Innermost Desire, the Prelude of an Awakening, or...

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While Dale thought about what to say, given he couldn't choose between either side, between the Devil and the potential survivors, Tina waited silently for Testros to voice his own opinion on the matter.

... If Dale had his time to ask questions and if she already had hers...

Then it was now time to give the old man some screen time as well.

So, Testros spoke:

"... Would it truly not be possible to…"

"I'm afraid that may not be possible." Kuddan replied as he shook his head, interrupting Testros as he was already aware of what he was trying to say

He took out a long scroll from within a shelf full of circular holes on the side, placing it on the table before unfolding it.

It was the real map of the forest!

At least, a small part of it…

"Allow me to explain how it wouldn't be..."