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"My deepest apologies, Young Lord. I should've monitored the situation closely I - "
"Don't sweat it." Raven interrupted before she could even finish her words. "I'm not mad or disappointed. What happened already happened. Instead of blaming them or yourself, we should just make do with what we have."
"However, Young Lord. Allowing some people to leave will significantly weaken our forces. I'm afraid that the upcoming battles against the other candidates will become more challenging. Are we seriously letting them go?"
"Kyrie you have to understand something." Raven stated as he continued walking at a brisk pace, touring the fortress. "Forcing people to lay down their lives for the sake of something good or bad will never be a good idea."
