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Cynthia hadn't been very optimistic about her plan at first, but as the events slowly unfolded, the raven-haired girl came to realize that her partner's gamble might actually pay off even better than she imagined.
Not only were Emilia's two most prominent opponents now wearing each other down, but the girl herself was also left completely alone, free to play the role of a fisherwoman amidst the chaos.
Of course, Emilia wasn't one to startle the fish and lose the bait in a panic, and was still patiently waiting for the right moment to strike while observing the situation.
In the meantime, she could always pass the time pretending to prepare for the annual events and teaching her adorable little companions how to handle horses. After all, aside from having its own little advantages, it was also a lot of fun.
