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The commander looked down upon his fallen soldiers in grief and despair, tears falling from his blackened eyes. His face was bruised and bloody with a large scar stretching across his cheek. His forehead wore a large unsightly gash, blood slowly oozing from the open wound. The sight of his deceased fellow warriors effected him greatly, causing him to regret joining this slaughter. They say the best swords have names, with his being named the “Mali Exterminatore”. The hilt of the sword was a beautiful gold and encrusted with the most dazzling diamonds with exquisite accuracy.

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