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Random 1- It’s disgusting to act all sycophantic toward Deskunte.
Random 2 -I heard Dūra is receiving money from Deskunte.
Random 3-Well, I guess this should teach them a lesson.
Random 1-You’re saying that guy’s that kind of fool? He’ll just keep digging the canal.
Random 2-So, what are we going to do then?
Random 1-Then we just have to keep fixing things; it’s better than creating more problems.
Dūra’s too stupid to realize that.
Random 2-Indeed, Dūra is…
Random 3- Who is this Kid?
Random 3 -It would be faster to teach him physically.(Towards Doura)
Random 1- One of the twins
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Maru: Ah! Cross!! You came back!!
Cross: Don’t misunderstand. I just didn’t want to be lumped together with the rest of you.
Maru: Doura! The cage is gone!!
Doura: Yeah, I figured as much.
Maru: Why are you planting trees
Doura: These guys are tough — they can endure harsh conditions. Eventually, their roots will spread and take the place of the wooden supports when the cage wears out.
Doura: Ask old Jii about the weaving method— he’s better at it than I am.
Maru: Doura!! The water gate broke!!
SFX: (Dodododo — heavy rushing sound of water bursting through)
Cross: Ah—! Maru!!
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Doura: The village elders have approved the plan! We’ll officially begin work on the canal project.
Jabaloma: We’ll use the canal to irrigate the Lumer River area— this will greatly benefit the surrounding villages.
Maru: So many people…!!
Doura: Hah! Jabaroma!! I knew you’d pull it off!!
Jabaloma: You always manage to make things go smoothly, don’t you?
Doura (grinning): Heh, guess I fooled you into thinking that.
Jabaloma: Still, since Doura was already leading the work ahead of schedule, we can’t deny that his efforts were the real reason the elders decided to move forward.
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Doura: For people of different lands and bloodlines to coexist, mutual understanding and time are indispensable.
Cross (bowing): I…was in the wrong for striking you.
Cross: Thanks… for helping out.
Random-Well, guess that makes us even.
Random: Heh.
Cross: Maru! Doura!
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Cross: …I understand.
Doura: Hahaha!
Maru: Huh?