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The Empire of Reimia (3)

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Linnea listened intently to the young man's story, not interrupting and trying to grasp every last detail. She was not at all happy with what she heard, and she was even afraid to imagine what Shogo must be feeling right now. His childhood was the complete opposite of what the girl was familiar with. And that explained many of the young mage's oddities – after what he had experienced, he must have developed a very unique perspective on the world. And yet, the young man continued to move forward and did not become embittered. Although, he certainly didn't look very well at the moment.
— I didn't even realize how much you had been through and what thoughts you had to deal with. Thank you for being so open, — Nei's voice was full of support and sympathy. She wanted to say that everything was behind him now, but no – the problem with the remaining nine years of Shogo's life still remained. And, judging by his reaction, whatever he received from Her Majesty did not help at all against the side effects of the experiments. — It might sound silly and naive coming from someone like me, but you shouldn't give up. Yes, you haven't found a way to extend these nine years yet. It's slipping away from you. But that doesn't mean there isn't a way. Or that you won't create such a way yourself – you are a smart and capable guy. And in our world, new discoveries are made every day. You have great potential – you are not only a successful student at the most prestigious academy in Enclessia, but also a mage. You will have the money and influence needed to find a cure. And I will be there for you. If you ever find it difficult to move forward, I will be your support. If the search in Enclessia does not yield results, I will go with you, even to Thiaral, to look for the mythical Grail. Or to the Fronghvar, shrouded in mystery. Either way, I will be with you on your journey and I will do everything in my power to help you achieve this goal. We will go through all of this together.
Linnea thought it would be harder for her to say all of this out loud, to make such promises, but it turned out to be much easier than she expected. Apparently, it was because her words came from the heart and were sincere. She wasn't pretending and was truly ready to dedicate her life after the academy to finding a cure for Shogo. In a way, this even coincided with her ideals of heroism. What could be more noble than dedicating oneself to saving a person? Especially when that person has become dear to your heart, even if you have only known him for a little over six months.