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"For now…" Quick Hare's serious expression softened instantly as she noticed Maria and her family approaching, beaming with bright smiles. "Ah! Maria! Everyone! You're back!"
She embraced everyone with her large robotic arms. Lucifer and Partner groaned irritably at the gesture, though the others didn't seem to mind.
"You don't need to worry," Maria said. "We did what we had to do, right, everyone?"
"That's right!" Nyx nodded cutely. "Now that we've won, are you going to become the new ruler, Quick Hare?"
"Wait, me?!" Quick Hare gasped. "I could never… I…"
"Come on, you're perfect for it!" Celes said.
"No way! How could I ever become a ruler? A rabbit ruling people? That idea is outrageous…" Quick Hare said, growing flustered.
"Huh? Weren't you the one saying it didn't matter that you were blessed by the Rabbit Zodiac?" Maria asked, raising an eyebrow. "What's wrong? Did you change your mind that quickly?"
