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  "Can we visit the town?" You asked.

  Lone man raised a finger and said, "Certainly not."

  You gave him a questionable look and asked, "Why not?"

  "It's too scary for you," He replied. "You won't like it, and..."

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  "And?" You wanted to say more but stopped yourself. His eyes looked sad.

  "I'm afraid of what might happen to you," He replied.

  "I'm stronger than you think," You said.

  He looked at you. For the first time, his body language portrayed annoyance. "You don't understand. The town is infested with dark souls; not only that, but the area itself is heavily cursed. I'm sorry, I guess I'm the one who's scared. I don't want you to be in any more danger than you are now."

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  His words reminded you of the extreme danger you're in. You decided that it was best to leave the forest immediately — Page 74

  Keep quiet — Page 84

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