One evening, as they sat together under the dark canopy of the Necromella Forest, Arut turned to Rael with a serious expression. "Why were you sent here, Rael?"

Rael sighed. "I was sent to find a legendary weapon, but I haven't found any trace of it."

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Arut's eyes darkened. "I think you were sent here as a trap. To be killed by the demons of the border."

Rael's heart sank. "But why? What did I do to deserve that?"

"Sometimes, being kind is seen as a weakness," Arut said softly. "But I can see now that your kindness is your greatest strength."

Rael looked at him, her eyes shining with tears. "Thank you, Arut. Your words mean a lot to me."