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The wizard pauses. 'A good point. But on the other hand, you aren't a native-born Uttakin, and I don't have to keep my word to a foreigner!' He resumes his spell.
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'Ah, but according to the holy texts of Ebron, it is a sin to break your word, once given. Indeed, some would say - and here I am thinking of such groups as the Soulwatch - that to break your word could even be a heresy,' you add hastily.
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He pauses again. 'Hmm, an abstruse point, but technically correct ... On second thoughts, I'm sure someone else will come along.'
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<p>He spares you and hands over <gain shards="50"/> for the ore.</p>
<p>'Fifty Shards? Selenium is worth more than that!' you splutter.</p>
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'Bah, you ingrate!' he yells. 'Just be thankful you can leave here with your heart still in your chest!'
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You decide not to push it any further, and leave. <goto section="293"/>.
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