If,thisengagement feast's main characterisSkien and Lucy, the hostwithout a doubtisAns.
如果说,这场订婚宴的主角是希恩和洛茜的话,那主持人毫无疑问就是安西。AnsthenresemblessatisfactiontoSkiennodded, is observing the situation the audienceimmediately.安西便状似满意的对着希恩点了点头,随即环视全场。„First, pleaseallowmeto representmy daughterLucyas well asMithras Kingdomwelcome the arrival, thankeveryoneto accept the invitation of kingdom, cameto participate inthisengagement feast.”
“首先,请允许我代表我的女儿洛茜以及密特拉王国欢迎各位的到来,感谢各位接受了王国的邀请,前来参加这场订婚宴。”Ans's voice, wallowsthesein the people of Lucybeautiful appearancegivesto awaken.安西的声音,将那些沉迷于洛茜美貌的人都给唤醒。„Todayismy daughter, Mithras Kingdom's Second Princess, Luciruthy Mithras's engagement day.”
“今天是我的女儿,密特拉王国的第二王女,洛茜露丝缇·密特拉的订婚之日。”„Sheismytreasure, isKingdom's Most Precious Object, fromsmallinnately gifted, inhuman raceno onecanleaveitsright, not onlyobtainedancestorHoly Sword's approval, the alsogood fortuneobtainedGoddess of Fate's blessing, byGod Racedeep affection.”
“她是我的宝贝,也是王国的至宝,自小天赋异禀,人族内无人能出其右,不仅得到了先祖圣剑的认可,还有幸得到了命运女神的祝福,被神族所厚爱。”„Ibelieve,inthisworld, no onecanbe more outstanding than mydaughter, no onecanhavesuchachievement.”
“我相信,这个世界上,没有人能比我的这个女儿更优秀,更没有人能有如此成就。”„Regarding this, Ithanked the godheartfeltly, makingmeobtain such a outstandingdaughter, mademeproud the entire17years.”
“对此,我由衷的感谢神,让我得到了这么一个优秀的女儿,也让我自豪了整整十七年。”„From now on, Ihave beenproudprobablyfor this reason, untildying.”
“今后,我大概会一直为此感到自豪,直至死去为止。”„Ialsobelieve,everyone in kingdom are like me, isproudfor the daughter, isproud, andlikesherheartfeltly, praisedher.”
“我也相信,王国的所有人都和我一样,为小女感到自豪,感到骄傲,并由衷的喜爱她,赞美她。”„Now, myoutstandingdaughter, wasseeksfinallywith the husband who shematched.”
“现在,我的这个优秀的女儿,终于是寻到了与她相配的夫婿。”Saying, Ansis pullingLucy, pulledSkiensingle-handedly, facedeveryoneon the scene.
说着,安西一手牵着洛茜,一手牵起了希恩,面向了在场的所有人。„Hisfamily backgroundis not honored, butheis actually relying onhisability, in just several months, fromAdventurer, changes, becomes the kingdom and human racehothero.”
“他的出身并不尊贵,可他却凭借着自身的能力,在短短几个月的时间里,从一介冒险者,摇身一变,成为了王国及人族炙手可热的英杰。”„Hehas tamedlegendary Black Dragon, has crusaded againstOld Demon Race Faction, disintegrated the plot of degenerationaristocratseveral times, emergesfrom the human racemanyheroes, becomesmost outstandingone.”
“他驯服过传说级的黑龙,讨伐过旧魔族派,更数度瓦解堕落贵族的阴谋,从人族众多的英杰中脱颖而出,成为最优秀的一个。”„If,inthisworld, alsowhocan be joined to the most precious object of our country, Ifelt,shouldbehe.”
“如果说,这个世界上,还有谁是配得上我国的至宝的,我觉得,应该就是他了。”„Therefore, today, Igivehimmy daughterofficially, myKingdom's Most Precious Object, the Royal Familytreasure, betrothstothissimilarlyoutstandingman.”
“所以,今天,我正式将我的女儿交给他,将我王国的至宝,王室的宝贝,许配给这个同样优秀的男人。”
The wordsfall, Anshanded overinLucy's handSkien's hand.
话落,安西将洛茜的手交到了希恩的手中。Skien and Lucyeach otherpulls, is almost subconsciouseffort, gripped the palm of opposite partyfirmly.希恩和洛茜彼此相牵,几乎是下意识的用力,牢牢的握住了对方的手掌。two peopleas ifcould not have seen that others were the same, in the eyesonlyhad the opposite party, is gazing ateach other.两人也仿佛已经看不到其他人了一样,眼中只剩下对方,注视着彼此。Ansalsosmilesfor this reasonsuddenly, moodcomplex.安西亦为此蓦然一笑,心情则还是复杂的。Stillremembers, initially, Ansalsooncehad decided on the idea, ifSkienreallyandoneselfdaughterhas the symptom, only ifhebecomes the person in kingdomthoroughly, otherwise, hewill not agree with the matter between two people.
犹记得,当初,安西还曾打定过主意,如果希恩真的跟自己的女儿有苗头的话,除非他彻底成为王国的人,否则,他是不会同意两人之间的事情的。Whooncethinks, the human affairsis variable, nowis not the issue that hedoes permit.
谁曾想,世事无常,现在已经不是他允许不允许的问题了。Owntreasuredaughter, in the end stillmustbe turnedunavoidably.
自己的宝贝女儿,终究还是免不了得被人拐走。ThismadeAnsfor these daysverydisconsolate, actuallyalsosaw through.
这让安西这几天都很是惆怅,却也看开了。Therefore, Ansclear and resonant voiceopens the mouth.
于是,安西朗声开口。„Starting today, Skien Bezthothwill conclude the engagementwithmy daughterLuciruthy Mithrasofficially.”
“从今日起,希恩·孛兹图特将正式与我的女儿洛茜露丝缇·密特拉缔结婚约。”„Theywill become the betrothed pair, untilentering the sacredpalace, gets married.”
“他们将成为未婚夫妻,直至走进神圣的殿堂,共结连理。”„Invitedeveryoneforthisto the betrothed pair, offered the most sincereblessing.”
“请各位为这对未婚夫妻,献上最真挚的祝福吧。”hearing this, everyoneon the scenelooksholds handsmutually, is gazing ateach other, Skien and Lucy who already had no other people in their eyes, in the heartalldoes not preferunexpectedly.闻言,在场的所有人看着互相牵手,注视着彼此,眼中已经没有别人的希恩和洛茜,心中竟全都是不情愿。
The especially thosechildren of the nobility, saw that was much more beautiful than at any timeLucy the past, originallyplanned the innermost feelings of giving upalsostartedto vacillate.
尤其是那些贵族子弟,见到比往日任何时候都美丽得多的洛茜,本来打算放弃的内心亦开始动摇了起来。Let aloneisthey, isthesepresent agepowerful officials, somewhathesitates.
别说是他们,就是那些当代权贵,都有些犹豫。Reallycangive up?
真的要放弃吗?
The sobeautifulprincess, the entirehuman racemost outstandingHerodescendant, can a blessed by heavenfemale, reallygive upit?
如此美丽的公主殿下,全人族最优秀的勇者后裔,一个得天独厚的女子,真的能将其放弃?Whatoncewithhismarryingis the family/home, is that the biggood fortune?
一旦与其联姻的是自己家,那得是多大的幸事啊?Originallydecided the powerful officials who gave up to vacillate.
本来打定主意放弃的各国权贵就全都动摇了起来。EvenHarvessmiles bitterlyin the crowd.
连哈维斯都在人群中苦笑。„EvenIa littleregretted before , thatsimplegave up, Luciruthy Mithras, is really a fearfulperson.”
“连我都有点后悔之前那么干脆的就放弃了,洛茜露丝缇·密特拉,真是一个可怕的人。”OwnLittle Sisterby such a personasopponent, no wondermeets the pressure on becomingin a big wayfollows a prescribed pattern, thenneurotic.
自己的妹妹以这样的一个人作为对手,难怪会压力大到变得那么一板一眼,那么神经质。Those presentthenbasicallyandHarveshavesimilaridea, felt before oneself, gave uptooearly.
在场的人便基本都和哈维斯有着类似的想法,都觉得自己之前放弃得太早了。But, nowregretsagain, alreadywithout enough time.
但,现在再来后悔,已经来不及了。„Pā——Pā——Pā——Pā——”
“啪——啪——啪——啪——”Infield, an applause then first resounded.
场内,一个鼓掌声便率先响了起来。Peopleone after anotherturns the headto look, immediatelywas shocked.
众人纷纷转头望去,随即愣住了。Because, the person of applauseis nototheranyone, preciselyAi.
因为,鼓掌的人不是其他的谁,正是艾依。Yes.
是的。Ai, wastakes the leadto applaudunexpectedly.艾依,竟是带头鼓掌了。„Kingdom's Most Precious Object, lives up to reputation, has the qualificationsto makemeofferthisapplause.”
“王国至宝,名不虚传,有资格让我献上这一阵掌声。”Ai then shot a look at Skien who had astonishment across his whole face, is applauding.艾依便瞥了满脸讶异的希恩一眼,鼓起掌来。Side, Lilithimmediatelydecentstudied, smallfaceearnestapplause.
旁边,莉莉丝立即有模有样的学了起来,小脸认真的鼓着掌。VivianandThieleach otherlook at each other, lastsmilessuddenly, a facial expressionrelaxes, withapplauding.薇薇安与蒂耶儿彼此相视一眼,最后一个蓦然一笑,一个神情缓和,跟着鼓起了掌。EvenLumiaandMarikaonefollowshastily, silent after period of time, got over an emotionto smile, withbreaking outapplause.
连露米雅和梅莉卡都一个连忙跟上,一个则沉默了一阵子以后,释怀般的笑了起来,跟着响起了掌声。Sees that those presentstartedto followone after another.
见状,在场的人们开始陆陆续续的跟上了。„the two are a very good match, the empathizeblessedyour.”
“非常相配的两人,神会祝福你们的。”PopeUhlerapplaudswith a smile, makingClergies of entiretempleclaptogether.教皇尤勒笑着鼓掌,让整个神殿的神职者们都一起拍起了手。
The Demon Racepeoplealsoso, look atAi that takes the leadto applaud, does not haveslightlyhesitantacting accordingly.魔族的众人同样是如此,看着带头鼓掌的艾依,没有丝毫犹豫的照办。Harvesalsohelplesssmiles, bringsRoquete, claps.哈维斯也无奈一笑,带着罗克特,拍起手来。other peopleis not also ableto hesitate, applause that can only the heartunwillingsentimentnot hope, making the applause bigger and bigger, is getting more and more resounding, finally the full housecheered, allwas the sound of applause.其余人亦无法再犹豫了,只能心不甘情不愿的鼓掌,让掌声越来越大,越来越响亮,最后满堂喝彩,全是鼓掌的声音。only, thesechildren of the nobility are applauding, while the heartis dropping the blood.只是,那些贵族子弟们是一边鼓着掌,一边心头在滴着血。Looks at the LucythatbeautifulasGoddessphysique, looksagain her in the eyesonlyhasSkienoneperson, on the facealsohangs the performance of smile the pastdoes not have, children of the nobilityare the heartgo wild, wish one couldto trampleSkienfly, comes upbyoneselfagain, becomesthatperson who standsinLucy's side.
看着洛茜那美丽似女神的身姿,再看着她那眼中只剩下希恩一人,脸上亦挂着过去所没有的笑容的表现,一众贵族子弟们更是心头抓狂,恨不得将希恩给一脚踹飞,再由自己上去,成为站在洛茜身边的那个人。Anssmiledhappily.安西则是开心的笑了。At once, helookedtoSkien.
旋即,他看向了希恩。„I, Ansferg Mithras, by the name of Mithras Kingdom's 13th King, grant you the title of Honorary Count.”
“我,安西弗尔格·密特拉,以密特拉王国第十三世国王之名,赐予你名誉伯爵之位。”Anscarries out the lastwork.安西进行起最后一项工作。„Starting today, youthenno longer are only Viscount, butisCount of kingdom, the top tieraristocrat, steps into the upper layer that the aristocratencircledtruly.”
“从今日起,你便不再仅是子爵,而是王国的伯爵,上级的贵族,真正踏进了贵族圈的上层。”„Hopes that youkindly treatLucy, progressesdiligently, a level higher.”
“希望你善待洛茜,努力进步,更上一层楼。”„Count Bezthoth.”
“孛兹图特伯爵。”
The languagefinishes, Ansloosened the hand, drew back, gaveSkien and Lucy the location.
语毕,安西才松开了手,退了下去,将场地让给了希恩和洛茜。Skien and Lucy was smilesfinally.希恩和洛茜这才终于是相视一笑了。EspeciallyLucy, in the eyeshas the happiness, there is an extrication.
特别是洛茜,眼中即有开心,也有解脱。Because, sheknows,shesaid goodbye to the pastfinally, no longerneedsto look likein the pastlike that continuesto pass the dullday.
因为,她知道,自己终于告别了过去,不再需要像过去那般,持续过着枯燥无味的日子。From now on, shedoes not need to respond to others 'santicipationagainlives, does not needthatlaboriouslyagainhides itself.
从今往后,她不需要再为了回应他人的期待而活,更不需要再那么辛苦的隐藏自己。Although, isto become engagedtoday, has not gotten marriedofficially, buthad【Blessing of the God of Fate】Lucyactuallyto have a premonition, ownlife, starting fromthis moment, just nowthoroughchanged.
虽然,今天不过是订婚而已,还没有正式成婚,但拥有【命运神的祝福】的洛茜却预感到了,自己的人生,从这一刻开始,方才彻底的为之改变。thought until here, Lucycannot help buttightenedSkien's hand.想到这里,洛茜不由得紧了紧希恩的手。Skien for once didn't put on a show to amuse others, seemedin the eyesreallyonlyto havethisbeautifulprincessto be the same, on the face is completely the temperatesmile.希恩也难得没有再耍宝,好似眼中真的只剩下这个美丽的公主殿下了一样,脸上尽是温和的笑容。
, Skienseemscanseesuddenlyoneselfsee the Lucyscenein the square before Royal Palace for the first time.
恍然间,希恩好似能够看到自己第一次在王宫前的广场上见到洛茜的光景。That timeLucythatbeautiful, thatimposing, madeSkienabsent-minded, held the breath.
那时的洛茜是那么的美丽,那么的凛然,直让希恩都为之失神,为之屏息。only, letsSkienrealizesLucythatdecisiveonetruly.只是,真正让希恩认识到洛茜的还是那决定性的一幕。Until now, Skienas ifcanhearthat timewordsvaguely.
直到现在,希恩都仿佛能够依稀听到那时的话语。„Whyhadthattroublesomematter? Can'tmakemerestwell?”
“为什么又发生了那么麻烦的事情?就不能让我好好休息休息吗?”„Originally the dailytraveling schedulehas arrangedfully, not onlyresults indaily go out to show the face, but must deal with the aristocrat who thesediscuss marriage, can the time that cannotplay, cantreat the period of timeinRoyal Capitalwith great difficultyrecently, whyhave the important matter of thisbeing relatedworld? The godsactuallywantto look how manyworkIdo doto be willing?”
“本来每天的行程就已经排得那么满了,不但得天天出去露脸,还要应付那些提亲的贵族,都没有可以玩的时间了,好不容易最近才能在王都里待一阵子,为什么就偏偏又要发生这种事关世界的大事?神到底想看我做多少的工作才甘心?”„Ido not wantto work! Ido not wantto work! Iwantto go outto play!”
“我不想工作啊!我不想工作啊!我想出去玩啦!”„Iwantto eat the dessert of Lilitthatshop! To eatto love the feast of thatshop! Does not wantto eatinRoyal Palacecolddrop the ingredients!”
“我想吃莉莉特那一家店的甜点!想吃爱西丝那一家店的大餐!不想一直吃王宫里冷掉的料理啦!”„Wū wū wū...Vivianthatidiot... why bring such troublesome matter to me? What are these people planning to do with me!”
“呜呜呜...薇薇安那个笨蛋...为什么要给我带来麻烦的事情?这些人到底打算让我怎么样嘛!”„Aaah... so troublesome... so troublesome...”
“啊啊啊...好麻烦啊...好麻烦啊...”Recalled that timesound, that timewords, as well asthat timelayon the bed, desperateswaying back and forth, was complainingunceasinglypresent situationLucy, Skiencould not bearsmile.
回想起那个时候的声音,那个时候的话语,以及那个时候躺在床上,拼命的打滚,不断的抱怨着现状的洛茜,希恩忍不住笑了。SkienthengatherednearLucy's ear.希恩便凑到了洛茜的耳边。„Nowyoualsothink that runs intomeis a verytroublesomematter?”
“现在你还觉得遇到我是一件很麻烦的事情吗?”Whydoes not know, Skienasked such a question.
不知为何,希恩问出了这么一个问题。Lucyas ifknows that Skienthisissuecomesbywhere, probablyalsorememberedthat timematterto be the same, lookedfullytoSkienin the eyesisill-humored.洛茜似乎知道希恩这个问题是由哪里而来的,好像同样想起了那个时候的事一样,看向希恩的眼中满是没好气。However...
不过...„Runs intoyou, is my whole lifeluckiestmatter.”
“遇到你,是我这辈子最幸运的事。”Lucycomplies withowninnermost feelings, bringsbright smile, replysoevery single word or phrase.洛茜遵从自己的内心,带着明艳的笑容,一字一句的这般回答。Thatsmile , is to make peopleoneon the scenebe out of sorts.
那笑容,又是令得在场众人一阵失神。Skien could also not bearabsent-minded, immediatelysmiled.希恩亦忍不住恍惚了一下,随即莞尔一笑。Looked atbright-coloredmovingLucy, looked ataroundoneto throwenvy, jealousy and hate the children of the nobility of line of sightunceasingly, the smile on Skienfacewent badsuddenly.
看了一眼明艳动人的洛茜,又看了一眼四周不断投来羡慕嫉妒恨的视线的一众贵族子弟,希恩脸上的笑容突然变坏。Then, SkienpullsLucy's handto make an effortsuddenly.
然后,希恩牵着洛茜的手豁然用力。"Ah!"“啊!”Lucycannot help butcalled out in alarmone, jumped in Skien's bosom.洛茜不由得惊呼了一声,扑进了希恩的怀里。Skienheld in the armsthisprincessconveniently, at oncelowering the head of without hesitation, seizesherlip.希恩则顺手搂住了这个公主殿下,旋即毫不犹豫的低下头,夺走了她的嘴唇。„Whish!”
“哗!”
The peopleon the scenelose one's voicesuddenly.
在场众人豁然失声。„kacha!”
“咔嚓!”
The hearts of allchildren of the nobilityare suddenly stavelike the glass.
所有贵族子弟的心有如玻璃般骤然破碎。„Wha...!?”
“什...!?”Vivian, Thiel, LumiaandMarikagroup of fouris astonished.薇薇安、蒂耶儿、露米雅及梅莉卡一行四人则为之惊愕。„Thatfellow...”
“那个家伙...”
The movement that Aiapplaudsstagnates, the facial featuresare twitching.艾依鼓掌的动作滞下,面容在抽搐着。Even the smile on Ansfacestiffened.
连安西脸上的笑容都僵住了。Works asis presentingeveryone'ssurface, Skienis then hugging and kissingKingdom's Most Precious Object, humanity's most beautiful woman, announcedto the world,thisprincess, has belonged tohim.
当着在场所有人的面,希恩便拥吻着王国的至宝,人族的第一美女,向世人宣告,这个公主殿下,已经归他所有。Lucythenresponded, both angry and anxious.洛茜这才反应了过来,又气又急。Butshortly afterwards, Lucy's bodyalsosoft, extendsboth hands, circled around Skien's neck, closes the eye, ownentruststoSkiencompletely, whateveritacts.
可紧接着,洛茜的身体也软了下来,伸出双手,环住希恩的脖子,闭上眼睛,将自己的全部都托付给希恩,任由其施为。Thiswas announcingsimilarly.
这同样是在宣告。Announcedoneselfhave become the possession of thisman.
宣告自己已然成为这个男人的所有物。Oneselfthenadoreforit, is crazyforit, does not marryfor the politics, does not considerforotheranything, ononlypureis lovingthisoverbearinglyis hugging and kissingherman.
自己便为其倾心,为其着迷,不是为了政治联姻,更不是为了其余的什么考量,就只是单纯的爱着这个霸道的拥吻着她的男人而已。„Aaaah!”
“啊啊啊啊!”Finally, in the field, somepeoplewere stimulatedmustcollapse, is calling out pitifullyat the scene the faint.
终于,场内,有人被刺激得崩溃了,当场惨叫着昏厥。other peoplealsohaspresentfeeling dizzy that someonlyfeelthe sky spins and the earth goes round, onlythought that a heartis empty, becamescared.其余人亦都有的眼前发昏,有的只感到一阵天旋地转,只觉得一颗心空空荡荡的,变得失魂落魄了起来。„Really is...”
“真是...”Even ifhidinNatura of hidden placedoes not know whether to laugh or cry.
哪怕是隐藏在暗处的娜杜菈都为之哭笑不得了。RemainingisLia, fromjuststartedto wait and seeinone sidesilently, at this timecannot look that hugs and kissesto the jadeperson, in the hearthasgratified, there iscomplex.
剩下的就是莉雅,从刚刚开始就一直都在一旁默默的观望着,此时看着不住拥吻的那对璧人,心中即有欣慰,也有复杂。„Your HighnessLia...”
“莉雅殿下...”SanoncalledLiaone, itlooks that Skien and Lucyin the eyesalsoenviescompletely, yearnedcompletely.莎乃唤了莉雅一声,其看着希恩和洛茜的眼中也满是羡慕,满是向往。„Iam all right.”Liashakes the head, saidin a soft voice: „Lucyfinallyfoundownhappiness, found the sincerityto loveher, sheis also lovingsincerelyperson.”
“我没事。”莉雅摇了摇头,轻声道:“洛茜终于找到了属于自己的幸福,找到了真心爱她,她也真心爱着的人。”Liawill not feel the envyagain.莉雅已经不会再感到嫉妒了。However, for this reasonfeelsto envy, can.
但是,为此感到羡慕,还是会的。„Your HighnessLiahas renounced the engagementwithLucica Family, will then also findownhappiness.”
“莉雅殿下已经和琉西卡家解除婚约了,接下来也会找到属于自己的幸福的。”SanonasmostunderstandsLia, to the Liarecentperson, naturallyknowsLia's previous worries, as well asthis timemood.莎乃作为最了解莉雅,离莉雅最近的人,自然知道莉雅之前的苦恼,以及此时的心情。„Hope.”
“希望吧。”Liais not bitter and astringentto the pastlike thatexpression, butsmiles.莉雅没有向过去那般表情苦涩,而是嫣然一笑。Sheknows,she was like before, no match forownLittle Sister.
她知道,自己还是跟之前一样,比不上自己的妹妹的。Even ifrelievedwith the Lucica Familyengagement, asRoyal Family's princess, first in line for the throne, shethen may still move toward the result that the politicsmarriesvery much, withpersonmarriage that do not like.
即便和琉西卡家的婚约解除了,作为王室的公主,王位的第一顺位继承人,她接下来也很有可能还是会走向政治联姻的结果,和自己不喜欢的人结婚。Without the Lucysuchspecialposition, without the Skiensuchspecialcondition, shecanbe master of own affairs the matter of decisionto be then few.
没有洛茜那样特殊的地位,亦没有希恩那样特别的条件,她能当家做主决定的事情便很少。Butat least, now, before shealreadynotagainresembles, did not haveto hopewasn't?
可至少,现在,她已经不会再像之前那么没有希望了不是?Taking this into consideration, Liafelt gratefulis obtainedsuchhopeSkienbyoneself, whilecould not bearsaid.
有鉴于此,莉雅一边感激着让自己得到了这样的希望的希恩,一边忍不住说了一句。„Ihad a desire, Sanon.”
“我有一个愿望了,莎乃。”Liathensaidsucha few wordssuddenly.莉雅便突然说出了这样的一句话。„Desire?”
“愿望?”Sanonis first startled, somewhatis at once clear.莎乃先是一怔,旋即有些明白了。Liais happy, playfully spoke.莉雅就即开心,又俏皮的出声。„Iwantto discusslove a time.”
“我想谈一次恋爱。”Did not strive forimposingly, did not strive forbeing unforgettably engraved on one's mindassiduously, onlyasked oneselfto be ablewith such a personto meet, then, oneselfsincerityis lovinghim, hisalsosincerityis loving itself.
不求轰轰烈烈,也不求刻苦铭心,只求自己能与这样的一个人相遇,然后,自己真心爱着他,他也真心的爱着自己。Even if, finally, two peopledoes not have the meansto arrive at the same place, thatis also indifferent.
哪怕,最后,两人没办法走到一起,那亦无所谓。Thisisher————Liadella's desire.
这就是她————莉雅德艾拉的愿望。
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