3 3 301 DialogEnable It's an unchanging, lifeless afternoon. The continuous drizzle pounds the ground and damp air flows into the dirt, increasing the cold bit by bit.
4 4 301 Someone with a guitar sits among several like-minded musicians, strumming weakly.
5 5 301 Someone takes out a pair of cards that were almost crumpled and slickly tosses them in front of their comrade's bed.
6 6 301 Someone rummages through their pants pocket, searching desperately for a bit of wheat lost between the stitches.
7 7 301 Someone knows that they are dying of a terminal disease, and have given their rations away to others for the past several days.
8 8 301 Someone lies down in a damp corner, weeping for the relatives they just buried.
9 9 301 While most ignore the passing time, the dim light outside, and the continuous rain.
10 10 301 They look at the old mottled ceiling. Their eyes had lost their light, leaving only an empty silence.
11 11 301 But despair will not stop growing in those who raise their hands and surrender.
12 12 301 Liv routinely checks the condition of all the wounded, and unconsciously rubs her aching chest. With the lack of maintenance chambers, she hasn't rested for many days.
13 13 301 During a search and rescue mission, Liv's leg was seriously injured while protecting her target.
14 14 301 However, in order to leave medical supplies for refugees to come, she only splints her broken leg and refrains from fully repairing it.
15 15 301 AniZhuanchangBegin But she is by no means an exception. Both people and Constructs alike are forced to stand on a sinking island. No one can be spared.
18 18 301 Suddenly, there is a sharp knocking on the door outside the isolation door. The sound is as light as a feather through the hardened steel.
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20 20 301 1 Liv Someone's at the door...? 1
21 21 301 She quickly closes her eyes and searches for the activity signal outside the door—a human.
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23 23 301 Liv wonders who would wander through the dangerous wilderness full of Hetero-Creatures, but decides to open the heavy isolation door.
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27 27 301 1 Refugee Woman H-hello... 2
28 28 301 A man and a woman rush to the gap in the insolation door. The woman's long hair and clothes are well kept as if they have been carefully cleaned recently.
29 29 301 The other man beside her, holding a child covered in blood, seems a little familiar.
30 30 301 Familiar Man Is there a doctor here?! This boy's been stabbed in the back! 3
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32 32 301 Liv I am! Give him to me! 1
33 33 301 Familiar Man Thank God! Where should I set him? 3
34 34 301 Liv Over there. 1
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36 36 301 AniZhuanchangBegin He hurries past the crowd and runs in the direction Liv pointed to.
42 42 301 AniZhuanchangEnd 1 Familiar Man There aren't any beds left... Is the only spot here on the ground? 1
43 43 301 Looking around at the crowd of people, he asks Liv as she limps in from behind.
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45 45 301 1 Liv Unfortunately... But the extra sheets... 1
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47 47 301 1 Stanley I have my own fold-up cot. 1
48 48 301 Stanley gets up from the folding bed with Matches and frowns as he looks at the child in the man's arms.
49 49 301 Stanley ...Use mine. 1
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51 51 301 1 Familiar Man Thank you. 1
52 52 301 He nods in thanks and gently sets the child down on the folding bed. Stanley turns and leans against the corner with a gloomy expression as if lost in thought.
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54 54 301 1 Liv Does he have any allergies or medical issues prior to his wound? 1
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57 57 301 1 Familiar Man Uh, I don't know. Do you? 2
58 58 301 Refugee Woman I don't know either... 1
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61 61 301 1 Liv It's fine. I'll give an evaluation before I give him an injection. 1
62 62 301 Liv opens up his shirt and inspects the wound on his back.
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66 66 301 1 Refugee Woman Thank you. 2
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68 68 301 Liv I need to stop the bleeding. How was he wounded? 1
69 69 301 Familiar Man A Hetero-Creature did it, but I'm not sure how. I wasn't with him at the time. 3
70 70 301 Liv Alright. Looks like we need a serum. 1
71 71 301 Liv What has he eaten the past few days? 1
72 72 301 Familiar Man I don't know. He said he hadn't found any food the past few days and was starving last night, so he wanted a pack of my biscuits. 3
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75 75 301 1 Stanley ... 1
76 76 301 Stanley looks at the man's backpack, which is obviously full of supplies.
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80 80 301 1 Familiar Man After eating it, he said he wanted to go to the next conservation area and look for supplies, then borrowed one of my protective suits and left. 3
81 81 301 Seeing Liv treat the child, they finally sigh in relief and find a place to rest.
82 82 301 Stanley ...Why? 1
83 83 301 Stanley Why would you let him go alone? Your backpack is obviously full of supplies. Why would you let a child risk his life? 1
84 84 301 The man is caught off guard by the sudden question. He turns and looks closely at the boy standing in front of him, then frowns as if remembering something.
85 85 301 Familiar Man What's a kid like you... 3
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87 87 301 Refugee Woman Sorry, it's because of me... I'm pregnant and sprained my ankle. I can't walk that fast. The child said he wanted to go with the others, so he left early... I didn't think he would... 2
88 88 301 She sighs and looks at the child on the fold-up cot. Without any anesthesia, he cries in pain while Liv sutures his wound.
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92 92 301 Liv remains unwavering as she concentrates on suturing the wound more quickly to end the boy's suffering.
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96 96 301 1 Stanley ... 1
97 97 301 As the boy cries, Stanley slides against the wall and sits down. Sensing his emotions, Matches buries his head in his arms.
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99 99 301 1 Matches ...Woof. 1
100 100 301 Stanley Then why... get pregnant? 1
101 101 301 Stanley's voice is quiet but full of resentment, contrary to his usual modesty.
102 102 301 Familiar Man What'd you say? 3
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104 104 301 PanelActor1Shake 1 Stanley Since you obviously can't raise him, why have another child?! 1
105 105 301 He grits his teeth and yells as the boy continues to cry.
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107 107 301 Refugee Woman ... 2
108 108 301 The woman wasn't expecting to be asked this question by such a young boy. Just as she opens her mouth to respond, she suddenly stops herself.
109 109 301 Stanley He's lucky you found him and brought him to such a kind doctor. 1
110 110 301 Stanley But what in the future? He's going to be just like me... Or worse. 1
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112 112 301 1 Matches (Whimpers) 1
113 113 301 Familiar Man Why do you say that? 3
114 114 301 Stanley Why...? Because my parents were just like you. 1
115 115 301 Stanley They had me without thinking about the future. As soon as they couldn't raise me, they just kicked me to the side of the road. 1
116 116 301 Refugee Woman ...Without thinking about the future? 2
117 117 301 Stanley Exactly. You have a child on the way. You know what I'm talking about. 1
118 118 301 Stanley Refugees and conservation areas give preferential treatment to expecting parents and those with children. 1
119 119 301 Refugee Woman ... 2
120 120 301 She lowers her head, not denying the boy's accusation.
121 121 301 Stanley I know they have good intentions... 1
122 122 301 Stanley But some people like to take advantage of this. Just like my parents... 1
123 123 301 Stanley They just used these good intentions for their own benefit without considering the future. 1
124 124 301 Stanley ...After my mom was pregnant, they were given special admission into the conservation area, where they had me and my brother. 1
125 125 301 Stanley When I was two years old... My dad "gave" me to another family for a bowl of porridge. 1
126 126 301 Stanley My adoptive father turned out to be just like him, too. He was just freeloading on the sympathy of others and would use me to get supplies from the conservation area. 1
127 127 301 Stanley But no matter which "parents" I was with, they would only ever give me the scraps. 1
128 128 301 Stanley Once I got a little bigger and lost this "privilege," they threw me by the roadside just like those empty cans they finished eating. 1
129 129 301 Refugee Woman ...How could they do such a thing? 2
130 130 301 Hearing Stanley speak, the surrounding refugees begin to whisper to each other.
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135 135 301 1 Refugee 4 I've heard of people doing that. Sigh... Conservation areas just want children to survive, but who would've thought there'd be bastards like them.
136 136 301 Refugee 5 How are they bastards? Without them, who'd dare to have children in a world like this?
137 137 301 Refugee 6 They don't look into who the child belongs to and just give out supplies.
138 138 301 Refugee 7 How can they? And can you guarantee you'd be alive tomorrow? If someone's alive to take care of a child, that's all that matters.
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141 141 301 1 Stanley ...But have you ever thought about it? How can abandoned children survive on the side of the road? 1
142 142 301 Stanley Being a burden on others, banished from conservation areas, and cursed at... 1
143 143 301 Stanley So... I want to ask you, as a parent, why would you have a child if you can't take care of them? 1
144 144 301 Stanley Are you just looking for short-term benefits? Or is it because you don't care about your child's future? 1
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146 146 301 1 Refugee Woman ... 1
147 147 301 She hangs her head in silence, unable to come up with an answer. Silence fills the depressing air until the familiar man coughs quietly.
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149 149 301 1 Familiar Man Sorry. This isn't an answer, but... 1
150 150 301 Familiar Man ...I'm not the child's father. 1
151 151 301 Familiar Man And, of course, she isn't his mother. 1
152 152 301 Familiar Man Her husband and I used to be merchants... Our profession is much more dangerous now, but some are still willing to take the risk. 1
153 153 301 Familiar Man Half of the supplies belonged to her husband... And I can't go eating someone else's food, now can I? 1
154 154 301 Stanley's eyes widen at the unexpected answer.
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156 156 301 1 Stanley S-sorry. I didn't realize... 1
157 157 301 Stanley I'm really sorry... I shouldn't have misjudged you and spoken out of turn. 1
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160 160 301 1 Refugee Woman It's okay. It really is a serious issue. 2
161 161 301 Refugee Woman We aren't his parents, but I heard him say that he had a similar experience as your own. His biological parents died in an accident two years ago when he was only eight years old. 2
162 162 301 Refugee Woman None of us can be sure that we'll live to see tomorrow in this cruel world, let alone stay together with our children. 2
163 163 301 Refugee Woman And, of course, we can't guarantee a safe upbringing for our children... 2
164 164 301 Stanley Okay... 1
165 165 301 She slowly walks up and sits down next to Stanley, then gently pats him on the back with one hand and rubs Matches' fluffy head with the other.
166 166 301 Refugee Woman ...It's so hard for children to even just stay alive when they're separated from their parents at such a young age... 2
167 167 301 Refugee Woman I will consider what you said carefully and be sure to make the right decision... 2
168 168 301 Stanley ...Okay. 1
169 169 301 Refugee 7 (Sighs) Enough with this crap. Isn't it obvious? If you have a child, you should raise them. Everyone is faced with hardship in this cruel world. We're all equal here. No point in complaining.
170 170 301 Stanley ...Sorry. 1
171 171 301 Refugee Woman No need to apologize. 2
172 172 301 Refugee Woman The world is full of injustice. 2
173 173 301 She looks at everyone, then slowly closes her eyes.
174 174 301 Refugee Woman We're all struggling with the same adversities, but some people are armed and some people can move freely. Others... carry lives yet to be born and others are forced to run before they can walk. 2
175 175 301 Refugee Woman It's amazing if you can survive in this world and save another life. 2
176 176 301 Refugee 7 Alright, it's my fault. I just don't want to see everyone looking down in the dumps. It's hard enough to have a new born life only to get kicked back.
177 177 301 He turns his back to the refugee woman and Stanley with a little indignation.
178 178 301 Refugee 8 You shouldn't downtrod on others just because you've been down on your luck.
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181 181 301 1 Liv ... 1
182 182 301 Just like how one shouldn't suppress their sadness, the hope that still exists in the crowd should never be taken away.
183 183 301 No matter which side of the debate, each has its own reasons.
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186 186 301 1 Stanley But... 2
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188 188 301 Liv Stanley, I know what you're worried about... 1
189 189 301 Liv sews up the crying child's wound and wraps him in a blanket, then stands up with her hand on the edge of the cot.
190 190 301 Liv The arrival of a new life should be a joyful thing, but we don't want to give each other a burden beyond our means. 1
191 191 301 Stanley ...You're right. 2
192 192 301 Liv Even still... This difficulty can also be rewarding. 1
193 193 301 Liv By that, I don't just mean getting supplies using the kindness of others, but hope and dependence. 1
194 194 301 Liv looks down at Matches next to Stanley and smiles quietly.
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196 196 301 Liv Did you choose to take care of Matches because you think he'll help you get supplies? 1
197 197 301 Stanley No. 2
198 198 301 Liv But by doing so, your life has become more difficult and has made your food even more scarce. 1
199 199 301 Liv But as you said, he gives your life meaning and motivation. That's why you made the choice... Right? 1
200 200 301 Stanley ...Yeah. 2
201 201 301 He nods and looks at the woman beside him apologetically.
202 202 301 Liv Well, then... How do you view this child? 1
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205 205 301 1 Refugee Woman ... 1
206 206 301 She lowers her head in silent contemplation.
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211 211 301 1 Refugee 8 You should still have the baby. We're barely making it through each day and we don't have enough to eat, but it's also sad to see someone die.
212 212 301 Refugee 8 If there are only a few living people left in this land, what good are more supplies? This world won't be so lonely with more lives around.
213 213 301 Refugee 7 Yeah! That's what I mean.
214 214 301 Hearing this, he immediately turns around excitedly and claps his hands.
215 215 301 Refugee 7 Whether it's a person or a dog, you need to protect them as their mom. You can't be so quick to give up... Ugh, there I go running my mouth again...
216 216 301 He gently pats himself on the face in apology. Stanley and the woman in the crowd laugh at his "motherly instinct" kicking in.
217 217 301 Refugee 7 Sorry, I've never been too good at talking with others.
218 218 301 He rubs his hands with a kind smile. The dust from his hands causes him to sneeze a couple of times.
219 219 301 Refugee 7 Well, since you're already here, how about changing the subject? What's your name? Where did you come from? How's the situation outside?
220 220 301 Every new refugee always gets asked, "Where did you come from" and "what's the situation outside". So much so, they've become the standard greeting. Even if they don't answer at first, they will be asked in private.
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223 223 301 1 Refugee Woman My name is Fantine. I came from City 045 in the south. I was originally going to City 044's conservation area, but then there was a problem with the CPF. 1
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226 226 301 1 Refugee Leader What's wrong with City 045 and 044? 2
227 227 301 Fantine The conservation area in City 045 is full and something's wrong with City 044's CPF, for which I was stopped by a Construct on my way there. 1
228 228 301 Fantine He said that a horde of Hetero-Creatures attacked the conservation area and the CPF, so they're evacuating the residents. 1
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231 231 301 1 Liv ...City 044. That's where Lucia and Lee are. 1
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233 233 301 Hearing this, the refugees begin to whisper amongst each other.
234 234 301 Refugee 4 I thought it would be safest to the south. Looks like it's just more of the same suffering. There may not be those twins, but there are just as many Hetero-Creatures!
235 235 301 Refugee 5 Guess it's not safe here anymore. We need to evacuate ASAP!
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237 237 301 1 Old Lady Evacuate? Where else is there to go? 1
238 238 301 Old Lady Are there any safe places left out there? 1
239 239 301 Refugee 6 Then what else should we do?
240 240 301 Old Lady If Babylonia doesn't send any more support, what about the Forsaken? 1
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243 243 301 1 Fantine The Forsaken... 2
244 244 301 Fantine Actually, this gentleman came from the Forsaken. 2
245 245 301 Old Lady Oh? You know the Forsaken? How's the situation over there? 1
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247 247 301 1 Familiar Man I don't know them too well, but I've done business with them as a merchant. 2
248 248 301 Familiar Man They're still sheltering refugees, but every base is already overcrowded. 2
249 249 301 Old Lady ...Looks like we need to think about evacuating. 1
250 250 301 Familiar Man They're still in a better position than most conservation areas. At least they have food reserves. But given this environment, they're in desperate need of serum. 2
251 251 301 Familiar Man I came here to see if I could find any spare serum in the conservation areas to exchange with them. 2
252 252 301 Old Lady ...Exchange? 1
253 253 301 Old Lady You mentioned her husband is also a merchant. What about him? 1
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255 255 301 Fantine He fell into the Red Tide while protecting me... The last I heard his voice, he was already... 2
256 256 301 Fantine I know he isn't alive anymore, but the Hetero-Sapien sounded just like him... 2
257 257 301 Fantine If this gentleman hadn't come here to pick up goods, I would have been... torn to pieces by those Hetero-Sapiens. 2
258 258 301 Old Lady Seems like you've had your fair share of experience with those monsters. 1
259 259 301 The old lady nods in recognition.
260 260 301 Old Lady What's your name, young man? 1
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262 262 301 1 Familiar Man My name's Shrek. 2
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265 265 301 1 Liv Shrek...? 1
266 266 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Hearing this name, Liv finally realizes why the man seemed so familiar.
271 271 301 AniZhuanchangEnd The first time she heard this name was before they encountered the Polyphage.
272 272 301 Gray Raven had received a new mission that required them to search the coordinates left by Huaxu in the "Deserted Ruins". She had accidentally stumbled across a book while searching for clues.
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274 274 301 1 Liv "Cardman Rider Genesis"...? 1
275 275 301 She carefully opened the faded cover. After reading the whole story, she found a line of a beautifully written message written on the back cover.
276 276 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Earth has been stricken with innumerable disasters, and time has washed every one of them away. Live for tomorrow, because all will pass.—To Shrek
279 279 301 AniZhuanchangEnd There weren't any clues in the book, but Gray Raven had coincidentally seen this message written on a wall of the ruins.
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281 281 301 1 Liv Look, something is written on the wall. 1
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283 283 301 Following where Liv is pointing, you find a neatly written slogan on the wall of an abandoned building.
284 284 301 Earth has been stricken with innumerable disasters, and time has washed every one of them away. Live for tomorrow, because all will pass.
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286 286 301 1 Liv How very inspiring. 1
287 287 301 Liv It looks kind of new as well. Could one of the Scavengers have written this? 1
288 288 301 AniZhuanchangBegin A hazily written "of course" can be seen below the slogan. There seems to be something else after these two words, but they have been roughly scrubbed off.
294 294 301 AniZhuanchangEnd "There has never been an endless winter on this planet, but when spring comes and the ice melts away, you won't be there to see it with me."
305 305 301 Although she learned a part of Shrek's past through the Spear of F.O.S., she knew it wouldn't be appropriate to bring it up at this time.
306 306 301 Therefore, Liv decides to remain quiet.
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309 309 301 1 Old Man You're trading for the serum. What about her husband? What's he trading his supplies for? 1
310 310 301 Shrek Also the Serum. He was originally tasked with exchanging supplies. But since he hadn't returned in a long time, I went to look for him. 2
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313 313 301 1 Liv Oh... But we're running low on serum ourselves. 1
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316 316 301 1 Shrek Do you have four vials to trade for these supplies? 2
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319 319 301 1 Liv I can only trade for three... Just in case we have new wounded refugees... 1
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322 322 301 1 Shrek It's okay. I understand. 2
323 323 301 He rubs his rain-soak hair.
324 324 301 Shrek After I left the Forsaken, every conservation area on my way here had ran out of food and serum. Some even tried to rob me. Seems like you guys are in a lot better shape. 2
325 325 301 Shrek The outside is overrun with Hetero-Creatures. Mind if I rest here? 2
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328 328 301 1 Refugee Leader If the doctor doesn't mind, we don't either. 2
329 329 301 Liv If you don't mind the lack of space. 1
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332 332 301 1 Shrek Of course, not. Thank you. 2
333 333 301 He yawns carelessly, leans against the corner, and closes his eyes.
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336 336 301 1 Liv ... 1
337 337 301 Liv All these people gather together, but no one knows what will happen tomorrow. What would the commandant think after regaining consciousness...? 1
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339 339 301 1 AniZhuanchangBegin Liv I wish you were by our side... Commandant. 1
