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O'Brien nodded, "It concerns the safety of humanity, the seal is no longer secure; we can't afford any mistakes. Sloan, since you discovered this, please handle it. However, before that, we must make the seal even more stable."
With a wistful sigh, O'Brien said, "Actually, if not for the deep misunderstandings between the Eastern Dragon Empire and us, what would be the harm in cooperating with them, if only we could..."
Sloan cut him off, "That's impossible. You can imagine the hatred the Eastern Dragon Empire has for us, and we have issued a decree to exterminate them; our hatred for each other cannot be resolved with words. One year's time is enough for us to stabilize the seal, and once it is stable, I will personally lead the Faran knights to trample the Eastern Dragon."
O'Brien gave Sloan an odd look but said no more, as Sloan took his seat in his designated place and entered a state of meditation.
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