[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-how-to-survive-as-the-second-son-of-a-mage-famil":3,"chapter-how-to-survive-as-the-second-son-of-a-mage-famil-how-to-survive-as-the-second-son-of-a-mage-famil-chapter-117":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","How to Survive as the Second Son of a Mage Family",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1474023,1923,"Chapter 117","how-to-survive-as-the-second-son-of-a-mage-famil-chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>I grabbed the white mask Narce had given me and rushed down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, I hadn’t taken off my fascia or changed clothes while resting, so there was no delay in getting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given how loud the screams were, you’d think everyone in the mansion would’ve woken up by now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the long, empty hallway was completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Did they all just stay in their rooms so they wouldn’t get caught up in this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[AAAAAHHHH! AAAAAAARGH!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furious screams came from directly below our room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah—no one in their right mind would step outside after hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pressed myself against the door and exchanged a glance with Leo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exorcism text I read earlier said that the optimal ritual required at least two priests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this case, we didn’t have anyone properly trained—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we rushed in blindly, we might make things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Pai, who had been clinging to my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must’ve followed me because it was too scared to stay behind alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―“Pai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little creature twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―“Can you find Narce?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you do, can you bring him here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pai blinked rapidly before disappearing from my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something tumbled over upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elias was the first to race down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce followed right behind him, shaking a bottle of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wasn’t expecting you to come out this fast—impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint divine glow flickered around the water bottle in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce kicked the door wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, black fog instantly spilled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from within—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bloodshot-eyed servant lunged at us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[AAAAAAARGH!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calm down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s arms never reached Narce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce pinned him down with divine energy and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need to find out his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can someone check his belongings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need—his name is Martin Dürer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…How did you—oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce paused, staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after a moment of realization, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must’ve just remembered that I could see names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding flash of light exploded through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant collapsed backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce maintained his divine energy with one hand while bringing the bottle to the man's lips with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll hold him down—force it open.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it. Thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[LET GO!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I pressed down on his limbs and chest with divine power, his inhuman scream ripped through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That doesn’t sound human at all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like something had clogged his throat with Vitriol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I observed him, Narce lifted his divine hand and dipped his fingertip into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he drew a cross on the man’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s body jerked violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth foamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm. This is a classic possession case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the way it happened this suddenly is a bit… odd.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gotta confirm it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elias.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you make sure no one comes snooping?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elias nodded and shut the door, standing guard outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leo, without needing any prompting, had already begun reciting prayers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His family was Catholic, while Elias’ family was Protestant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Leo was the best person to assist with a traditional exorcism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leo, keep going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘Ancient enemy of mankind, I command you—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Leave Martin, a creature of God!’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Narce continued, Leo maintained his steady prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight flicker returned to the man’s lifeless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I think he’s back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was clear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a confused look, he scanned his surroundings and tried to sit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Thank God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… what just—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce slammed divine energy into the seal on the man’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the name of God—state your name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Why should I?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…That voice again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce and I locked eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…This feels like something out of a horror movie.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to an entire cult of undead monsters drinking human blood, possessing over 120,000 followers—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce turned to Leo and me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this keeps up, we might be stuck for 24 hours or more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys good with that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Does it matter if we are?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can’t just leave it unfinished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had already greeted the local noble upon arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we left now, it would look bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving a foaming, possessed man behind and going back to school didn’t seem like the best plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce was probably thinking about how we’d be absent from class—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if needed, I could call in sick while Elias and Leo went back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fair point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this drags on, Elias and Leo should head back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now—let’s finish this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At exactly 6 AM, Martin was fully exorcised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect timing—just enough to make it back before school started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the noble who had called us looked even worse than Martin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He greeted us, face pale and haggard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Leo and Elias, who were still shrouded in perception-altering magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Thank you as well, Brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This has never happened in my estate before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happens now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you still coming this weekend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are only here to ease the suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But ultimately—whether the possession returns depends on the will of God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I can’t guarantee there won’t be any other incidents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’ll be back tomorrow just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble was too shaken to process everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce must’ve noticed, because he started soothing him with gentle words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, I reflected on everything we had just witnessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…I never really believed in demons before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But now…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remembered the black energy that had seeped out of Martin’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one of the descriptions I had read in the exorcism text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if it wasn’t just black magic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Vitriol?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That black energy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked an awful lot like magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vitriol was known to be a viscous liquid, but Ainshidel had released it into the air, almost like mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Which means—it doesn’t have to be liquid.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vitriol could be dispersed in a gas-like state just like mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘One more thing—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the drugs Lichthofen gave us was one that converted mana into Vitriol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That potion didn’t work on me—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leo did react to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And during that time, the air around him turned black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is still just a theory…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was worth investigating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to the nobleman and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, y-yes! Of course! What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need you to investigate something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haven’t we already provided all available data…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is something missing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The information you gave us included personal details of the victims—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the potential causes of their possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-yes, that’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must’ve already figured out what I was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back to the noble and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need you to track everything the victims ate or drank three days prior to their possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even a single sip of water—I want it all recorded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble was shocked at the request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no divine mages in his domain, and tracking every single thing a person ate was near impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still agreed to do whatever he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you think it’s Vitriol?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce leaned back in his chair, stroking his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had called him down to the student union basement during lunch to explain my theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That the victims weren’t possessed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But were actually poisoned by Vitriol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know if every case of possession is like this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it’s definitely possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I used Insight earlier, but I never considered that angle….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, that’s been bothering me, too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce thought for a while before finally speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe Vitriol itself is an evil force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s deeply connected to something dark, maybe Insight couldn’t detect it directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, let’s run with your idea for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already requested more data, so we should get new information by tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the outcome, this was still worth investigating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both demons and Pléroma were the enemy of the Church—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter which one was responsible, it was a problem worth solving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narce grinned and waved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright—see you back in class, Lucas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pai, perched on his shoulder, mimicked his wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I checked my watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still 30 minutes left before lunch ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Perfect—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s someone else I need to talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3rd Year, Class 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I arrived, I spotted Lichthofen returning from lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an eyebrow when he saw me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fancy meeting you here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a question for you, Senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lichthofen herded his classmates inside and stepped into the hallway with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You finally thinking about joining my club?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already joined the theater club.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t seem like the type to enjoy acting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Who knows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, so what did you want to ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured for us to move somewhere quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lichthofen nodded, leading the way to the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once we settled at a table, he cast a soundproofing spell and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s on your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The drug you gave us in Catacombs—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one that turned mana into Vitriol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Hah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t think that’d come up here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah—I did.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him admit that so easily while wearing his Imperial Academy robes felt wildly inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where did you get it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already know it came from Pléroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But tell me everything else you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…If I do, will you join my club?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly raised his hands in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You remember how I said Catacombs got enough Vitriol to last 5,000 people a year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They delivered it in capsules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only used half of one dose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…If you were on our side, why did you feed it to us instead of just using a memory-altering drug?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Because the Commander attacked my Core.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant Narce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must’ve suspected Lichthofen after I questioned why he was stalling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not bound anymore, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah—now you’re the only one still holding on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You still haven’t broken my spell?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I only lightly cast it—he should’ve been able to remove it easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even destroyed the one Narce put on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can break it yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should be strong enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I could, don’t you think I would’ve already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Guess I’ll keep it, then.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Binding magic only worked when the target was vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t undo it, it might come in handy later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lichthofen sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Judging by your face, you’re not going to remove it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored his sarcasm and pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you gave me the capsule, why didn’t it work on me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because your mana never destabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The capsule was designed to be taken with the memory-enhancing drug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That way, it doesn’t look suspicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lichthofen continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It forces nightmares, making the subject’s mana unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And that instability creates an opening for Vitriol to take hold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does Pléroma use this method on their followers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I did hear they sell it for that purpose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they might be using a different method internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we already knew Pléroma directly injected Vitriol into people, I dropped that line of questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I grilled him with every question I had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time lunch ended, my notebook was full of answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That should be everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for the info.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lichthofen smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Oh—one more thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you ever meet Marianne Baum?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Check the theater this weekend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Weekend\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I considered going sooner—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Marianne only returned to the surface on weekends to handle Catacomb’s affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, we rested early and traveled there before dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elias—despite being Protestant and not really needing to be here—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow still insisted on coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even slept during the warp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You sleep a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah~ You should take some of it from me, Lucas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I took your sleep, I’d be asleep for 12 hours a day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sounds great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That way, I’ll catch up to Leo’s height.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was 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