(I'm a bit stuck today, so just one chapter, but it's a long one at 4,000 characters.)
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Only the mountains are our friends.
This is a very famous Kurdish proverb.
And from the history of this people, they had experienced betrayals from countries like Britain, Turkey, Persia, the Soviet Union, and Eagle Country, so they had long since learned not to trust anyone lightly.
Hearing Kavan's words, Hall gave a wry chuckle and said as he walked:
"You must be joking, Kavan. We're not like those treacherous nations. Those secular folk should all be cleansed by the Divine Spirit. We will give you what you desire most, just as the Israelis received in the land of the rising sun."
Kavan's expression softened slightly. He nodded at Hall and said:
