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"I have the power to see through people's hearts and detect their true intentions, to know when they lie... but you are an honest person," the Farmer said with a gentle smile on his scarecrow face. "You've endured so much suffering and pain, yet... you're still a good person, despite everything."
"I just try my best," Maria sighed. "That's all I can do."
"Hm, and maybe that's enough," he nodded, shaking Maria's hand with his enormous one. "Thank you."
"No need to thank me, I should be thanking you! I also bought lots of veggies down there; they're great!" Maria said, taking a bite from a carrot. "This world you've built here, Farmer, is beautiful. I'll protect it with all my strength. If any invader ever appears, call me and I'll come running to help."
"I'll be counting on you then!" the Legendary Farmer nodded.
Maria returned to her family after forming the soul contract with him and explained who she had spoken with and everything that had happened.
