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I was surprised they were prepared so well for this battle, but I already knew it would be pointless for them to go and die against Merlinus and his army of demonic sorcerers.
It wasn't something the people of the forest could handle by leaving the forest, they were inhabitants of this place, so I wanted them to stay here and protect it instead.
"But…" Acorn muttered. "We prepared so well and everything! You can't just say that… please let us help!"
"I know," I nodded. "That's why, stay in the forest on standby for the moment. I don't know if it'll happen, but it would be a golden opportunity to attack the forest while we are here so… You'll stay here and protect it. I don't want you to risk your lives pointlessly."
"Even us?" Acorn wondered. "But we've been fighting by your side this entire time, Lady Planta!"
"We can't go with you, milady?" Nieve wondered. "I have grown so much stronger…"
