Author: Yume Neiji

It’s been a few days since the food processing plant started operating. So far, production has been going well. The crops come every three days, and Dawsill and Cawsill are working diligently.

At this rate, the deliveries will be able to proceed smoothly, so I decided to write a letter to Emma to let her know.

Mary also started working at the Auberge. She helps in multiple ways, including cleaning, cooking, and serving food to customers.

Above all, it is good to see that the three new residents of Gandalcia have become accustomed to the life here.

I’m also in great shape. My happiness level is over 95 percent every day, and I have accumulated up to 50 points, which is the cumulative maximum.

I guess it is time to build a new road.

Well, it’s also a good idea to get new equipment with points.

I spend my days efficiently. In the mornings, I tend to the vegetable garden, occasionally goes to the cave to collect materials, help everyone with their work, and spend my evenings studying hard.

With spring coming on, the sun rises early. This morning, I am working in the fields as usual.

“Father, I have removed all the stones in the field!”

Thanks to Char’s hard work, there are rocks piled up in the corners of the field.

Alright. I’ll start by using those rocks to pave the road to the food processing plant. If the road is flat, it should be easier to move the handcart. There will also be a slight increase in productivity.

“I’ve finished harvesting cucumbers too. I’m going to make ham and cucumber sandwich this morning.”

“Yay! That’s a great idea!”

After the morning work, I stood in the kitchen to make sandwich, but I realized that we ran out of mayonnaise.

“I can’t make a sandwich like this.”

“Char won’t give up! I’m going to ask Lynn to share some mayonnaise.”

“That’s a good idea.”

There should be a lot of mayonnaise in the restaurant. I decided to make breakfast in the restaurant’s kitchen and so we headed to the auberge with a lot of freshly harvested cucumbers. These cucumbers are also delivered to the restaurant and shared with Mary and the others.

I’ll deliver some to Lulu and Nowald-sensei later.

When we came to the back door of the restaurant, we spotted something.

“Father, it’s a big peach!”

Was there a peach tree in a place like this?

I don’t remember, but I never know what changes will happen on the island after all. A huge citadel can even be built overnight in the game, Island Maker. It is not surprising that a peach tree had sprouted easily.

However, upon closer inspection, what was there was not a peach tree at all. Or rather, it wasn’t even a peach fruit. What Charlotte was looking at was a big butt covered in light pink pants.

Well, it indeed looks a bit like a peach.

The person in question was crouching low at the back of the building and peers inside the restaurant.

What is she doing there anyway?

From the looks of it, she is an older sister in her twenties. Her long silver hair is tied up in a bun. She is wearing pale pink pants and a soft white knit sweater, so she doesn’t really seem like a thief…

Let’s talk to her first.

“That’s the back door. If you need help, please go around to the front.”

“Eek!”

The suspicious older sister shriek in surprise and turned to look at me.

It’s the first time I’ve seen her face, and her shocked eyes made an impression.

“Do you have business at the Auberge?”

“Ye-, N-none…… oh Yes, there is!”

Which one is it……?

“You came very early.”

“Uhm, well, I was wondering if I could eat breakfast here……”

“So that was why you were peeking inside. However, the restaurant is only open from noon. Breakfast is only served to guests staying at the inn.”

“I see…. That’s unfortunate then. Ahahaha……”

The older sister is smiling while her eyes are looking elsewhere.

Perhaps she was embarrassed for coming too early in the morning?

“Are you hungry?”

“……Hungry? Y-Yes, I’m very hungry! I’m so hungry that I feel like my stomach and back are sticking together!”

“Hmmm, what to do…… if you don’t mind, would you like a sandwich or something?”

“Really? Thank you. When I heard that this island was full of delicious food, I came to find out more…., I mean to investigate…… n-no, what I am saying is, I came here to take a look!”

Is it a sightseeing trip?

“Welcome to Gandalcia. I’m Cedie Dantès. I am the lord of this island.”

“Oh, I’m Mio Hesse.”

“Where are you from, Mio-san?”

“From Belucca.”

Belucca is the center of the Dantes estate and the city where the Earl’s mansion is located. It’s also my hometown.

Mio said she came to visit from the Ricoa district of Belucca.

It’s a three-hour walk from here.

“I’m glad you came all the way to Gandalcia.”

“No, no, I’ve been looking forward to it too. I think I’ll stay here for a while…… Is there a room available?”

“Yes, there is.”

Hmm, but something’s strange……

Is it just my imagination that I feel uncomfortable somehow?

There are two things I don’t understand about Mio. First, she was not surprised at all when she found out that I was the lord. People are usually surprised when they find out that a kid like me is a lord, but Mio accepted it naturally.

I wonder if it was because I took the family name of Dantès…..

Second, the Ricoa neighborhood is a lively place, but it’s not a neighborhood for the wealthy. It is an area where artisans and workers live. Based on her clothes, I can tell that Mio is an ordinary commoner.

But traveling?

Only a limited number of wealthy people can travel in this world. Moreover, it is very dangerous for a woman to travel alone. However, if she can use offensive magic or physical enhancement, that’s a different story.

Perhaps because I looked at her suspiciously, Mio hurriedly explained herself,

“Oh, I have money. Don’t worry, I’ll pay in advance.”

“Huh……?”

“That…… well, I’m on a breakup trip!”

“……Eh?”

“Well, that guy broke off his engagement to me so that is why I’m on a breakup trip! I’ve been given a big amount of breakup fee though, so you don’t have to worry that I can’t pay the accommodation expenses.”

Even though she wasn’t asked, Mio told me a lot of things on her own. But when I heard about it, I felt sorry for her.

Well, let’s be considerate while she’s on Gandalcia.

“Then please enter through the front door. I’ll prepare breakfast for you in a minute.”

“Yes……”

With a relieved expression on her face, Mio walked away.

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Mio Hesse stepped on the gravel of the road with a slight excitement. She had been sent to investigate the internal affairs of Gandalcia Island, and it seemed her infiltration had gone well.

Cedie Dantès doesn’t seem to have discovered her real identity.

Hmm, this job is no big deal to me.

In her heart, Mio says so and encourages herself.

Well, it’s a much easier job than being an adventurer where she will always be next to death.

There is no danger on this island after all.

The party that Mio belonged to was wiped out, except for her. She doesn’t want to be so scared again so she looked for other jobs.

Completing the mission promises a reward of 200,000 crown coins.

With that, Mio intends to start her life over. That’s why she was determined to complete the job she was given.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.

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The interior of the processing plant was large and clean. There is a hand-washing area just inside, and a water supply system that used water magic had pipes running through it. In the back, there is a cauldron for cooking, workbenches and other equipment.

The meticulous Dawsill seems satisfied with the clean workplace.

“What will we be making here?”

“You guys are going to make some fruit compote first, and then duck confit.”

“I see…… But can we brothers really do it?”

“Lynn will teach you how to make it, so it’s okay. And if you make a lot of it, you guys will get used to it.”

Cawsill is more easygoing than Dawsill.

“That’s right, big brother. It is so much fun to make delicious food! But Young Master, can I have a little snack?”

“Hey, Cawsill!”

Dawsill scolded him, but I want them to enjoy their work anyway.

“Tasting is part of the job, but you can’t eat too much you know.”

There were also two residential rooms next to the food processing plant.

“It’s just right, Mary and you two can live here.”

“Is it okay to have such a large place?”

“I don’t mind. It already has a bed and a blanket, so you guys can move in right away.”

Not only did they have a job, but they also had a place to live, so Dawsill and Cawsill seemed completely relieved.

“By the way, Young Master, where do we get the fruit for processing?”

“We’re going to use what grows on the island. Harvesting will be everyone’s job, so let’s go there now.”

We decided to let Mary stay here, and then Char and I led the brothers to the place where the fruits are growing. Passing by the hot springs, we came to the depths of the forest.

“These are the main fruit trees for now. Pear and apples.”

“These are all of it?”

Cawsill is leaning his cheek against a red-colored apple fruit. I’m sure he’s eager to try one. There are a lot of apples, so it’s okay to eat at least one.

“There’s more, but basically these trees should be enough.”

Dawsill tilts his head.

“It looks like a good harvest. But once we harvested them all, it will be gone soon.”

“It’s okay, this tree can be harvested once every three days.”

Dawsill and Cawsill look like they did not get what I had just said.

“This is a secret to everyone, well, except to the people on the island of course. All of the crops here bear fruit once every three days.”

“That’s impossible!”

“But think about it, Dawsill, what season is it now?”

“Well, it’s winter, and it’s almost spring……”

“Then, when is the apple season?”

“Of course it’s Autumn seas…… Ah!!”

Yes, it’s completely out of season.

This is a sure proof that Gandalcia is an island of wonders.

“As the saying goes, proof speaks volumes, so perhaps it would be easiest to see it for yourself.”

After three days, the facts will come to light.

With the construction of a food processing plant, it is now possible to exchange handcart for points. Moreover, it is a handcart with rubber tires that is not in this world.

I immediately spent 2 points to get one. With this, transporting things will be easier.

I’m sure Nowald-sensei would be interested in this handcart. Ball bearings that rotate the wheels smoothly are something that does not exist in this world. I’m sure he’ll ask me to allow him to do some research on it.

“By the way, Young Master, what’s that? I’ve never seen anything like that before…..”

“Mmm, it smells sweet!”

“Do you mean, is it something we can eat, Young Lady?”

Char and Cawsill’s gazes were glued to a plant on the ground. There are many thin elongated leaves folded over each other, forming in a radial pattern. A large fruit is formed in its center.

It was the first time I had seen such a fruit since being born into this world, but I suddenly remembered exactly what it is.

“It’s a pineapple!”

“Father, can you eat that?”

“Yes, it’s very tasty. You can eat it on its own or you can soak it in syrup.”

Canned pineapples are a staple of canned food. I’m sure Emma and the captain she knows will like it. We then harvested all the 12 pineapples we found on the spot and loaded them into the handcart.

“Alright, that’s about it for the harvest. Let’s go back and have Lynn teach you guys how to do it.”

An excited Char pulled the handcart, and we triumphantly returned to the food processing plant.

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Under Lynn’s supervision, the food processing plant began to operate.

First, they start bottling fruit. The harvested apples, pears, and pineapples are washed and processed.

Dawsill and Cawsill are more dexterous than I had expected. They are deftly peeling the fruit with ease. Once the preparation was done, the next step was heating treatment. Since it is a preserved food, it must be sterilized through heat.

First of all, they made apple and pear compote.

Lynn nods as she tastes the syrup.

“It tastes good. I think you can add it to ice cream for dessert.”

“It’s for bottling.”

“Ooops, my bad. But can you send me some to the restaurant? Sometimes I don’t have enough hands when I’m alone. It’s convenient to have something like this ready.”

“Okay. Let’s use it once the flavor has mixed in more.”

Canned and bottled food tastes better after a long time than freshly made ones. This is especially true for processed products such as fish. This is because the fat and umami flavor from the ingredients blend in and mature inside the container.

“But after all, it’s human nature to want to taste it.”

As I held up a newly bottled product, Char and Cawsill cheered in unison.

“Father is the best!”

“Young Master is the best!”

Mmmm. The bottled product is very delicious. This would make Emma and the captain happy.

Looking at the others, they are all smiling widely, however—

“Hey Lynn, why do you have such troubled look on your face?”

Lynn wrinkles her brows and was in deep thought.

Maybe she didn’t like the taste?

“I’m thinking of a new recipe for pineapple. This island is really interesting. We can even grow something like this.”

Was she excited about trying this ingredient for the first time?

“Hmm, I think pineapple can be used in various ways. It contains an enzyme that helps tenderize meat.”

“Hoh~, that sounds interesting.”

“And if I remember correctly, there is a pineapple cake called Feng Li Su.”

It seems that it was a sweet in the country of Taiwan…….

“Father!”

Char jumped on me.

“What’s the matter, Char?”

“Zhang Lin Shan……”

It’s Feng Li Su…….

“Okay, okay, I’ll remember what it is like.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll cooperate.”

Lynn agreed to do it, and Char nodded in relief.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.

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I woke up to a knock on the door.

“Cedie-sama, I’m here to make breakfast.”

That is Mary’s voice. She came in the morning to take care of me.

I got out of the loft and opened the door.

“Good morning, Mary, Dawsill and Cawsill.”

Behind Mary are her two sons, smilling at me. The lean and tall one is the older brother, Dawsill, and the smaller and chubby one is the younger brother, Cawsill.

All three of them looked tired last night, but this morning, they are all lively, probably because they had a good rest at the auberge.

“Come on, Young Master, wash your face first. I’ll make you an omelet. Dawsill and Cawsill go get some kindling.”

As if it were a matter of course, Mary proceeded to the kitchen slowly.

“There’s a magic stove there so you don’t need to build fire. Oh, and I have to clean up the fields before I have breakfast.”

Hearing that, Mary and the others were stunned.

“C-Cedie-sama is working in the fields?”

“Mmm. There is a vegetable garden in front of the cottage, right? I’m the one who looks after it.”

“I can’t believe that Cedie-sama is working in the fields….”

Well, even though I am the third son, it is rare for an Earl’s child to work in the fields.

“I’m not going to be a little boy forever you see. I have to take care of myself.”

“Indeed. That little boy has grown into a fine young man.”

Mary is in tears, but I’m not that weak you know.

“I’ll have breakfast afterwards, so let’s all eat together.”

“You mean, me and my sons too?”

It was unthinkable in Dantès’ mansion, but this is the island of Gandalcia. The rule here is that everyone should live in harmony. Besides, I’ve known both Dawsill and Cawsill since I was a child.

It was Dawsill who taught me how to swim when I was young, and he always gave me a shoulder to lean on. These two people were much kinder to me than my real brothers.

“There are only three eggs left in the kitchen, but there should be four fresh eggs in the chicken coop, so let’s bring them in.  You can use whatever ingredients you like for breakfast, and let’s make sure Dawsill and Cawsill have plenty to eat too.”

Cawsill, in particular, is a big eater. Anyway, I want to make sure they eat their fill.

“Then we’ll help you work in the fields.”

It would be a great help if the meticulous Dawsill could pull out the weeds.

As agreed, we all went to the field.

In the fields, the melons are ready to be harvested. I sowed the seeds I bought in Sambabano three days ago, and they are already bearing fresh fruit now.

“Father, we can eat delicious melons today!”

Char brings her face close to a melon and sniffs it.

“It smells sweet, I can’t wait any longer.”

“That’s right, let’s all eat one for breakfast.”

Hearing this, Cawsill swings his arms around.

“Oh, can I eat too?”

“Of course! The fruits and vegetables in this garden are really good.”

“Great! It’s been a long time since I’ve had a melon.”

Cawsill and Char sniff the melons, and the two of them laugh together.

They both love to eat, so they easily became good friends. Even in this world, melon is a luxury and a rarely eaten treat. These melons have a lower sugar content and don’t smell as good as the ones in Japan. However, the quality of Gandalcian melons is not inferior to those in Japan.

If bet Cawsill will be surprised if he tried this melon.

Imagining the surprised look on Cawsill’s face, I happily pulled out the grass.

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My favorite omelet was on the dining table. For me, it is a nostalgic taste that can be said to be my mother’s cooking. Freshly picked ripe melons were also cut for a sumptuous breakfast.

Mary and the others were nervous at first because they are sitting at the same table as the lord, but as they ate the food, the atmosphere became more relaxed.

At the breakfast table, I ask a lot of questions.

“Guys, do you have any plans for today?”

Dawsill immediately replied,

“Me and Cawsill are going to look for a job in Lebon.”

“I’m a strong man, so I’m going to help unload the cargo at the port. Well, if there’s a job available here on the island, it would be better though….…”

Cawsill showed off his thick arms as he chewed on the melon.

At that moment, my status screen opened.

Building of Food Processing Plant

All of the unlock conditions had been lifted! Condition: Conclude a contract with a merchant to export island products (Achieved) Secure two employees (Achieved) Required points: 7

This is an opportunity.

Let’s go ahead and scout the brothers Dawsill and Cawsill.

“If you don’t mind, would you like to work at a food processing plant on the island?”

“Is there such a facility on this island?”

Cawsill happily swallowed the melon.

I mean, I’m going to build it.

“Yes. I was just short of people.”

Dawsill seems to be interested on it.

“I’d be grateful if I could work on this island. I didn’t want to go too far because of my mom.”

“Young Master, show me the food processing plant right away.”

“Okay, let’s go after breakfast.”

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Me, Char, Mary, Dawsill and Cawsill walked together along a narrow path towards the field. This is the place where goats are led to when eating pampas grass. That’s why the road is still unpaved and narrow.

We came to a lonely place so the three of them looked around anxiously. Mary even asked hesitantly.

“Young Master, is there really a food processing plant in this place?”

“Yes, we’ve arrived.”

“There’s nothing here though……”

Mary, you don’t have to look so worried. I’m sane!

“I’m going to show you my magic. But this magic can only be done when I’m on this island.”

I need 7 points to build a food processing plant, but I have 47 points, so it’s all good.

“Father, please make it loud!”

Because of the flashy effects, Char loves my magic.

“Yes, yes. It’s going to be loud, so be careful.”

After I said so, I consumed my points.

The food processing plant was completed in no time while Mary and the other two were in shock.

It’s not as big as I thought it would be, but it’s like this in the early stages. It is a tall house made of both stone and wood. There are almost no frills because it is a factory.

“Come on, let’s go inside.”

Mary was so surprised that she looked like she was about to sit down, so I held her hand firmly.

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It was a slightly windy night. I was working on an assignment given by Nowald-sensei. There’s a potion test on the weekend, and I’m studying for it.

Char had already gotten into bed, breathing peacefully in her sleep.

“Father, it’s apple pie…… Munyamunya……”

After putting back the blanket that she had kicked off, I went back to my desk.

I decided to study a little bit more tonight.

I took a sip of tea to wake myself up and looked down at a book called “Magic Potion Ingredients”.

There is a wide variety of medicinal herbs available on the island of Gandalcia. I need to memorize their appearance and efficacy. If the level of the vegetable garden increases, I will be able to create a medicinal herb garden.

I think it is fun to make something like that eventually.

“Fuwaa~”

I was reading a book while stifling a yawn when suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Who could it be at this time?

I cautiously came to the door.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me, Paul.”

Paul-oniisan!

Mmm, that’s strange. He has a restaurant reservation, but it is still in three days. Moreover, it is not normal to be coming at this time of the day.

When I cautiously opened the door, I saw four hooded people standing outside.

One is Paul-oniisan.

Right behind him is an elderly woman…….

“Cedie-sama……”

“Mary!”

Tears welled up in my eyes, looking at her familiar face. The one in front of me is my wet nurse, the kind Mary. And even Mary’s sons are with them. Her sons are about the same age as Paul-oniisan, and they’re much older than me. The complexions of the four of them were gloomy that it was easy to imagine that something was wrong.

“Dawsill and Cawsill are here too? What is going on? Oh, come in first. It’s cold outside.”

Entering the cottage, Mary quickly glanced at every corner of the room.

“This is the place where Cedie-sama lives……”

Mary let out a sad sigh.

I’m sure she felt sorry for my situation.

The cottage is a detached house, but the floor space is smaller than the room I used in the mansion, and the interior is incomparably simpler. That just shows how big the Dantes mansion is. From Mary’s point of view, she may have thought I am having a hard time.

“Don’t worry, it’s still a comfortable place to live. Everyone, please take a seat first. I’ll make you a cup of tea.”

I was about to prepare the drink when Paul-oniisan stopped me.

“Cedie, listen to what I have to say first. You should take a seat too.”

At the urging of Paul-oniisan, I sat down in a chair.

“I’m sorry to visit you in the middle of the night. Mary has been kicked out of the mansion.”

“Why!?”

Mary, with her voice and body trembling, explained what had happened.

“I overheard a conversation between My Lord and the head butler, Sebastian-san…….”

Apparently, on that day, Mary was cleaning the study. While she was wiping the dust from the bookcase, Alexei-oniisan and Sebastian entered the study. They must have thought there was no one in the room.

Mary said that they came in while talking in a low voice. At that moment, Mary heard these words.

“It was supposed to be Cedie’s, but it was the right thing to keep them in my possession.”

“Yes. The net income for this month is over 1 million crown coins.”

That was all of their conversation, but Alexei-oniisan, who met Mary’s eyes, looked very ill at ease. Then, he angrily ordered Mary to leave.

“I was given leave the next day, for no particular reason. The same is true for Dawsill and Cawsill.”

Her two sons also worked at Dantès’ mansion, but they were all suddenly fired.

“That’s terrible! All three of you have always been doing your jobs well.”

Paul-oniisan then confessed painfully,

“There was a falsification of the will, and Alexei took the inheritance that Cedie should have received.”

“So that’s what it was……”

My father didn’t show much interest in me, but he wasn’t mean enough to leave me with only one deserted island.

I thought it was strange……

“I’m sorry Cedie. I knew the truth, but I couldn’t stop Alexei.”

“It’s all right, Paul-oniisan. The other party has inherited the status of an earl after all. I don’t think I could have done anything about it even if I knew. I just can’t forgive him for kicking Mary and the others out.”

“Alexei must have felt guilty. Anyway, Mary and the others who had nowhere to go came to me for help.”

I’m sure they were grasping at straws.

“I’m indebted to Mary, and I wanted them to work on the ranch. I’d be happy to take care of them, but there’s one problem.”

“What’s that?”

“You see, Alexie comes and goes at the ranch.”

Indeed!

Alexei-oniisan has an eye for famous horses, so he often comes to Paul-oniisan’s place. There is a concern that if they do it poorly, they may be noticed.

“So that is why we are here. What do you think? Can I leave them here, Cedie?”

Mary looks at me with an anxious look on her face. When I think about it, I have always been protected by this person. Now it’s my turn to protect Mary.

“Mary is welcome, as well as Dawsill and Cawsill. It’s already late tonight, so stay at the auberge for now. We’ll talk about the future tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Cedie-sama. I……uu, such a small boy has now become a fine young man.”

Mary was in tears.

The number of jobs on the island has increased, so Mary and her sons should be able to make ends meet.

I am also delighted to welcome Mary and her family here.

A utopia where everyone can help each other and live happily, that is the goal of Gandalcia.

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Alexei was sitting at his desk in his study, receiving a report from Sebastian, the head butler.

“Mary and the others have left the mansion, haven’t they?”

“Yes. They left yesterday. I think they went to rely on Paul-sama.”

“That doesn’t matter anymore. Just hire a little younger maid next time.”

“Understood.”

Alexei goes through the accounting documents.

“Hn? What happened to the sale of dried fruits and cured meat that we talked about the other day?”

“Well…… that deal fell through….”

“What!? Did you send a sample?”

“Yes, I did. But they said that they had found a more delicious preserved food, so they no longer need our product.”

Alexei stood up and banged on the desk angrily.

“That’s impossible! We are delivering to Admiral Granritz! This time it’s a small deal, but if he likes it, the Navy might buy it. I have ordered you to deliver the highest quality, haven’t I!?”

Sebastian winced at Alexei’s anger.

“Y-yes. I delivered the one that looked and tasted the best, but then I still received a letter of refusal from the Admiral.”

“A more delicious preserved food….. Maybe the merchants around Simpson’s Estate have managed to get in on their side then.”

“That….…”

Alexei glared at Sebastian, who flinched in response.

“What’s the matter?”

“It’s just a rumor, but…… it was said that what Admiral Granritz liked was the product made by Cedie-sama.”

“Cedie? Wasn’t he on that deserted island?”

“Yes. But I heard that a restaurant was opened there recently, and it seems to be popular with travelers on the main road. The chef there probably came up with the preserved food.”

“Hmmm…… okay, let’s do a little probing then.”

“What do you mean Master?”

“Isn’t it natural for an older brother to worry about his younger brother? Send someone to find out how he lives and have it reported back to me.”

“I understand.”

Alexei’s expression didn’t look like he was worried about his younger brother, but Sebastian still bowed deeply.

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