, {'start': '12338.303', 'end': '12339.767', 'text': 'taking advantage of the momentum,'}, {'start': '12339.767', 'end': '12341.087', 'text': 'He tore off one of his arms.'}, {'start': '12341.087', 'end': '12343.151', 'text': 'The tyrant looked at his mutilated\nmember and,'}, {'start': '12343.151', 'end': '12344.087', 'text': 'immediately,'}, {'start': '12344.087', 'end': '12347.231', 'text': 'a new arm sprouted,\ncovered in a slimy\nsubstance.'}, {'start': '12347.231', 'end': '12348.839', 'text': 'Martina frowned:'}, {'start': '12348.839', 'end': '12348.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12348.839', 'end': '12349.823', 'text': 'It\'s incredible…"'}, {'start': '12349.823', 'end': '12349.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12349.823', 'end': '12351.047', 'text': 'Cut off his head!'}, {'start': '12351.047', 'end': '12351.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12351.047', 'end': '12352.751', 'text': 'As soon as Reiner finished\nspeaking,'}, {'start': '12352.751', 'end': '12354.527', 'text': 'the tyrant attacked with\nforce,'}, {'start': '12354.527', 'end': '12357.407', 'text': 'knocking down Martina\nand running like crazy\ntowards him.'}, {'start': '12357.407', 'end': '12359.615', 'text': 'A knight in armor\nintervened,'}, {'start': '12359.615', 'end': '12362.015', 'text': 'resisting a blow that\nbroke his heart.'}, {'start': '12362.015', 'end': '12365.639', 'text': 'Not even a goblin general\npossessed such\nenormous strength.'}, {'start': '12365.639', 'end': '12365.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12365.639', 'end': '12366.287', 'text': 'Runs!'}, {'start': '12366.287', 'end': '12366.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12366.287', 'end': '12367.679', 'text': 'Reiner turned and ran away.'}, {'start': '12367.679', 'end': '12372.647', 'text': 'The tyrant grabbed the\nknight by the\nwaist and slammed him\nagainst the wall\nlike a stone.'}, {'start': '12372.647', 'end': '12374.639', 'text': 'More armored knights\narrived,'}, {'start': '12374.639', 'end': '12377.615', 'text': 'brandishing swords and\nfrantically attacking\nthe tyrant.'}, {'start': '12377.615', 'end': '12379.103', 'text': 'Without enough strength,'}, {'start': '12379.103', 'end': '12381.479', 'text': "They couldn't even\nbreak his bones."}, {'start': '12381.479', 'end': '12383.063', 'text': 'The tyrant brandished his\naxe,'}, {'start': '12383.063', 'end': '12387.359', 'text': "Sparks flew and\nthe knights'\narmor was pocked\nwith dents,"}, {'start': '12387.359', 'end': '12389.351', 'text': 'forcing them to retreat\nmeters.'}, {'start': '12389.351', 'end': '12391.655', 'text': 'The hidden archers\nshot arrows,'}, {'start': '12391.655', 'end': '12393.575', 'text': 'but they were useless against\nthe tyrant.'}, {'start': '12393.575', 'end': '12394.391', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '12394.391', 'end': '12395.663', 'text': 'Martina appeared,'}, {'start': '12395.663', 'end': '12399.575', 'text': 'leaping from the shoulders\nof a knight and\ndecapitating the tyrant\nin midair.'}, {'start': '12399.575', 'end': '12400.871', 'text': 'But the beast did not fall,'}, {'start': '12400.871', 'end': '12402.887', 'text': 'He continued to swing his\naxe at random.'}, {'start': '12402.887', 'end': '12402.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12402.887', 'end': '12403.775', 'text': 'What a monster,'}, {'start': '12403.775', 'end': '12404.783', 'text': 'not even like that will he die!'}, {'start': '12404.783', 'end': '12404.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12404.783', 'end': '12407.687', 'text': "The battle light in\nMartina's eyes did\nnot diminish."}, {'start': '12407.687', 'end': '12408.575', 'text': 'Fearless,'}, {'start': '12408.575', 'end': '12410.303', 'text': 'He ran back to the\ntyrant and,'}, {'start': '12410.303', 'end': '12411.815', 'text': 'with quick movements,'}, {'start': '12411.815', 'end': '12413.375', 'text': 'He cut off both of her legs.'}, {'start': '12413.375', 'end': '12414.311', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '12414.311', 'end': '12415.343', 'text': 'when backing up,'}, {'start': '12415.343', 'end': '12418.607', 'text': 'A fortuitous blow from\nthe tyrant severed\nhis left arm.'}, {'start': '12418.607', 'end': '12420.167', 'text': 'Nora seized the moment,'}, {'start': '12420.167', 'end': '12424.919', 'text': 'lunging to grab the\nsevered arm and\nroll off the battlefield\nwith Martina.'}, {'start': '12424.919', 'end': '12424.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12424.919', 'end': '12425.663', 'text': 'Reiner!'}, {'start': '12425.663', 'end': '12426.791', 'text': "Let's roast it!"}, {'start': '12426.791', 'end': '12426.791', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12426.791', 'end': '12428.375', 'text': 'Junis cried desperately,'}, {'start': '12428.375', 'end': '12431.519', 'text': 'throwing fireballs\nthat engulfed the\ntyrant in flames.'}, {'start': '12431.519', 'end': '12434.639', 'text': 'The regeneration of\nhis limbs slowed\nnoticeably.'}, {'start': '12434.639', 'end': '12437.135', 'text': 'When the legs began\nto grow again,'}, {'start': '12437.135', 'end': '12437.927', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '12437.927', 'end': '12438.863', 'text': 'still wounded,'}, {'start': '12438.863', 'end': '12440.975', 'text': 'He came closer and cut\nthem once more.'}, {'start': '12440.975', 'end': '12441.983', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '12441.983', 'end': '12443.711', 'text': 'Reiner recited a spell,'}, {'start': '12443.711', 'end': '12448.823', 'text': 'compressing a ball of\nfire on the tip of\nhis staff until it\nacquired a beautiful\nshade of sky blue.'}, {'start': '12448.823', 'end': '12448.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12448.823', 'end': '12449.711', 'text': 'Get away!'}, {'start': '12449.711', 'end': '12449.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12449.711', 'end': '12452.207', 'text': 'The adventurers quickly\nretreated.'}, {'start': '12452.207', 'end': '12454.871', 'text': 'Seeing that the tyrant\nwas recovering his\nlimbs,'}, {'start': '12454.871', 'end': '12457.247', 'text': "Reiner didn't hesitate and\nlaunched the fireball."}, {'start': '12457.247', 'end': '12457.247', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12457.247', 'end': '12457.799', 'text': 'Boom!'}, {'start': '12457.799', 'end': '12457.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12457.799', 'end': '12462.047', 'text': 'The impact unleashed a\nscorching heat wave\nthat shook the forest\nand the earth.'}, {'start': '12462.047', 'end': '12464.039', 'text': 'Reiner was thrown into\nthe air,'}, {'start': '12464.039', 'end': '12465.743', 'text': 'his cape burning instantly.'}, {'start': '12465.743', 'end': '12468.719', 'text': 'He tore it off and looked\nat the blurred figure\nin the flames:'}, {'start': '12468.719', 'end': '12471.623', 'text': 'His flesh fell off\nand was reduced to\nashes.'}, {'start': '12471.623', 'end': '12473.903', 'text': 'He did not know how long\nthe fire lasted.'}, {'start': '12473.903', 'end': '12475.007', 'text': 'Upon recovery,'}, {'start': '12475.007', 'end': '12477.143', 'text': 'He only felt a burning\npain on his skin:'}, {'start': '12477.143', 'end': '12478.199', 'text': 'was burned.'}, {'start': '12478.199', 'end': '12480.959', 'text': 'Making sure the goblin\ntyrant was\ndead,'}, {'start': '12480.959', 'end': '12482.711', 'text': 'Reiner approached Martina.'}, {'start': '12482.711', 'end': '12483.263', 'text': 'She,'}, {'start': '12483.263', 'end': '12484.175', 'text': 'impassive,'}, {'start': '12484.175', 'end': '12485.927', 'text': 'She continued sitting as if nothing had\nhappened,'}, {'start': '12485.927', 'end': '12487.751', 'text': 'despite having lost\nan arm.'}, {'start': '12487.751', 'end': '12487.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12487.751', 'end': '12488.615', 'text': "Doesn't it hurt?"}, {'start': '12488.615', 'end': '12488.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12488.615', 'end': '12490.631', 'text': 'Martina responded without\nflinching:'}, {'start': '12490.631', 'end': '12490.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12490.631', 'end': '12491.279', 'text': 'Hurts,'}, {'start': '12491.279', 'end': '12492.335', 'text': 'but I can stand it.'}, {'start': '12492.335', 'end': '12492.335', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12492.335', 'end': '12494.375', 'text': 'Nora handed him her recovered\narm:'}, {'start': '12494.375', 'end': '12494.375', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12494.375', 'end': '12495.935', 'text': "Love… you're hurt."}, {'start': '12495.935', 'end': '12495.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12495.935', 'end': '12495.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12495.935', 'end': '12497.255', 'text': "I'll heal later."}, {'start': '12497.255', 'end': '12499.679', 'text': 'Hydrotherapy will\nheal burns quickly.'}, {'start': '12499.679', 'end': '12499.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12499.679', 'end': '12501.887', 'text': "He stroked Nora's ears\nand whispered:"}, {'start': '12501.887', 'end': '12501.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12501.887', 'end': '12503.231', 'text': 'You did very well today.'}, {'start': '12503.231', 'end': '12503.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12503.231', 'end': '12504.263', 'text': 'Nora nodded,'}, {'start': '12504.263', 'end': '12505.967', 'text': 'and his thought came\nto him:'}, {'start': '12505.967', 'end': '12506.855', 'text': '(It was my duty!'}, {'start': '12506.855', 'end': '12508.487', 'text': ') Reiner looked towards Junis.'}, {'start': '12508.487', 'end': '12509.567', 'text': 'She was pale,'}, {'start': '12509.567', 'end': '12510.647', 'text': 'unconscious.'}, {'start': '12510.647', 'end': '12511.967', 'text': 'In the previous battle,'}, {'start': '12511.967', 'end': '12515.447', 'text': 'She had been using\nthe fireball\nspell constantly,'}, {'start': '12515.447', 'end': '12517.559', 'text': 'It seemed that he had already\nexhausted his mana,'}, {'start': '12517.559', 'end': '12519.095', 'text': 'so he fell unconscious.'}, {'start': '12519.095', 'end': '12520.775', 'text': 'Resting a while will be\nenough,'}, {'start': '12520.775', 'end': '12522.455', 'text': "It shouldn't be anything serious."}, {'start': '12522.455', 'end': '12524.495', 'text': "Rainer raised Martina's\narm,"}, {'start': '12524.495', 'end': '12526.223', 'text': 'He looked at the clean cut and\nsaid:'}, {'start': '12526.223', 'end': '12526.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12526.223', 'end': '12527.351', 'text': 'Hold on a bit,'}, {'start': '12527.351', 'end': '12528.695', 'text': "I'll put it back on for you."}, {'start': '12528.695', 'end': '12528.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12528.695', 'end': '12528.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12528.695', 'end': '12529.055', 'text': 'Oh.'}, {'start': '12529.055', 'end': '12529.055', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12529.055', 'end': '12535.679', 'text': 'Rainer pressed his\narm in place while\nwith his other\nhand he applied a\nwater healing spell\nto help heal the\nwound.'}, {'start': '12535.679', 'end': '12542.735', 'text': "Even someone as strong\nas Martina couldn't\nstop cold beads\nof sweat from forming\non her forehead\nand her body from\nshaking uncontrollably."}, {'start': '12542.735', 'end': '12543.311', 'text': '(Hurts.'}, {'start': '12543.311', 'end': '12544.295', 'text': 'it hurts a lot.'}, {'start': '12544.295', 'end': '12544.295', 'text': ') "'}, {'start': '12544.295', 'end': '12545.687', 'text': "If you can't stand it,"}, {'start': '12545.687', 'end': '12546.359', 'text': 'screams,'}, {'start': '12546.359', 'end': '12547.751', 'text': 'no one will laugh at you.'}, {'start': '12547.751', 'end': '12547.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12547.751', 'end': '12547.751', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12547.751', 'end': '12548.951', 'text': "There's no need,"}, {'start': '12548.951', 'end': '12550.247', 'text': 'just do it quickly"'}, {'start': '12550.247', 'end': '12550.247', 'text': ','}, {'start': '12550.247', 'end': '12551.399', 'text': 'Martina murmured,'}, {'start': '12551.399', 'end': '12553.679', 'text': 'his breathing becoming more\nand more labored.'}, {'start': '12553.679', 'end': '12557.495', 'text': 'Rainer had overestimated\nthe effectiveness\nof the water healing\nspell.'}, {'start': '12557.495', 'end': '12559.871', 'text': 'The cut on his arm\nwas too big,'}, {'start': '12559.871', 'end': '12562.439', 'text': 'and the bone was completely\nsevered.'}, {'start': '12562.439', 'end': '12565.199', 'text': 'The arm came off again\nas soon as he put it\nback on,'}, {'start': '12565.199', 'end': '12566.663', 'text': 'Martina cried in pain:'}, {'start': '12566.663', 'end': '12566.663', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12566.663', 'end': '12567.719', 'text': "If you can't,"}, {'start': '12567.719', 'end': '12568.703', 'text': 'leave it like that,'}, {'start': '12568.703', 'end': '12571.775', 'text': 'Even with one less hand\nI will still be\njust as strong.'}, {'start': '12571.775', 'end': '12571.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12571.775', 'end': '12572.807', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '12572.807', 'end': '12573.959', 'text': 'Dimas approached:'}, {'start': '12573.959', 'end': '12573.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12573.959', 'end': '12574.727', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '12574.727', 'end': '12576.071', 'text': 'I need your help,'}, {'start': '12576.071', 'end': '12577.343', 'text': 'there are many wounded.'}, {'start': '12577.343', 'end': '12577.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12577.343', 'end': '12577.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12577.343', 'end': '12578.279', 'text': 'One moment,'}, {'start': '12578.279', 'end': '12578.927', 'text': 'I\'m coming"'}, {'start': '12578.927', 'end': '12578.927', 'text': ','}, {'start': '12578.927', 'end': '12581.255', 'text': 'Rainer took holy water\nout of his bag.'}, {'start': '12581.255', 'end': '12583.991', 'text': 'He had carried this potion\nwith him ever since he\nobtained it,'}, {'start': '12583.991', 'end': '12584.951', 'text': 'just in case.'}, {'start': '12584.951', 'end': '12590.087', 'text': "Rainer poured a little\nholy water on\nMartina's severed\narm and then pressed\nit into place."}, {'start': '12590.087', 'end': '12591.095', 'text': 'Quickly,'}, {'start': '12591.095', 'end': '12593.975', 'text': 'the flesh began to heal\nat a terrifying\nspeed,'}, {'start': '12593.975', 'end': '12595.943', 'text': 'leaving only a faint\nscar.'}, {'start': '12595.943', 'end': '12597.479', 'text': 'Martina looked at her arm,'}, {'start': '12597.479', 'end': '12599.495', 'text': 'She breathed a sigh of relief and\nsaid incredulously:'}, {'start': '12599.495', 'end': '12599.495', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12599.495', 'end': '12600.887', 'text': "My arm doesn't hurt anymore!"}, {'start': '12600.887', 'end': '12601.991', 'text': 'You are amazing,'}, {'start': '12601.991', 'end': '12602.711', 'text': 'Rainer!'}, {'start': '12602.711', 'end': '12602.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12602.711', 'end': '12602.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12602.711', 'end': '12603.839', 'text': "Even if it doesn't hurt,"}, {'start': '12603.839', 'end': '12604.847', 'text': "don't move it,"}, {'start': '12604.847', 'end': '12607.463', 'text': 'sit here and wait\nfor him to recover.'}, {'start': '12607.463', 'end': '12607.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12607.463', 'end': '12607.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12607.463', 'end': '12608.087', 'text': 'Okay!'}, {'start': '12608.087', 'end': '12608.087', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12608.087', 'end': '12610.943', 'text': 'Rainer turned to the\nother wounded adventurers.'}, {'start': '12610.943', 'end': '12613.103', 'text': 'Many had also lost\narms.'}, {'start': '12613.103', 'end': '12615.143', 'text': 'I had no experience dealing\nwith this,'}, {'start': '12615.143', 'end': '12619.823', 'text': 'He just tried to join the\nlimbs together with\nthe water healing spell\nand fix them with\nsplints.'}, {'start': '12619.823', 'end': '12621.839', 'text': "I wasn't sure if it\nwould work,"}, {'start': '12621.839', 'end': '12624.743', 'text': 'I would have to wait\nfor Junez to wake up\nto find out.'}, {'start': '12624.743', 'end': '12625.751', 'text': 'Meanwhile,'}, {'start': '12625.751', 'end': '12627.431', 'text': 'Dimas remained by his\nside,'}, {'start': '12627.431', 'end': '12630.023', 'text': "as if he wanted to say\nsomething but didn't\ndare."}, {'start': '12630.023', 'end': '12631.247', 'text': 'A little while later,'}, {'start': '12631.247', 'end': '12633.287', 'text': 'seeing that there were fewer\npeople around,'}, {'start': '12633.287', 'end': '12634.415', 'text': 'finally spoke.'}, {'start': '12634.415', 'end': '12634.415', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12634.415', 'end': '12635.183', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '12635.183', 'end': '12636.287', 'text': 'I owe you again.'}, {'start': '12636.287', 'end': '12636.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12636.287', 'end': '12636.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12636.287', 'end': '12638.039', 'text': 'We are an employment relationship,'}, {'start': '12638.039', 'end': '12639.887', 'text': 'I only did what I was supposed\nto do.'}, {'start': '12639.887', 'end': '12639.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12639.887', 'end': '12639.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12639.887', 'end': '12641.087', 'text': "If it weren't for you,"}, {'start': '12641.087', 'end': '12644.591', 'text': 'We would probably already\nbe corpses under\nthe axes of the ogres.'}, {'start': '12644.591', 'end': '12644.591', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12644.591', 'end': '12648.911', 'text': 'Rainer shook his hand\nand concentrated on\nhealing his burns\nwith the water spell:'}, {'start': '12648.911', 'end': '12648.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12648.911', 'end': '12649.823', 'text': 'It was luck,'}, {'start': '12649.823', 'end': '12652.223', 'text': "any mistake and I wouldn't\nhave been able to save them."}, {'start': '12652.223', 'end': '12652.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12652.223', 'end': '12654.071', 'text': 'Dimas nodded and said\nno more.'}, {'start': '12654.071', 'end': '12655.751', 'text': 'After a long silence,'}, {'start': '12655.751', 'end': '12656.711', 'text': 'He spoke again:'}, {'start': '12656.711', 'end': '12656.711', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12656.711', 'end': '12658.439', 'text': 'If you need help on\nMelod,'}, {'start': '12658.439', 'end': '12659.543', 'text': 'you can look for me.'}, {'start': '12659.543', 'end': '12659.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12659.543', 'end': '12660.479', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '12660.479', 'end': '12662.399', 'text': 'He walked away towards some\ngentlemen.'}, {'start': '12662.399', 'end': '12663.791', 'text': 'Rainer did not respond,'}, {'start': '12663.791', 'end': '12665.639', 'text': 'continued treating his\nburns.'}, {'start': '12665.639', 'end': '12668.735', 'text': 'Out of the corner of his\neye he saw Junez moving\nin the distance.'}, {'start': '12668.735', 'end': '12668.735', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12668.735', 'end': '12669.527', 'text': 'Are you OK?'}, {'start': '12669.527', 'end': '12669.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12669.527', 'end': '12671.303', 'text': 'Junez sat down with difficulty,'}, {'start': '12671.303', 'end': '12673.319', 'text': 'hugging his cane and\nnodding.'}, {'start': '12673.319', 'end': '12674.183', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '12674.183', 'end': '12675.551', 'text': 'He turned and asked:'}, {'start': '12675.551', 'end': '12675.551', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12675.551', 'end': '12676.319', 'text': 'Rainer,'}, {'start': '12676.319', 'end': '12679.463', 'text': 'Is your magic crystal\nreally as big\nas a mountain?'}, {'start': '12679.463', 'end': '12679.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12679.463', 'end': '12680.927', 'text': 'Chapter 35:'}, {'start': '12680.927', 'end': '12682.871', 'text': 'Nora is my wife Ant\nis to return,'}, {'start': '12682.871', 'end': '12686.303', 'text': 'The adventurers completely\ndestroyed\nthe goblin village.'}, {'start': '12686.303', 'end': '12689.279', 'text': 'They burned all\nthe cabins to\nashes.'}, {'start': '12689.279', 'end': '12694.031', 'text': 'The bodies of the\ncomrades who could\nstill be identified\nwere taken back\nin carts,'}, {'start': '12694.031', 'end': '12697.079', 'text': 'while the unrecognizable\nones were\nburied on site.'}, {'start': '12697.079', 'end': '12700.799', 'text': 'Dimas chose a picturesque\nspot next to\na stream to bury\nthem.'}, {'start': '12700.799', 'end': '12704.519', 'text': 'The group that initially\nleft had more\nthan two hundred\npeople,'}, {'start': '12704.519', 'end': '12706.487', 'text': 'but when they returned they did\nnot reach a hundred.'}, {'start': '12706.487', 'end': '12709.943', 'text': 'Although this expedition\nmanaged to completely\neradicate the goblins,'}, {'start': '12709.943', 'end': '12712.295', 'text': 'The losses were also\ndevastating.'}, {'start': '12712.295', 'end': '12714.839', 'text': 'Lena walked exhausted\nback home.'}, {'start': '12714.839', 'end': '12718.463', 'text': 'Due to the large number\nof wounded and\nthe loot loaded on\nthe carts,'}, {'start': '12718.463', 'end': '12720.527', 'text': 'the march was extremely\nslow.'}, {'start': '12720.527', 'end': '12723.575', 'text': 'It was not until midday\non the second day that\nthey arrived at Melo d.'}, {'start': '12723.575', 'end': '12727.583', 'text': 'Lena quickly said goodbye\nand prepared to\nreturn to the village\nto sleep.'}, {'start': '12727.583', 'end': '12727.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12727.583', 'end': '12729.671', 'text': "We haven't given you your\nreward yet."}, {'start': '12729.671', 'end': '12732.167', 'text': 'Wait for us to sell the\nloot before you leave."'}, {'start': '12732.167', 'end': '12732.167', 'text': ','}, {'start': '12732.167', 'end': '12733.655', 'text': 'Dimas said calmly.'}, {'start': '12733.655', 'end': '12733.655', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12733.655', 'end': '12734.783', 'text': 'Give it to me later.'}, {'start': '12734.783', 'end': '12736.631', 'text': 'We will surely see each\nother again.'}, {'start': '12736.631', 'end': '12738.023', 'text': 'Now I need to sleep"'}, {'start': '12738.023', 'end': '12738.023', 'text': ','}, {'start': '12738.023', 'end': '12739.175', 'text': 'Lena replied,'}, {'start': '12739.175', 'end': '12740.111', 'text': 'sleepy,'}, {'start': '12740.111', 'end': '12741.671', 'text': 'before leaving the\ngroup.'}, {'start': '12741.671', 'end': '12742.919', 'text': 'Upon arriving at the village,'}, {'start': '12742.919', 'end': '12747.743', 'text': 'He found the entrance to\nhis cabin again filled\nwith vegetables\nthat the villagers had\nleft for him.'}, {'start': '12747.743', 'end': '12747.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12747.743', 'end': '12749.519', 'text': 'Pick up those ingredients.'}, {'start': '12749.519', 'end': '12751.103', 'text': 'I\'m going to rest for a while"'}, {'start': '12751.103', 'end': '12751.103', 'text': ','}, {'start': '12751.103', 'end': '12751.727', 'text': 'said.'}, {'start': '12751.727', 'end': '12754.919', 'text': 'The two girls with animal\nears carry everything\nto the kitchen.'}, {'start': '12754.919', 'end': '12756.455', 'text': 'Since Lena was dirty,'}, {'start': '12756.455', 'end': '12758.063', 'text': 'He leaned against the wall\nand,'}, {'start': '12758.063', 'end': '12759.839', 'text': 'in the blink of an\neye,'}, {'start': '12759.839', 'end': '12760.991', 'text': 'fell asleep.'}, {'start': '12760.991', 'end': '12762.047', 'text': 'When he woke up,'}, {'start': '12762.047', 'end': '12763.415', 'text': 'was found in bed,'}, {'start': '12763.415', 'end': '12765.047', 'text': 'clean and with new clothes.'}, {'start': '12765.047', 'end': '12766.751', 'text': 'There was something warm next\nto him,'}, {'start': '12766.751', 'end': '12767.615', 'text': 'and when touching,'}, {'start': '12767.615', 'end': '12770.111', 'text': 'felt the soft, warm\ncat ears.'}, {'start': '12770.111', 'end': '12773.159', 'text': 'Nora made a sound and\nraised her head to\nlook at him:'}, {'start': '12773.159', 'end': '12773.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12773.159', 'end': '12774.023', 'text': 'Awake?'}, {'start': '12774.023', 'end': '12774.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12774.023', 'end': '12774.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12774.023', 'end': '12774.647', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '12774.647', 'end': '12775.511', 'text': 'is it night?'}, {'start': '12775.511', 'end': '12775.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12775.511', 'end': '12775.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12775.511', 'end': '12776.135', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '12776.135', 'end': '12777.695', 'text': 'Matina and I have already eaten.'}, {'start': '12777.695', 'end': '12778.607', 'text': 'Are you hungry,'}, {'start': '12778.607', 'end': '12779.111', 'text': 'love?'}, {'start': '12779.111', 'end': '12779.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12779.111', 'end': '12780.671', 'text': 'Lena shook her head.'}, {'start': '12780.671', 'end': '12783.095', 'text': 'Nora yawned and prepared\nto get up:'}, {'start': '12783.095', 'end': '12783.095', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12783.095', 'end': '12784.655', 'text': "Then I'm going to sleep."}, {'start': '12784.655', 'end': '12784.655', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12784.655', 'end': '12786.431', 'text': 'Lena quickly stopped\nher:'}, {'start': '12786.431', 'end': '12786.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12786.431', 'end': '12787.415', 'text': "Don't go."}, {'start': '12787.415', 'end': '12788.735', 'text': 'Stay a little longer.'}, {'start': '12788.735', 'end': '12790.199', 'text': 'It\'s very cold outside"'}, {'start': '12790.199', 'end': '12792.647', 'text': 'I wanted to hug the cat\ngirl a little longer.'}, {'start': '12792.647', 'end': '12794.351', 'text': 'Seeing that Nora resisted,'}, {'start': '12794.351', 'end': '12795.095', 'text': 'added:'}, {'start': '12795.095', 'end': '12795.095', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12795.095', 'end': '12797.543', 'text': 'I haven\'t stroked your\ntail and ear yet."'}, {'start': '12797.543', 'end': '12797.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12797.543', 'end': '12798.887', 'text': 'I can stay seated"'}, {'start': '12798.887', 'end': '12798.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12798.887', 'end': '12799.943', 'text': 'If you sit down,'}, {'start': '12799.943', 'end': '12801.551', 'text': "I can't reach your ears."}, {'start': '12801.551', 'end': '12802.415', 'text': 'Lie down,'}, {'start': '12802.415', 'end': '12803.279', 'text': "it's cold."}, {'start': '12803.279', 'end': '12804.719', 'text': 'What happens if you get sick?'}, {'start': '12804.719', 'end': '12804.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12804.719', 'end': '12808.103', 'text': 'Nora said nothing and\nobediently lay\nunder the covers.'}, {'start': '12808.103', 'end': '12811.103', 'text': 'Lena gently stroked\nher cat ears and\nthen,'}, {'start': '12811.103', 'end': '12812.231', 'text': 'tentatively,'}, {'start': '12812.231', 'end': '12814.127', 'text': 'He put his arm around her\nwaist.'}, {'start': '12814.127', 'end': '12815.951', 'text': "(The master won't let me\ngo again."}, {'start': '12815.951', 'end': '12815.951', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '12815.951', 'end': '12817.127', 'text': "Although he didn't say it,"}, {'start': '12817.127', 'end': '12819.575', 'text': 'Inside he feared that something\nelse was happening.'}, {'start': '12819.575', 'end': '12821.903', 'text': 'Lena smiled maliciously\nand asked:'}, {'start': '12821.903', 'end': '12821.903', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12821.903', 'end': '12822.743', 'text': 'Who bathed me?'}, {'start': '12822.743', 'end': '12822.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12822.743', 'end': '12824.399', 'text': 'Nora responded immediately:'}, {'start': '12824.399', 'end': '12824.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12824.399', 'end': '12825.311', 'text': 'It was Matina.'}, {'start': '12825.311', 'end': '12827.303', 'text': 'We used a towel to cover\nyou,'}, {'start': '12827.303', 'end': '12828.359', 'text': 'we didn\'t see anything"'}, {'start': '12828.359', 'end': '12830.279', 'text': 'But her thoughts betrayed\nher:'}, {'start': '12830.279', 'end': '12831.623', 'text': '(We bathed together,'}, {'start': '12831.623', 'end': '12832.679', 'text': 'we saw it all).'}, {'start': '12832.679', 'end': '12834.431', 'text': 'Lena was speechless.'}, {'start': '12834.431', 'end': '12836.543', 'text': 'Although I was already\nmentally prepared,'}, {'start': '12836.543', 'end': '12839.615', 'text': "Listening to Nora's\nthoughts made him\nfeel strange."}, {'start': '12839.615', 'end': '12839.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12839.615', 'end': '12840.647', 'text': 'And who dressed me?'}, {'start': '12840.647', 'end': '12840.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12840.647', 'end': '12840.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12840.647', 'end': '12841.655', 'text': 'Also Matina"'}, {'start': '12841.655', 'end': '12843.119', 'text': '(Matina put your clothes\non,'}, {'start': '12843.119', 'end': '12844.367', 'text': 'I wear the pants).'}, {'start': '12844.367', 'end': '12844.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12844.367', 'end': '12844.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12844.367', 'end': '12846.815', 'text': 'Lena took her tail and\npulled it gently.'}, {'start': '12846.815', 'end': '12847.799', 'text': 'Nora murmured:'}, {'start': '12847.799', 'end': '12847.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12847.799', 'end': '12848.423', 'text': 'Gentle.'}, {'start': '12848.423', 'end': '12848.423', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12848.423', 'end': '12850.799', 'text': 'Lena nodded and hugged\nher tighter.'}, {'start': '12850.799', 'end': '12852.791', 'text': 'Nora was as soft as\na cat,'}, {'start': '12852.791', 'end': '12856.031', 'text': 'with a light scent\nthat always made Lena\nwant to inhale\nit.'}, {'start': '12856.031', 'end': '12857.255', 'text': 'After a while,'}, {'start': '12857.255', 'end': '12859.295', 'text': "Lena took Nora's small\nhand."}, {'start': '12859.295', 'end': '12860.615', 'text': 'Although it was dark,'}, {'start': '12860.615', 'end': '12863.495', 'text': 'I could feel my body\ntemperature\nrising.'}, {'start': '12863.495', 'end': '12865.055', 'text': 'Nora was blushing,'}, {'start': '12865.055', 'end': '12867.287', 'text': 'with confused thoughts\nin his mind.'}, {'start': '12867.287', 'end': '12868.751', 'text': 'She was an innocent young girl,'}, {'start': '12868.751', 'end': '12870.767', 'text': 'full of contradictions\nand shyness.'}, {'start': '12870.767', 'end': '12873.215', 'text': 'Remembering the adventures\nthey had shared,'}, {'start': '12873.215', 'end': '12875.711', 'text': "Lena's feelings\ntowards her grew."}, {'start': '12875.711', 'end': '12876.767', 'text': 'In a fit of rage,'}, {'start': '12876.767', 'end': '12878.111', 'text': 'whispered in her ear:'}, {'start': '12878.111', 'end': '12878.111', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12878.111', 'end': '12878.735', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '12878.735', 'end': '12879.695', 'text': 'be my woman"'}, {'start': '12879.695', 'end': '12879.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12879.695', 'end': '12880.079', 'text': 'Hey?'}, {'start': '12880.079', 'end': '12880.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12880.079', 'end': '12881.783', 'text': "Nora's mind shut\ndown."}, {'start': '12881.783', 'end': '12885.455', 'text': 'He pulled the covers closer\nand remained silent\nfor a long moment.'}, {'start': '12885.455', 'end': '12886.535', 'text': "(What's going on?)"}, {'start': '12886.535', 'end': '12886.535', 'text': '!'}, {'start': '12886.535', 'end': '12887.711', 'text': ')(Am I hallucinating?'}, {'start': '12887.711', 'end': '12888.671', 'text': ") (Don't joke,"}, {'start': '12888.671', 'end': '12889.223', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '12889.223', 'end': '12891.095', 'text': 'This is not funny\nat all!'}, {'start': '12891.095', 'end': '12891.887', 'text': ') (Martina,'}, {'start': '12891.887', 'end': '12892.919', 'text': 'come save me!'}, {'start': '12892.919', 'end': '12895.103', 'text': ') Reiner tapped him\non the ear,'}, {'start': '12895.103', 'end': '12897.767', 'text': 'causing Nora to\nshudder violently.'}, {'start': '12897.767', 'end': '12897.767', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12897.767', 'end': '12899.063', 'text': "Why don't you say anything?"}, {'start': '12899.063', 'end': '12899.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12899.063', 'end': '12899.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12899.063', 'end': '12899.615', 'text': 'I love,'}, {'start': '12899.615', 'end': '12900.719', 'text': "don't bother me."}, {'start': '12900.719', 'end': '12900.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12900.719', 'end': '12900.719', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12900.719', 'end': '12902.135', 'text': "I'm not bothering you,"}, {'start': '12902.135', 'end': '12903.287', 'text': 'I mean it.'}, {'start': '12903.287', 'end': '12903.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12903.287', 'end': '12906.359', 'text': "Reiner stroked Nora's\nfurry ears\nagain."}, {'start': '12906.359', 'end': '12908.087', 'text': 'Nora fell silent\nagain.'}, {'start': '12908.087', 'end': '12909.935', 'text': 'His mind kept wandering.'}, {'start': '12909.935', 'end': '12911.303', 'text': "(What will happen if I don't accept?"}, {'start': '12911.303', 'end': '12912.911', 'text': 'Will the master treat me like\nthis?'}, {'start': '12912.911', 'end': '12913.751', 'text': ') (If I accept,'}, {'start': '12913.751', 'end': '12915.455', 'text': 'Shall we start right away\nwith.'}, {'start': '12915.455', 'end': '12916.055', 'text': 'that?'}, {'start': '12916.055', 'end': '12916.847', 'text': "I don't want to."}, {'start': '12916.847', 'end': '12918.047', 'text': "I'm not ready."}, {'start': '12918.047', 'end': '12921.311', 'text': ') (Mom said that I should\ntake advantage of the\nopportunities to be happy,'}, {'start': '12921.311', 'end': '12922.895', 'text': 'and the master is good to\nme.'}, {'start': '12922.895', 'end': '12924.239', 'text': ") (I can't lose this,"}, {'start': '12924.239', 'end': '12927.167', 'text': 'perhaps it is my last\nchance to change\nmy destiny.'}, {'start': '12927.167', 'end': '12929.399', 'text': ") Nora squeezed Reiner's\nhand and murmured:"}, {'start': '12929.399', 'end': '12929.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12929.399', 'end': '12930.143', 'text': 'I accept,'}, {'start': '12930.143', 'end': '12930.623', 'text': 'but.'}, {'start': '12930.623', 'end': '12931.223', 'text': 'that.'}, {'start': '12931.223', 'end': '12932.927', 'text': "we can't do it\nyet."}, {'start': '12932.927', 'end': '12932.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12932.927', 'end': '12932.927', 'text': '?'}, {'start': '12932.927', 'end': '12934.703', 'text': 'His breathing was labored,'}, {'start': '12934.703', 'end': '12936.047', 'text': 'and after a few seconds,'}, {'start': '12936.047', 'end': '12937.583', 'text': 'He continued in a broken voice:'}, {'start': '12937.583', 'end': '12937.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12937.583', 'end': '12939.095', 'text': "I'm too thin,"}, {'start': '12939.095', 'end': '12940.199', 'text': "I wouldn't know well,"}, {'start': '12940.199', 'end': '12942.383', 'text': 'at least wait for him to\ngain some weight.'}, {'start': '12942.383', 'end': '12942.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12942.383', 'end': '12942.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12942.383', 'end': '12945.023', 'text': 'So I can stroke your\ntail without limits?'}, {'start': '12945.023', 'end': '12945.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12945.023', 'end': '12945.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12945.023', 'end': '12945.935', 'text': 'Hmm.'}, {'start': '12945.935', 'end': '12945.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12945.935', 'end': '12947.423', 'text': 'Reiner did not hold back and,'}, {'start': '12947.423', 'end': '12948.887', 'text': 'starting from the base,'}, {'start': '12948.887', 'end': '12950.903', 'text': 'He stroked the whole tail\nin one go.'}, {'start': '12950.903', 'end': '12954.167', 'text': 'The cattail certainly\nhad a nice\ntexture.'}, {'start': '12954.167', 'end': '12955.895', 'text': 'The two stayed in\nbed,'}, {'start': '12955.895', 'end': '12957.911', 'text': 'whispering for a long\ntime.'}, {'start': '12957.911', 'end': '12958.535', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '12958.535', 'end': '12959.519', 'text': 'already exhausted,'}, {'start': '12959.519', 'end': '12961.391', 'text': 'He soon fell into a\ndeep sleep.'}, {'start': '12961.391', 'end': '12962.423', 'text': 'While I was dreaming,'}, {'start': '12962.423', 'end': '12964.751', 'text': 'Reiner could hear\nhis thoughts.'}, {'start': '12964.751', 'end': '12967.367', 'text': "Nora's voice was filled\nwith joy and emotion."}, {'start': '12967.367', 'end': '12967.943', 'text': '(Mother!'}, {'start': '12967.943', 'end': '12968.903', 'text': 'I have a home!'}, {'start': '12968.903', 'end': '12969.791', 'text': ') In the morning,'}, {'start': '12969.791', 'end': '12970.799', 'text': 'upon waking up,'}, {'start': '12970.799', 'end': '12974.207', 'text': "Reiner first encountered\nMartina's\nscrutinizing gaze."}, {'start': '12974.207', 'end': '12976.151', 'text': 'She was crouching next\nto the bed,'}, {'start': '12976.151', 'end': '12978.959', 'text': 'hugging his longsword\nand watching the\ncouple.'}, {'start': '12978.959', 'end': '12980.183', 'text': 'When you open your eyes,'}, {'start': '12980.183', 'end': '12981.263', 'text': 'Reiner saw her.'}, {'start': '12981.263', 'end': '12981.263', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12981.263', 'end': '12982.055', 'text': 'What are you doing?'}, {'start': '12982.055', 'end': '12983.063', 'text': 'You scared me.'}, {'start': '12983.063', 'end': '12983.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12983.063', 'end': '12985.871', 'text': 'Martina narrowed her\neyes and asked seriously:'}, {'start': '12985.871', 'end': '12985.871', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12985.871', 'end': '12987.983', 'text': 'Why are they sleeping\ntogether again?'}, {'start': '12987.983', 'end': '12987.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12987.983', 'end': '12989.855', 'text': 'Their voices woke Nora\nup.'}, {'start': '12989.855', 'end': '12991.247', 'text': 'She looked at Martina and,'}, {'start': '12991.247', 'end': '12992.759', 'text': 'overwhelmed with shame,'}, {'start': '12992.759', 'end': '12994.727', 'text': 'her face blushed\nagain.'}, {'start': '12994.727', 'end': '12996.527', 'text': 'Martina spoke in a non-severe\ntone:'}, {'start': '12996.527', 'end': '12996.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '12996.527', 'end': '12997.271', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '12997.271', 'end': '12999.191', 'text': 'Are you bothering Nora\nagain?'}, {'start': '12999.191', 'end': '13001.447', 'text': 'A strong male does not\nmistreat a female.'}, {'start': '13001.447', 'end': '13001.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13001.447', 'end': '13003.151', 'text': 'Reiner immediately replied:'}, {'start': '13003.151', 'end': '13003.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13003.151', 'end': '13004.399', 'text': 'When have I bothered her?'}, {'start': '13004.399', 'end': '13006.031', 'text': "Don't accuse me falsely."}, {'start': '13006.031', 'end': '13006.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13006.031', 'end': '13008.503', 'text': "Then he put his arm\naround Nora's waist."}, {'start': '13008.503', 'end': '13012.079', 'text': 'Martina looked down\nand her eyes\nopened wide.'}, {'start': '13012.079', 'end': '13014.167', 'text': 'She seemed very surprised\nby the gesture.'}, {'start': '13014.167', 'end': '13015.607', 'text': 'Reiner spoke calmly:'}, {'start': '13015.607', 'end': '13015.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13015.607', 'end': '13016.591', 'text': 'Just so you know,'}, {'start': '13016.591', 'end': '13017.983', 'text': 'Nora is now my wife.'}, {'start': '13017.983', 'end': '13019.351', 'text': 'Last night he promised me.'}, {'start': '13019.351', 'end': '13019.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13019.351', 'end': '13021.703', 'text': 'Martina was even more\nsurprised and said:'}, {'start': '13021.703', 'end': '13021.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13021.703', 'end': '13023.407', 'text': "You're probably threatening\nNora!"}, {'start': '13023.407', 'end': '13023.407', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13023.407', 'end': '13023.407', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13023.407', 'end': '13025.087', 'text': 'Again with your nonsense.'}, {'start': '13025.087', 'end': '13025.087', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13025.087', 'end': '13026.311', 'text': 'While they were arguing,'}, {'start': '13026.311', 'end': '13027.799', 'text': 'Nora spoke softly:'}, {'start': '13027.799', 'end': '13027.799', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13027.799', 'end': '13028.999', 'text': 'It was my decision.'}, {'start': '13028.999', 'end': '13030.247', 'text': 'I fell in love with the master.'}, {'start': '13030.247', 'end': '13031.207', 'text': 'I want a home.'}, {'start': '13031.207', 'end': '13031.207', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13031.207', 'end': '13032.983', 'text': 'Martina scratched her\nhead.'}, {'start': '13032.983', 'end': '13034.207', 'text': 'Although he said nothing,'}, {'start': '13034.207', 'end': '13035.935', 'text': 'his thoughts arose.'}, {'start': '13035.935', 'end': '13037.111', 'text': '(This is not right,'}, {'start': '13037.111', 'end': '13038.479', 'text': 'What does Nora see in Reiner?'}, {'start': '13038.479', 'end': '13040.543', 'text': 'Did he fall in love just because\nyou gave him a bath?'}, {'start': '13040.543', 'end': '13041.911', 'text': 'Is it just because of its size?'}, {'start': '13041.911', 'end': '13042.727', 'text': 'Oh really?'}, {'start': '13042.727', 'end': '13044.407', 'text': ') Reiner felt offended.'}, {'start': '13044.407', 'end': '13045.895', 'text': 'Chapter 36:'}, {'start': '13045.895', 'end': '13049.399', 'text': 'Get them a good set\nof armor First\nthing in the\nmorning,'}, {'start': '13049.399', 'end': '13050.887', 'text': 'Lainer took them to Melod.'}, {'start': '13050.887', 'end': '13051.847', 'text': 'On the way,'}, {'start': '13051.847', 'end': '13054.391', 'text': 'from time to time he stole\nfurtive glances at\nNora,'}, {'start': '13054.391', 'end': '13055.207', 'text': 'and the two of them,'}, {'start': '13055.207', 'end': '13057.535', 'text': 'as if they were mentally\nconnected,'}, {'start': '13057.535', 'end': '13060.031', 'text': 'They always coincided in\nexchanging glances.'}, {'start': '13060.031', 'end': '13061.447', 'text': '(The master caught me again!'}, {'start': '13061.447', 'end': '13063.799', 'text': "It's so hard to sneak a\npeek without being\nnoticed."}, {'start': '13063.799', 'end': '13065.191', 'text': 'Lainer took her hand,'}, {'start': '13065.191', 'end': '13067.111', 'text': 'but Nora let her go after\na while.'}, {'start': '13067.111', 'end': '13068.719', 'text': 'He was a complicated person;'}, {'start': '13068.719', 'end': '13070.495', 'text': 'Every time Martina looked\nat her,'}, {'start': '13070.495', 'end': '13072.559', 'text': 'instinctively withdrew\nhis hand.'}, {'start': '13072.559', 'end': '13073.783', 'text': 'Without realizing it,'}, {'start': '13073.783', 'end': '13075.655', 'text': 'The three of them had already\narrived in Melod.'}, {'start': '13075.655', 'end': '13079.951', 'text': "The purpose of Lainer's\njourney was to find\na suitable suit\nof armor for Martin."}, {'start': '13079.951', 'end': '13081.223', 'text': 'If there was money left over,'}, {'start': '13081.223', 'end': '13083.095', 'text': 'I would rent a house in\nthe city.'}, {'start': '13083.095', 'end': '13087.535', 'text': 'It was not very practical\nto be constantly going\nback and forth between\nthe city and the villages.'}, {'start': '13087.535', 'end': '13090.727', 'text': "Most of Lainer's activities\nrequired\nbeing in Melod:"}, {'start': '13090.727', 'end': '13093.223', 'text': "accept quests in the\nadventurers' guild,"}, {'start': '13093.223', 'end': '13095.359', 'text': 'buy weapons or protective\nequipment,'}, {'start': '13095.359', 'end': '13097.111', 'text': 'all of that was done in\nthe city.'}, {'start': '13097.111', 'end': '13099.079', 'text': 'Now he had more financial\nleeway.'}, {'start': '13099.079', 'end': '13101.767', 'text': 'Originally it had\n10 gold coins,'}, {'start': '13101.767', 'end': '13104.839', 'text': 'but after completing\nthree quests in\nthe Alb a Forest,'}, {'start': '13104.839', 'end': '13107.839', 'text': 'Its capital amounted\nto 45 gold coins.'}, {'start': '13107.839', 'end': '13109.759', 'text': 'Thanks to the missions\nof the system,'}, {'start': '13109.759', 'end': '13113.935', 'text': 'He had earned in a short\ntime what a peasant\nwould take twenty\nyears to accumulate.'}, {'start': '13113.935', 'end': '13117.439', 'text': 'Although that money\nwas not enough to change\nhis social status,'}, {'start': '13117.439', 'end': '13118.927', 'text': 'for the moment it was enough for\nhim.'}, {'start': '13118.927', 'end': '13121.087', 'text': 'As soon as you enter\nthe city gate,'}, {'start': '13121.087', 'end': '13122.959', 'text': 'Lainer heard a familiar\nvoice.'}, {'start': '13122.959', 'end': '13123.319', 'text': '-Hey!'}, {'start': '13123.319', 'end': '13124.039', 'text': 'Lainer!'}, {'start': '13124.039', 'end': '13124.975', 'text': 'Turning around,'}, {'start': '13124.975', 'end': '13126.847', 'text': 'He saw Dimas standing\non the wall,'}, {'start': '13126.847', 'end': '13130.207', 'text': 'with his hands on his\nhips and wearing only\na chain mail shirt.'}, {'start': '13130.207', 'end': '13133.399', 'text': 'He pulled a pouch of money\nfrom his waist and\ntossed it to Laine.'}, {'start': '13133.399', 'end': '13134.431', 'text': 'Upon receiving it,'}, {'start': '13134.431', 'end': '13137.479', 'text': 'Lainer opened it and saw\nthat it was full\nof silver coins,'}, {'start': '13137.479', 'end': '13139.951', 'text': 'with an estimated value\nof three gold coins.'}, {'start': '13139.951', 'end': '13140.551', 'text': '-So much?'}, {'start': '13140.551', 'end': '13142.327', 'text': 'The boots sold\nwell,'}, {'start': '13142.327', 'end': '13142.711', 'text': 'Hey?'}, {'start': '13142.711', 'end': '13145.279', 'text': 'Dimas nodded and then threw\nanother bag at him.'}, {'start': '13145.279', 'end': '13146.815', 'text': 'This time it was smaller,'}, {'start': '13146.815', 'end': '13148.975', 'text': 'but Lainer noticed that it\nwas quite heavy.'}, {'start': '13148.975', 'end': '13149.791', 'text': 'When you open it,'}, {'start': '13149.791', 'end': '13152.095', 'text': 'He discovered that it\nwas full of gold coins,'}, {'start': '13152.095', 'end': '13153.487', 'text': 'at least a dozen.'}, {'start': '13153.487', 'end': '13154.303', 'text': '-Oh really?'}, {'start': '13154.303', 'end': '13156.727', 'text': "—Lainer's eyes\nwidened."}, {'start': '13156.727', 'end': '13157.279', 'text': '-Clear.'}, {'start': '13157.279', 'end': '13159.847', 'text': 'It is the reward for the\ntyrant and the priest.'}, {'start': '13159.847', 'end': '13161.887', 'text': 'You did most of\nthe work,'}, {'start': '13161.887', 'end': '13164.815', 'text': "so the lion's share\nof the reward goes\nto you."}, {'start': '13164.815', 'end': '13168.151', 'text': 'Lainer shook the bag\nand then put it\nin his waist bag:'}, {'start': '13168.151', 'end': '13168.823', 'text': '-Well,'}, {'start': '13168.823', 'end': '13170.095', 'text': 'thanks then.'}, {'start': '13170.095', 'end': '13171.991', 'text': 'Just as he was about\nto leave,'}, {'start': '13171.991', 'end': '13173.431', 'text': 'Dimas called him again.'}, {'start': '13173.431', 'end': '13174.151', 'text': "-What's happening?"}, {'start': '13174.151', 'end': '13175.087', 'text': 'Do you regret it?'}, {'start': '13175.087', 'end': '13177.127', 'text': 'Dimas shook his head\nand added:'}, {'start': '13177.127', 'end': '13179.359', 'text': '—If I have nothing else\nto do during the\nday,'}, {'start': '13179.359', 'end': '13181.375', 'text': 'most of the time\nI will be here,'}, {'start': '13181.375', 'end': '13182.335', 'text': 'on the wall.'}, {'start': '13182.335', 'end': '13183.271', 'text': '-Hmm!'}, {'start': '13183.271', 'end': '13184.183', 'text': '-Hmm.'}, {'start': '13184.183', 'end': '13186.511', 'text': "It was clear they didn't\nhave much to talk\nabout."}, {'start': '13186.511', 'end': '13189.799', 'text': 'Seeing Dimas turn around\nto chat with\na nearby gentleman,'}, {'start': '13189.799', 'end': '13192.583', 'text': 'Lainer left with\nthe beast-eared\ngirls.'}, {'start': '13192.583', 'end': '13197.527', 'text': 'First he went to a\nshoemaker and bought\nthem each a pair\nof short boots that\nfit them well.'}, {'start': '13197.527', 'end': '13198.991', 'text': 'His straw sandals,'}, {'start': '13198.991', 'end': '13200.575', 'text': 'that they had been using for\na month,'}, {'start': '13200.575', 'end': '13202.447', 'text': 'were already almost destroyed.'}, {'start': '13202.447', 'end': '13203.215', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '13203.215', 'end': '13205.087', 'text': 'the weather was getting colder\nand colder,'}, {'start': '13205.087', 'end': '13206.839', 'text': 'so it was time for a\nchange.'}, {'start': '13206.839', 'end': '13210.247', 'text': 'It was clear that Nora\nwas very happy\nwith her new shoes;'}, {'start': '13210.247', 'end': '13213.151', 'text': 'From time to time he\nbent down to carefully\nclean them.'}, {'start': '13213.151', 'end': '13214.327', 'text': 'Even Martina,'}, {'start': '13214.327', 'end': '13216.055', 'text': 'usually carefree,'}, {'start': '13216.055', 'end': '13217.735', 'text': 'He took great care of his\nshoes.'}, {'start': '13217.735', 'end': '13219.583', 'text': '—These shoes are great.'}, {'start': '13219.583', 'end': '13220.423', 'text': 'You,'}, {'start': '13220.423', 'end': '13221.431', 'text': 'humans,'}, {'start': '13221.431', 'end': '13224.191', 'text': 'They know how to enjoy themselves,\nsaid Martina seriously.'}, {'start': '13224.191', 'end': '13225.727', 'text': 'Nora nodded in agreement.'}, {'start': '13225.727', 'end': '13228.175', 'text': 'Lainer looked at her out of the corner\nof his eye and said suddenly:'}, {'start': '13228.175', 'end': '13231.319', 'text': '—The cost of these shoes\nwill be deducted from\nyour ransom.'}, {'start': '13231.319', 'end': '13232.783', 'text': '—Deduct whatever you\nwant.'}, {'start': '13232.783', 'end': '13233.647', 'text': 'Actually,'}, {'start': '13233.647', 'end': '13235.399', 'text': "I don't mind working\nfor you;"}, {'start': '13235.399', 'end': '13240.127', 'text': '"At least I don\'t have\nto worry about going\nhungry," Martina replied\nwith complete seriousness.'}, {'start': '13240.127', 'end': '13243.895', 'text': 'Just as Lainer was\nabout to take\nMartina to the\narmor shop,'}, {'start': '13243.895', 'end': '13245.479', 'text': 'the system rang again.'}, {'start': '13245.479', 'end': '13246.727', 'text': '[Mission updated:'}, {'start': '13246.727', 'end': '13249.487', 'text': 'Preliminary exploration\nof the ruins south\nof Melod.'}, {'start': '13249.487', 'end': '13250.519', 'text': '] [Reward:'}, {'start': '13250.519', 'end': '13252.007', 'text': '5 silver coins.'}, {'start': '13252.007', 'end': '13253.015', 'text': '] To tell the truth,'}, {'start': '13253.015', 'end': '13253.759', 'text': 'Lainer,'}, {'start': '13253.759', 'end': '13255.391', 'text': 'that now he had so much\nmoney,'}, {'start': '13255.391', 'end': '13258.055', 'text': 'I almost despised those\nfive silver coins.'}, {'start': '13258.055', 'end': '13260.839', 'text': 'But following his principle\nof never rejecting\na mission,'}, {'start': '13260.839', 'end': '13263.263', 'text': 'decided that he would at\nleast take a look at it.'}, {'start': '13263.263', 'end': '13264.199', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '13264.199', 'end': '13267.655', 'text': 'The most urgent thing\nnow was to find armor\nfor Martina.'}, {'start': '13267.655', 'end': '13268.831', 'text': 'Although he was brave,'}, {'start': '13268.831', 'end': '13270.679', 'text': 'was still flesh and\nblood,'}, {'start': '13270.679', 'end': '13272.191', 'text': 'and as the vanguard of the\ngroup,'}, {'start': '13272.191', 'end': '13273.847', 'text': 'protection was essential.'}, {'start': '13273.847', 'end': '13277.159', 'text': "When he saw that Martina's\nhand was cut\noff in the Forest of\nDawn,"}, {'start': '13277.159', 'end': '13281.215', 'text': 'He secretly decided that\nwhen he returned he would\ndefinitely buy him\na suit of armor.'}, {'start': '13281.215', 'end': '13283.111', 'text': 'Upon reaching the\narmor shop,'}, {'start': '13283.111', 'end': '13286.255', 'text': 'Reiner first asked about\nthe price of\nthe chain mail.'}, {'start': '13286.255', 'end': '13288.127', 'text': 'The blacksmith replied\nseriously:'}, {'start': '13288.127', 'end': '13288.127', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13288.127', 'end': '13289.999', 'text': 'There are many types\nof chainmail,'}, {'start': '13289.999', 'end': '13291.199', 'text': "I don't know which one you want."}, {'start': '13291.199', 'end': '13293.071', 'text': 'Some only protect the\ntorso,'}, {'start': '13293.071', 'end': '13295.015', 'text': 'others also include shoulder\npads…"'}, {'start': '13295.015', 'end': '13295.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13295.015', 'end': '13297.007', 'text': 'Are there any that protect\nthe whole body?'}, {'start': '13297.007', 'end': '13297.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13297.007', 'end': '13297.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13297.007', 'end': '13298.135', 'text': 'There are only stockings,'}, {'start': '13298.135', 'end': '13299.959', 'text': 'and the price is not cheap\nat all.'}, {'start': '13299.959', 'end': '13301.711', 'text': 'Iron is expensive\nlately,'}, {'start': '13301.711', 'end': '13305.839', 'text': 'added to the cost of\nlabor and other expenses…\neight Diast\ngold coins.'}, {'start': '13305.839', 'end': '13305.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13305.839', 'end': '13307.447', 'text': 'Reiner held his breath.'}, {'start': '13307.447', 'end': '13310.471', 'text': 'The difference with\nthe price I had imagined\nwas big.'}, {'start': '13310.471', 'end': '13313.903', 'text': 'I thought that three\nor four gold coins\nwould be enough.'}, {'start': '13313.903', 'end': '13314.863', 'text': 'At first,'}, {'start': '13314.863', 'end': '13318.679', 'text': 'The three leather armors\nin his group\nonly cost two gold\ncoins.'}, {'start': '13318.679', 'end': '13318.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13318.679', 'end': '13320.167', 'text': 'And the plate armor?'}, {'start': '13320.167', 'end': '13320.167', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13320.167', 'end': '13320.167', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13320.167', 'end': '13321.367', 'text': "It's even more expensive,"}, {'start': '13321.367', 'end': '13323.167', 'text': 'depends on the area of \u200b\u200bprotection.'}, {'start': '13323.167', 'end': '13326.119', 'text': 'The price varies between\nfull body and\nhalf armor.'}, {'start': '13326.119', 'end': '13326.119', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13326.119', 'end': '13328.519', 'text': 'Reiner approached the blacksmith\nand lowered his voice:'}, {'start': '13328.519', 'end': '13328.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13328.519', 'end': '13329.983', 'text': 'Do you know Mr. Say more?'}, {'start': '13329.983', 'end': '13329.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13329.983', 'end': '13329.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13329.983', 'end': '13330.895', 'text': 'Of course,'}, {'start': '13330.895', 'end': '13332.983', 'text': 'He is a highly respected\nnoble gentleman.'}, {'start': '13332.983', 'end': '13332.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13332.983', 'end': '13332.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13332.983', 'end': '13335.431', 'text': 'Could you get me that\nplate armor?'}, {'start': '13335.431', 'end': '13335.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13335.431', 'end': '13337.999', 'text': 'Reiner loved his\ndefensive ability.'}, {'start': '13337.999', 'end': '13342.727', 'text': 'Withstanding several blows\nfrom the goblin general\nwithout problems spoke\nvolumes about his effectiveness.'}, {'start': '13342.727', 'end': '13346.135', 'text': 'The blacksmith looked at\nNora and Martina behind\nhim and said seriously:'}, {'start': '13346.135', 'end': '13346.135', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13346.135', 'end': '13347.335', 'text': "That's not for you."}, {'start': '13347.335', 'end': '13348.919', 'text': 'It is very complicated to\nput on,'}, {'start': '13348.919', 'end': '13352.495', 'text': 'Knights need squires\nto arm\nit before battle,'}, {'start': '13352.495', 'end': '13354.031', 'text': "and it's not cheap either."}, {'start': '13354.031', 'end': '13354.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13354.031', 'end': '13355.399', 'text': 'Reiner tried his luck:'}, {'start': '13355.399', 'end': '13355.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13355.399', 'end': '13356.311', 'text': 'How much does it cost?'}, {'start': '13356.311', 'end': '13356.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13356.311', 'end': '13356.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13356.311', 'end': '13357.919', 'text': 'About thirty gold coins.'}, {'start': '13357.919', 'end': '13357.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13357.919', 'end': '13359.623', 'text': 'Reiner touched his\nchin.'}, {'start': '13359.623', 'end': '13360.199', 'text': 'Expensive,'}, {'start': '13360.199', 'end': '13361.351', 'text': 'but still affordable.'}, {'start': '13361.351', 'end': '13361.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13361.351', 'end': '13362.791', 'text': 'How complicated is it?'}, {'start': '13362.791', 'end': '13362.791', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13362.791', 'end': '13362.791', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13362.791', 'end': '13364.687', 'text': 'You need nails to\nfix it…"'}, {'start': '13364.687', 'end': '13365.887', 'text': 'Just hearing that,'}, {'start': '13365.887', 'end': '13367.207', 'text': 'Reiner has had enough.'}, {'start': '13367.207', 'end': '13373.399', 'text': 'Now he understood\nwhy Dimas only wore\nhalf plate armor\nwhen he fought\nthe gob tyrant\nin the Dawnwood.'}, {'start': '13373.399', 'end': '13376.999', 'text': 'The blacksmith looked at\nthe leather armor they\nwere wearing and remembered\nReiner.'}, {'start': '13376.999', 'end': '13378.463', 'text': 'After thinking about it for a moment,'}, {'start': '13378.463', 'end': '13379.159', 'text': 'asked:'}, {'start': '13379.159', 'end': '13379.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13379.159', 'end': '13380.503', 'text': 'Who is the mature art\nfor?'}, {'start': '13380.503', 'end': '13380.503', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13380.503', 'end': '13382.615', 'text': 'Reiner pointed to Martina without\nhesitation.'}, {'start': '13382.615', 'end': '13384.223', 'text': 'The blacksmith frowned:'}, {'start': '13384.223', 'end': '13384.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13384.223', 'end': '13385.447', 'text': "You're a weird guy,"}, {'start': '13385.447', 'end': '13387.799', 'text': 'Why do you give something\nso good to a semi-human?'}, {'start': '13387.799', 'end': '13388.615', 'text': 'If he dies,'}, {'start': '13388.615', 'end': '13390.343', 'text': 'you can always buy another\none.'}, {'start': '13390.343', 'end': '13390.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13390.343', 'end': '13392.215', 'text': 'Reiner was speechless.'}, {'start': '13392.215', 'end': '13395.383', 'text': 'A legendary level\ndemi-human was not\neasy to obtain.'}, {'start': '13395.383', 'end': '13397.735', 'text': 'After touring the\nslave market,'}, {'start': '13397.735', 'end': '13400.015', 'text': 'The best thing I had\nfound was Nora,'}, {'start': '13400.015', 'end': '13401.095', 'text': 'epic level.'}, {'start': '13401.095', 'end': '13402.127', 'text': 'Before that,'}, {'start': '13402.127', 'end': '13403.567', 'text': 'the most was rare.'}, {'start': '13403.567', 'end': '13403.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13403.567', 'end': '13405.103', 'text': 'Don\'t worry about that"'}, {'start': '13405.103', 'end': '13405.103', 'text': ','}, {'start': '13405.103', 'end': '13406.111', 'text': 'Reiner said,'}, {'start': '13406.111', 'end': '13407.791', 'text': 'making a gesture with\nhis hand.'}, {'start': '13407.791', 'end': '13409.135', 'text': 'The blacksmith sighed and,'}, {'start': '13409.135', 'end': '13410.119', 'text': 'after thinking about it,'}, {'start': '13410.119', 'end': '13410.935', 'text': 'suggested:'}, {'start': '13410.935', 'end': '13410.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13410.935', 'end': '13413.071', 'text': 'A chainmail for the\nupper part,'}, {'start': '13413.071', 'end': '13415.687', 'text': 'plus a half plate armor\nwith shoulder\npads,'}, {'start': '13415.687', 'end': '13417.079', 'text': 'bracers and gloves.'}, {'start': '13417.079', 'end': '13421.039', 'text': 'For the lower part…\nlately noble\nladies wear a full\nskirt,'}, {'start': '13421.039', 'end': '13422.383', 'text': 'elegant and practical…"'}, {'start': '13422.383', 'end': '13423.703', 'text': 'Reiner considered it.'}, {'start': '13423.703', 'end': '13425.263', 'text': 'Although it offered protection,'}, {'start': '13425.263', 'end': '13426.775', 'text': 'did not seem very useful to him.'}, {'start': '13426.775', 'end': '13426.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13426.775', 'end': '13428.551', 'text': 'With the armed skirt and\ngreaves,'}, {'start': '13428.551', 'end': '13430.807', 'text': 'the protection is already\nquite complete.'}, {'start': '13430.807', 'end': '13430.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13430.807', 'end': '13430.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13430.807', 'end': '13432.367', 'text': 'How much would all of that\ncost?'}, {'start': '13432.367', 'end': '13432.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13432.367', 'end': '13434.311', 'text': 'The blacksmith picked up a stone\nfrom the ground,'}, {'start': '13434.311', 'end': '13436.975', 'text': 'He made calculations on\nthe wall and turned\nto Reiner.'}, {'start': '13436.975', 'end': '13436.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13436.975', 'end': '13437.767', 'text': 'In total,'}, {'start': '13437.767', 'end': '13439.303', 'text': 'eighteen gold coins…"'}, {'start': '13439.303', 'end': '13440.719', 'text': 'Chapter 37:'}, {'start': '13440.719', 'end': '13444.703', 'text': "Sooner or later I'll\nhave to kiss Nora Reiner\nargued with Nora\nand the others."}, {'start': '13444.703', 'end': '13449.287', 'text': 'This set of chain mail\nplus the armor\nskirt weighed almost\nten kilograms.'}, {'start': '13449.287', 'end': '13450.895', 'text': 'Martina had no problem,'}, {'start': '13450.895', 'end': '13455.215', 'text': 'since he had inexhaustible\nstrength and\ncould also carry a heavy\nbucket helmet.'}, {'start': '13455.215', 'end': '13456.991', 'text': "But Nora clearly couldn't."}, {'start': '13456.991', 'end': '13460.807', 'text': 'Having her carry 10 kilos\nand jump around\nwould completely exhaust\nher.'}, {'start': '13460.807', 'end': '13461.575', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '13461.575', 'end': '13463.615', 'text': 'His greatest skill was\nagility,'}, {'start': '13463.615', 'end': '13466.711', 'text': 'and wearing too much\narmor could be counterproductive.'}, {'start': '13466.711', 'end': '13468.919', 'text': 'After careful consideration,'}, {'start': '13468.919', 'end': '13471.775', 'text': 'Reiner abandoned the idea of\nputting the chain\nmail on him,'}, {'start': '13471.775', 'end': '13473.383', 'text': 'keeping the rest the\nsame.'}, {'start': '13473.383', 'end': '13474.535', 'text': 'As for Reiner,'}, {'start': '13474.535', 'end': '13478.711', 'text': 'removed the armor\nskirt and reinforced\nthe thigh and\nshin guards.'}, {'start': '13478.711', 'end': '13480.679', 'text': "He didn't like the\narmor skirt."}, {'start': '13480.679', 'end': '13483.319', 'text': 'After taking measurements\nand paying a deposit,'}, {'start': '13483.319', 'end': '13484.615', 'text': 'Reiner took them.'}, {'start': '13484.615', 'end': '13486.895', 'text': 'Then he went to look for\nthe owner of the tavern.'}, {'start': '13486.895', 'end': '13489.751', 'text': 'As a key place for information\ntransmission\nin the village,'}, {'start': '13489.751', 'end': '13495.631', 'text': 'The tavern keepers were\nexperts in dealing with\nall kinds of people\nand were usually among\nthe most knowledgeable\nin the place.'}, {'start': '13495.631', 'end': '13496.543', 'text': 'With your help,'}, {'start': '13496.543', 'end': '13501.319', 'text': 'Reiner quickly found\na small one-story\nhouse for sale\non a corner of\nthe city.'}, {'start': '13501.319', 'end': '13503.119', 'text': 'The house had wooden\nfloors,'}, {'start': '13503.119', 'end': '13504.679', 'text': 'It looked clean and tidy,'}, {'start': '13504.679', 'end': '13506.695', 'text': 'with a total of\nfour rooms:'}, {'start': '13506.695', 'end': '13509.239', 'text': 'three to live in and another\nto store things,'}, {'start': '13509.239', 'end': '13511.663', 'text': 'as well as a fairly well-equipped\nkitchen.'}, {'start': '13511.663', 'end': '13518.431', 'text': 'The backyard even had\na small nine-square-meter\nvegetable\ngarden where they\ncould grow their own\nvegetables in their\nspare time.'}, {'start': '13518.431', 'end': '13524.839', 'text': 'The only drawback was\nthat the small\nroom for the toilet\nand the needs\nwas too small and\nquite rudimentary.'}, {'start': '13524.839', 'end': '13525.583', 'text': 'Even so,'}, {'start': '13525.583', 'end': '13528.127', 'text': 'It was much better than\nthe small cabin in the\nvillage.'}, {'start': '13528.127', 'end': '13529.351', 'text': 'Reiner liked it.'}, {'start': '13529.351', 'end': '13529.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13529.351', 'end': '13531.367', 'text': 'How much does rent cost\nfor this house?'}, {'start': '13531.367', 'end': '13531.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13531.367', 'end': '13534.439', 'text': 'The owner was an old\nman with gray hair\nand a cane,'}, {'start': '13534.439', 'end': '13536.575', 'text': 'who spoke with a weak\nand broken voice:'}, {'start': '13536.575', 'end': '13536.575', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13536.575', 'end': '13537.319', 'text': 'One year.'}, {'start': '13537.319', 'end': '13538.879', 'text': 'two gold coins from\nDiast.'}, {'start': '13538.879', 'end': '13538.879', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13538.879', 'end': '13538.879', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13538.879', 'end': '13540.607', 'text': 'And how much would it cost to\nbuy it?'}, {'start': '13540.607', 'end': '13540.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13540.607', 'end': '13542.671', 'text': 'The old man did not respond\nimmediately.'}, {'start': '13542.671', 'end': '13545.743', 'text': 'With his cloudy eyes\nhe looked around and\nsaid slowly:'}, {'start': '13545.743', 'end': '13545.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13545.743', 'end': '13547.159', 'text': 'Forty gold coins.'}, {'start': '13547.159', 'end': '13550.111', 'text': 'This house was given to\nme by the feudal lord when\nI was young,'}, {'start': '13550.111', 'end': '13551.743', 'text': 'I still have the title\ndeed.'}, {'start': '13551.743', 'end': '13551.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13551.743', 'end': '13551.743', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13551.743', 'end': '13552.607', 'text': "I'll think about it."}, {'start': '13552.607', 'end': '13552.607', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13552.607', 'end': '13554.143', 'text': 'Reiner paid the rent.'}, {'start': '13554.143', 'end': '13556.519', 'text': 'I was planning to live there\nfor a while to evaluate\nand,'}, {'start': '13556.519', 'end': '13558.151', 'text': 'if he really liked it,'}, {'start': '13558.151', 'end': '13560.119', 'text': 'work to save up and\nbuy it.'}, {'start': '13560.119', 'end': '13561.727', 'text': 'After renting the house,'}, {'start': '13561.727', 'end': '13566.383', 'text': 'Reiner rented a carriage\nfrom the innkeeper\nand began\nmoving his belongings.'}, {'start': '13566.383', 'end': '13568.951', 'text': 'The villagers seemed reluctant\nto let him\ngo,'}, {'start': '13568.951', 'end': '13571.183', 'text': 'but they still helped\ncarry the things.'}, {'start': '13571.183', 'end': '13572.527', 'text': "By the time it's over,"}, {'start': '13572.527', 'end': '13573.703', 'text': 'it was already night.'}, {'start': '13573.703', 'end': '13575.983', 'text': 'Reiner finally got you\nto move out.'}, {'start': '13575.983', 'end': '13577.591', 'text': 'Seeing the house in disarray,'}, {'start': '13577.591', 'end': '13579.103', 'text': 'he began to organize it.'}, {'start': '13579.103', 'end': '13580.063', 'text': 'When he finished,'}, {'start': '13580.063', 'end': '13581.431', 'text': 'It was almost midnight.'}, {'start': '13581.431', 'end': '13582.679', 'text': 'After bathing,'}, {'start': '13582.679', 'end': '13584.671', 'text': "Reiner knocked on Nora's\ndoor and,"}, {'start': '13584.671', 'end': '13586.063', 'text': 'not getting a response,'}, {'start': '13586.063', 'end': '13587.407', 'text': 'He opened it slowly.'}, {'start': '13587.407', 'end': '13588.895', 'text': 'The bed was empty,'}, {'start': '13588.895', 'end': '13590.935', 'text': "so he went to Martina's\nroom."}, {'start': '13590.935', 'end': '13592.111', 'text': 'Nora was there,'}, {'start': '13592.111', 'end': '13593.071', 'text': 'as expected.'}, {'start': '13593.071', 'end': '13595.783', 'text': 'The two were snuggled\nup under the same blanket,'}, {'start': '13595.783', 'end': '13597.511', 'text': 'looking at him with big\neyes.'}, {'start': '13597.511', 'end': '13599.431', 'text': 'Nora had the red mussels,'}, {'start': '13599.431', 'end': '13601.615', 'text': 'as if they had done something\nshameful.'}, {'start': '13601.615', 'end': '13601.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13601.615', 'end': '13602.575', 'text': "What's wrong with them?"}, {'start': '13602.575', 'end': '13604.207', 'text': 'They seem to be up to something"'}, {'start': '13604.207', 'end': '13604.207', 'text': ','}, {'start': '13604.207', 'end': '13605.311', 'text': 'Reiner asked,'}, {'start': '13605.311', 'end': '13606.223', 'text': 'confused.'}, {'start': '13606.223', 'end': '13606.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13606.223', 'end': '13606.799', 'text': 'Nothing"'}, {'start': '13606.799', 'end': '13606.799', 'text': ','}, {'start': '13606.799', 'end': '13607.879', 'text': 'Martina said,'}, {'start': '13607.879', 'end': '13610.255', 'text': 'with a smile he could\nbarely contain.'}, {'start': '13610.255', 'end': '13612.775', 'text': "His thoughts invaded\nReiner's mind."}, {'start': '13612.775', 'end': '13613.519', 'text': 'Martina:'}, {'start': '13613.519', 'end': '13615.559', 'text': "(I can't answer Nora's\nquestions,"}, {'start': '13615.559', 'end': '13618.007', 'text': "after all I've never\nbeen with a man."}, {'start': '13618.007', 'end': '13621.199', 'text': "But I didn't expect him\nto already be thinking\nabout those things."}, {'start': '13621.199', 'end': '13621.799', 'text': 'Although,'}, {'start': '13621.799', 'end': '13623.431', 'text': 'seeing how things are going,'}, {'start': '13623.431', 'end': '13625.903', 'text': 'keeping Reiner seems\nlike a good option.'}, {'start': '13625.903', 'end': '13627.775', 'text': 'If in the future I have\nnowhere to go,'}, {'start': '13627.775', 'end': '13629.623', 'text': "maybe I'll still be working\nfor him."}, {'start': '13629.623', 'end': '13632.719', 'text': "But I'm not going to do\n*that* with Reiner."}, {'start': '13632.719', 'end': '13633.295', 'text': ') Nora:'}, {'start': '13633.295', 'end': '13636.895', 'text': '(Luckily I have good hearing\nand I covered my mouth\nwhen I heard his footsteps.'}, {'start': '13636.895', 'end': '13638.407', 'text': 'If the master had heard\nme,'}, {'start': '13638.407', 'end': '13640.471', 'text': 'it would have been too embarrassing.'}, {'start': '13640.471', 'end': '13643.927', 'text': ') Reiner assumed they\nmust be talking about\nsome feminine secret.'}, {'start': '13643.927', 'end': '13643.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13643.927', 'end': '13645.775', 'text': 'Are you going to sleep together\ntonight?'}, {'start': '13645.775', 'end': '13645.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13645.775', 'end': '13646.975', 'text': 'Nora did not respond,'}, {'start': '13646.975', 'end': '13649.111', 'text': 'still lost in her\nthoughts.'}, {'start': '13649.111', 'end': '13650.311', 'text': 'Martina nodded:'}, {'start': '13650.311', 'end': '13650.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13650.311', 'end': '13653.071', 'text': "It's a bit cold in the\nroom and there's\nno fireplace."}, {'start': '13653.071', 'end': '13655.039', 'text': 'I thought about sharing warmth\nwith Nora.'}, {'start': '13655.039', 'end': '13655.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13655.039', 'end': '13655.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13655.039', 'end': '13658.975', 'text': "Tomorrow I'm going\nto bring some live\ncoal to heat\nthe room."}, {'start': '13658.975', 'end': '13658.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13658.975', 'end': '13661.519', 'text': 'Rhine narrowed his eyes\nand said seriously:'}, {'start': '13661.519', 'end': '13661.519', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13661.519', 'end': '13663.055', 'text': 'That can kill someone,'}, {'start': '13663.055', 'end': '13664.063', 'text': "don't do it."}, {'start': '13664.063', 'end': '13664.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13664.063', 'end': '13664.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13664.063', 'end': '13665.095', 'text': "I'm not stupid,"}, {'start': '13665.095', 'end': '13667.759', 'text': 'If I accidentally\nset fire to the\nroom,'}, {'start': '13667.759', 'end': '13669.823', 'text': "I'll open the window\nand run away."}, {'start': '13669.823', 'end': '13670.591', 'text': 'Besides,'}, {'start': '13670.591', 'end': '13672.847', 'text': 'you could put out the\nfire quickly,'}, {'start': '13672.847', 'end': '13673.471', 'text': 'TRUE?'}, {'start': '13673.471', 'end': '13673.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13673.471', 'end': '13675.919', 'text': 'Martina blinked and\nanswered seriously.'}, {'start': '13675.919', 'end': '13677.527', 'text': 'Rhine said solemnly:'}, {'start': '13677.527', 'end': '13677.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13677.527', 'end': '13679.639', 'text': 'When coal burns with\nlittle oxygen,'}, {'start': '13679.639', 'end': '13681.295', 'text': 'produces carbon monoxide.'}, {'start': '13681.295', 'end': '13683.383', 'text': 'It is odorless and colorless\nbut toxic,'}, {'start': '13683.383', 'end': '13685.087', 'text': 'reacts with hemoglobin,'}, {'start': '13685.087', 'end': '13689.599', 'text': "reduces the blood's\nability to carry\noxygen and causes\npoisoning."}, {'start': '13689.599', 'end': '13691.303', 'text': 'Not only does it cause nausea,'}, {'start': '13691.303', 'end': '13692.599', 'text': 'vomiting and dizziness,'}, {'start': '13692.599', 'end': '13694.567', 'text': 'but can also be\nfatal.'}, {'start': '13694.567', 'end': '13694.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13694.567', 'end': '13696.391', 'text': 'Martina scratched her\ncheek,'}, {'start': '13696.391', 'end': '13698.287', 'text': 'with a clear but naive\nlook:'}, {'start': '13698.287', 'end': '13698.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13698.287', 'end': '13699.367', 'text': 'What what oxygen?'}, {'start': '13699.367', 'end': '13700.639', 'text': 'And what is hemoglobin a?'}, {'start': '13700.639', 'end': '13700.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13700.639', 'end': '13701.287', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '13701.287', 'end': '13702.703', 'text': 'He looked at Nora and asked:'}, {'start': '13702.703', 'end': '13702.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13702.703', 'end': '13704.023', 'text': 'What is R hine saying?'}, {'start': '13704.023', 'end': '13705.031', 'text': 'Do you understand?'}, {'start': '13705.031', 'end': '13705.031', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13705.031', 'end': '13706.975', 'text': 'Nora also shook her\nhead.'}, {'start': '13706.975', 'end': '13710.623', 'text': "What a pity this world\ndoesn't have nine\nyears of compulsory\neducation."}, {'start': '13710.623', 'end': '13711.559', 'text': 'In the future,'}, {'start': '13711.559', 'end': '13712.519', 'text': 'if there is time,'}, {'start': '13712.519', 'end': '13715.687', 'text': 'I will have to teach\nhim some basic\nlife skills.'}, {'start': '13715.687', 'end': '13715.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13715.687', 'end': '13716.647', 'text': 'In summary,'}, {'start': '13716.647', 'end': '13717.919', 'text': 'remember what I say:'}, {'start': '13717.919', 'end': '13719.959', 'text': 'Do not light charcoal\nin the room.'}, {'start': '13719.959', 'end': '13721.519', 'text': 'If you really do it, yes,'}, {'start': '13721.519', 'end': '13723.607', 'text': 'open doors and windows\nto ventilate,'}, {'start': '13723.607', 'end': '13724.783', 'text': 'or you could die.'}, {'start': '13724.783', 'end': '13725.791', 'text': 'Now do you understand?'}, {'start': '13725.791', 'end': '13725.791', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13725.791', 'end': '13729.871', 'text': "The two girls with\nbeast grates nodded\nand repeated\nRhine's words."}, {'start': '13729.871', 'end': '13731.863', 'text': 'Seeing that Martina was\nunnecessary,'}, {'start': '13731.863', 'end': '13735.775', 'text': 'Rhine could do nothing\nwith Nora and\nobediently returned\nto his room.'}, {'start': '13735.775', 'end': '13737.287', 'text': 'Late at night,'}, {'start': '13737.287', 'end': '13739.087', 'text': 'heard the door\nopen.'}, {'start': '13739.087', 'end': '13739.735', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '13739.735', 'end': '13741.559', 'text': "Nora's thoughts came\nto her:"}, {'start': '13741.559', 'end': '13742.783', 'text': '(Is the master asleep?'}, {'start': '13742.783', 'end': '13744.295', 'text': 'It seems I arrived late\ntoday,'}, {'start': '13744.295', 'end': '13745.999', 'text': 'should have come earlier.'}, {'start': '13745.999', 'end': '13749.479', 'text': ') Rhine looked back\nand saw Nora\nsneaking up.'}, {'start': '13749.479', 'end': '13749.479', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13749.479', 'end': '13750.583', 'text': "Aren't you asleep?"}, {'start': '13750.583', 'end': '13750.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13750.583', 'end': '13750.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13750.583', 'end': '13752.143', 'text': "I can't get used to the\nbed,"}, {'start': '13752.143', 'end': '13754.135', 'text': 'I have a hard time sleeping\nin a new place.'}, {'start': '13754.135', 'end': '13755.695', 'text': "I'll be fine in a few days."}, {'start': '13755.695', 'end': '13755.695', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13755.695', 'end': '13758.407', 'text': 'Rhine yawned and lit\nthe candle beside the\nbed.'}, {'start': '13758.407', 'end': '13759.391', 'text': 'Nora murmured:'}, {'start': '13759.391', 'end': '13759.391', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13759.391', 'end': '13760.783', 'text': 'When we were outside,'}, {'start': '13760.783', 'end': '13762.535', 'text': 'you seemed to sleep very peacefully.'}, {'start': '13762.535', 'end': '13762.535', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13762.535', 'end': '13762.535', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13762.535', 'end': '13765.559', 'text': 'Sleeping outdoors is\nnot the same as sleeping\nin a room.'}, {'start': '13765.559', 'end': '13765.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13765.559', 'end': '13767.119', 'text': 'Both remained silent.'}, {'start': '13767.119', 'end': '13769.711', 'text': 'Nora obediently sat\non the edge of the\nbed,'}, {'start': '13769.711', 'end': '13772.063', 'text': 'waiting for his ears\nto be stroked.'}, {'start': '13772.063', 'end': '13775.471', 'text': 'But Rhine hugged her\nwaist and held her\ntightly for a while.'}, {'start': '13775.471', 'end': '13775.471', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13775.471', 'end': '13776.743', 'text': "Let's sleep together,"}, {'start': '13776.743', 'end': '13778.015', 'text': 'stay tonight.'}, {'start': '13778.015', 'end': '13778.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13778.015', 'end': '13778.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13778.015', 'end': '13778.927', 'text': 'Hmm.'}, {'start': '13778.927', 'end': '13778.927', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13778.927', 'end': '13780.679', 'text': 'Nora replied softly,'}, {'start': '13780.679', 'end': '13782.935', 'text': 'He lifted a corner of\nthe blanket and got\nin.'}, {'start': '13782.935', 'end': '13785.287', 'text': 'The two stared at each\nother in bed.'}, {'start': '13785.287', 'end': '13787.567', 'text': '(I feel like the atmosphere\nis a little strange.'}, {'start': '13787.567', 'end': '13788.431', 'text': ') Suddenly,'}, {'start': '13788.431', 'end': '13790.639', 'text': 'Nora came closer and closed\nher eyes.'}, {'start': '13790.639', 'end': '13792.079', 'text': 'By the dim light of the candle,'}, {'start': '13792.079', 'end': '13795.775', 'text': 'Her red, full lips\nlooked especially\ntempting.'}, {'start': '13795.775', 'end': '13797.839', 'text': "Rhine couldn't resist leaving\nand kissed her."}, {'start': '13797.839', 'end': '13799.015', 'text': 'To his surprise,'}, {'start': '13799.015', 'end': '13801.583', 'text': 'Nora stepped back in fear\nand fell out of bed.'}, {'start': '13801.583', 'end': '13801.583', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13801.583', 'end': '13802.255', 'text': 'I-love you,'}, {'start': '13802.255', 'end': '13803.047', 'text': 'what are you doing?'}, {'start': '13803.047', 'end': '13803.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13803.047', 'end': '13804.583', 'text': 'Rhine was also scared,'}, {'start': '13804.583', 'end': '13806.287', 'text': 'without understanding his reaction:'}, {'start': '13806.287', 'end': '13806.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13806.287', 'end': '13808.063', 'text': "Weren't you asking me\nto kiss you?"}, {'start': '13808.063', 'end': '13808.975', 'text': 'It was obvious.'}, {'start': '13808.975', 'end': '13808.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13808.975', 'end': '13808.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13808.975', 'end': '13809.503', 'text': 'No,'}, {'start': '13809.503', 'end': '13811.639', 'text': 'I was just getting\nready to sleep.'}, {'start': '13811.639', 'end': '13811.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13811.639', 'end': '13814.399', 'text': 'Nora crawled back under\nthe covers and murmured:'}, {'start': '13814.399', 'end': '13814.399', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13814.399', 'end': '13815.911', 'text': 'It was too sudden,'}, {'start': '13815.911', 'end': '13817.543', 'text': "I didn't expect you to kiss\nme."}, {'start': '13817.543', 'end': '13817.543', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13817.543', 'end': '13819.559', 'text': 'Rhine hugged her and\nsaid softly:'}, {'start': '13819.559', 'end': '13819.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13819.559', 'end': '13820.471', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '13820.471', 'end': '13821.695', 'text': 'from now on,'}, {'start': '13821.695', 'end': '13824.671', 'text': 'We will kiss once in\nthe morning and once\nat night.'}, {'start': '13824.671', 'end': '13824.671', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13824.671', 'end': '13827.743', 'text': 'He could feel that Nora\nin his arms was\ngetting warmer.'}, {'start': '13827.743', 'end': '13831.367', 'text': 'Chapter 38 Junith is\nthe guide to the ruins\nDuring breakfast,'}, {'start': '13831.367', 'end': '13835.423', 'text': 'Nora stared at the black\nbread for a long\ntime before taking\na bite.'}, {'start': '13835.423', 'end': '13837.079', 'text': 'Since he kissed her in\nthe morning,'}, {'start': '13837.079', 'end': '13839.383', 'text': 'had been left in\na state of daze.'}, {'start': '13839.383', 'end': '13840.175', 'text': 'Until now,'}, {'start': '13840.175', 'end': '13841.999', 'text': 'had not managed to recover.'}, {'start': '13841.999', 'end': '13845.383', 'text': "His thoughts echoed\nin Reiner's ears\nincessantly."}, {'start': '13845.383', 'end': '13848.215', 'text': '*(The master does not despise\nme at all.'}, {'start': '13848.215', 'end': '13849.463', 'text': "It's my first kiss,"}, {'start': '13849.463', 'end': '13850.567', 'text': 'feels weird,'}, {'start': '13850.567', 'end': '13852.175', 'text': 'as if I were short of breath.'}, {'start': '13852.175', 'end': '13854.311', 'text': ")* Reiner didn't know what\nto say."}, {'start': '13854.311', 'end': '13857.551', 'text': "That was because Nora\nhadn't breathed during\nthe entire process."}, {'start': '13857.551', 'end': '13859.591', 'text': 'She was so tense that\nshe stood still,'}, {'start': '13859.591', 'end': '13862.183', 'text': 'and his face turned\nred as a tomato.'}, {'start': 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'13880.039', 'text': 'It was obvious that she\nwas very curious\nabout what had happened\nafter she fell\nasleep.'}, {'start': '13880.039', 'end': '13883.855', 'text': '*(It seems that Nora\nhas already become\na real woman.'}, {'start': '13883.855', 'end': '13886.999', 'text': "Tonight I'm definitely\ngoing to ask him\nhow he felt."}, {'start': '13886.999', 'end': '13889.879', 'text': ')* The morning ended in\nthat strange atmosphere.'}, {'start': '13889.879', 'end': '13893.023', 'text': 'Reiner left the house\nwith the beast-eared\ngirls and,'}, {'start': '13893.023', 'end': '13894.895', 'text': 'just as I was about to take\na deep breath,'}, {'start': '13894.895', 'end': '13896.767', 'text': 'He smelled a strong stench\nof excrement.'}, {'start': '13896.767', 'end': '13900.031', 'text': 'Some unfortunate person\nhad thrown his waste\ninto the street again.'}, {'start': '13900.031', 'end': '13901.807', 'text': '*What disgusting people.'}, {'start': '13901.807', 'end': '13903.223', 'text': '* Seeing that,'}, {'start': '13903.223', 'end': '13907.135', 'text': "Reiner decided not to\nstay there and headed\nto the adventurers'\nguild."}, {'start': '13907.135', 'end': '13908.863', 'text': 'Since he killed the goblin\ntyrant,'}, {'start': '13908.863', 'end': '13911.743', 'text': 'his reputation in Mel\nod had grown enormously.'}, {'start': '13911.743', 'end': '13912.511', 'text': 'Often,'}, {'start': '13912.511', 'end': '13914.791', 'text': 'Strangers greeted him\non the street.'}, {'start': '13914.791', 'end': '13919.543', 'text': 'Even the ill-tempered\nold blacksmith\nin the armory gave\nhim a small nod at\nthe sight.'}, {'start': '13919.543', 'end': '13920.791', 'text': 'Upon arriving at the guild,'}, {'start': '13920.791', 'end': '13923.455', 'text': 'Many adventurers greeted\nhim enthusiastically.'}, {'start': '13923.455', 'end': '13925.807', 'text': 'Reiner felt a little\npuzzled,'}, {'start': '13925.807', 'end': '13927.823', 'text': 'but being respected was\nnever bad.'}, {'start': '13927.823', 'end': '13931.375', 'text': 'He sat down in the corner\nwhere Junith used\nto be and began to\nwait.'}, {'start': '13931.375', 'end': '13934.207', 'text': 'His plan was to continue\nlearning some magic\nwith Junith and,'}, {'start': '13934.207', 'end': '13934.975', 'text': 'by the way,'}, {'start': '13934.975', 'end': '13938.095', 'text': 'tell him that I wanted\nto explore the ruins\nsouth of the city.'}, {'start': '13938.095', 'end': '13939.127', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '13939.127', 'end': '13941.503', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\ncame back."}, {'start': '13941.503', 'end': '13944.839', 'text': '*(The master is waiting\nfor that woman again.'}, {'start': '13944.839', 'end': '13947.335', 'text': ")* I didn't know if it was\nmy imagination,"}, {'start': '13947.335', 'end': '13950.383', 'text': 'But Reiner felt a tinge\nof jealousy in\nhis thoughts.'}, {'start': '13950.383', 'end': '13951.919', 'text': '*(Oh,'}, {'start': '13951.919', 'end': '13953.791', 'text': 'but the master is a powerful\nmale.'}, {'start': '13953.791', 'end': '13954.727', 'text': 'In the future,'}, {'start': '13954.727', 'end': '13957.079', 'text': 'There will surely be many\nwomen around him.'}, {'start': '13957.079', 'end': '13957.943', 'text': 'I hope that,'}, {'start': '13957.943', 'end': '13958.927', 'text': 'by then,'}, {'start': '13958.927', 'end': '13961.591', 'text': 'still likes to pet\nmy ears and tail.'}, {'start': '13961.591', 'end': '13964.591', 'text': ')* Reiner thought Nora\nwas exaggerating.'}, {'start': '13964.591', 'end': '13966.343', 'text': 'He and Junith were just\nfriends.'}, {'start': '13966.343', 'end': '13968.863', 'text': 'Although it was understandable\nthat she felt anxious,'}, {'start': '13968.863', 'end': '13969.919', 'text': 'after all,'}, {'start': '13969.919', 'end': '13971.311', 'text': 'Junith was very beautiful.'}, {'start': '13971.311', 'end': '13974.431', 'text': "Reiner reached out\nand stroked Nora's\nears."}, 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'text': 'Junith sat down in front\nof him and,'}, {'start': '13989.983', 'end': '13990.847', 'text': 'suddenly,'}, {'start': '13990.847', 'end': '13991.783', 'text': 'lowered his voice:'}, {'start': '13991.783', 'end': '13991.783', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13991.783', 'end': '13994.039', 'text': 'You are becoming more\nand more famous.'}, {'start': '13994.039', 'end': '13995.047', 'text': 'How does it feel?'}, {'start': '13995.047', 'end': '13995.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13995.047', 'end': '13995.047', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13995.047', 'end': '13995.959', 'text': 'Not bad,'}, {'start': '13995.959', 'end': '13998.023', 'text': "but I'm not used to\nhim looking at me."}, {'start': '13998.023', 'end': '13999.775', 'text': 'I prefer to go unnoticed.'}, {'start': '13999.775', 'end': '13999.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13999.775', 'end': '13999.775', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '13999.775', 'end': '14000.759', 'text': 'With more fame,'}, {'start': '14000.759', 'end': '14003.303', 'text': 'you will be able to accept more\nmissions and rewards.'}, {'start': '14003.303', 'end': '14004.287', 'text': "That's good."}, {'start': '14004.287', 'end': '14004.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14004.287', 'end': '14004.287', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14004.287', 'end': '14004.863', 'text': 'Hopefully.'}, {'start': '14004.863', 'end': '14004.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14004.863', 'end': '14007.935', 'text': 'Reiner rested his chin\non his hands and\nsaid seriously:'}, {'start': '14007.935', 'end': '14007.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14007.935', 'end': '14009.663', 'text': 'Are you going to accept any\nmission today?'}, {'start': '14009.663', 'end': '14012.303', 'text': 'Shall we go out of town\nto learn from each\nother?'}, {'start': '14012.303', 'end': '14012.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14012.303', 'end': '14015.615', 'text': 'Junith thought for\na moment and then\ntapped her bag:'}, {'start': '14015.615', 'end': '14015.615', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14015.615', 'end': '14017.007', 'text': "I didn't bring the books."}, {'start': '14017.007', 'end': '14018.591', 'text': 'Do you want me to go get\nthem?'}, {'start': '14018.591', 'end': '14022.143', 'text': 'You have now mastered\nthe fireball spell\nand the water healing\nspell.'}, {'start': '14022.143', 'end': '14023.679', 'text': 'You could keep learning.'}, {'start': '14023.679', 'end': '14023.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14023.679', 'end': '14025.599', 'text': 'Reiner sighed and waved\nhis hand:'}, {'start': '14025.599', 'end': '14025.599', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14025.599', 'end': '14026.511', 'text': "It doesn't matter."}, {'start': '14026.511', 'end': '14026.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14026.511', 'end': '14028.743', 'text': 'One day or so, nothing\nchanged.'}, {'start': '14028.743', 'end': '14030.255', 'text': 'It could wait until tomorrow.'}, {'start': '14030.255', 'end': '14030.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14030.255', 'end': '14031.983', 'text': 'So today I will teach\nyou.'}, {'start': '14031.983', 'end': '14031.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14031.983', 'end': '14031.983', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14031.983', 'end': '14032.679', 'text': 'Really?'}, {'start': '14032.679', 'end': '14032.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14032.679', 'end': '14032.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14032.679', 'end': '14033.279', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '14033.279', 'end': '14034.311', 'text': 'no problem.'}, {'start': '14034.311', 'end': '14035.439', 'text': 'We are friends,'}, {'start': '14035.439', 'end': '14037.671', 'text': "you don't have to worry\nabout those things."}, {'start': '14037.671', 'end': '14037.671', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14037.671', 'end': '14039.351', 'text': 'Junith smiled warmly:'}, {'start': '14039.351', 'end': '14039.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14039.351', 'end': '14040.191', 'text': 'Thank you,'}, {'start': '14040.191', 'end': '14040.959', 'text': 'Reiner.'}, {'start': '14040.959', 'end': '14040.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14040.959', 'end': '14042.591', 'text': 'On the way out of\ntown,'}, {'start': '14042.591', 'end': '14046.263', 'text': 'Reiner told Junith about\nhis plan to explore\nthe ruins to the\nsouth.'}, {'start': '14046.263', 'end': '14046.263', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14046.263', 'end': '14047.439', 'text': 'The ruins to the south?'}, {'start': '14047.439', 'end': '14047.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14047.439', 'end': '14048.063', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '14048.063', 'end': '14048.975', 'text': 'I want to go see.'}, {'start': '14048.975', 'end': '14048.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14048.975', 'end': '14051.807', 'text': 'Junis blinked and said\nwith a little\nconcern:'}, {'start': '14051.807', 'end': '14051.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14051.807', 'end': '14052.431', 'text': 'Firewood,'}, {'start': '14052.431', 'end': '14054.159', 'text': 'Do you know anything about\nthe ruins?'}, {'start': '14054.159', 'end': '14054.159', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14054.159', 'end': '14055.935', 'text': 'Lena answered without thinking:'}, {'start': '14055.935', 'end': '14055.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14055.935', 'end': '14056.463', 'text': 'No.'}, {'start': '14056.463', 'end': '14056.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14056.463', 'end': '14056.463', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14056.463', 'end': '14057.807', 'text': "Then it's okay,"}, {'start': '14057.807', 'end': '14059.415', 'text': "I don't recommend that you\ngo,"}, {'start': '14059.415', 'end': '14063.111', 'text': 'because the ruins are\nvery dangerous\nfor inexperienced\npeople.'}, {'start': '14063.111', 'end': '14067.095', 'text': 'This continent once\nhoused an extremely\npowerful ancient\nkingdom,'}, {'start': '14067.095', 'end': '14068.391', 'text': 'but for some reason,'}, {'start': '14068.391', 'end': '14071.439', 'text': 'That kingdom was swallowed\nby darkness in\na single night,'}, {'start': '14071.439', 'end': '14076.455', 'text': 'and almost a thousand\ncities were transported\nby a mysterious force\nto different parts\nof the world.'}, {'start': '14076.455', 'end': '14077.967', 'text': 'There are two types of ruins:'}, {'start': '14077.967', 'end': '14081.999', 'text': 'the ruined cities on\nthe surface and\nthe lost cities\nunderground.'}, {'start': '14081.999', 'end': '14084.327', 'text': 'The first ones are\nrelatively safe,'}, {'start': '14084.327', 'end': '14087.831', 'text': 'but they have already\nbeen plundered by\nexplorers over the\nyears.'}, {'start': '14087.831', 'end': '14089.775', 'text': 'The second ones are more\ndangerous,'}, {'start': '14089.775', 'end': '14092.223', 'text': 'but they may contain\nmany valuable treasures,'}, {'start': '14092.223', 'end': '14095.151', 'text': 'such as ancient magic\nbooks or precious\nmetals.'}, {'start': '14095.151', 'end': '14098.031', 'text': 'And the one you mentioned\nbelongs to the second\ncategory,'}, {'start': '14098.031', 'end': '14099.303', 'text': 'a lost city.'}, {'start': '14099.303', 'end': '14099.303', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14099.303', 'end': '14100.023', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '14100.023', 'end': '14101.391', 'text': 'after talking so much,'}, {'start': '14101.391', 'end': '14102.807', 'text': 'felt his mouth dry,'}, {'start': '14102.807', 'end': '14106.215', 'text': 'So he took out his implore\ncant and took a sip\nbefore continuing:'}, {'start': '14106.215', 'end': '14106.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14106.215', 'end': '14107.367', 'text': "If you're lucky,"}, {'start': '14107.367', 'end': '14109.047', 'text': 'you could find tea soros.'}, {'start': '14109.047', 'end': '14110.631', 'text': 'But if you have bad\nluck.'}, {'start': '14110.631', 'end': '14113.607', 'text': 'There are many traps or\ncults and endless\nevil creatures,'}, {'start': '14113.607', 'end': '14115.839', 'text': 'and a mistake could cost\nyou your life.'}, {'start': '14115.839', 'end': '14115.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14115.839', 'end': '14117.447', 'text': 'Lena scratched her head,'}, {'start': '14117.447', 'end': '14118.359', 'text': 'confused:'}, {'start': '14118.359', 'end': '14118.359', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14118.359', 'end': '14119.799', 'text': 'Who told you all this?'}, {'start': '14119.799', 'end': '14121.215', 'text': 'Sounds like a novel.'}, {'start': '14121.215', 'end': '14121.215', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14121.215', 'end': '14123.375', 'text': "Junis's eyes filled\nwith respect:"}, {'start': '14123.375', 'end': '14123.375', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14123.375', 'end': '14124.719', 'text': 'My magic mentor,'}, {'start': '14124.719', 'end': '14128.535', 'text': 'She is a ruins explorer\nwith incredibly\nrich experience.'}, {'start': '14128.535', 'end': '14128.535', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14128.535', 'end': '14128.535', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14128.535', 'end': '14129.447', 'text': 'So,'}, {'start': '14129.447', 'end': '14130.383', 'text': "can't I go?"}, {'start': '14130.383', 'end': '14130.383', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14130.383', 'end': '14131.103', 'text': 'Junis,'}, {'start': '14131.103', 'end': '14132.663', 'text': 'that she had been very serious,'}, {'start': '14132.663', 'end': '14133.959', 'text': 'suddenly he smiled:'}, {'start': '14133.959', 'end': '14133.959', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14133.959', 'end': '14134.631', 'text': 'Well,'}, {'start': '14134.631', 'end': '14135.543', 'text': 'you could go,'}, {'start': '14135.543', 'end': '14138.831', 'text': 'but you must be prepared\nand you need a\nguide to accompany you.'}, {'start': '14138.831', 'end': '14138.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14138.831', 'end': '14140.535', 'text': 'Lena scratched her head.'}, {'start': '14140.535', 'end': '14143.535', 'text': 'He thought about asking\nthe tavern owner\nwhen he returned,'}, {'start': '14143.535', 'end': '14147.135', 'text': 'to see if there was a\nguide in the city who\ncould take him\nto the ruins.'}, {'start': '14147.135', 'end': '14149.319', 'text': "Noticing Junis's strange\nexpression,"}, {'start': '14149.319', 'end': '14151.071', 'text': 'Lena asked casually:'}, {'start': '14151.071', 'end': '14151.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14151.071', 'end': '14151.791', 'text': "What's happening?"}, {'start': '14151.791', 'end': '14153.567', 'text': 'Do you know any ruins\nguides?'}, {'start': '14153.567', 'end': '14153.567', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14153.567', 'end': '14155.823', 'text': 'Junis proudly raised\nher chest:'}, {'start': '14155.823', 'end': '14155.823', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14155.823', 'end': '14156.447', 'text': 'Firewood,'}, {'start': '14156.447', 'end': '14159.639', 'text': 'You are talking to\na very experienced\nruins guide.'}, {'start': '14159.639', 'end': '14159.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14159.639', 'end': '14159.639', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14159.639', 'end': '14160.623', 'text': 'Is it reliable?'}, {'start': '14160.623', 'end': '14160.623', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14160.623', 'end': '14162.399', 'text': 'Lena narrowed her eyes.'}, {'start': '14162.399', 'end': '14163.503', 'text': 'For some reason,'}, {'start': '14163.503', 'end': '14166.119', 'text': 'suddenly felt that she\nwas not very trustworthy.'}, {'start': '14166.119', 'end': '14167.199', 'text': 'To the question,'}, {'start': '14167.199', 'end': '14169.215', 'text': 'Junis seemed to feel\ninsecure.'}, {'start': '14169.215', 'end': '14171.255', 'text': 'He lowered his head and said\ncarefully:'}, {'start': '14171.255', 'end': '14171.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14171.255', 'end': '14175.623', 'text': 'I have been to a ruined\ncity twice and\nonce to a lost\ncity with my mentor,'}, {'start': '14175.623', 'end': '14177.495', 'text': 'so there should be no\nproblem.'}, {'start': '14177.495', 'end': '14177.495', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14177.495', 'end': '14177.495', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14177.495', 'end': '14178.311', 'text': 'Oh really?'}, {'start': '14178.311', 'end': '14178.311', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14178.311', 'end': '14179.943', 'text': 'Junis nodded vigorously:'}, {'start': '14179.943', 'end': '14179.943', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14179.943', 'end': '14180.567', 'text': 'Yeah,'}, {'start': '14180.567', 'end': '14183.831', 'text': 'Although saying that I have\na lot of experience is\na bit of an exaggeration,'}, {'start': '14183.831', 'end': '14185.679', 'text': 'but at least I know\nthe basics.'}, {'start': '14185.679', 'end': '14185.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14185.679', 'end': '14185.679', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14185.679', 'end': '14186.735', 'text': 'Do you charge for guiding?'}, {'start': '14186.735', 'end': '14188.511', 'text': 'You seem to really want\nto go.'}, {'start': '14188.511', 'end': '14188.511', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14188.511', 'end': '14191.439', 'text': 'Junis put her hands\non her hips and said\nseriously:'}, {'start': '14191.439', 'end': '14191.439', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14191.439', 'end': '14194.007', 'text': 'It is a good opportunity\nto gain experience,'}, {'start': '14194.007', 'end': '14195.447', 'text': 'of course i want to\ngo.'}, {'start': '14195.447', 'end': '14197.607', 'text': 'But if we find valuable\ntreasures,'}, {'start': '14197.607', 'end': '14200.007', 'text': 'remember to give me a little\nas compensation.'}, {'start': '14200.007', 'end': '14200.007', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14200.007', 'end': '14201.639', 'text': 'They both came to an agreement.'}, {'start': '14201.639', 'end': '14202.527', 'text': 'Lena said:'}, {'start': '14202.527', 'end': '14202.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14202.527', 'end': '14205.023', 'text': 'I ordered a suit of armor\nfrom the equipment\nstore,'}, {'start': '14205.023', 'end': '14206.487', 'text': "when it's ready we'll\ngo,"}, {'start': '14206.487', 'end': '14208.119', 'text': 'probably in a week.'}, {'start': '14208.119', 'end': '14208.119', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14208.119', 'end': '14208.119', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14208.119', 'end': '14210.351', 'text': "Let me know a day before\nyou're ready."}, {'start': '14210.351', 'end': '14210.351', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14210.351', 'end': '14211.431', 'text': 'Junis smiled.'}, {'start': '14211.431', 'end': '14214.983', 'text': "Chapter 39 Nora's Mother\nIn the blink\nof an eye,"}, {'start': '14214.983', 'end': '14216.543', 'text': 'a week had passed.'}, {'start': '14216.543', 'end': '14217.767', 'text': 'During this time,'}, {'start': '14217.767', 'end': '14221.367', 'text': 'Reiner spent most of\nhis days learning\nmagic with Junis.'}, {'start': '14221.367', 'end': '14222.447', 'text': 'From time to time,'}, {'start': '14222.447', 'end': '14225.543', 'text': 'He also took on commissions\nto earn some\nextra money.'}, {'start': '14225.543', 'end': '14228.039', 'text': 'When the delivery time\nfor the armor arrives,'}, {'start': '14228.039', 'end': '14230.631', 'text': 'He anxiously headed\nto the equipment store.'}, {'start': '14230.631', 'end': '14233.871', 'text': 'The blacksmith had already\ntaken the finished pieces\nout of the warehouse.'}, {'start': '14233.871', 'end': '14233.871', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14233.871', 'end': '14234.879', 'text': 'Everything is here.'}, {'start': '14234.879', 'end': '14235.911', 'text': 'Try them on"'}, {'start': '14235.911', 'end': '14235.911', 'text': ','}, {'start': '14235.911', 'end': '14237.087', 'text': 'said the craftsman.'}, {'start': '14237.087', 'end': '14238.311', 'text': 'Reiner nodded and,'}, {'start': '14238.311', 'end': '14239.559', 'text': 'without wasting time,'}, {'start': '14239.559', 'end': '14241.071', 'text': 'helped Nora get dressed,'}, {'start': '14241.071', 'end': '14242.607', 'text': 'stretching out his arms.'}, {'start': '14242.607', 'end': '14246.159', 'text': 'It had to be admitted\nthat plate armor\nwas tricky\nto fit,'}, {'start': '14246.159', 'end': '14249.495', 'text': 'requiring the straps\nto be adjusted firmly\nto secure it.'}, {'start': '14249.495', 'end': '14251.967', 'text': 'But as each piece\nwas placed,'}, {'start': '14251.967', 'end': '14253.695', 'text': "Reiner's spirits improved."}, {'start': '14253.695', 'end': '14256.647', 'text': 'When the last\nshin guard was\nfitted,'}, {'start': '14256.647', 'end': '14257.439', 'text': 'Martina,'}, {'start': '14257.439', 'end': '14258.423', 'text': 'who was watching,'}, {'start': '14258.423', 'end': '14259.191', 'text': 'he exclaimed:'}, {'start': '14259.191', 'end': '14259.191', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14259.191', 'end': '14260.079', 'text': 'How impressive!'}, {'start': '14260.079', 'end': '14260.079', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14260.079', 'end': '14262.863', 'text': 'Reiner took a few steps\nback to admire\nNora.'}, {'start': '14262.863', 'end': '14265.479', 'text': 'His appearance reminded\nhim of an anime character:'}, {'start': '14265.479', 'end': '14268.335', 'text': 'She looked like a Saber\nwith black hair and beast\nears.'}, {'start': '14268.335', 'end': '14271.431', 'text': 'He took the two-handed\nsword from Martina\nand handed it to Nora.'}, {'start': '14271.431', 'end': '14271.431', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14271.431', 'end': '14272.223', 'text': '"Lift it up"'}, {'start': '14272.223', 'end': '14272.223', 'text': ','}, {'start': '14272.223', 'end': '14272.823', 'text': 'asked.'}, {'start': '14272.823', 'end': '14273.903', 'text': 'Nora obeyed,'}, {'start': '14273.903', 'end': '14275.391', 'text': 'but his hands were shaking.'}, {'start': '14275.391', 'end': '14275.391', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14275.391', 'end': '14276.159', 'text': 'Teacher,'}, {'start': '14276.159', 'end': '14277.215', 'text': '"It\'s very heavy"'}, {'start': '14277.215', 'end': '14279.663', 'text': 'The sword weighed at\nleast ten kilograms.'}, {'start': '14279.663', 'end': '14283.479', 'text': 'Reiner returned the\ngun to Martina and\npatted Nora on\nthe waist.'}, {'start': '14283.479', 'end': '14283.479', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14283.479', 'end': '14284.247', 'text': 'Move,'}, {'start': '14284.247', 'end': '14285.687', 'text': 'let\'s see if it affects your\nagility"'}, {'start': '14285.687', 'end': '14289.935', 'text': 'Nora performed a few\nmoves and finished\nwith an agile\nbackflip.'}, {'start': '14289.935', 'end': '14289.935', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14289.935', 'end': '14291.063', 'text': 'Although it weighs more,'}, {'start': '14291.063', 'end': '14293.151', 'text': "It's almost silent and\nfits well."}, {'start': '14293.151', 'end': '14293.151', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14293.151', 'end': '14294.687', 'text': 'Then there is no problem"'}, {'start': '14294.687', 'end': '14297.975', 'text': 'Reiner turned to Martina\nto help her\nwith her armor.'}, {'start': '14297.975', 'end': '14298.935', 'text': 'At first,'}, {'start': '14298.935', 'end': '14301.959', 'text': "He was surprised that\nhis armor was larger\nthan Nor'a's,"}, {'start': '14301.959', 'end': '14302.967', 'text': 'until their.'}, {'start': '14302.967', 'end': '14305.103', 'text': 'attributes fit perfectly.'}, {'start': '14305.103', 'end': '14308.391', 'text': 'It was because of them that\nyou had to spend twenty\nextra silver coins.'}, {'start': '14308.391', 'end': '14309.543', 'text': 'Once equipped,'}, {'start': '14309.543', 'end': '14312.039', 'text': 'Martina radiated an intimidating\npresence,'}, {'start': '14312.039', 'end': '14314.463', 'text': 'each movement transmitting\nbrute force.'}, {'start': '14314.463', 'end': '14316.983', 'text': 'His equipment weighed at\nleast twenty kilograms,'}, {'start': '14316.983', 'end': '14318.423', 'text': 'but with every movement,'}, {'start': '14318.423', 'end': '14321.735', 'text': 'The metal of the chain\nmail and plate\narmor creaked.'}, {'start': '14321.735', 'end': '14324.423', 'text': 'Reiner had heard a\nsimilar sound in\nDymas.'}, {'start': '14324.423', 'end': '14326.703', 'text': 'That noise could compromise\nstealth,'}, {'start': '14326.703', 'end': '14327.951', 'text': 'but it was inevitable.'}, {'start': '14327.951', 'end': '14327.951', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14327.951', 'end': '14328.695', 'text': 'Reiner!'}, {'start': '14328.695', 'end': '14330.015', 'text': 'I feel invincible!'}, {'start': '14330.015', 'end': '14330.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14330.015', 'end': '14330.015', 'text': ','}, {'start': '14330.015', 'end': '14331.167', 'text': 'Martina declared,'}, {'start': '14331.167', 'end': '14332.367', 'text': 'puffing out his chest.'}, {'start': '14332.367', 'end': '14332.367', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14332.367', 'end': '14335.559', 'text': 'I think I could take on\nten thousand green\ncreatures alone."'}, {'start': '14335.559', 'end': '14336.903', 'text': 'As he brandishes his sword,'}, {'start': '14336.903', 'end': '14338.703', 'text': 'She looked like a real\nwarrior,'}, {'start': '14338.703', 'end': '14339.927', 'text': 'but something was missing.'}, {'start': '14339.927', 'end': '14341.247', 'text': 'Looking at his face,'}, {'start': '14341.247', 'end': '14342.471', 'text': 'Reiner understood:'}, {'start': '14342.471', 'end': '14343.887', 'text': 'needed a helmet.'}, {'start': '14343.887', 'end': '14346.647', 'text': 'He took a cub helmet\nfrom a shelf and put\nit on.'}, {'start': '14346.647', 'end': '14346.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14346.647', 'end': '14347.703', 'text': 'How do you feel?'}, {'start': '14347.703', 'end': '14347.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14347.703', 'end': '14347.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14347.703', 'end': '14350.031', 'text': 'A little loose and limits\nvision a little,'}, {'start': '14350.031', 'end': '14351.087', 'text': 'but it\'s not serious"'}, {'start': '14351.087', 'end': '14353.631', 'text': 'Reiner tried on the helmet\nand walked a little.'}, {'start': '14353.631', 'end': '14354.951', 'text': 'Surprisingly,'}, {'start': '14354.951', 'end': '14357.183', 'text': 'Visibility was better\nthan expected;'}, {'start': '14357.183', 'end': '14359.607', 'text': 'I could see clearly\nthrough the slits.'}, {'start': '14359.607', 'end': '14360.615', 'text': 'When you take it off,'}, {'start': '14360.615', 'end': '14361.527', 'text': 'looked at Nora,'}, {'start': '14361.527', 'end': '14363.807', 'text': 'who immediately grasped\nhis intention.'}, {'start': '14363.807', 'end': '14363.807', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14363.807', 'end': '14364.647', 'text': 'Thank you,'}, {'start': '14364.647', 'end': '14365.415', 'text': 'teacher,'}, {'start': '14365.415', 'end': '14366.687', 'text': 'but I don\'t need it"'}, {'start': '14366.687', 'end': '14367.599', 'text': 'It was logical.'}, {'start': '14367.599', 'end': '14370.551', 'text': 'His greatest virtues\nwere perception and\nagility.'}, {'start': '14370.551', 'end': '14372.303', 'text': 'A helmet would only limit\nthem.'}, {'start': '14372.303', 'end': '14374.343', 'text': 'Reiner returned the helmet\nto the blacksmith.'}, {'start': '14374.343', 'end': '14374.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14374.343', 'end': '14375.687', 'text': 'Do you have a smaller one?'}, {'start': '14375.687', 'end': '14375.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14375.687', 'end': '14375.687', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14375.687', 'end': '14376.215', 'text': 'No.'}, {'start': '14376.215', 'end': '14377.967', 'text': '"Almost no women shop\nhere"'}, {'start': '14377.967', 'end': '14377.967', 'text': ','}, {'start': '14377.967', 'end': '14379.455', 'text': 'the craftsman replied,'}, {'start': '14379.455', 'end': '14381.183', 'text': "measuring Martina's\nhead."}, {'start': '14381.183', 'end': '14381.183', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14381.183', 'end': '14383.127', 'text': 'I\'ll have it ready by the day\nafter tomorrow."'}, {'start': '14383.127', 'end': '14383.127', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14383.127', 'end': '14383.895', 'text': 'OK"'}, {'start': '14383.895', 'end': '14385.959', 'text': 'Reiner paid with a\ngold coin.'}, {'start': '14385.959', 'end': '14387.255', 'text': 'As we left the store,'}, {'start': '14387.255', 'end': '14389.055', 'text': 'All three of them attracted attention.'}, {'start': '14389.055', 'end': '14392.487', 'text': 'It was rare to see a man\nequip a demihuman\nwith such mature weapons.'}, {'start': '14392.487', 'end': '14392.487', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14392.487', 'end': '14393.231', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '14393.231', 'end': '14394.167', 'text': 'how much did it cost?'}, {'start': '14394.167', 'end': '14396.063', 'text': 'I\'ll pay you back when\nI make money."'}, {'start': '14396.063', 'end': '14396.063', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14396.063', 'end': '14396.903', 'text': 'With the helmet,'}, {'start': '14396.903', 'end': '14398.703', 'text': 'twenty gold coins in\ntotal"'}, {'start': '14398.703', 'end': '14398.703', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14398.703', 'end': '14400.983', 'text': 'Reiner patted him\non the shoulder.'}, {'start': '14400.983', 'end': '14402.351', 'text': "'Better not redeem yourself,"}, {'start': '14402.351', 'end': '14404.031', 'text': 'stay with me forever.'}, {'start': '14404.031', 'end': '14406.383', 'text': 'Martina smiled and then\nsaid seriously:'}, {'start': '14406.383', 'end': '14407.487', 'text': "'Since you mention it,"}, {'start': '14407.487', 'end': '14409.767', 'text': 'Then I will stay with\nyou from now on!'}, {'start': '14409.767', 'end': '14410.919', 'text': "' Reiner nodded."}, {'start': '14410.919', 'end': '14412.815', 'text': 'It was exactly what\nI wanted.'}, {'start': '14412.815', 'end': '14415.935', 'text': 'If he could keep this\nlegendary demi-human\nby his side,'}, {'start': '14415.935', 'end': '14417.039', 'text': 'would be the best.'}, {'start': '14417.039', 'end': '14418.551', 'text': "'The armor is uncomfortable,"}, {'start': '14418.551', 'end': '14422.607', 'text': "Let's take it off and\nthen go to the adventurer's\nguild\nto find Junis."}, {'start': '14422.607', 'end': '14423.951', 'text': "' Upon returning home,"}, {'start': '14423.951', 'end': '14425.823', 'text': 'Reiner sat down on a\nchair.'}, {'start': '14425.823', 'end': '14429.495', 'text': 'He was too tired\nto move after\ntaking off his\narmor.'}, {'start': '14429.495', 'end': '14431.223', 'text': 'Looking at the messy\ntable,'}, {'start': '14431.223', 'end': '14433.407', 'text': 'He fell back into his\nthoughts.'}, {'start': '14433.407', 'end': '14434.439', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '14434.439', 'end': '14435.063', 'text': 'Nora,'}, {'start': '14435.063', 'end': '14436.287', 'text': 'agile and diligent,'}, {'start': '14436.287', 'end': '14438.063', 'text': 'He came over to clear the\ntable.'}, {'start': '14438.063', 'end': '14441.135', 'text': 'Reiner glanced at\nthe gold coins in\nhis pocket;'}, {'start': '14441.135', 'end': '14442.479', 'text': 'there were still fifteen left.'}, {'start': '14442.479', 'end': '14443.343', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '14443.343', 'end': '14445.671', 'text': 'the idea of \u200b\u200bbuying another\nslave came to him.'}, {'start': '14445.671', 'end': '14448.167', 'text': 'Although Nora could\nalso serve as a maid,'}, {'start': '14448.167', 'end': '14451.503', 'text': 'Most of the time he returned\nexhausted from\nhis outings.'}, {'start': '14451.503', 'end': '14452.583', 'text': 'If it was possible,'}, {'start': '14452.583', 'end': '14454.239', 'text': 'wanted to buy another\nslave.'}, {'start': '14454.239', 'end': '14456.327', 'text': "I didn't need it to\nbe high quality,"}, {'start': '14456.327', 'end': '14459.183', 'text': 'only that I could\nbe a full-time\nhousewife.'}, {'start': '14459.183', 'end': '14461.391', 'text': "'Let's go to the slave\nmarket again."}, {'start': '14461.391', 'end': '14462.471', 'text': "' Nora and Martina,"}, {'start': '14462.471', 'end': '14463.359', 'text': 'in unison,'}, {'start': '14463.359', 'end': '14464.751', 'text': 'pricked up their ears.'}, {'start': '14464.751', 'end': '14466.935', 'text': 'Although they knew that Reiner\nwould not sell them,'}, {'start': '14466.935', 'end': '14470.367', 'text': 'Hearing those words still\ngenerated some\ndistrust in them.'}, {'start': '14470.367', 'end': '14474.591', 'text': "'I want to buy another\nsemi-human to be in\ncharge exclusively\nof washing and cooking,"}, {'start': '14474.591', 'end': '14476.727', 'text': 'so we can be more\nrelaxed.'}, {'start': '14476.727', 'end': '14478.215', 'text': "'Both kept silent,"}, {'start': '14478.215', 'end': '14479.439', 'text': 'without saying anything.'}, {'start': '14479.439', 'end': '14480.015', 'text': 'Nora:'}, {'start': '14480.015', 'end': '14481.527', 'text': '(Even though I hate that\nplace,'}, {'start': '14481.527', 'end': '14483.039', 'text': 'if it is bought by the master,'}, {'start': '14483.039', 'end': '14484.983', 'text': 'your life will definitely\nimprove,'}, {'start': '14484.983', 'end': '14486.591', 'text': 'it would be good for them.'}, {'start': '14486.591', 'end': '14487.335', 'text': ') Martina:'}, {'start': '14487.335', 'end': '14488.391', 'text': '(After all,'}, {'start': '14488.391', 'end': '14490.119', 'text': 'Reiner is a good person.'}, {'start': '14490.119', 'end': '14491.919', 'text': ') Although he heard his\nthoughts,'}, {'start': '14491.919', 'end': '14494.199', 'text': 'Reiner pretended not to know\nanything and asked:'}, {'start': '14494.199', 'end': '14495.447', 'text': "'Why don't they say anything?'"}, {'start': '14495.447', 'end': '14496.551', 'text': "' Nora replied:"}, {'start': '14496.551', 'end': '14498.039', 'text': "'We'll do whatever the master\nsays."}, {'start': '14498.039', 'end': '14498.927', 'text': "' Seeing this,"}, {'start': '14498.927', 'end': '14501.759', 'text': 'Reiner decided to take\nthem to the slave market.'}, {'start': '14501.759', 'end': '14503.055', 'text': 'Half an hour later,'}, {'start': '14503.055', 'end': '14504.447', 'text': 'They reached their destination.'}, {'start': '14504.447', 'end': '14505.839', 'text': 'It was almost winter,'}, {'start': '14505.839', 'end': '14508.311', 'text': 'and the temperature was\naround ten degrees.'}, {'start': '14508.311', 'end': '14509.247', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '14509.247', 'end': '14512.943', 'text': 'The slaves in the market\nwere still dressed\nin very thin clothes,'}, {'start': '14512.943', 'end': '14516.399', 'text': 'barely covered by linen\nrags that did not\nprotect them from the\ncold.'}, {'start': '14516.399', 'end': '14519.471', 'text': 'Seeing the slave traders\nshouting\nwith excitement,'}, {'start': '14519.471', 'end': '14522.471', 'text': "Nora and Martina couldn't\nhelp but feel\nrepulsed."}, {'start': '14522.471', 'end': '14523.215', 'text': 'Reiner,'}, {'start': '14523.215', 'end': '14524.103', 'text': 'noticing it,'}, {'start': '14524.103', 'end': '14527.799', 'text': 'He wanted to buy a slave\nquickly to avoid\nfurther inconvenience.'}, {'start': '14527.799', 'end': '14528.663', 'text': 'Suddenly,'}, {'start': '14528.663', 'end': '14531.999', 'text': "Martina tugged on Reiner's\nsleeve and pointed\nto a semi-human child,"}, {'start': '14531.999', 'end': '14532.935', 'text': 'pleading:'}, {'start': '14532.935', 'end': '14533.679', 'text': "'Reiner,"}, {'start': '14533.679', 'end': '14534.711', 'text': 'if possible,'}, {'start': '14534.711', 'end': '14535.887', 'text': "let's buy the child."}, {'start': '14535.887', 'end': '14536.967', 'text': "It's very small,"}, {'start': '14536.967', 'end': '14538.671', 'text': 'does not deserve to be treated like\nthat.'}, {'start': '14538.671', 'end': '14539.679', 'text': "' 'I'll do what I can."}, {'start': '14539.679', 'end': '14541.959', 'text': 'Very young children\ncannot work,'}, {'start': '14541.959', 'end': '14545.127', 'text': 'We could only buy one that\nwas fourteen or fifteen\nyears old.'}, {'start': '14545.127', 'end': '14546.783', 'text': "' Reiner came closer to\nlook,"}, {'start': '14546.783', 'end': '14549.111', 'text': 'but suddenly he noticed that\nNora was not following them.'}, {'start': '14549.111', 'end': '14551.367', 'text': 'She moved among the\ncrowd of slaves,'}, {'start': '14551.367', 'end': '14552.735', 'text': 'as if looking for something.'}, {'start': '14552.735', 'end': '14553.359', 'text': "'Nora,"}, {'start': '14553.359', 'end': '14554.151', 'text': 'what are you doing?'}, {'start': '14554.151', 'end': '14554.919', 'text': 'Come here.'}, {'start': '14554.919', 'end': '14557.895', 'text': "' Reiner walked over\nand stroked his beast\nears."}, {'start': '14557.895', 'end': '14559.335', 'text': 'Nora grabbed her clothes,'}, {'start': '14559.335', 'end': '14561.927', 'text': 'He threw it with emotion\nand then shed two tears:'}, {'start': '14561.927', 'end': '14562.479', 'text': "'Master!'"}, {'start': '14562.479', 'end': '14563.511', 'text': 'I smell like my mother!'}, {'start': '14563.511', 'end': '14564.471', 'text': "She's here!"}, {'start': '14564.471', 'end': '14564.471', 'text': '""'}, {'start': '14564.471', 'end': '14565.599', 'text': 'Chapter 40:'}, {'start': '14565.599', 'end': '14566.847', 'text': "Dimas' help."}, {'start': '14566.847', 'end': '14569.199', 'text': 'Lena was completely\nconfused.'}, {'start': '14569.199', 'end': '14571.167', 'text': "Hadn't Nora's mother\npassed away?"}, {'start': '14571.167', 'end': '14578.031', 'text': 'He vaguely remembered\nNora herself saying\nthat her mother\ndied after accidentally\nfalling off\na cliff while gathering\nherbs.'}, {'start': '14578.031', 'end': '14578.775', 'text': 'Even so,'}, {'start': '14578.775', 'end': '14581.703', 'text': 'joined Nora in her\nsearch at the slave\nmarket.'}, {'start': '14581.703', 'end': '14583.887', 'text': 'Lena stopped a dealer\nand asked:'}, {'start': '14583.887', 'end': '14583.887', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14583.887', 'end': '14585.999', 'text': 'Do you have any feline\nsubhumans?'}, {'start': '14585.999', 'end': '14587.919', 'text': 'Black hair and blue\neyes.'}, {'start': '14587.919', 'end': '14587.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14587.919', 'end': '14587.919', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14587.919', 'end': '14588.519', 'text': 'Clear,'}, {'start': '14588.519', 'end': '14589.671', 'text': 'they are all here.'}, {'start': '14589.671', 'end': '14589.671', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14589.671', 'end': '14591.855', 'text': "Lena didn't know who\nNora's mother was,"}, {'start': '14591.855', 'end': '14593.991', 'text': 'so I examined those\nthat looked alike,'}, {'start': '14593.991', 'end': '14596.031', 'text': 'but after a while he\nfound nothing.'}, {'start': '14596.031', 'end': '14597.063', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '14597.063', 'end': '14597.975', 'text': 'He saw that Nora,'}, {'start': '14597.975', 'end': '14598.791', 'text': 'in front,'}, {'start': '14598.791', 'end': '14599.703', 'text': 'stopped.'}, {'start': '14599.703', 'end': '14600.975', 'text': 'Following his gaze,'}, {'start': '14600.975', 'end': '14603.831', 'text': 'Lena saw a feline subhuman\nwith empty\neyes.'}, {'start': '14603.831', 'end': '14605.487', 'text': 'He had long black\nhair,'}, {'start': '14605.487', 'end': '14606.591', 'text': 'and only in profile,'}, {'start': '14606.591', 'end': '14608.343', 'text': 'was an exact copy of\nNora,'}, {'start': '14608.343', 'end': '14609.879', 'text': 'incredibly beautiful.'}, {'start': '14609.879', 'end': '14612.087', 'text': 'The lady still retained\nher charm.'}, {'start': '14612.087', 'end': '14614.223', 'text': 'Although his mental state\nwas not the best,'}, {'start': '14614.223', 'end': '14616.071', 'text': 'seemed to be in good physical\ncondition,'}, {'start': '14616.071', 'end': '14618.783', 'text': 'with no signs of malnutrition\nor visible injuries.'}, {'start': '14618.783', 'end': '14620.199', 'text': '[Analysis completed.'}, {'start': '14620.199', 'end': '14621.399', 'text': 'Slave quality:'}, {'start': '14621.399', 'end': '14622.695', 'text': '[Rare] [Name:'}, {'start': '14622.695', 'end': '14623.559', 'text': 'Daisy Hill.'}, {'start': '14623.559', 'end': '14624.039', 'text': 'Age:'}, {'start': '14624.039', 'end': '14625.047', 'text': '34.'}, {'start': '14625.047', 'end': '14625.743', 'text': 'Gender:'}, {'start': '14625.743', 'end': '14626.439', 'text': 'Women.'}, {'start': '14626.439', 'end': '14627.111', 'text': 'Race:'}, {'start': '14627.111', 'end': '14628.311', 'text': 'Feline subhuman.'}, {'start': '14628.311', 'end': '14629.367', 'text': 'Current status:'}, {'start': '14629.367', 'end': '14630.207', 'text': 'Healthy.'}, {'start': '14630.207', 'end': '14631.623', 'text': 'Skill Details:'}, {'start': '14631.623', 'end': '14632.295', 'text': 'Force:'}, {'start': '14632.295', 'end': '14632.775', 'text': 'D.'}, {'start': '14632.775', 'end': '14633.807', 'text': 'Endurance:'}, {'start': '14633.807', 'end': '14634.287', 'text': 'D.'}, {'start': '14634.287', 'end': '14634.911', 'text': 'Agility:'}, {'start': '14634.911', 'end': '14635.439', 'text': 'B.'}, {'start': '14635.439', 'end': '14636.327', 'text': 'Perception:'}, {'start': '14636.327', 'end': '14636.879', 'text': 'C.'}, {'start': '14636.879', 'end': '14637.671', 'text': 'Spirit:'}, {'start': '14637.671', 'end': '14638.031', 'text': 'AND.'}, {'start': '14638.031', 'end': '14639.087', 'text': 'Intelligence:'}, {'start': '14639.087', 'end': '14639.399', 'text': 'TO.'}, {'start': '14639.399', 'end': '14640.767', 'text': '] Lena was sure:'}, {'start': '14640.767', 'end': '14642.039', 'text': "She was Nora's mother."}, {'start': '14642.039', 'end': '14643.527', 'text': 'Before I could speak,'}, {'start': '14643.527', 'end': '14645.063', 'text': 'Nora ran and hugged her.'}, {'start': '14645.063', 'end': '14646.335', 'text': 'Daisy looked at Nora,'}, {'start': '14646.335', 'end': '14647.151', 'text': 'stunned,'}, {'start': '14647.151', 'end': '14649.143', 'text': 'and finally stammered or\nincredulous:'}, {'start': '14649.143', 'end': '14649.143', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14649.143', 'end': '14649.767', 'text': 'Nora?'}, {'start': '14649.767', 'end': '14650.487', 'text': 'My daughter?'}, {'start': '14650.487', 'end': '14650.487', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14650.487', 'end': '14652.839', 'text': "Nora's tears flowed\nuncontrollably,"}, {'start': '14652.839', 'end': '14654.447', 'text': 'repeating between the sun and\nclouds:'}, {'start': '14654.447', 'end': '14654.447', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14654.447', 'end': '14654.999', 'text': 'Mother.'}, {'start': '14654.999', 'end': '14654.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14654.999', 'end': '14654.999', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14654.999', 'end': '14656.103', 'text': 'Is it really you?'}, {'start': '14656.103', 'end': '14656.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14656.103', 'end': '14657.615', 'text': 'Daisy opened her eyes,'}, {'start': '14657.615', 'end': '14661.455', 'text': 'Tears rolling down\nher cheeks as\nshe hugged Nora\ntightly.'}, {'start': '14661.455', 'end': '14665.415', 'text': 'The touching reunion\nmade Martina\nsilently wipe\naway tears.'}, {'start': '14665.415', 'end': '14668.031', 'text': 'But the moment was interrupted\nwhen the trafficker,'}, {'start': '14668.031', 'end': '14668.847', 'text': 'irritated,'}, {'start': '14668.847', 'end': '14670.647', 'text': 'He approached brandishing\na whip.'}, {'start': '14670.647', 'end': '14672.447', 'text': 'Nora broke free and stepped\nin,'}, {'start': '14672.447', 'end': '14674.463', 'text': 'showing its teeth with\nferocity.'}, {'start': '14674.463', 'end': '14676.239', 'text': 'Lena quickly stopped\nhim.'}, {'start': '14676.239', 'end': '14677.847', 'text': 'The dealer was going to\nscream,'}, {'start': '14677.847', 'end': '14679.287', 'text': 'but upon recognizing Lena,'}, {'start': '14679.287', 'end': '14681.231', 'text': 'He held back his words and\njust said:'}, {'start': '14681.231', 'end': '14681.231', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14681.231', 'end': '14681.975', 'text': 'Mister,'}, {'start': '14681.975', 'end': '14683.559', 'text': 'control your slaves.'}, {'start': '14683.559', 'end': '14685.095', 'text': 'We must keep moving forward.'}, {'start': '14685.095', 'end': '14685.095', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14685.095', 'end': '14687.015', 'text': 'Lena nodded and pointed\nto Daisy:'}, {'start': '14687.015', 'end': '14687.015', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14687.015', 'end': '14688.527', 'text': 'How much does this slave\ncost?'}, {'start': '14688.527', 'end': '14689.319', 'text': 'I buy it.'}, {'start': '14689.319', 'end': '14689.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14689.319', 'end': '14691.263', 'text': 'The trafficker shook\nhis head:'}, {'start': '14691.263', 'end': '14691.263', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14691.263', 'end': '14692.103', 'text': "I'm sorry,"}, {'start': '14692.103', 'end': '14693.375', 'text': 'is already reserved.'}, {'start': '14693.375', 'end': '14694.623', 'text': 'Not for sale.'}, {'start': '14694.623', 'end': '14696.039', 'text': 'But you can choose another one.'}, {'start': '14696.039', 'end': '14697.887', 'text': 'They are all in excellent\ncondition,'}, {'start': '14697.887', 'end': '14699.159', 'text': 'well fed.'}, {'start': '14699.159', 'end': '14701.343', 'text': 'Only four gold coins\neach.'}, {'start': '14701.343', 'end': '14701.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14701.343', 'end': '14702.975', 'text': 'Lena raised two fingers:'}, {'start': '14702.975', 'end': '14702.975', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14702.975', 'end': '14703.911', 'text': 'I pay double.'}, {'start': '14703.911', 'end': '14703.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14703.911', 'end': '14703.911', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14703.911', 'end': '14704.655', 'text': 'Mister,'}, {'start': '14704.655', 'end': '14706.071', 'text': "it's not a question of money."}, {'start': '14706.071', 'end': '14706.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14706.071', 'end': '14706.071', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14706.071', 'end': '14706.839', 'text': 'The triple.'}, {'start': '14706.839', 'end': '14706.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14706.839', 'end': '14706.839', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14706.839', 'end': '14707.559', 'text': 'Mister.'}, {'start': '14707.559', 'end': '14707.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14707.559', 'end': '14707.559', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14707.559', 'end': '14708.375', 'text': 'Quadruple!'}, {'start': '14708.375', 'end': '14708.375', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14708.375', 'end': '14710.319', 'text': "Lena's voice attracted\nglances."}, {'start': '14710.319', 'end': '14711.879', 'text': 'But even with his offer,'}, {'start': '14711.879', 'end': '14713.319', 'text': 'the trafficker refused:'}, {'start': '14713.319', 'end': '14713.319', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14713.319', 'end': '14714.687', 'text': 'If it were another case,'}, {'start': '14714.687', 'end': '14715.599', 'text': 'I would accept,'}, {'start': '14715.599', 'end': '14716.079', 'text': 'but.'}, {'start': '14716.079', 'end': '14717.711', 'text': 'who reserved it is a nobleman.'}, {'start': '14717.711', 'end': '14719.103', 'text': 'We cannot offend him.'}, {'start': '14719.103', 'end': '14719.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14719.103', 'end': '14719.103', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14719.103', 'end': '14719.631', 'text': 'Who?'}, {'start': '14719.631', 'end': '14719.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14719.631', 'end': '14719.631', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14719.631', 'end': '14720.759', 'text': 'The feudal lord.'}, {'start': '14720.759', 'end': '14720.759', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14720.759', 'end': '14722.103', 'text': 'Lena was surprised.'}, {'start': '14722.103', 'end': '14723.015', 'text': 'He recalled that,'}, {'start': '14723.015', 'end': '14724.047', 'text': 'According to Junis,'}, {'start': '14724.047', 'end': '14726.063', 'text': 'Dimas was the son of the\nfeudal lord.'}, {'start': '14726.063', 'end': '14727.599', 'text': 'Maybe he could help.'}, {'start': '14727.599', 'end': '14727.599', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14727.599', 'end': '14728.991', 'text': 'Save this subhuman.'}, {'start': '14728.991', 'end': '14730.023', 'text': "I'll be back soon."}, {'start': '14730.023', 'end': '14730.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14730.023', 'end': '14730.023', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14730.023', 'end': '14730.863', 'text': 'Hurry up,'}, {'start': '14730.863', 'end': '14731.727', 'text': 'so.'}, {'start': '14731.727', 'end': '14731.727', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14731.727', 'end': '14733.455', 'text': 'Lena tried to take\nNora,'}, {'start': '14733.455', 'end': '14735.879', 'text': "but she refused to let\ngo of Daisy's hand."}, {'start': '14735.879', 'end': '14735.879', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14735.879', 'end': '14737.007', 'text': 'We must go,'}, {'start': '14737.007', 'end': '14738.423', 'text': 'I will find a way"'}, {'start': '14738.423', 'end': '14742.239', 'text': 'Daisy was surprised\nto hear Lainah speaking\nthe demi-human\nlanguage:'}, {'start': '14742.239', 'end': '14742.239', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14742.239', 'end': '14742.959', 'text': 'Mister.'}, {'start': '14742.959', 'end': '14744.711', 'text': 'Do you speak the language\nof the demihumans?'}, {'start': '14744.711', 'end': '14746.103', 'text': 'I entrust my daughter to you,'}, {'start': '14746.103', 'end': '14747.735', 'text': 'She is a very intelligent\ngirl,'}, {'start': '14747.735', 'end': '14749.055', 'text': 'Please treat her well"'}, {'start': '14749.055', 'end': '14749.991', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '14749.991', 'end': '14753.039', 'text': "He stroked Nora's\nhair again and\nsaid softly:"}, {'start': '14753.039', 'end': '14753.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14753.039', 'end': '14754.431', 'text': "Don't worry about me,"}, {'start': '14754.431', 'end': '14755.631', 'text': 'I will survive well"'}, {'start': '14755.631', 'end': '14759.303', 'text': 'The slave trader hurried\nthem on and the caravan\ncontinued moving\nforward.'}, {'start': '14759.303', 'end': '14760.863', 'text': 'Nora rubbed her eyes,'}, {'start': '14760.863', 'end': '14762.471', 'text': 'dejected and disconsolate,'}, {'start': '14762.471', 'end': '14764.223', 'text': 'and said in a broken\nvoice:'}, {'start': '14764.223', 'end': '14764.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14764.223', 'end': '14764.703', 'text': 'I love.'}, {'start': '14764.703', 'end': '14765.831', 'text': '"That\'s my mother"'}, {'start': '14765.831', 'end': '14765.831', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14765.831', 'end': '14766.527', 'text': 'I know,'}, {'start': '14766.527', 'end': '14767.703', 'text': 'don\'t be discouraged"'}, {'start': '14767.703', 'end': '14768.351', 'text': 'Then,'}, {'start': '14768.351', 'end': '14771.231', 'text': "Nora's thoughts\nreached Lainah's\nears."}, {'start': '14771.231', 'end': '14771.855', 'text': '(Nora,'}, {'start': '14771.855', 'end': '14774.111', 'text': "You can't cause the master\nany more trouble,"}, {'start': '14774.111', 'end': '14775.791', 'text': 'He has already been very good\nto you,'}, {'start': '14775.791', 'end': '14777.111', 'text': "I can't ask for more)."}, {'start': '14777.111', 'end': '14779.223', 'text': '(But if mom is bought\nby someone bad,'}, {'start': '14779.223', 'end': '14780.447', 'text': 'everything will be over.'}, {'start': '14780.447', 'end': '14780.447', 'text': ').'}, {'start': '14780.447', 'end': '14782.799', 'text': 'Lainah patted him\non the ear,'}, {'start': '14782.799', 'end': '14784.239', 'text': 'trying to calm her down.'}, {'start': '14784.239', 'end': '14786.735', 'text': "I didn't know if looking\nfor Dimas would help."}, {'start': '14786.735', 'end': '14788.583', 'text': 'Leaving the slave\nmarket,'}, {'start': '14788.583', 'end': '14791.007', 'text': 'He searched for a long\ntime at the city\ngate,'}, {'start': '14791.007', 'end': '14791.943', 'text': "but he didn't see it."}, {'start': '14791.943', 'end': '14792.999', 'text': 'Normally,'}, {'start': '14792.999', 'end': '14795.855', 'text': 'Dimas used to sit on\nthe wall as an\nNPC,'}, {'start': '14795.855', 'end': '14797.175', 'text': 'looking at the horizon,'}, {'start': '14797.175', 'end': '14798.735', 'text': 'but today was an exception.'}, {'start': '14798.735', 'end': '14801.279', 'text': 'The place where he used\nto sit was empty.'}, {'start': '14801.279', 'end': '14801.903', 'text': 'Lainah,'}, {'start': '14801.903', 'end': '14803.055', 'text': 'with no other option,'}, {'start': '14803.055', 'end': '14806.079', 'text': 'He stopped a few patrolling\nsoldiers\nand asked them.'}, {'start': '14806.079', 'end': '14807.063', 'text': 'Finally,'}, {'start': '14807.063', 'end': '14810.855', 'text': 'He learned that Dimas\nwas training militias\nin a clearing outside\nthe city.'}, {'start': '14810.855', 'end': '14813.039', 'text': 'Lainah left the city\nheading east and,'}, {'start': '14813.039', 'end': '14814.119', 'text': 'after a while,'}, {'start': '14814.119', 'end': '14816.183', 'text': 'He saw Dimas wearing\na coat of mail,'}, {'start': '14816.183', 'end': '14819.327', 'text': 'training a group of\nmilitia alongside\nother knights.'}, {'start': '14819.327', 'end': '14822.279', 'text': 'They wielded spears and\nstabbed them into straw\nmannequins.'}, {'start': '14822.279', 'end': '14824.895', 'text': 'Lainah walked over\nand waved to Dimas.'}, {'start': '14824.895', 'end': '14827.391', 'text': 'Then he began to remember\nhis full name.'}, {'start': '14827.391', 'end': '14828.735', 'text': 'When Dimas approached,'}, {'start': '14828.735', 'end': '14830.535', 'text': 'Lainah coughed a couple of\ntimes and,'}, {'start': '14830.535', 'end': '14831.999', 'text': 'with a certain servility,'}, {'start': '14831.999', 'end': '14832.863', 'text': 'greeted him:'}, {'start': '14832.863', 'end': '14832.863', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14832.863', 'end': '14833.871', 'text': 'Good morning,'}, {'start': '14833.871', 'end': '14835.455', 'text': 'Lord Dimas Russel Merlod'}, {'start': '14835.455', 'end': '14837.135', 'text': "Although he didn't like to\ntalk like that,"}, {'start': '14837.135', 'end': '14838.887', 'text': 'I needed to ask you a\nfavor,'}, {'start': '14838.887', 'end': '14842.007', 'text': 'so he imitated the respectful\ntone of other\nadventurers.'}, {'start': '14842.007', 'end': '14843.663', 'text': 'Dimas narrowed his eyes,'}, {'start': '14843.663', 'end': '14845.511', 'text': 'He was silent for a moment\nand,'}, {'start': '14845.511', 'end': '14846.975', 'text': 'with an impassive expression,'}, {'start': '14846.975', 'end': '14847.647', 'text': 'said:'}, {'start': '14847.647', 'end': '14847.647', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14847.647', 'end': '14848.271', 'text': 'Lainah,'}, {'start': '14848.271', 'end': '14850.167', 'text': 'you can call me Dima\ns directly,'}, {'start': '14850.167', 'end': '14853.599', 'text': "You don't need to\ntalk to me as stiffly\nas the others."}, {'start': '14853.599', 'end': '14854.223', 'text': 'Tell me,'}, {'start': '14854.223', 'end': '14855.231', 'text': 'what do you need?'}, {'start': '14855.231', 'end': '14857.199', 'text': 'If it is within my possibilities,'}, {'start': '14857.199', 'end': '14857.967', 'text': 'I will help you"'}, {'start': '14857.967', 'end': '14860.223', 'text': 'Lainah pointed to Nora\nbehind him and said:'}, {'start': '14860.223', 'end': '14860.223', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14860.223', 'end': '14862.239', 'text': "So I won't beat around\nthe bush."}, {'start': '14862.239', 'end': '14865.767', 'text': 'Have you recently purchased\nmany semi-human\nslaves in your\nfamily?'}, {'start': '14865.767', 'end': '14867.711', 'text': 'Among them is her\nmother.'}, {'start': '14867.711', 'end': '14869.631', 'text': 'I want to buy it to reunite\nthem"'}, {'start': '14869.631', 'end': '14872.943', 'text': "A fleeting expression\nof respect appeared\non Dimas's face,"}, {'start': '14872.943', 'end': '14874.527', 'text': 'but soon calm returned:'}, {'start': '14874.527', 'end': '14874.527', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14874.527', 'end': '14876.039', 'text': 'What does that semi-human look like?'}, {'start': '14876.039', 'end': '14876.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14876.039', 'end': '14876.039', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14876.039', 'end': '14877.551', 'text': 'She is a feline semi-human,'}, {'start': '14877.551', 'end': '14879.927', 'text': 'with long black hair\nand blue eyes.'}, {'start': '14879.927', 'end': '14881.343', 'text': 'She is a quality slave"'}, {'start': '14881.343', 'end': '14881.343', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14881.343', 'end': '14882.183', 'text': 'Understood"'}, {'start': '14882.183', 'end': '14883.167', 'text': 'Dimas whistled,'}, {'start': '14883.167', 'end': '14885.255', 'text': 'and his warhorse trotted\ntoward him.'}, {'start': '14885.255', 'end': '14885.255', 'text': '"'}, {'start': '14885.255', 'end': '14886.311', 'text': "I'll go first,"}, {'start': '14886.311', 'end': '14887.271', 'text': 'you come too"'}, {'start': '14887.271', 'end': '14888.207', 'text': 'That being said,'}, {'start': '14888.207', 'end': '14889.503', 'text': 'rode towards Merlod.'}, {'start': '14889.503', 'end': '14891.519', 'text': 'Lainah and Nora followed\nclosely behind.'}, {'start': '14891.519', 'end': '14893.103', 'text': 'As soon as they returned to\nthe city,'}, {'start': '14893.103', 'end': '14895.047', 'text': 'They saw Dimas approaching\non horseback,'}, {'start': '14895.047', 'end': '14896.631', 'text': 'leading Daisy by the\nhand.'}, {'start': '14896.631', 'end': '14899.655', 'text': "Nora quickened her pace\nand threw herself into\nDaisy's arms."}]