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Suddenly, Jonathan’s gaze gradually turned malicious as he glared at
Emmanuel and shouted, “So, you refuse to heed my advice and prefer doing
this the hard way? If you don’t leave now, you’ll regret it!”
However, Emmanuel finally looked at Jonathan and chuckled. “I’m drinking
wine, and it’s a toast from the birthday princess! Come on, don’t make a fuss.
According to the cliches in TV dramas and novels, antagonists like you are
bound to have a bad ending!”
Jonathan’s face turned beet red in response. He, too, enjoyed reading novels,
but he always imagined himself as the protagonist. Now that Emmanuel had
pointed it out, he realized that he had been playing the role of the antagonist
all along. “Hmph, there’s a huge gap between reality and novels!” he retorted
coldly. “It seems you’re unwilling to show me respect!”
“Why should I show you respect?” Emmanuel laughed, adding, “I’m not part of
the upper echelons, and you haven’t paid me to show you respect!”
After hearing this sarcastic remark, Jonathan’s face turned red again, and he
immediately looked behind him.
Bam! A burly man in black followed his instructions and hurried over, landing
a large hand on Emmanuel’s shoulder hard. He intended to lift Emmanuel up,
but to his surprise, Emmanuel pressed down on his hand, rendering him
immobile.
“Why do you people insist on causing trouble? Especially you, Jonathan. You
provoke me for no reason, forcing me to beat you angrily. Isn’t this such a
petty demand? I’m 28 years old and rarely encounter such behavior!”
Emmanuel spoke honestly. He knew getting into fights could land him in jail,
so he avoided violence. However, after getting to know Mackenzie and
Claudette, his frequency of brawls skyrocketed! He eventually realized that
Mackenzie and Claudette, despite their beauty, were actually a
double–whammy in his life.
After hearing this, Jonathan laughed heartily and remarked, “Emmanuel,
have you been reading too many novels? I want to see you suffer! Toss him
out!”
The man who had grabbed Emmanuel’s shoulder earlier was Black Bear, the
undisputed judo king in Yeringham, and his specialty was body slam.
At this instant, Jonathan believed Black Bear could easily toss Emmanuel out
with a shoulder throw.
“Gah-” Even Black Bear’s patience was wearing thin, and he angrily yelled,
attempting to forcefully throw Emmanuel out. Crack! As he exerted force, the
sound of bones breaking reverberated throughout the room.
However, Emmanuel remained seated in a calm and composed way.
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At the moment of impact, Black Bear suddenly felt a force pushing his wrist
down. So, he forcefully exerted more strength, only to realize that his wrist
had broken! “Ah! Argh!” he screamed, pricking the nerves of everyone
present.
Emmanuel had effortlessly broken someone’s wrist! Is he still human?
Then, he released his grip with mercy, and Black Bear stumbled back several
steps, clutching his broken hand. His face was filled with horror as he looked
at Emmanuel.
Jonathan, his face white with fear, backed away a few paces and stared at
Emmanuel. “No wonder you have been so arrogant. Your martial arts skills are
truly formidable!” During their previous encounter at the restaurant, he had
already sensed Emmanuel’s extraordinary skills, but he never imagined that
even the judo champion couldn’t match him!
In the meantime, Claudette sighed lightly and shook her head. “Listen, just
listen. Your words are so biased. Clearly, you barged in here to bully
Emmanuel, and when he retaliates, suddenly, he’s the arrogant one? How is
he the one bullying you people?”
Her righteous words instantly made Jonathan turn red with embarrassment.
Afterward, Emmanuel stood up and looked at the group of people standing
outside the door with a hint of resignation in his eyes. “Well, since you’ve all
called me arrogant, I guess I’ll have to act arrogant for once!” Otherwise,
wouldn’t that be unfair to me?
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Meanwhile, a group of people stood outside the private room, quietly
watching the scene unfold.
Then, Magnus turned around and looked at an old man behind the crowd,
and he asked politely, “Mr. Quinn, what do you think of this young man’s skill?”
Quinn sneered and replied, “He’s strong but lacks sophistication. He can’t be
considered top–notch.”
Magnus nodded and said, “Then, go and give him some guidance.”
“All right!” After Quinn finished speaking, the people around quickly cleared a
path. The man walked speedily and suddenly appeared in front of
Emmanuel, staring at him indifferently.
On the other hand, Emmanuel also sensed that the old man was not an
ordinary opponent, and his expression became serious. “Are you with those
two just now?”
“Hmph, what are they? Are they worthy of being on the same level as me?”
Quinn shook his head coldly.
“Since you’re not with them, why did you come to find me? We have no
grudges against each other!” Emmanuel did not want to fight these masters,
nor did he want to be driven away by them. He had his own pride and dignity
since nobody wanted to be bullied for no reason!
“No grudges?” Quinn was momentarily taken aback, then burst into laughter.
“Since we’re competing in martial arts, why would we need grudges to do
So?”
“Martial arts?” Emmanuel was stunned and explained, “I’m sorry, but I don’t
want to compete with you! As you can see, I’m here celebrating a friend’s
birthday. This is not the right place for a martial arts match!”
However, Quinn replied confidently, “It won’t take much effort, and it won’t
damage anything here.” He implied that he was confident in quickly
defeating Emmanuel, and he wouldn’t make a mess like Emmanuel did with
those two so–called Yeringham masters earlier, which had ended up
damaging the restaurant’s property.
After hearing this, Emmanuel looked at the old man, furrowing his brows, then
asked, “Must we fight?”
“We must!” Quinn nodded affirmatively.
Nonetheless, Emmanuel asked again, “Why must we? Give me a reason!”
“Because you are someone worth defeating by me!” Quinn replied proudly,
and his every expression and gesture was filled with arrogance and
self–importance.
“However, you’re not worth the effort for me to defeat.” Emmanuel chuckled. I
have no idea who this person is and have no grudges or enmity against him.
Why should we fight?
“That’s not up to you!” After saying this, Quinn directly swung his palm toward
his head. His force wasn’t particularly powerful, but it was flashy and was
aimed at a vital point!
It was the Palm Drop technique! The moves were intricate and fantastical, with palm shadows appearing in all directions when his arms swung, and
whether it was the artful dance of five shadows followed by a single true
strike or the intricate display of eight shadows leading to one decisive blow, it
was reminiscent of a whirlwind sweeping through a peaceful orchard,
causing petals to rain down in unison. The virtual moves appeared feeble
and ineffective, but they aimed to lure and distract the opponent. During the
decisive moment, the virtual and real movements could transform into real
strikes, which would be fatal to the opponent. Similarly, to the adage “a single
leaf foretells the changing of the seasons“, those with keen vision could
discern great significance from the subtlest cues.
When the old man made his move, Emmanuel realized he was up against a
formidable opponent, far more challenging than the two so–called
Yeringham masters he had defeated earlier. Quinn’s palm techniques had
reached a level of mastery where he could control them effortlessly, and for
a moment, Emmanuel couldn’t see any flaws within them that he could
expose.
On the other hand, Emmanuel was a hothead, and considering he was only
there for a meal, these people insisted on forcing him to fight. If he didn’t
show his strength, they wouldn’t leave. Whoosh! Suddenly, he threw a
powerful punch, intending to break through Quinn’s defenses. He firmly
believed that the Palm Drop technique would, at most, severely injure him,
but his powerful punch would definitely take Quinn’s life with a single blow.
Unexpectedly, Emmanuel’s counterattack was successful, and Quinn did not
expect him to use such a reckless attack. This was exactly the kind of thing
that arrogant people like Quinn feared. He had always believed that his life
was more valuable than his opponent’s, so he did not confront Emmanuel
head–on, and Quinn retreated swiftly. Then, without pausing for thought, he
took off in whatever direction he pleased, circling behind Emmanuel as his
hands transformed into countless layers of illusions.
He had assumed that Emmanuel would be unable to see through his
techniques, let alone respond in time, but Emmanuel’s adaptability and
responsiveness far exceeded his expectations. It was just that those two
useless guys from earlier didn’t require Emmanuel to demonstrate any
adaptability!
Boom! Emmanuel accurately identified the reality and illusion of Quinn’s palm
techniques and directly collided his fist with Quinn’s real palm. A burst of
explosive sound followed, and a powerful whirlwind shattered the chair
between them.
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Since Emmanuel was younger and stronger, Quinn was sent flying backward.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Quinn took three steps back, each like a boulder falling
from a mountain, and when he finally stood firm, the sturdy stone floor bore
clear shoe prints.
Silence!
There was a deathly silence!
A fist that could shatter stones and feet that could split the ground.
Many people thought that fighters at this level only existed in novels, but they
never expected that there would be someone in real life who could reach
such a realm. This was far from the brute strength of an ordinary person!
On the other hand, the chair Emmanuel had sat in earlier had broken apart,
so it was obvious that he couldn’t sit down for any more meals. He stood
there, his gaze coldly fixed on Quinn. No one could have imagined that
Emmanuel was actually a gynecologist! “Your Palm Drop technique is too
crude. Each move is too treacherous and vicious, which is not the essence of
martial arts!” he commented coldly.
The Palm Drop technique was originally about change and artistry, and it was
not a lethal technique that caused disability or even death with every move.
On the other hand, Quinn unleashed his internal power with each strike,
aiming to cripple or kill with every move!
If it weren’t for Emmanuel’s timely response that forcibly repelled him, he
would be crippled or dead if he had been hit by one of Quinn’s strikes.
“All martial arts techniques are meant to kill. It’s just that you lack knowledge!”
Quinn retorted coldly, though secretly shocked in his heart.
His Palm Drop technique had countless variations, and his continuous
attacks were nearly invincible. In the past, many masters had fallen under his
hands, and no one had seen through the secrets of his techniques after just
one move, let alone a kid in his 20s. However, Emmanuel had seen through
his flaws with Quinn’s second move, even countering and forcing him back. It
was evident that this young man, who didn’t see through his palm
techniques at the beginning, had astonishing talent and comprehension in
martial arts. Quinn had never met a martial arts prodigy like him before.
“A killing technique? So, you want to kill me?” Emmanuel questioned coldly. He
knew these people were not good, but he didn’t expect them to dare to
fatally attack him in a restaurant!
“If it is not used for killing, do you think it is used for performing?” Quinn asked
mockingly. He always looked down on those flashy and showy moves, like the
ones displayed by the two Yeringham masters earlier.
Emmanuel’s face immediately darkened in response. Anyone who wanted to
kill me would be considered an enemy on the battlefield! At this moment, the
Northern Region Wolf’s bloodthirsty side had awakened. The Northern
Region’s veteran commander had taught him that he must never let his
guard down on the battlefield, let alone show mercy, since kindness couldn’t
command an army! Without the determination to kill the enemy, one would
inevitably die on the battlefield!
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As Emmanuel approached, Jonathan retreated as quickly as a mouse facing
a cat.
However, Black Bear, Jonathan’s family’s bodyguard, was concerned about
his young master’s safety. He disregarded his broken wrist and rushed
toward Emmanuel to grab him. Boom! Before he could pounce, Emmanuel
kicked him. Thud! Thud! Thud! With his massive 200–pound body, Black Bear
was repeatedly shoved back by the kicks until he collided with the wall and
stopped.
Everyone was astonished by the unfolding scene! What kind of power is this?
At this instant, Black Bear had the impression that his internal organs had
been flipped upside down. His eyes turned bloodshot, and blood trickled from
the corners of his mouth, leaving a shocking sight as he fell to the ground. He
thought he could still fight, but the moment he moved, his entire body limped
and slumped on the floor.
On the other hand, Jonathan had brought two bodyguards today who were
both masters in the Yeringham martial arts world. Seeing Black Bear defeat,
another bodyguard suddenly launched a sneak attack on Emmanuel from
behind!
Nonetheless, Claudette wasn’t worried about Emmanuel because she had
witnessed his strength. The difference in power between Black Bear, a martial
arts master of this level, and the previous Black Spider is obvious! If
Emmanuel is at his peak, dealing with two Black Spider masters will be a
piece of cake, let alone these so–called top masters from Yeringham!
As expected, Emmanuel dodged the surprise attack with a sideways step
and, with a backhand punch, hit the other bodyguard’s ribs under his armpit.
Crack! A crisp fracture sound resounded, and the second bodyguard
coughed up blood and collapsed.
After witnessing this, Jonathan trembled, his eyes widened in shock, and he
finally understood why Claudette was drawn to Emmanuel rather than him.
Jonathan had always regarded his two bodyguards with admiration, which
gave him the confidence to speak arrogantly, but he hadn’t expected his
bodyguards to be of no match for Emmanuel!
Meanwhile, Magnus‘ attention was riveted on Emmanuel the entire time. This
man, Emmanuel, is extremely dangerous, as evidenced by the fact that he
had beaten two masters of Yeringham in a row with relative ease and
without batting an eye. Finally, I have a clear and intuitive grasp of this rival.
Apparently, he is not an average Joe. My princess wouldn’t have such poor
taste!
Meanwhile, Jonathan froze in place and showed obvious fear as Emmanuel
got closer to him. Dang it! Oh, how I wish I could back out of here right now!
However, if I do this, I will never again earn my master’s appreciation. Even if I
achieve great heights in the future, I will have no position in the family! “Do
you dare to touch me? I am from the Verkade family. If you dare to harm me,
the consequences will be more than you can bear!”
People die for wealth, just as birds die for food, but he could only brace
himself and make one last effort! Without a word of response, Emmanuel
smiled and inched closer.
“Emmanuel! Put yourself in the right place! Indeed, you have some skills, but
you should know that the forces in this world are always stronger than
individual strength. I’ll say it again! If you dare to touch me, the
consequences will be more than you can bear!” Jonathan grew more
courageous as he spoke, and his body gradually stopped trembling. “The
Verkade family has strong connections in Yeringham. If you inflict even the
slightest harm on me, you will be imprisoned for the rest of your life, and your
life will be ruined!”
“Are you threatening me?” Emmanuel’s face became as hard as steel. This
group of animals appeared to have roused the former Wolf King of the
Northern Region.
At this instant, Claudette found something attractive in Emmanuel’s serious
demeanor. It seemed that the hidden story he had been concealing was
gradually being revealed.
“You… Don’t come any closer!” Jonathan shouted.
However, Emmanuel grabbed his neck tightly and lifted him with one hand.
Then, the entire room watched this scene, feeling their hearts pound
violently!
After that, he slowly approached the window to dangle Jonathan’s body
outside and leave his feet hanging in the cold evening breeze.
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On the other hand, Jonathan’s hair was tousled by the wind, and he felt a
bone–chilling coldness. Then, he looked down and noticed the abyss below
his feet, and fear quickly crept into his heart. He was genuinely scared out of
his mind. He wanted to plead, but his throat was constricted, and he couldn’t
say anything.
Then, Emmanuel said coldly, “This is what a threat looks like! As a dog, you
can’t even be ruthless enough. What use are you?”
In response, Jonathan’s face instantly turned red. Is there anything more
humiliating than not being able to be a good dog? To me, this feeling is
worse than death!
This scene was too frightening, and everyone was momentarily speechless
with fear!
Meanwhile, Eleanor quickly realized the situation and hurriedly ran over,
shouting, “Stop it! Don’t do anything reckless! You can’t afford to take a life!”
Yes, Jonathan just slapped me, but if he dies here, I will also be held
responsible as the head captain!
Bam! Emmanuel swung Jonathan back and threw him into the private room.
Although this Wolf Warrior was provoked, he hadn’t lost his sanity. He wouldn’t
be so foolish as to kill Jonathan in front of everyone. It was just a profound
lesson for this clown!
However, Jonathan was already frozen with fear and was lying on the
ground, clutching his throat and coughing violently. At this point, he was so
terrified that he was about to wet himself.
Then, Eleanor quickly helped him and anxiously asked, “Mr. Jonathan, are you
alright?”
In fact, Jonathan hadn’t suffered any actual injuries, but he was terrified, and
Emmanuel seemed to have drained all of his strength. How could he even
stand up?
“You can get out now, right?” Emmanuel asked Jonathan coldly.
After hearing this, Jonathan quickly looked behind him.
Things had escalated, and his usefulness as a lackey had already been
severed, but Hubert didn’t respond immediately.
Afterward, Emmanuel sat back in his seat, and Claudette quickly and gently
wiped off the dirt from him. Then, she handed him a bottle of strong liquor.
“Tired? Thirsty? Have a drink to replenish your energy!” she said with a sweet
smile. She knew that Jonathan was no match for Emmanuel, so she wasn’t
worried at all just now. Besides, she knew that the matter was far from over
and had only begun. She had heard that drinking during a fight could boost
one’s combat power, so she wanted to take good care of her beloved.
On the other hand, Emmanuel, who had completely transformed from his
usual self, grabbed the bottle and drank deeply. His Adam’s apple moved
seductively, which Claudette found incredibly attractive! This is the charm of
a man drinking, something my older brother’s average–looking bulky figure
couldn’t imitate.
“This is good wine.” He slammed the empty bottle on the table, wiping his
mouth casually.
“Of course! This is Serenity Resort’s signature liquor, which is rich and strong.
How could it be inferior?” she said proudly, delighted to receive his praise.
Later, as she helped him cut the steak, she said, “Let’s just eat quickly and
ignore those people standing outside the private room. After we finish, we’ll
go somewhere else and pretend like nothing happened.”
Pretend like nothing happened? Emmanuel chuckled, amused by the Lenoir
family’s princess‘ playful words. He laughed, saying, “Fine, I won’t pursue the
matter of them trying to bully me anymore!”
“Yeah, you’re such a forgiving man. That’s amazing!” Claudette exclaimed,
lifting her fork unabashedly and skewering a tender piece of beef, intending
to feed him. She was truly an expert in torturing the single men who watched!
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“I know who you are, Quinn the Cat! Why would someone like you become a
lackey for others?” Emmanuel asked, looking at Quinn.
Quinn trembled slightly, then smiled and asked, “You know me?”
“Of course!” Emmanuel said confidently. “You’re one of Chanaea’s Five
Shapeshifters, and the only one who can achieve such mastery in Palm Drop
must be the great Quinn The Cat of West End, right?” After a pause,
Emmanuel sighed and continued, “It’s a pity. You’re a great master, yet you
stoop so low and serve others like a dog. It’s truly a tragedy in the martial
world!”
Everyone’s gaze shifted between Emmanuel and Quinn. They wondered how
familiar he was with the martial world, but when they realized how renowned
Quinn was, it was no surprise that his martial arts were exceptional!
-However, Quinn retorted coldly, “By saying that, you only make me want to kill
you even more!” Everyone had their pride, and being a grandmaster, working
for money was already a blow to his self–esteem. To have it said out loud in
public was even more embarrassing!
Taking advantage of the gap in the conversation between Emmanuel and
Quinn, Hubert felt that he should do something. Hence, he quietly walked
toward Claudette and gently patted her shoulder. He believed that
Emmanuel wouldn’t live long, and as long as Hubert could convince her to
give up on Emmanuel, there would be no one to plead for his life. Moreover,
he knew killing Emmanuel tonight was only a matter of time. Once Emmanuel
was gone, there would be one less obstacle for him to pursue Mackenzie!
However, to his surprise, as she felt someone touch her, she quickly turned
around and abruptly plunged the fork in her hand into his. Splat! Blood
splattered all around!
“Ah!” Hubert screamed in pain, staggering backward. His hand was instantly
covered in blood. The blood began dripping on the floor, filling the private
room with an increasingly strong and pungent smell.
Everyone was dumbfounded by this sudden turn of events!
On the other hand, Claudette calmly discarded the bloody fork, straightened
her dress and hair, and sat back down, instructing, “Waiter, please bring me a
new set of cutleries.”
When everyone in the room heard this, there was an immediate and
deafening hush as no one dared to respond to her request.
Even Eleanor was in disbelief. Undoubtedly, Ms. Lenoir is one of the most
stunningly beautiful women I have ever seen. She appears elegant and
noble, but who could have predicted that such a goddess would be cruel
and vicious? Just what sort of demons are partying tonight at Serenity
Resort?
The men were equally astounded by what they saw! In their eyes, Claudette
was incredibly enchanting, and many knew she was the princess in Magnus‘
heart, but who could have expected that this princess would be so
inconsistent with her image? She had stabbed someone in the hand with a
fork and ordered another set of silverware without batting an eye. What a
bold woman she was!
However, Magnus frowned and looked at Hubert, asking, “What were you
trying to do?”
At this instant, Hubert did not realize that Magnus was a perfectionist or that
his princess would never allow another man to touch her. Hence, he
explained, “Mr. Magnus, I was worried about a fight breaking out and Ms.
Lenoir getting hurt. I wanted to persuade her to give up on Emmanuel and
come to you, but who would have thought she would be so ruthless and
attack me directly? She’s my relative, after all!”
Seemingly enjoying the situation, Magnus chuckled and replied, “You
meddled too much!”
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In the meantime, Hubert realized he had made a foolish mistake when he
saw Magnus‘ gentle expression when he looked at Claudette. Then, he gritted
his teeth and said, “The Lenoir family’s princess is truly unique!”
“How could someone bestowed with the illustrious title of ‘princess‘ by
countless high society individuals possibly be lacking in any form of
individuality?” Magnus commented.
At this instant, Hubert did not realize that Magnus was a perfectionist or that
his princess would never allow another man to touch her. Hence, he
explained, “Mr. Magnus, I was worried about a fight breaking out and Ms.
Lenoir getting hurt. I wanted to persuade her to give up on Emmanuel and
come to you, but who would have thought she would be so ruthless and
attack me directly? She’s my relative, after all!”
Seemingly enjoying the situation, Magnus chuckled and replied, “You
explained, “Mr. Magnus, I was worried about a fight breaking out and Ms.
attack me directly? She’s my relative, after all!”
Seemingly enjoying the situation, Magnus chuckled and replied, “You
individuality?” Magnus commented.
After saying those words, Magnus looked at Claudette with an appreciative
Meanwhile, Hubert’s expression froze, realizing only now that she had been
too low–key in her daily life, which had caused him to underestimate her! In
Region. Quinn’s style was diverse, and his movements were as fast as
lightning. He had defeated countless experts, most of whom were either
attempt, and many people thought he was dead! Unexpectedly, he had
reappeared now, but he no longer had the demeanor of a master. Instead,
to kill me? Does it have something to do with what happened in the past?”
waste without testing the waters.
After hearing this, Quinn looked at him coldly and answered vaguely, “You,
young man, possess such cultivation at such a young age. You’re truly
extraordinary! I’ve wanted to meet you for a long time, and today is the best
opportunity to extinguish a martial arts prodigy like you!” After saying this, he
as fast as before, making it extremely challenging to see through them. A
strike a fatal blow anytime! However, he kept evading until he found a small
Claudette stood up in excitement! As she anticipated the light breaking
What incredible speed! What a high–level duel!
had never seen before, but they did exist!
“Go to hell!” Quinn opened his mouth wide and howled like a bloodthirsty
Before the strike even reached Emmanuel, the force he felt was like a sharp
forth with terrifying potential whenever life and death were at stake. Like now,
substantial hit. “What is going on here?” He began to panic. After more than
three decades of exploring the world of martial arts, I rarely encounter
His speed increased again, with a series of strikes aimed at Emmanuel’s
utter a sound, and even experts like Black Bear couldn’t help but admire
Emmanuel’s skill. He soon realized that the difference between their level and
Nonetheless, Emmanuel deftly dodged every attack, and no matter how fast
footing, variables will appear!
effortlessly pressed it against Quinn’s head. Quinn was shocked, and his
palm against Quinn’s head again. As the scene unfolded, everyone in the
Meanwhile, Quinn attempted to free himself from his grip, but Emmanuel’s
was purplish–red, and he was gasping for breath. “W–Why didn’t you kill me?”
resembled a deflated balloon. He leaned against the wall, barely clinging to
Emmanuel turned around and walked away, calmly stating, “I’m not that
needed a profound lesson!”
“Darn!” Quinn screamed in despair. He didn’t feel grateful for being spared by
could I, a renowned grandmaster, be shamelessly slapped and spared in
public? How could I stand tall in the future if I didn’t kill Emmanuel today? How
and charged forward recklessly, disregarding the principles of the martial
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