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"If I told you that I could guarantee a trade of twenty water animals for a favor from you, would you restore the river flow?" questioned Virous. "Yes, I could agree to that I suppose," answered the giant. "Well, then my friend dry off your foot and come with me," said Virous...
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"Well, then my friend dry off your foot and come with me," said Virous. The giant followed Virous back to the village where Virous then called the chief of the Fandi clan outside. Virous told the chief that for twenty water animals that the giant would grant them one favor...
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