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[Primary objective: avoid the giants’ gaze and meet the Giant Resistance. Time remaining: 13 hours 54 minutes.]
The tunnel was long and winding—too long to remain silent the entire time. Well, I didn’t see a reason not to chat in the first place.
I needed information about this place, and the small giant wanted assurance that I was an ally. Naturally, conversation flowed as we walked.
The small giant’s name was Tiring. Given his size, I had expected a rough, heavy-sounding name that matched his bulk. Contrary to expectations, though, his name was rather endearing.
A surprising contrast. Then again, I suppose it makes sense. He is a giant to me, but to other giants, he is the small one.
We talked a little more about his age, and Tiring grumbled something about how the difference in species made such things irrelevant.
However, he ultimately went along with it after I released some of my power. I wanted to avoid unnecessary suspicion about my capabilities, and I made sure not to overwhelm him with my presence.
Perhaps because of that, Tiring seemed slightly exhilarated. There was a buoyant optimism in his demeanor, characteristic of someone young. He wasn’t openly showing it, but he was probably imagining that I could save them.
Anyway, our exchange led to a useful revelation about the relationship between giants and the miniatures. Tiring admitted he...
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