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Erza's voice was quiet, but it held the attention of everyone in the ruined casino. The rowdy, chaotic energy of Natsu and Gray was gone, replaced by a heavy, stunned silence. Mira's hand rested gently on Erza's arm, offering silent support.
"We were... we were just children," Erza continued, her gaze lost in a memory eight years old. "We met a few people there, including Sho, Wally, and Millianna." She nodded towards her former friends, who were now listening intently, their own expressions a mixture of confusion and dawning horror.
"We relied on each other," Erza whispered, a faint, sad smile touching her lips. "We found what joy we could in that suffering... and we barely managed to survive."
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