A Sword For Gold
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Two renowned hunters hailing from a modest village embark on a journey to hunt for an unknown evil and rediscover the many ancient artifacts scattered around the world, a quest that carries the weight of all mankind, and as they go about their journey, memories are revisited, new discoveries are made, old friends return, new capabilities arise, all in their quest to keep the world safe from the hands of evil.
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