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"No offense, but your spirit has proven mediocre in combat. How can I be sure this alliance benefits us by keeping you as a participant rather than… by simply defeating your heroic spirit right here and now?" Elayne asked. Her aura surged as vegetation spread everywhere. "Can you give me a good reason why, Harumi?"
"Ahh…!" Harumi stepped back, overwhelmed by the immense divine aura rushing toward her.
"Master…!" Assassin moved forward, shielding her from the shockwave. "Ruler! Are you suggesting I'm so weak that an alliance wouldn't benefit you?"
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean," Elayne nodded. "Now, Assassin. Do you truly believe you're a worthy ally for someone of my caliber? I won't reveal my true origin, but you've likely guessed a few clues already, haven't you?"
"...!" Assassin clenched his teeth as he confronted a literal goddess of nature, life, and earth. His eyes widened before her overwhelming might. "I know your immense strength very well, Ruler…"
