After some contemplation, Stephen decided to seek out Liebgoet. He wanted to discuss with his mentor; perhaps achieving a local victory would be beneficial to him. If he were to die of thirst, he would have to drink even dirty water. At the very least, he should have that cup of water within reach. He got up and walked towards Liebgoet's office, not knowing that there was an old saying in China's ancient Earth: "Drinking poison to quench thirst."
Poison, not dirty water.
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In the technical department of Holy Knight Company, everyone was staring dumbfounded at a chubby guy shaking his head vigorously.
Fatty proclaimed decisively, "I'm not going, not even if you kill me. Once you join the Mythical Army, you lose all freedom. Everything is restricted! I'm not doing it. I'm a Heavenly Mountain eagle, destined to soar freely in the blue sky. Freedom is my life!"
